AUTOMATED PACKAGING SYSTEMS
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COMPLETE PACKAGING MACHINERY AND TURNKEY SOLUTIONS
Total Food Machines supplies new and quality used packaging machinery to food manufacturers throughout the UK, Ireland and worldwide.
Our range extends from manual and semi-automatic packaging machines to fully automated turnkey systems. We can provide individual machines, integrate new equipment into an existing production line or develop a complete packaging solution around your products, pack formats, required throughput and available factory space.
OUR PACKAGING MACHINERY RANGE
Our extensive range includes:
• Tray sealers
• Vacuum-packing machines
• Preglued sleeving machines
• Flow-wrapping machines
• C-wrap labellers
• Coding and printing equipment
• Shrink-wrapping systems
• Robotic pick-and-place systems
• Automatic case erectors
• Robotic case-packing systems
• Case tapers and carton sealers
• Robotic palletising systems
• Pallet-wrapping machines
• Complete end-of-line packaging systems
TRAY SEALERS
Total Food Machines supplies a comprehensive range of tray-sealing machinery for small producers and high-volume food-manufacturing operations.
Our range includes:
• Manual tray sealers
• Semi-automatic tray sealers
• Rotary tray sealers
• Fully automatic inline tray sealers
• Skin-pack tray sealers
• Vacuum and gas-flush tray sealers
• Modified-atmosphere packaging systems
Tray sealers can be supplied for heat sealing, film sealing, skin packing, vacuum packing and modified-atmosphere packaging, depending on the selected machine, tray and product.
Applications include:
• Ready meals
• Meat and poultry
• Fish and seafood
• Fresh produce and salads
• Dairy products
• Bakery products
• Sandwiches and convenience foods
• Desserts
• Pet food
• Many other products packed in trays, pots or containers
Tooling can be developed around different tray shapes and sizes. Options can include automatic tray denesting, product loading, film coding, printed-film registration, gas flushing, date coding, lidding and finished-pack inspection.
VACUUM-PACKING MACHINES
Vacuum packing removes air from the package before creating a secure heat seal. This can help protect product quality, improve presentation and extend shelf life.
Our vacuum-packing range includes:
• Tabletop vacuum packers
• Floor-standing vacuum packers
• Single-chamber machines
• Double-chamber vacuum packers
• Swing-lid vacuum packers
• Vacuum packers with gas flushing
• Industrial belt and continuous vacuum-packing systems
Vacuum packers can be suitable for:
• Fresh and cooked meat
• Poultry
• Fish and seafood
• Cheese and dairy products
• Prepared foods
• Vegetables
• Coffee and dry ingredients
• Bulk liquids and wet products
• Sous-vide preparation
• Many other food and non-food applications
PREGLUED SLEEVING MACHINES
Preglued sleeving machines open flat, preglued cardboard sleeves and apply them around trays, pots or bowls.
Manual, semi-automatic and fully automatic options are available to suit different production requirements.
Applications include:
• Ready meals
• Meat and poultry products
• Fish and seafood
• Bakery products
• Fresh produce
• Desserts
• Chilled foods
• Trays, pots and bowls
Automatic sleeving can reduce repetitive manual handling, improve pack consistency and provide an attractive, retail-ready presentation.
FLOW-WRAPPING MACHINES
Flow wrappers package individual products or groups of products in a continuous roll of flexible film.
Horizontal and vertical configurations can be supplied according to the product, pack style and production requirements.
Flow wrapping is suitable for:
• Bakery products
• Biscuits and confectionery
• Cheese
• Meat products
• Fresh produce
• Pizzas
• Sandwiches
• Trays and containers
• Individually portioned products
• Many other food and non-food applications
Options can include printed-film registration, date coding, gas flushing, automatic product feeding and integration with upstream or downstream equipment.
C-WRAP LABELLING SYSTEMS
C-wrap labellers apply a label across the top, side and underside of a pack, providing secure label placement and excellent product presentation.
These systems are suitable for trays, pots, cartons, sleeves and other packaged products.
C-wrap labels can display:
• Company branding
• Product descriptions
• Ingredients
• Nutritional information
• Barcodes
• Batch details
• Use-by dates
• Cooking and storage instructions
Systems can be supplied with printers, date coders and product inspection equipment.
LABELLING, CODING AND PRINTING EQUIPMENT
Total Food Machines can supply labelling, printing and coding machinery as standalone equipment or as part of an integrated packaging line.
Available options can include:
• Top labelling
• Bottom labelling
• Side labelling
• Wrap-around labelling
• Sleeve printing
• Thermal-transfer printing
• Inkjet coding
• Date coding
• Barcode printing
• Batch and traceability coding
Correctly selected printing and labelling equipment helps maintain accurate label positioning, clear product information and consistent finished-pack presentation.
SHRINK-WRAPPING SYSTEMS
Shrink-wrapping machines apply protective film around individual products, grouped packs or trays.
Our range can include:
• Manual shrink wrappers
• Semi-automatic shrink wrappers
• Automatic shrink-wrapping lines
• L-sealers
• Side sealers
• Shrink tunnels
• Sleeve-wrapping systems
Shrink wrapping can help protect products during handling, storage and distribution while providing a secure and professional finished pack.
ROBOTIC PICK-AND-PLACE SYSTEMS
Robotic pick-and-place systems automatically collect, orientate, group and position finished products or packs.
Systems can be designed to handle:
• Trays
• Pots
• Bags
• Pouches
• Cartons
• Flow-wrapped products
• Sleeved products
• Many other packaging formats
Robotic systems can be used for product loading, pack collation, case packing and transferring finished packs between different stages of an integrated line.
Each system is developed around the product dimensions, pack format, required pattern, production speed and available factory space.
AUTOMATIC CASE ERECTING AND BOX LOADING
Automatic case erectors form flat cardboard blanks into open boxes ready for loading.
Finished products can then be collated and loaded manually or automatically using robotic pick-and-place equipment.
Automated case handling can:
• Reduce repetitive manual work
• Maintain a consistent supply of correctly formed boxes
• Improve packing efficiency
• Provide repeatable product arrangements
• Integrate with case sealing and labelling equipment
ROBOTIC CASE-PACKING SYSTEMS
Robotic case packers automatically collect and load finished products into cases, boxes or retail-ready packaging.
Systems can be developed for:
• Ready-meal trays
• Top-sealed trays
• Sleeved trays
• Flow-wrapped products
• Bags and pouches
• Pots and containers
• Cartons
• Other packaged products
The system can be designed around the required case pattern, product orientation and production throughput.
CASE TAPERS AND CARTON-SEALING MACHINES
Case tapers automatically close and seal cardboard boxes using adhesive tape.
Our range includes:
• Semi-automatic case tapers
• Fully automatic case tapers
• Fixed-format box sealers
• Random-size case sealers
• Top-and-bottom sealing machines
• Stainless-steel options for food-production environments
Case tapers can operate as standalone machines or form part of a complete line with case erecting, robotic loading, coding and labelling equipment.
PALLETISING SYSTEMS
Automated palletising systems arrange finished cases, trays or packs into stable pallet patterns.
Robotic palletisers can be programmed for different products, case dimensions and stacking configurations.
A complete system can include:
• Robotic palletising
• Pallet dispensers
• Layer-forming equipment
• Slip-sheet handling
• Safety guarding
• Pallet wrapping
• Finished-pallet discharge
Automated palletising can reduce heavy manual lifting, improve stack consistency and prepare finished products efficiently for storage and transport.
PALLET-WRAPPING MACHINES
Pallet-wrapping machines apply stretch film around completed pallet loads to improve stability and protection during storage and distribution.
Our range can include:
• Turntable pallet wrappers
• Rotary-arm pallet wrappers
• Mobile pallet wrappers
• Semi-automatic systems
• Fully automatic pallet-wrapping lines
Machines can be supplied as standalone units or integrated with palletising equipment to create a complete end-of-line solution.
COMPLETE END-OF-LINE PACKAGING SYSTEMS
Total Food Machines can combine individual machines into one coordinated end-of-line packaging system.
A complete system can include:
• Pack orientation and collation
• Robotic pick-and-place
• Automatic case erecting
• Robotic case loading
• Case taping and sealing
• Case labelling and coding
• Checkweighing and product inspection
• Robotic palletising
• Automatic pallet wrapping
• Finished-pallet discharge
Any product-transfer equipment required between the individual packaging stages will be designed as an integrated part of the complete system. Standalone food-handling equipment is available separately within our Food Conveyors and Ancillary Equipment section.
Systems can be developed for trays, pots, bags, pouches, cartons, cases and many other packaging formats.
BESPOKE TURNKEY PACKAGING PROJECTS
Every packaging project is different. Our team will discuss your product, pack format, production targets, factory environment, existing machinery and future requirements before recommending a suitable solution.
We can assist with:
• Initial consultation and project planning
• Machinery selection
• Factory and line-layout planning
• Integration with existing equipment
• Product testing
• Electrical and control integration
• Safety guarding
• Installation and commissioning
• Operator training
• Ongoing machinery support
NEW AND QUALITY USED PACKAGING MACHINERY
Total Food Machines supplies both new and quality used packaging machinery.
This provides customers with greater flexibility and allows us to offer solutions across different production requirements and investment budgets.
Where practical, existing machinery can also be incorporated into a new packaging line, helping manufacturers expand production without replacing equipment that continues to perform effectively.
PACKAGING SOLUTIONS FOR MANY INDUSTRIES
Our packaging machinery can be suitable for:
• Meat and poultry
• Fish and seafood
• Ready meals
• Bakery products
• Dairy and cheese
• Fresh produce and salads
• Frozen foods
• Confectionery and snacks
• Sauces and prepared foods
• Pet food
• Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products
• Many other food and non-food applications
WHY CHOOSE TOTAL FOOD MACHINES?
The correct packaging equipment can help manufacturers:
• Reduce repetitive manual handling
• Improve production efficiency
• Increase throughput
• Maintain consistent pack presentation
• Reduce packaging errors
• Improve product inspection
• Make better use of available labour
• Improve workplace safety
• Prepare production for future growth
FROM A SINGLE MACHINE TO A COMPLETE PACKAGING LINE
Whether you require a manual tray sealer, an automatic sleeving machine, a vacuum packer, a robotic case-packing system or a fully integrated end-of-line solution, Total Food Machines can help.
We support manufacturers from the initial discussion and machinery selection through to installation, commissioning and production.
Talk to us about your packaging requirements. You may be surprised by how practical and cost-effective the correct packaging solution can be.
It is only a telephone call or email to find out more.
Tel: +44 (0) 2890 994 202
Email: sales@totalfoodmachines.com
