News | October 13, 2010

Introducing New 'Complete Wash Down' Servo Driven Pre-Made Pouch Packaging Machine

PTI Packaging Systems will showcase new automated pre-made pouch filling and sealing machine during Pack Expo International, October 31 – November 3, 2010 at McCormick Center, Chicago IL, Booth S-1349.

"Companies with applications for pre-made pouch filling equipment need to see this General Packer machine in action," stated Jeffrey Crangle, general manager of PTI Packaging Systems. "Designed specifically for retort, particulates, liquids, meats, poultry, chemicals – virtually any product that requires wash down execution."

Applications: include retort pouches, pet food, meats, poultry, shelf-stable ready meals,sauces, soups, liquid detergents, chemicals, etc.

What's NEW!

  • For Retort, Liquids or Dry Particulates
  • Designed for Wash-Down, Sanitation Rated IP-65, NEMA 4X
  • Increased Pouch Width and Length Capacity
  • Fortified Stainless Gripper Assembly
  • Simple Synchronized Funnel Increases Speed and Fill Settlement
  • Automated "One-Touch Servo Adjustment" for Pouch Changeover
  • Large HMI Touch-Screen with ‘Product- Pouch-Photo' for Easy Operator Reference

Machine Highlights:

  • TEN Station Machine Design with Dedicated, Cam Driven Product Settling/ Vibration Stations
  • Nitrogen Flush System, Oxygen Reduction to =0.5%
  • Empty Pouch Detector and Ejection
  • Reliable Cam Driven Engineered Design
  • Stainless Steel Heavy Duty Construction

Crangle added, "There are several General Packer pouch machines available including the Model GP-6000, an IP-54 duplex pre-made pouch filling machine with speeds up to 100 ppm. Pouch sizes range from up to 160.00mm-W x up to 330.0mm-L, also designed for retort products, liquids or dry fill."

General Packer machinery is renowned for its technological edge, quality and strong, robust design. Applications for filling pre-made pouches and bags range from smaller retail packages to large volume bulk retail and institutional pouches, including large capacity gusset bags and stand-up pouches with zippers and fitments.

Sales, engineering support, spare parts and service provided by PTI Packaging Systems in Tuckahoe, New York, Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Guadalajara, Mexico.

SOURCE: PTI - Packaging Technologies & Inspection