Multivac: fast product changes and optimised packaging

Multivac’s solutions include a space-saving, high-performance line for automatically separating, infeeding, packaging and labelling burger patties on a cardboard tray in a tubular bag. A centrifuge separates the patties onto one conveyor while cardboard trays are unstacked on a conveyor running in parallel. A handling module fills the cardboard trays with the burger patties and the filled trays run through a packaging machine in which they are packaged in a protective atmosphere. An inline labeller finally applies a label onto the upper side of the packs. The flow packing solution is suitable for quick product changes and is characterised by its cost-effectiveness with high performance. The use of thin film and the avoidance of process-related film residues contribute to the solution’s sustainability.

Multivac offers a high-performance thermoforming packaging line for automatically cutting, infeeding, packaging and labelling sliced vegan products. A slicer cuts the product and sprays each slide with a separating agent (liquid interleaving). Thanks to the use of the spray system, no paper or film is required as an interleaver. The thermoforming packaging machine additionally enables optimised packaging material consumption. Each individual portion is placed onto a checkweigher. Portions with incorrect weights are discharged for manual weight correction by means of a rocker. Portions with a correct weight are forwarded by a conveyor belt and grouped appropriate to the thermoforming packaging machine’s format layout. The portions slide into the packaging trays as they move forwards. Optimum loading results can be achieved due to the flat insertion angle. After packaging in a protective atmosphere, the upper and lower sides of the packs are labelled using cross-web labellers

Multivac is rounding off its portfolio in the entry-level segment with the GMS 400 portioning system. The solution from TVI is aimed at butchers and industrial companies with small lines as well as bulk consumer suppliers that supply restaurants, caterers, canteens, schools or hospitals with portioned meat products. The multifunctional portioner is characterised by flexible 3D forming of the product. The system therefore adapts to the different sizes and shapes of the raw products. The compact system can process virtually any kind of meat and perform diverse portioning tasks – from medallions and schnitzel to roulades, from carpaccio to roast cuts and from on-the-bone to boneless pork, lamb or veal.