GT2sX / Twin

The GT2sX is an automatic, large-capacity, extra-wide, high-speed tray sealing system designed to cut labour costs

With increased production capacity the GT2sX has the ability to take packs up to 400mm wide, long edge leading, into the machine.

Capable of up to 120 Atmospheric packs per minute with a 10 impression tool the GT2sX system is packed with user-friendly benefits including our special lightweight, high-strength tooling.

The GT2sX-Twin is a high throughput modular, twin-lane, linear, heat-sealing system. It is designed to run in conjunction with auxiliary equipment such as tray de-nesters, fillers, multi-head weighers and labellers, combining into a stand-alone, fully automatic production line.

Capable of up to 150 Atmospheric packs per minute with a 10 Impression Tool, the GT2sX-Twin system is packed with user-friendly benefits including our unique Promotion modular conveyor system.

Designed to accept randomly spaced trays from any conveyor and can be fully integrated with other line equipment.

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Features

Standard design features and benefits

Five minute tool changeover
Low maintenance polymer bearings
Simple and accurate film-feed system with easy film route
Maintenance friendly robust construction
Accurate temperature and seal pressure control
High accuracy tool alignment system provides a constantly accurate sealing and/or film-cutting relationship with the tray flange profile
Simple design and operation
Film snap detection
'Auto Tool' Touch of a button tool change system, automatically locates and connects tooling to machine functions including all MAP options
Integration of peripheral equipment, such as: infeed and outfeed conveyors, checkweighers, metal detectors and printers
All around seal and contoured film-cut with skeletal film rewind
Automatic seal operation with accurate seal dwell time
Self-centering tray guides
Automatic film roll clamping
Food industry approved hygienic construction and wash-down protection
Full Category 3 guarding
User friendly, menu-driven control panel with step-by-step prompts, error and status displays, and useful batch pack counter
Recipe handling of machine settings
Self diagnostic system
Pendant mounted colour touch screen HMI control for full double-sided operation
Recipe driven auto machine set-up for tool change
On-screen data capture and trends with wireless connection option
Pot crush avoidance system
Active film tension
QR conveyors with quick release belts for easy hygiene and maintenance
Eseal® - high-performance, high-precision, high-force, energy-efficient, electric seal system that boasts a massive increase in seal force
Promotion - a high accuracy continuous motion tray infeed system, which increases production speed whilst reducing machine duty

GT2sX Sealing Capacity

No of trays	Length	Width	Depth	Diameter
One	420mm	815mm	120mm	420mm
Two	420mm	406mm	120mm	406mm
Three	420mm	262mm	120mm	262mm
Four	420mm	190mm	120mm	190mm
Five	420mm	147mm	120mm	147mm
Six	420mm	118mm	120mm	118mm

GT2sX Twin Sealing Capacity

No of trays	Length	Width	Depth	Diameter
Four	200mm	406mm	120mm	200mm
Six	200mm	262mm	120mm	200mm
Eight	190mm	190mm	120mm	190mm
Ten	147mm	147mm	120mm	147mm
Twelve	119mm	119mm	120mm	118mm

Options available

Free flow gas flush MAP (Modified Atmosphere Packaging)
High Oxygen (O2) gas flush
CLOSE CUT - Method of maximising throughput and reducing film waste
Inboard Cut (IC) Option to provide 'form, fill and seal' tray presentation
Film coding and printing
Foil crimping
Active conveyors to allow the machine to be used as a straight through conveyor when packs don't require sealing
Back-to-back machine configurations
Optional integration of peripheral equipment, such as: denesters, fillers, multi-head weighers, laser coders, labellers
eWON - a machine connection system to deliver real time data and error condition support, remote setup, and software upgrades, using a customer's existing IT network
I-film - intelligent film reel monitoring system which actively adjusts film tension based on reel diameter to increase print quality and film reel efficiency, reduce component duty, and provides a film end warning system
ProTect - a contactless machine login and audit trail system
AutoCoding Ready
Sale, Lease Purchase and Rental options available

GT2sX / GT2sX Twin Specifications

Height	2070mm
Standard Length	3807mm
Width	1265mm
Weight	1750kg + specification dependent
Electrical supply	400V 3 phase + neutral (fused at 16A)
Transformer Variations	480V 3 phase (fused at 20A) 600V 3 phase (fused at 15A)

Metric		Imperial
Pressure	Flow	Pressure	Flow
6 Bar	50L/Min	87psi	1.7CFM

Transformers are available to accommodate the electrical supplies in different countries

GT2sX / GT2sX Twin Production Speeds

Up to 14 cycles per minute Gas Flush

Up to 20 cycles per minute Standard Seal

GT2sX Twin Production Speeds

Up to 14 cycles per minute Gas Flush

Up to 18 cycles per minute Standard Seal

Images
Packaging Materials
Trays
- C·PET
- A·PET
- R·PET
- Polypropylene
- PVC
- Styrene
- Board
- Paper
- Smooth Wall Foil
Lidding
- Co-extruded and Laminated Polyester Films
- Foil
- Board
- Paper

MAP

Modified Atmosphere Packaging

Modified Atmosphere Packaging is a food packaging method where the Earth's normal breathable atmosphere has been modified by either a single gas or a mixture of gases. It is generally used with a barrier film with low oxygen transmission and is sometimes referred to as Gas Flushing.

The atmosphere in an MA package may contain N2, O2, CO2. Each food product has its own ideal gas mixture to ensure the longest shelf life possible.

The Gases

Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Carbon dioxide inhibits the growth of most aerobic bacteria and moulds. Generally speaking, the higher the level of CO2, the longer the achievable shelf-life. In most cases where CO2 is needed to control bacterial and mould growth, a minimum of 20-30% is required. However, CO2 can be absorbed by fats and water and in some cases cause pack collapse.

Nitrogen (N2)

Nitrogen is an inert gas and is used to exclude air; it is also used as a balance gas (filler gas) to make up the difference in a gas mixture. It helps prevent pack collapse where the CO2 has been absorbed. For modified atmosphere packaging of dried snack products, 100% nitrogen is used to prevent oxidative randicity.

Oxygen (O2)

In many foods oxygen should be excluded but there are often good reasons for it to be present in the map gas mixture.

To maintain fresh, natural colour in red meat
To maintain respiration (in fruit and vegetables)
To inhibit growth of anaerobic organisms (in some types of fruit and vegetables)

Ideal residual oxygen levels are dependent upon each customer's shelf life trials and tolerances.

Food manufacturers should seek the advice of Food grade gas suppliers before deciding which gas supply mode is the most appropriate for their needs.

Guidelines have been quoted in the CCFRA (Campden and Chorleywood Food Research Association) map guide document.

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Product	Nitrogen N2	Oxygen O2	Carbon Dioxide CO2	Achievable Shelf Life Days
Beef		70–80	20–30	5 to 8
Lamb		70–80	20–30	5 to 8
Pork		70–80	20–30	5 to 8
Chicken various		70–80	20–30	10 to 14
Chicken various	50	20	30	10 to 14
Chicken various	70		30	10 to 14
Turkey		70–80	20–30	7 to 14
Turkey	70		30	10 to 14
Duck		70–80	20–30	10 to 14
Sausage		70–80	20–30	10 to 14
Bacon	70		30	14 to 21
Cooked Meat	70		30	14 to 21
Cooked Chicken	70		30	14 to 21
Charcuterie	70		30	14 to 21
Raw White Fish	30	30	40	4 to 6
Raw Oily Fish	70		30	4 to 6
Crustaceans	30	30	40	4 to 6
Cooked Fish	70		30	7 to 21
Ready Meals	50–70		30–50	7 to 14
Sandwiches	70		30	3 to 5
Pies/Sausage Rolls	70		30-50	7 to 14
Quiche	70		30–50	7 to 14
Salads/Vegetables	90	5	5	5+
Hard Cheese	50–70		30–50	2 to 12
Pasta	50		50	3 to 4
Bakery	0–30		70–100	2 to 12

GT2sX / Twin