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GEA SmartPacker CX400 with Smart Sealing System
Description
In vertical packaging, the renowned GEA SmartPacker CX400 will feature an innovative Smart Sealing System, incorporating coated sealing strips with a significantly longer lifespan than traditional ones.
The new recyclable coated aluminum strips can reliably seal at least 500,000 bags without needing replacement. Various use cases have demonstrated even higher numbers—up to 2.6 million bags or more, depending on the application.
This innovation ensures extended durability and lifespan of the sealing strips, even when handling challenging frozen products such as breaded and crumb-coated chicken, fish sticks, and tempura shrimp.
And when your sealing strips eventually need replacing, the process is as simple as "click and go"—no special training or tools required.
To further optimize operational efficiency, the system features a retractable cutting knife that works in combination with GEA’s product-in-seal detection technology, ensuring it only operates when the seal area is clear. This prevents unnecessary wear, keeping the blade sharp for longer. Additionally, by positioning the knives at the back of the machine, the blade lifespan is extended by at least five times.
The result? Less downtime, lower maintenance costs, and a seamless packaging process that keeps your production running efficiently—with more stable, predictable output for better planning.
In addition to PE mono materials, the GEA Smart Sealing System supports all widely used laminates, including recyclable material structures such as BOPE, MDOPE, PP-based films, and even paper laminates.
