Ultrasonic bagmaker

Ishida Europe has announced that it has incorporated ultrasonic technology into its Atlas range of bagmakers. The new Atlas 203-USS has been designed to offer reductions in film and energy consumption to deliver cost savings and sustainability benefits.

Ultrasonic technology uses sound pulses to agitate the molecules within the film. This causes the molecules to vibrate, creating the heat required to seal the pack. Packs are sealed from the inside out to provide a stronger seal. In addition, the ultrasonic technique requires less power, delivering energy savings of over 40% compared to traditional seal operations. Film usage is also cut down thanks to the sealing depth of the bags being reduced on the end seal from typically 10mm to just 3mm, and on the back seal from typically 13mm to just 6mm.

The Atlas 203-USS features a user friendly design, and sealing operation and time can be inputted on the touch screen, allowing the creation of optimum seals for many snack film types. The machine is available in either a single or twin tube configuration, with a top speed of 140 bags per minute per tube.