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processing & packaging
GEA SmartPacker CX400
with label unit
feed and sealed bearing rollers
plus ultra-smooth surface
treatment and sloping surfaces to
avoid contamination. The vacuum
table is replaced by a closed
clamping table, preventing dirt
getting in the vacuum system. It
meets hygiene standards for fresh
vegetables, meat and potato
products, and individually quick
frozen (IQF) protein products.
powder, syrup or granulate. The
GEA Aquarius CoatingLine forms,
cools, coats and wraps both ball
and 3D lollipops at up to 600
lollipops per minute. Although the
line is not on the stand, the
possibilities it creates can be
experienced at the Coating Bar,
where lollipops coated with
different flavours can be tasted.
GEA DualSlicer 1200
And thanks to the intelligent
product-in-seal detection system,
which prevents the sealing jaws
closing on a product in the seal
area, there’s no need for
unplanned stops for cleaning.
Hygiene upgrade
GEA
BunchWrapper
The SmartPacker CX400 is a bestseller
for many food applications,
and is now available with an
upgrade to meet very tough
hygiene requirements. The main
differences are the stainless film
Double the fun
For lollipop makers, the GEA
Aquarius BunchWrapper wrapping
machine on the stand is fitted with
two labelers; one for placing labels
inside the wrapping film and the
other for labelling the stick. These
techniques enable manufacturers
to add information like barcodes or
promotional designs, logos and
actions at up to 800 lollipops per
minute. Another way to distinguish
lollipops is by adding taste, colour,
texture or shine with coatings of
For your continued success
Tailor-made service to address
each customer’s needs helps
improve the performance of GEA’s
packaging technology. Through
‘GEA Service – For your continued
success’, the company offers
support throughout the lifecycle of
installed equipment, from project
engineering, installation, and
commissioning to production. An
information desk on the stand
provides more information on this
recently introduced customer-care
concept.
GEA Stand
B09/B31 in
hall 7A at
INTERPACK
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