Proseal to launch ‘flagship’ tray sealing machine
The UK-based company announced it will introduce the new GT3 and T2 kit at Foodex trade show, which will be held in Birmingham, UK, from March 21-24.
The firm described its GT3 machine as its “flagship” tray sealer capable of processing in excess of 150 units per minute. The equipment is suitable for fast production lines such as meat products and fresh fruit, said the firm.
Throughput speeds are maximised thanks to a unique three axis servo drive tray transfer system, which can be automatically adjusted for different tray heights, said a Proseal statement.
Remote diagnostic system
A further feature that comes as standard is the company’s new internet-based secure gateway system. This enables Proseal engineers to remotely access the touch screens - both PLC and HMI – of each customer from anywhere in the world to provide diagnostic support and implement software modifications.
The system allows company experts to deliver real time data and error condition support, Proseal sales engineer Rick Carless told FoodProductionDaily.com. It provides condition running data - such as packs per minute, temperature settings, seal time and air pressure. All information can be exported directly into the customer’s production monitoring screens. The system includes an outgoing connection to the internet, which means the customer’s network security is never compromised, he added.
Advantages of the units are increased reliability over analogue modems and it is always activated, meaning diagnostics and updates can be performed without any action required from the customer.
“The main benefits of the system are it provides a stream of data live from the machine, reduces the time to diagnose and solve machine error conditions and allows the machine to be remotely upgraded with the latest software,” said the sales engineer.
Small scale
At the smaller scale of its range, the company also announced the introduction of it T2 equipment. This is a hand-operated tray sealing machine with a manual feed system that is capable of up to six cycles per minute.
“It is ideal for trials or development work, small scale production or food shops and delicatessens,” said the company.
Both machines have a robust and hygienic construction and user-friendly design, which help maximise throughput and minimise downtime, said Proseal. The proprietary Auto Tool facility on both sets of equipment means that tool changes can be carried out “in a matter of seconds”.
