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2000s
2000s
In 2000, the company’s flagship Vision automatic tray sealing range was updated to
incorporate new technology and modified atmosphere packing. Two machines were launched, the
Vision 182 and the higher capacity Vision 4000. This range was further developed with the
addition of the Vision 400 machine in 2004.
More than 15 years after
the Volumet range of pot
fillers was brought into the
PA fold, it was redesigned
and launched in 2003 as the
Fastfill range with three
machines the Fastfill40,
Fastfill 60 and Fastfill 100.
As the packaging of
foods continued to
increase and change, PA’s
markets and customer
base expanded both in
the UK and overseas. New
requirements for tray
sealing included ready
prepared fruit, salad and
vegetables, meat, fish,
puddings, snacks as well
as ready meals, dips and
a wide range of other
convenience foods.
The high speed fully electric single lane eclipse X demonstrates
the latest in tray sealing technology. Speeds of up to 150 packs
per minute single lane highlight the advancements in sealing
capabilities. Reduced energy consumption, increased efficiency,
ruggedness and operator friendliness have all been achieved with
this design.
The eclipse range of equipment, bring to the tray sealing market
versatility and unique developments born out of PA’s 50 years of
experience in the industry.
eclipse
• E-Seal - fully electrical machine requiring zero air
• Can seal up to 150 packs per minute single lane
• High speed (ITS) Intelligent Transfer System
• Ultimate in sealing flexibility
• 2 minute tool changeovers
• Energy efficient
• Indisputable reliability
• Environmental considerations incorporated into the
design
• Ultra lightweight and quick release tooling
• Inbuilt TDS (Tool Docking System) automatically aligns
electrical and gas connectors on the tool
eclipse x
In early 2010 the Eclipse range
of equipment was unveiled by the
company. The range was launched
in answer to a requirement from
the food industry for quicker,
more efficient, flexible machines.
It also accommodated the high
speed transfer of lower viscosity
products into the machine without
spilling them. HMI operated servos
now controlled all of the moving
parts of the machine.
The twin lane high speed eclipse
machine was launched at the Foodex
show in 2010. This was soon
followed by the smaller SL3 and
SL4 machines in 2011 which allowed
users to make the transition from
pneumatics to completely electric
machines.
Subsequently the PA182 which was
first designed in 1976 was brought
bang up to date and was also made
fully electric and relaunched as
the Eclipse R.
In 2013 a great leap forward in
technology enabled the development
the very high speed sealing with
the fastest throughput of any
single lane flexible tray sealer at
150 packs per minute.