VC999 showcases at Anuga CateringTec the new shrink tunnel VC999 ST2. The VC999 ST2 shrink tunnel is a fully automatic in-line spray tunnel. A hot water cascade is used to shrink the packaging. The continuous throughput enables the cost-effective shrinking of large production volumes. The conveyor speed is adjustable. The combination of the VC999 ST2 with the fully automated conveyorized chamber machines VC999 K8 or K7 creates perfect cham-ber shrink lines for all industrial needs.

New: VC99 ST2 Shrink tunnel

The VC999 ST2 does not require compressed air, thus guaranteeing energy-saving operation. The stainless steel execution,Cr/Ni 1.4301 (AISI 304) with its high-quality insulation prevents heat loss. The photocell detection enables an economic shower process. The VC999 ST2 offers either electrical or steam heating. The programming of the VC999 ST2 is very user-friendly by use of touch screen display with pictograms. An automatic error diagnostic, as well as an automatic water temperature control and a dry run security are integrated.

VC999 Rollstock Thermoformers „RS“-Series
VC999 RS Rollstock thermoformers find their use wherever large batches of similarly shaped products get packaged. As the pack is formed by deepdrawing flexible film during the machine cycle, costs for packaging materials and logistics are kept at a minimum. Vacuum, modified atmosphere and skin can be produced on the VC999 RS rollstock thermoformers

VC999 presents at Anuga CateringTec with two models of the RS rollstock thermoformers the possibilities of this packaging technology.

Rollstock Thermoformer VC999 RS420 – High performance for industrial packaging
The VC999 RS420 is a high production rollstock thermoformer. By using multiple tooling and high cycle speeds this machine allows for large production quantities.
The truly modular design of the VC999 RS420 offers maximal flexibility. The machine can be individually adapted to meet all requirements of the product. Thus e.g. the loading and discharge lengths can be customized.

With the straightforward single track design of the VC999 RS420, it is very easy to add and integrate peripheral equipment such as dosing, filling, printing, coding, top and bottom web labelling, sorting device, metal detection or weighing units. The programming of the machine is user friendly, all functions can be easily controlled by touch screen with user-guidance. The stainless steel construction is easily cleaned and complies with the strictest hygiene regulations. The truly modular design perfectly accommodates current and future requirements and offers maximum flexibility for future applications and growth.

Rollstock Thermoformer VC999 RS Compact 320 Skin
The Rollstock Thermoformer VC999 RS Compact is ideal to enter the market of portion adequate packaging of fresh food and product innovations. The VC999 RS compact also serves as a supplementary packaging station in addition to large scale packaging lines whenever variable batch sizes or small quantities occur.
The VC999 RS Compact requires just 2,5m2. At Anuga CateringTec a skin version is showcased. Skin packs are very suitable for various food e.g. fresh meat, sausage, poultry, fish and seafood and convienience products. The top film is wrapped around the product like a second skin therefore the name skin pack. Skin packs have become very popular and are ideal for the high value product presentation at the point of sale. The products are fixed in the packaging and do not slip if hanged in shelves or lying slant. Also marinated products can be presented attractively.

Hall 9.1, stand C050

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