New vacuum skin packaging format from Packaging Automation helps fish producer reduce costs.

The installation of a Revolution SkinPAC machine at fish processor Farne Salmon and Trout has set the benchmark when it comes to skin packaging speed and product presentation. The previous packaging machine was replaced by a Revolution high speed sealer to increase throughputs and improve pack presentation. The strength of the seal between the base tray and top film as well as the snugness of film fit around the fish product are the best they have ever had. As a result Farne Salmon and Trout no longer have to add an absorbent peach pad in the tray beneath the product which has helped reduce their costs.

SkinPAC offers enhanced product protection enabling the product to stay fresher for longer, excellent attractive on shelf presentation enabling the product to be clearly seen and packs can be placed upright to maximise shelf space.

PA offer the fastest tray skin cycle at 10 cycles per minute and with speeds up to 80 ppm – the fastest in the industry.

SkinPAC uses a highly transparent barrier film that wraps tightly around the product like a second skin and forms a seal with the bottom of the tray. This offers high visibility vacuum packs aimed at improving shelf life, better product quality and packaging reduction with the use of a shallower tray than would otherwise be possible.

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