Modified atmosphere
A controlled gas mix inside the package to extend shelf life naturally.
How it works
Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) changes the composition of the gases inside a package to improve preservation and extend the shelf life of the food.
These gases are all found in the air we breathe; the process simply adjusts their quantity for each food — generally reducing oxygen and replacing it with inert gases such as nitrogen and carbon dioxide.
MAP, or gas vacuum, must not be confused with gas flushing: with vacuum, residual oxygen reaches 0.01%, while simple flushing cannot go below 1%. Around 90% of the machines we have sold in the last 30 years use this technology, and we work with food gas suppliers to advise each customer.
Machines that use this technology
Olympia
Olympia packages food in sealing only, in modified atmosphere or with SKIN effect. Compact and simple to use, it is the ideal choice for those entering professional packaging.
Olympia PRO
Olympia PRO is the latest evolution of our semi-automatic traysealer: a rotary table and two vacuum chambers maximise production in a compact footprint.
Athena
Athena is an automatic traysealer able to package any compatible combination of trays and cover films in modified atmosphere.
Athena Dual Drive
The double-chamber version of Athena: two identical moulds to double productivity, or two different moulds selectable from the PLC.
Orion
Orion is an automatic in-line traysealer designed for the industrial production of large volumes.
Orion Maxi
Orion MAXI is the latest evolution of our traysealer range, combining the best technologies from 30 years of research and development.
Shark S
Shark S thermoforming machines are made for users with limited space who do not want to compromise on productivity and performance.
Shark M
Shark M is our ideal thermoforming machine — and our best seller. It covers 80% of our customers’ needs in performance and versatility.
Shark L
Shark L thermoforming machines are high-performance lines designed for the specifications of the most demanding customers.
T520
Professional floor-standing vacuum packing machine for pouches, for food and non-food products.
T720
Professional vacuum packing machine with two sealing bars, for higher volumes of pouches.
T800
Our largest professional chamber machine, with straight or L-shaped sealing bars.
E60
Compact table top vacuum packing machine for pouches, with timer-controlled vacuum.
T60
Compact table top vacuum packing machine with vacuum gauge and 10 storable programs.
E100
Table top vacuum packing machine with a larger chamber and 450 mm sealing bar.
T100
Table top vacuum packing machine with a larger chamber; a wheeled T100 Star version is available on request.
Gemini
Gemini fill-seal machines are built to measure for the most demanding customers in performance, flexibility and reliability.
Other packaging technologies
Sealing
Perfect seal between tray and any compatible film.
Vacuum packaging
All the air removed to extend shelf life.
Skin / skin protruding
Film adheres to the product like a second skin.
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