PACK EXPO 2019

The new SmartPacker TwinTube has been completely re-designed as a future-proof modular system with increased functional efficiency promoting higher operational uptime and ease of use. The TwinTube is a continuous motion vertical machine, suitable for packaging candy, nuts & dried fruits and other on-the-go products in pillow bags of different sizes. It operates with two parallel forming tubes, achieving combined speeds of up to 500 bags per minute (weighing 10 to 18 g each). The new features include:

• Modular design for easily addition of new options or upgrade their machine
• Jumbo Roll, which allows film reels of up to 100 kg to use for long production runs
• Automatic web tracking of film deviations during production, without the need of manual adjustment. 
• Reinforced sealing technology allows more flexibility in terms of film types and specifications
• Fully integrated GEA TiroLabel unit for easy labeling and maintenance

The well-known thermoformers of the GEA PowerPak product family open up new possibilities thanks to a wealth of technical innovations. New features of the GEA PowerPak PLUS work to make the customer’s job easier, which means more efficiency, improved package quality, reduced film consumption, and simple handling, as well as safe process sequences and greater availability. 

• Improved packaging quality     
• Reduced film consumption 
• Simple handling 
• Safe process sequences 
• Greater availability

GEA presented its revolutionary packaging technology OxyCheck, a non-invasive, inline quality control system that accurately measures the oxygen (O2) content in every single Modified Atmosphere Package (MAP). 

OxyCheck is a solution offering food safety assurance and the reduction of waste throughout the supply chain. A non-invasive, inline quality control system that accurately measures the oxygen (O2) content in every single Modified Atmosphere Package (MAP). 

Neither the film nor the sealing is damaged, and the contents remain intact and uncontaminated. It can also be used to detect leaks in packs during production. Available for GEA PowerPak thermoformers - either as an option on new machines or as a retrofit for existing MAP-compatible machines.

An ‘all-in-one’ rapid changeover, multipurpose rinse, fill and close solution for aluminum cans, glass and plastic bottles  With the GEA Visitron Filler ALL-IN-ONE, beverage manufacturers can switch between filling cans, glass or plastic containers in just 20 minutes, without the use of tools. 

• Versatile filling valves can fill still, carbonated, alcoholic or non-alcoholic products 
• Fully automated capping system for precise alignment of every cap and lid 
• Single or double air evacuation for all containers (low O2 pick-up) 
• Unique seaming system means cans with different diameters, or even a combination of cans and crown corks, can be closed on one turret 
• Capacity ranges from 3,000 to 25,000 cans and/or bottles per hour