Multivac R240
For thermoforming packaging
The Multivac R240 thermoforming machine is a form, fill, and seal packaging machine that forms packages from the bottom film, allows them to be filled with product, and then seals them with the top film, either under vacuum or in a modified atmosphere (MAP). It is used in meat, fish, and cheese processing plants, as well as in ready-meal production facilities, where repeatable, airtight packaging with a longer shelf life is required.
How does the Multivac R240 thermoforming machine work?
The bottom film is fed from a roll to the forming station, where heat and vacuum or compressed air are used to create recesses for the product. The packages are then moved to the loading zone, where the product is placed manually or from a conveyor, and in the next step to the sealing station, where air is evacuated from the package or replaced with a gas mixture, and the top film is sealed. Finally, the packages are separated and collected on the output conveyor.
The system operates in a cyclic mode, and the size and number of packages per cycle depend on the configuration of the forming and sealing tools. Multivac R240 machines may be equipped with, among other things, a gas-based MAP system, a built-in vacuum pump, an output conveyor, film waste winders, and a film roll rack (jumbo rack), depending on the specific model.
Key Benefits of the Multivac R240 Thermoforming Machine
The machine combines forming, filling, vacuum or modified-atmosphere packaging, and sealing into a single unit, which simplifies the packaging line and reduces manual labor. Airtight packaging extends the product’s shelf life and improves its presentation, and the ability to change forming tools allows the machine to be adapted to different package sizes and product types.
The machine is available in versions designed for packaging meat, fish, and cheese, and includes the option to use a protective gas, allowing it to be used for both portion packaging and packaging products in bags for further processing, such as cooking.
Technical Specifications of the Multivac R240 Thermoforming Machine
- Manufacturer: Multivac
- Model: R240
- Machine type: thermoforming machine (form, fill, and seal packaging machine)
- Packaging methods: vacuum and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP), depending on the configuration
- Functions: forming packages from the bottom film, filling, sealing the top film, separating packages
- Package dimensions, film width, and number of packages per cycle: depend on the installed forming tools
- Optional equipment (depending on the unit): MAP system with gas, built-in vacuum pump, output conveyor, film waste winders, film roll rack
Applications of the Multivac R240 Thermoforming Machine
The Multivac R240 thermoforming machine is used for packaging meat, deli meats, fish (e.g., salmon portions), cheese, poultry, ready-to-eat meals, and products in cooking pouches in medium-sized facilities where vacuum or modified-atmosphere packaging is required.
The Multivac R240 thermoforming machine is available from BMG Trade
At BMG Trade, we specialize in the sale of machinery for the food industry, including proven packaging equipment. The Multivac R240 thermoforming machine is designed for packaging meat, fish, and prepared foods. Contact us to learn about the current availability, configuration, and pricing for the Multivac R240 thermoforming machine.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Multivac R240 Thermoforming Machine
What is the Multivac R240 thermoforming machine used for? The machine forms packaging from the bottom film, allows the product to be filled into it, and seals the top film, either under vacuum or in a modified atmosphere.
What products can be packaged in the Multivac R240 thermoforming machine? The machine is used to package meat, deli meats, fish, cheese, poultry, and ready-to-eat meals, including products in cooking pouches.
