Packaging Basics


Thermoformed packs, trays and pouches

 

 


  Packaging in pouches on Multivac chamber machines

 

Packs:

side-sealed pouches, one side open

  


Method of operation:  
      

the filled pouch is sealed inside the
chamber, in a vacuum or a modified
atmosphere.

 


  Packaging on Multivac thermoforming machines

   

Packs:  

two films in web form, at least one
of them thermoformable.

  




Method of operation: 
  



the lower web of film is generally
formed into pockets. They are filled
on the machine, after which the lid
film is sealed to them in a vacuum
or a modified atmosphere.

 


Packaging on Multivac traysealers

 

  Packs:

pre-produced, sealable trays, lid film in web form

  

  Method of operation:    

the filled trays are sealed to the lid film
in a vacuum or a modified atmosphere.