ULMA launches FV 55 SD hygienic flow pack wrapping machines

ULMA adds the new FV 55 SD hygienic wrapping machine to its catalogue, improving the features of the successful FLOW-VAC family of machines regarding ease of use, hygiene, cleanliness and accessibility. The new wrapping machines meet demanding USDA hygiene standards and are ideal for vacuum wrapping meat and cheese products.

FLOW-VAC: fully-automated solutions for the food industry

ULMA pioneered the FLOW-VAC system in its search to meet its customers' automation, productivity, efficiency, and packaging safety needs in the food industry and has for many years offered FLOW-VAC wrapping machines for automatic packaging of cheese, meat fresh cuts and processed meat, all with full reassurance in terms of safety while saving operational costs and improving productivity.

The FLOW-VAC system automatically places the products packaged in the bag created by the packaging machine and transfers them to a vacuum system in sync with the production line. The system adapts the length of the bag to the length of the product, therefore optimizing the use of packaging material, and allows a quick, easy changeover between formats, optimizing the packaging process.

Fewer costs and risks, higher productivity and hygiene

The system can be operated by a single operator, while its operation is compatible with the rest of his tasks, minimizing labor and increasing productivity. This avoids direct handling of food during packaging, thus lessening the risk of contamination and reducing vacuum losses from packaging. FLOW-VAC wrapping machines guarantee maximum hygiene and food safety conditions and, by adjusting the film in line with product size, improve the packaging's final appearance, save material during wrapping, and optimize stock levels. Three aesthetic, logistics and environmental benefits make them the most cost-effective solution, particularly for customers with high production needs.

New FV 55 SD with hygienic design, more accessible and easier to clean

The new FV 55 SD model features a hygienic design and is the latest development to form part of ULMA Packaging's FLOW-VAC wrapping machine catalogue. It has been developed according to USDA standards, the most demanding in the food industry.

FV 55 SD wrapping machines with a hygienic design are built to avoid any build-up of water, dust or dirt, thus preventing the growth of bacteria and microorganisms and making them easier to clean.

Their design ensures easy cleaning and sanitizing, with easy-release conveyor belts for easier maintenance and cleaning and to clean the cross-sealing jaws.

The feeding conveyor, which requires the highest cleaning and sanitation processes, has an IP66 protection rating. It can be dismantled without the use of any tools and allows moving to a cleaning area.

The packaging machine is designed with an IP65 rating to work in high humidity conditions and withstand aggressive working environments. It has an electrical cabinet with double protection to ensure the electrical components are protected from water ingress, and the knives are easy to change without any tools.

HMI

Machine control is based on state-of-the-art HMI systems, such as ULMA's in-house industrial PC, UPC, or Rockwell Automation's Allen-Bradley PLC.

These systems ensure the wrapping machine has a wide range of connectivity options and is straightforward and intuitive to use. They include machine and production settings adjustment wizards, data and production parameter control, and customizable instructions in various formats.

The most cost-effective solution for customers with high production needs

ULMA's new FV 55 SD flow pack wrapping machines are easy to use and clean, meet the most demanding standards in the food industry, improve final product appearance, save material during wrapping, and optimize packaging material stock levels and logistics.

ULMA claims that these are the most profitable solutions for customers with high production needs looking for a hygienic, safe packaging system for vacuum wrapping meat or cheese products, improving productivity and maximum reassurance.