Sealed Air Introduces Cryovac Films for Enhanced Food Packaging Efficiency
Sealed Air has unveiled its Cryovac Shrinkable Rollstock PrimeVac, a film designed to optimize food packaging processes when used with the Flow-Vac system on production lines. The company emphasizes that food processors are navigating challenges such as labor shortages, rising costs, and stringent regulatory requirements, which are reshaping production line management.
According to Sealed Air, the choice of packaging materials is influenced by properties like barrier performance and thickness, while the importance of the packaging process is often overlooked. As processors increasingly focus on the behavior of packaging on automated lines, there is a growing interest in integrated systems that enhance stability, efficiency, and consistency.
The Cryovac Brand PrimeVac film is a 40-micron, dust-free, permeable material featuring an EVOH barrier, specifically engineered for creating in-line shrink bags on automated packaging lines. This film is designed to work synergistically with Flow-Vac loading technology and Cryovac vacuum chamber machines, optimizing overall line performance rather than treating components in isolation.
Sealed Air asserts that packaging systems capable of maintaining stable operations can minimize interruptions caused by manual interventions and start-stop events, which is particularly crucial in facilities facing labor constraints. Additionally, the push for material efficiency is heightened by regulations like Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), prompting processors to seek waste reduction strategies.
The integrated approach of the Cryovac system aims to deliver measurable improvements in operational efficiency, material performance, and sustainability compared to conventional alternatives. Furthermore, the use of powder-free materials enhances production hygiene, reducing cleaning needs and potential contamination risks.
With strong sealing capabilities and high barrier properties, the Cryovac Brand PrimeVac film contributes to consistent packaging integrity and food safety, promoting a holistic view of packaging performance that aligns efficiency, material usage, and pack integrity.