Italian Pack – Perseus (MAP)

Special options fitted as standard: 

• Special tray holder to save gas and increase cycle speed
• Film pre-heating for skin packing
• Schmersal IP67 buttons with stainless steel remote button panel
• 4 x chamber filling plates
• Automatic chain grease unit
• Stainless steel guards

The introduction of a controlled food-grade gas mixture into the tray extends product shelf life and helps maintain optimal atmospheric conditions for product quality, freshness and appearance throughout its life cycle.

MAP packaging provides a secure, tamper-evident solution that reduces spoilage, waste and product returns compared to traditional packaging methods.

Advanced gas combinations help preserve the product’s natural colour, taste and freshness without alteration.

Extended shelf life supports more efficient distribution by reducing delivery frequency, while also improving stock management and increasing turnover during promotional periods and peak demand.

Vacuum & Gas MAP is a packaging process that begins by removing air from the tray using vacuum technology. A controlled gas mixture is then introduced at specific pressures before the tray is sealed, trapping the modified atmosphere inside with the product.

The Italian Pack Perseus Skin Packer is a fully automated system designed to meet a wide range of packaging requirements, with models available for seal only, partial vacuum, skin packaging, gas flush and MAP applications.

The Perseus range is designed for high-speed, high-safety and high-quality performance, typically associated with larger footprint machines.

Ongoing research and development has enabled Italian Pack to design compact systems that combine advanced technology with user-friendly and reliable operation.

The Perseus range can also be customised and integrated into complete packaging lines to meet full production requirements.

Turnkey system solutions can include:

• Infeed and outfeed conveyors
• Tray aligners
• Tray denesters
• Checkweighers
• Vibration and dosing systems
• Labelling and marking units

Production capacity:

• Up to 60 trays per minute (seal only mode)
• Up to 32 trays per minute (MAP mode)
• Up to 28 trays per minute (skin mode)

The same die/mould system can be configured for seal only, MAP and skin packaging formats.

Key features:

Automatic Waste Film Rewinder:

• Film waste rewinding system
• Reduces material usage and waste

PLC Touch Screen Control Panel:

• 7″ colour touchscreen
• 65,000 display colours
• USB and Ethernet connectivity
• Stores up to 99 programs
• Multi-language interface
• Integrated temperature control
• Menu-driven MAP, skin and vacuum parameters

Electric Cabinet:

• AISI 304 IP67 stainless steel electrical box
• Welded frame construction
• Numbered wiring for simplified servicing
• Designed for easy cleaning access

Easy Access Design:

• Front access to sealing, vacuum and feed chains
• Simplified maintenance and cleaning operations

Optional Gas Buffer Tank:

• Stainless steel buffer tank with pressure regulator
• Suitable for MAP and skin applications

Optional Dosing Unit:

• Automatic dosing for solids, liquids and granules

Optional Tray Denester:

• Multi-line tray denesting system (up to 4 lines)
• Quick format change capability

Optional Modular Conveyor Systems:

• Customisable infeed conveyor systems
• Integration with denesters, dosing and loading systems
• Compatible with vibratory and weighing systems

Optional Motorised Outfeed Conveyor:

• Combines multiple tray lines into a single output line
• Suitable for weighing, labelling and metal detection

Optional Teleservice:

• Remote technical support via company modem

Optional 90° Infeed Conveyor:

• Automatic infeed system with 90-degree transfer
• Supports single or multiple tray lines

Optional Auto Infeed Conveyor:

• Inline automatic tray feeding system
• Supports multiple tray line configurations

If you require a tray sealing machine without gas injection, please refer to the Seal Only tray sealing range.

If you require skin packaging or combined MAP solutions, please refer to the Italian Pack Skin Packer range or Skin Flat Board Tray Packer systems.