Vacuum or gas packaging
There are two types of vacuum and/or gas flushing machines:
- Chamber machines: This method allows for high vacuum levels of around ± 99.98%, but the size of the bag is limited by the size of the chamber.
- Nozzle machines: There is no volume limit for the products to be packaged. During the cycle, visual control of the product is maintained. The vacuum level is around ± 70%, so it is lower than with chamber machines.
When combined with a vacuum machine, shrink tanks offer the possibility of creating packaging with an aesthetic and professional presentation for your product.
Difference between a nozzle and a chamber vacuum packaging machine.
Vacuum by nozzle | Vacuuming chamber | |
Average percentage of void | Until 70% | Until 99.98% |
Cycle time | Fast (only the inside of the bag is vacuumed) | Long (the entire chamber is vacuumed) |
Maximum bag size | Width limited to the welding bar | Dimensions limited to the size of the bell |
Sealing width | 5 mm (8 mm optional) | 2 x 3,5 mm (10 mm optional) |
Biactive Seal | Yes | Optional |
Pneumatic feed | Yes | According to model |