Flow wrapping solutions and long-dwell sealing using new sustainable materials. At IBA 2023, Delta 3000 is one of the market’s best-known flow wrapping machines offering M.A.P, hermetic sealing and hygienic design.
A key feature available on Delta 3000 will be demonstrated at IBA and regards long-dwell sealing technology to ensure hermetic seals for products processed in a modified atmosphere. In view of a growing trend towards sustainable packaging materials, typically hard to handle, containing high proportions of paper or recyclable mono-material, plastic based on PE or PP, at the show, the Delta 3000 will demonstrate its long-dwell sealing capabilities which cover several new materials and enable companies to be well-prepared for the future.
The Delta 3000, when coupled with the VACMAP™ system, ensures the same shelf-life standards as thermoforming solutions, but with considerably lower costs. Film is less expensive and minimal operator intervention keeps labour costs to a minimum, even when changeover is performed.
Furthermore, less material is used by a flow wrapping platform than a thermoforming solution, thus placing less wrapping film/material on the market and consequently in the environment.
Higher throughput and exceptional flexibility are hallmarks of the Delta 3000 combined with VACMAP™ as it easily handles multiple sizes compared to thermoforming technology. By switching off the vacuum function and reverting to a normal gas flushing system, wrapping speed can be further increased. And to make the fresh bakery products appealing to customers, unlike thermoformed packaging solutions, the entire package can be printed to enhance the perceived quality.
IMA flow wrappers, integrated with the VACMAP™ system, represent a valid and cost-effective alternative to thermoforming solutions, combining vacuum and modified atmosphere packaging (M.A.P.) in a single solution.
Moreover, longitudinal sealing of packages using ultrasonic sealing technology is available on most IMA flow wrappers. This system enables you to work with different film structures, maintenance is minimal, and no hardware adjustments are required. Product contamination does not pose a threat to sealing capability, which is fully air-tight, and the limited sealing size saves significant quantities of film and related costs.
