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JBT Marel’s tray sealing technology provider, Proseal, has unveiled the new XTP Automatic Tray Sealer for medium-sized production facilities.

The new solution is suitable for markets such as convenience foods, ready-to-eat meals, produce, poultry, fish and red meat. It is designed to help manufacturers optimise sealing processes with precision and versatility.

XTP Automatic Tray Sealer is engineered to handle all seal process types, including atmospheric, gas flush, vacuum/gas and skin pack, ensuring production lines can adapt to various packaging.

Its quick tool set changes simplify the sealing processs, while remote connectivity for diagnostics minimises disruptions.

These features, combined with advanced capabilities – such as airless sealing operations, electric actuators and high throughput of up to 40 packages per minute for atmospheric seal and 30 for Modified Atmosphere Packaging – have been implemented to facilitate boosted efficiency and flexibility for production sites.

Paul Watkin, manager of product engineering at Proseal, said: “Efficiency and flexibility are paramount in today’s competitive landscape, and the XTP delivers on both fronts. Its comprehensive seal process capabilities and lightning-fast changeovers mean customers can effortlessly adapt to diverse packaging needs, ensuring continuous, agile production.”

The XTP Automatic Tray Sealer is now available for purchase globally.