Top sealing is an innovative packaging method used to keep foods fresh and extend their shelf life. Top-sealing involves applying a special film airtight to a dish/tray or container. This process protects the product from external influences such as oxygen, moisture and bacteria, thus preserving quality, freshness and taste for longer.

Top sealing is an essential technique in the food industry and is widely used for meat, fish, vegetables, fruit, chocolate, cookies and ready meals.

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Inline or stand alone?

Depending on production capacity and automation needs, companies can choose inline top sealing machines or stand alone top sealing machines. Both solutions have their own unique advantages and are suitable for different production environments.

Inline
top sealing machines

Rapid, automated solutions

Inline top sealing machines are designed to fully integrate into automated production lines and are ideal for high production capacity companies. These machines perform tray sealing seamlessly as part of a continuous production line, ensuring fast throughput and minimal manual intervention.

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Our partner

Packaging Automation Ltd.

We partner with Packaging Automation Ltd. of England, a leading company specializing in inline top sealing machines. Packaging Automation provides solutions for companies looking for high speed, efficiency and the ability to seal packages in a continuous process. These machines are designed for automated lines and can process a large number of trays per minute, making them perfect for medium and large-scale production environments.

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Benefits of Inline Top Sealing Machines from Packaging Automation:

These machines are fully integrated into the production line, requiring minimal manual intervention.

The continuous process allows large quantities of product to be packed quickly and consistently.

Suitable for handling different tray sizes and materials. By means of and smart tool change, it is easy to change between formats.

Inline machines can seal trays per minute at high speed, with various sealing processes, ensuring high output.

Stand alone
top sealing machines

Flexible and compact

Stand alone top seal machines are self-contained units that are ideal for smaller- or medium-sized productions or for companies that need flexibility in their packaging process. These machines can be easily deployed in different locations within a production facility, making them ideal for companies with varied product offerings or with less space.

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Our partner

Tecnovac

Our partner Tecnovac srl from Italy offers a range of high-quality stand alone top sealing machines that are perfect for companies with lower production capacity or for whom flexibility is a priority. These machines are robust, reliable and offer efficient sealing without having to be part of a complex production line.

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The stand-alone solutions
from Tecnovac

Benefits of Stand Alone Top Sealing machines from Tecnovac

Stand alone machines can be easily moved and smart tool change makes it simple to switch to other tray sizes or sealing methods.

Ideal for businesses with limited space without sacrificing performance.

Suitable for smaller production batches and easy to switch between different products and tray sizes. The top sealer also combines well with other machines next to or behind it.

Without the need for an extensive production line, stand alone machines are often more cost-effective for companies with lower production needs.

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Different Types of Top Sealing

MAP-F Sealing

MAP-F stands for Modified Atmosphere Packaging - Flushing. MAP-F sealing involves replacing the air in the package with a mixture of gases, such as nitrogen, oxygen and carbon dioxide. This modifies the atmosphere around the product, slowing the growth of bacteria and extending shelf life. This technique is ideal for meat, meals, appetizers, cheese and salads.

Vacuum sealing

Vacuum sealing involves removing all air from the package before it is sealed. This creates a vacuum environment in which bacteria can hardly develop. This method is often used for products such as deli meats, cheese and smoked fish, which require a longer shelf life.

MAP-V Sealing

MAP-V stands for Modified Atmosphere Packaging - Vacuum
MAP-V sealing is a combination of vacuum sealing and the use of a modified gas mixture. After the vacuum process, the package is filled with a specific gas combination that further promotes product freshness. This technique is especially effective for fish, meat and ready meals.

Skin-packing

In skin-packing, the film is pulled tightly around the product, like a second skin. This completely protects the product from oxidation and dehydration, while maintaining its natural shape and presentation. This method is perfect for premium meat and fish products.

Atmospheric Sealing

Atmospheric sealing simply seals the product under normal air conditions, without the use of modified gas mixtures or a vacuum. This is a quick and cost-effective solution for products with a short shelf life or where less stringent packaging requirements are required. This method also protects the product from damage. This technique is ideal for fresh fruits and vegetables and frozen products.

Why choose
top sealers from Het Packhuys?

With our expertise in top sealing, we offer our customers a wide range of packaging solutions tailored to their specific products. Whether it's extending shelf life, adding automation, improving product presentation or increasing sustainability, we have the right technologies and know-how. Together, we ensure that your products reach the market in optimal condition, ready to serve consumers.

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Experience it for yourself

Want to learn more about the possibilities of top sealing for your products? Contact us and discover the benefits of our advanced packaging solutions.

Be sure to stop by our showroom for more inspiration or to test your product(s) on one of our machines.

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Tecnovac grows with you

Tecnovac srl manufactures packaging machines for food products. Over time, the company has managed to gain an important role in the packaging world by producing all-round packaging machines for a wide range of products. With a wide range of modern innovative machines, Tecnovac designs and manufactures packaging machines to the highest quality standards.

About Tecnovac
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Packaging Automation

Founded in 1963. Packaging Automation Ltd is a British manufacturer of packaging machinery, specializing in tray-sealing technology and factory automation.

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