VC999
Complete set for vacuum packing and shrinking meat, cold cuts, cheese and other fresh food products in shrink bags
The VC999 K8 line is a complete set for vacuum packing and shrinking meat, cold cuts, cheese and other fresh food products in shrink bags. The line, built in 2007, consists of a K8 belt chamber vacuum packer (dimensions 3400 x 1200 x H2050 mm), a conveyor, a VC999 85.47i shrink tank (hot-water dip tank), a dryer with blowers and a suction unit. The machines work together in one flow, from product loading through vacuum sealing and film shrinking to drying of the finished packs.
How does the VC999 K8 line work?
The product goes onto the belt of the K8 chamber packer, which automatically feeds it into the chamber, evacuates the air, seals the bag and cuts off the excess film, and the cut-off trim is collected in a container. Two sealing bars 1210 mm long, with height adjustable from 10 to 100 mm, seal the bags twice and reliably, even over folds, grease and moisture. Evacuation is stopped at the evaporation point, which protects the product.
The vacuum-sealed packs are carried by the conveyor to the 85.47i shrink tank, where they are dipped automatically for a short time in hot water, which shrinks the film tightly onto the product. The wet packs then move to the dryer, where a mesh conveyor carries them under blowers that remove water from the pack surface, while the suction unit handles the removal of cut-off trim.
Key advantages of the VC999 K8 line
The line combines vacuum packing, shrinking and drying in one automatic flow, which shortens working time, reduces manual handling and ensures repeatable pack quality. A shrunk, dry pack extends product shelf life, protects the product from damage and improves its appearance.
The K8 packer has PLC control with a guided display menu, the option of locking proven programs and a quick-release belt for cleaning. The 85.47i tank has electronic control with language selection, precise regulation of water temperature and level with dry-run protection, a pre-heating timer and an automatic decalcifying program. The whole line is made of stainless steel, which makes cleaning and hygiene easier.
Technical specifications of the VC999 K8 line
- Manufacturer: VC999
- Line: vacuum packing and shrinking
- Year of manufacture: 2007
- Line composition: K8 belt chamber packer, conveyor, 85.47i shrink tank, 33.78i dryer, suction unit
- Optional equipment: VC999 centrifuge (Wannenrotor)
K8 vacuum packer
- Type: belt chamber vacuum packer
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 3400 x 1200 x 2050 mm
- Supply: 400 V, 3~, 50 Hz
- Power: 18 kW
- Current: 40 A
- Fuse: 50 A (AT)
- Compressed air: 6 bar
- Sealing bars: 2 x 1210 mm, height adjustable 10–100 mm, double seal
- Maximum product height: 280 mm
- Output: 2–3 cycles/min
- Vacuum pumps: 2 x 220 m³/h
- Control: PLC with display
VC999 85.47i shrink tank
- Supply: 400 V, 3~, 50 Hz
- Power: 30.5 kW (electric heating)
- Current: 44 A
- Fuse: 60 A (AT)
- Compressed air: 6–8 bar
- Tank volume: 210 l
- Product space: 460 x 900 x 250 mm
- Output: up to 8 cycles/min, minimum dipping time 1 s
- Steam exhaust: adjustable, Ø 160 mm
- Housing: double-walled, thermally insulated
VC999 33.78i dryer
- Supply: 400 V, 3~, 50 Hz
- Power: 12 kW
- Current: 20 A
- Fuse: 40 A (AT)
- Compressed air: 6 bar
- Conveyor: mesh, with multiple blowers (top and bottom), adjustable blowing intervals
VC999 suction unit
- Supply: 220–440 V, 3~, 50/60 Hz
- Power: 4 kW
- Current: 8.5 A
Optional equipment – VC999 centrifuge (Wannenrotor)
- Supply: 380 V, ~, 50 Hz
- Power: 0.18 kW
Application of the VC999 K8 line
The VC999 K8 line is used for vacuum packing and shrinking fresh meat and meat products, cheese blocks and other fresh or perishable food products in meat and food processing plants where tight, durable packs in shrink bags are required.
VC999 K8 line available at BMG Trade
At BMG Trade, we specialize in trading machinery for the food industry, including proven packing lines. The VC999 K8 line we offer, from 2007, is a complete set: packer, conveyor, shrink tank, dryer and suction unit, ready for operation in a processing plant. A VC999 centrifuge (Wannenrotor) is also available as an option.
Frequently asked questions about the VC999 K8 line
What is the output of the VC999 K8 packing line and what product fits in the packer? The K8 packer works at 2–3 cycles per minute, and the 85.47i tank can shrink up to 8 cycles per minute. The maximum product height in the packer is 280 mm, and the product space in the tank is 460 x 900 x 250 mm.
What power supply and power do the machines of the VC999 K8 line have? The K8 packer has a power of 18 kW, the 85.47i shrink tank 30.5 kW, the 33.78i dryer 12 kW and the suction unit 4 kW. The packer, tank and dryer run on 400 V, 3~, 50 Hz and require compressed air at 6 bar (tank 6–8 bar).
