With the F 286 thermoforming packaging machine, Multivac is presenting a new model that is particularly suitable for the production of vacuum and MAP packaging for snacks.
With the development of the new F 286 thermoforming packaging machine, the company is responding to current requirements in the snack packaging market, which is particularly popular in Asia, for example for dried or roasted duck pieces, beef jerky, sausages or tofu. The machine provides Plastic packaging as well as aluminium packaging from. The latter are favoured for snacks, especially in Asia, as they guarantee a longer shelf life by protecting against UV light.
„Due to the global demand for healthy snacks, we are also expecting great interest in this model in other regions. The F 286 is aimed in particular at to small and medium-sized enterprises, who want to get into thermoforming packaging or flexibly pack smaller batch sizes. The machine is also designed for processors who currently pack their products in pouches on rotary filling and sealing machines. By switching to thermoforming packaging, high bag costs can be avoided and labour efficiency increased.“ Dominik Eberhard, Team Leader Product Management Thermoforming Packaging Machines at Multivac.
The F 286 was developed for the production of thermoformed packaging with a Thermoforming height of up to 20 mm designed. With the optional top film forming of 10 mm, existing symmetrically structured pouch packaging can be substituted.
F 286 thermoforming packaging machine with high output
Thanks to a flexibly extendable insertion section of up to 3,000 mm, the High packaging performance The machine can also be used in confined working environments. The unloading area can be extended for printing solutions and other components, meaning that an inkjet printer or an additional cutter can also be integrated.
With up to 240 packs per minute the F 286 achieves a high output. High, uniform sealing forces and a powerful forming station ensure excellent packaging results, even when producing aluminium trays.
The machine is in Multivac Hygienic Design and offers a hygienic Easy accessibility for cleaning and maintenance. Various equipment options allow the model to be customised in terms of its performance and the required labelling process.
„All in all, we see the F 286 as a Efficient expansion of our product portfolio. It is an ideal solution for small and medium-sized companies, especially in the area of today's pouch packaging and small aluminium packaging,“ Dominik Eberhard sums up.
Source: Multivac
