Shredded cheese is a popular product that requires precise packaging to maintain its light, fluffy texture and extended shelf life. With the right machinery, producers can ensure freshness, reduce waste, and streamline their production processes. The MAG Series offers cutting-edge features that address the unique needs of the shredded cheese market.
Product Considerations for Shredded Cheese Packaging
Shredded cheese is delicate, with low oxygen levels needed to extend its shelf life. Additionally, its lightweight and fluffy texture presents challenges when it comes to sealing and preventing air pockets. To meet these challenges, the MAG Series has been designed with several key features:
- Dynamic Product Settling: The machine shakes the product during filling to ensure proper settling, preventing air pockets that could affect the sealing process.
- Nitrogen Flush: Nitrogen is injected into the pouch to reduce oxygen levels to approximately 1%, which helps maintain the cheese’s freshness for longer.
- Thin Film Challenges: Cheese films are often thin and prone to stretching. The MAG Series includes a film tensioner and adaptive seal control, ensuring proper sealing even when the film stretches during packaging.
Sanitation Advantages of the MAG Series
Sanitation is a significant concern in the cheese packaging process, especially in cleaning hard-to-reach areas. The MAG Series is designed with simplicity in mind, featuring easy-to-clean surfaces and fewer parts compared to competitors, which reduces the time and effort required for maintenance.
Competitive Advantages in Shredded Cheese Packaging
The MAG Series stands out for several reasons:
- Automatic Web Splicing: Reduces downtime by ensuring a smooth transition between film rolls.
- Adaptive Seal Control: Ensures precise sealing alignment for a reliable and secure package.
- Fewer Machine Parts: A simplified design means easier cleaning and less downtime.
The MAG Series is a game-changer for the shredded cheese packaging industry. Its combination of dynamic settling, nitrogen flush, and adaptable sealing technology ensures the product remains fresh, while its easy maintenance and efficient design keep production running smoothly.
MAG Series Configuration Options:
The Bartelt MAG Series offers four distinct configurations to meet various production needs while maximizing efficiency and floor space. The MAG-L (Linear) provides an in-line process flow layout, filling pouches along the machine’s length at speeds up to 150 pouches per minute. The MAG-B (Back) reduces the machine’s footprint by filling pouches on both the front and back, maintaining the same output as the MAG-L in a more compact design. For the smallest footprint, the MAG-R (Rotary) utilizes a rotary process to optimize floor space while delivering high production speeds. Finally, the MAG-D (Dual-Output) offers the highest output capacity, running up to 300 pouches per minute and supporting up to two SKUs simultaneously for enhanced production flexibility. Each configuration supports rollstock and pre-made pouches, ensuring versatility across a range of packaging applications.
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Bartelt and Matrix have unified their sales teams to form the Flexible Packaging Group, creating a more seamless experience for customers. This integration provides a single point of contact for both horizontal and vertical form-fill-seal solutions, streamlining the purchasing process and enhancing support. This collaboration strengthens their ability to deliver comprehensive and efficient packaging solutions.