There’s an increasing demand for flexible and high-quality tray sealing solutions across various food sectors. Such tray sealing technologies should extend food shelf life, minimise waste, and fulfill product quality expectations. Ishida has responded to these demands through the expansion of the QX tray sealing range. Read on to find out how the latest innovations support versatile production needs.
Configurable Solutions for Every Sector
From the QX-500 to the QX-1100, Ishida’s tray sealing range has been engineered to handle a variety of products. Developed in consultation with world-leading customers, these high-performance machines can be used for the sealing of packs containing everything from traditional proteins to plant-based alternatives and ready meals. You can rely on Ishida tray sealers for the handling of packs in almost any shape, size, material, or MAP application.
There are numerous real-world examples that reflect the versatility and adaptability of Ishida’s tray sealing range. The Finland-based Snellman Group realised the benefits of increased capacity and efficiency through the integration of the QX-1100. This increased the speed of minced meat packing from 80 packs to 106 packs per minute. There have also been benefits in terms of machine reliability and relatively quiet operation.
Ishida has also established a long-term partnership with the Netherlands-based Plaza Foods, delivering improvements in quality and reliability. This has involved the integration of Ishida’s 775 Flex for the handling of the company’s take-away ranges, with the 1100 Flex being used for large size 800g and 1kg trays. The separate lines of the QX-1100 allow for speeds of up to 80 trays per minute (per lane), with the QX-775 running at up to 45 packs per minute. Plaza Foods have been impressed by the ease of set up and the increased capacity for trays of different sizes and designs.
Seamless Integration with Inspection and Weighing Systems
With their compact and low-profile design, tray sealers such as the QX-500 and QX-800 can be integrated as standalones or in combination with other Ishida packaging technologies. For instance, integration with the AirScan will enable the detection of leaks from holes as small as 0.5 mm in MAP packs at speeds of up to 160 ppm.
With a wider selection of multihead weighers, X-Ray inspection systems, and pick-and-place case packaging systems, there’s the potential for complete production line transformation. This will make for comprehensive quality control, with improvements in operational efficiency and food safety compliance.
Continuing the focus on quality control, the performance of Ishida’s tray-sealers can be effectively monitored with Sentinel 5.0. Powered by AI, Sentinel ensures the reliable detection of anomalies and highlights the need for preventative maintenance. It connects multiple systems through an integrated dashboard, unlocking greater efficiency, reduced downtime, and resource savings.
Catering to Customer Demands
Efficiency and sustainability have been key focuses in the development of Ishida’s tray sealing range. The costs of electrical consumption can be significantly reduced through the integration of the QX-500 and QX-800, with further savings to be made as there’s no requirement for compressed air or water cooling. These advanced tray sealing machines are designed to optimise film usage, with reductions of waste and material costs. The patented tray transfer system ensures smooth tray and product handling for improved accuracy and spillage-free product transfer. And there’s support for a range of sustainable packaging materials.
With a focus on fulfilling diverse customer needs, Ishida allows for tray-sealer configuration to suit high-speed, high-volume production and flexible, small-batch runs. The capacity for quick changes between product types and batch sizes supports just-in-time manufacturing and product innovation. From the packaging of meat to seafood and ready meals, the benefits of reduced downtime and increased productivity can be realised.
The commitment to customer satisfaction is maintained, with fast and efficient installation according to individual specifications. The tray sealing solutions can be fully tailored to your sector and your products, with reliability in the delivery of parts and servicing. Expert training can be arranged either online or at your site, with Ishida’s dedicated engineers on call 24/7 365 days a year. The 2-year warranty makes for added peace of mind.
Realise the Benefits with Ishida
Ishida caters to a variety of production demands with the versatile and reliable tray sealer range. Designed for optimal product capacity and speed, these tray sealers can be relied upon for extension of the product shelf life, reduction of food waste, and enhancement of quality.
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