Ossid, a division of Pro Mach, said the 8000MH Horizontal Form Fill Seal (HFFS) machine is suitable for a range of meat, fish and poultry packaging applications.

The system can handle flexible packaging as well as foil-foil, semi-rigid, rigid, ambient, vacuum, modified atmosphere and re-closable. Thermoforming and sealing presses are combined in the form, fill and seal solution.

The 8000MH uses three servo motors to activate the forming and sealing presses, as well as to control the motion of the web feed conveying operations.

The technology significantly reduces the consumption of compressed air, which reduces potential air contaminants, claims Ossid.

Servo motors also allows for higher and more efficient cycle speeds compared to competing products, the manufacturer claims.

Fran Ventura, Ossid's vice president of sales for the MH product line, said the modular design provides flexibility for their operations.

"With a production rate of more than 30 cycles per minute and compelling savings in utility costs, the 8000MH is one of the industry's most efficient HFFS machine."

The Ossid 8000MH integrates Control Logix from Allen Bradley with its PV 1250 color screen operator interface.

The software is designed for expert monitoring, controlling, and reporting of all package process functions.

The 8000MH is made from stainless steel, which makes it easy to maintain and suitable for environments requiring the harsh washdowns increasingly required in food production and processing plants.

US-based Ossid is a manufacturer of packaging equipment solutions for fresh and processed protein products, convenience foods, medical devices, and consumer goods.

Ossid is a division of Pro Mach, which provides integrated packaging products and solutions for food, beverage, household goods and pharmaceutical companies.