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VACUUM CHAMBERSVACUUM CHAMBERS
Bag Sealers • Vacuum Sealers • Vacuum Chambers • Band Sealers Medical Packaging • Flow Wrappers
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w H At i S V A C U U M S E A l i n g ?
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Vacuum chamber machines are ideal where high vacuum levels are required and are designed to meet the most demanding requirements. They are used to package products with modified atmosphere packaging (MAP). PAC offers a wide variety of chamber sizes, from tabletop to floor standing models. This line of machines is excellent for applications requiring maximum air removal and faster production speeds.
B E n E F i t S o F VA C U U M C H A M B E R S
P R i n C i P l E S o F o P E R At i o n
Electronics
Food
Medical
Manufacturing
Chemical
Publishing
wholesale/trade
Retail
life Sciences
Biotechnology
Military & government
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1. During the vacuum cycle the air in the chamber is removed.
2. When the desired vacuum level is reached, the vacuum pump stops and the sealing bar closes to seal the bag.
3. The vacuum chamber goes back to atmospheric pressure, shrinking the bag around the product in response to the difference in pressure.
Vacuum sealing is the removal of air from a package by use of a vacuum pump. When the desired level of air has been removed, the package is sealed. Vacuum sealing prolongs the shelf life of both food and non–food applications. The removal of air from packages can prevent corrosion, decrease size/volume, or simply keep products dry.
Vacuum Pump
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CV & VMS Series Standard Features10 program digital timer•Stainless steel construction •Durable clear lid for easy viewing of product during cycle•Single heater bar with opposing pressure bar•Vacuum level gauge•Chamber bed filler plates•Soft air return to protect delicate products (VMS only)•Deep drawn chamber for optimal hygiene (VMS only)•
CV Series Sealing optionsSingle 3/16” wide seal (1 x 3/16”) •or dual 1/8” wide seals (2 x 1/8”)High pressure sealing capability•Bi-active sealing jaws (Both jaws heated)•Codeseal (not with bi-active, single sided heat only)•
VMS Series Sealing options1/8” wide seal, double seal, or trim seal •Gas flush cycle•Vacuum level switch to program desired percentage • of vacuum for consistent resultsMulti-cycle capability •(not used with vacuum level option—requires gas flush)
Tabletop Chambers CV-151 CV-152 CV-162 VMS-153 VMS-163Sealing Length 6.5” Seal 16.5” Seal 14” Seal 16.5” Seal 16.5” Seal
Number of Seal Bars 1 2 2 1 2
Seal Bar Orientation Front Front / Rear Side Front Front
Distance from Seal Bars 14.25” 11.8” 18.5” 14.5” 16.25”
Chamber Size (W x D x H) 17” x 16.5” x 6.7” 17” x 16.5” x 6.7” 23.6” x 14.8” x 5.25” 16.25” x 14.25” x 6.5” 16.5” x 16.25” x 6.5”
Vacuum Pump 1.25 hp 1.25 hp 1.25 hp 1 hp Busch 1 hp Busch
Flow Rate 11.75 CFM 11.75 CFM 11.75 CFM 12.4 CFM 12.4 CFM
Clear Lid Style High Dome Lid High Dome Lid Flat Lid High Dome Lid High Dome Lid
Machine Dimensions (W x D x H) 19.3” x 21.3” x 20.1” 19.3” x 21.3” x 20.1” 25.8” x 19.5” x 18.9” 19” x 20.25” x 17.25” 19” x 24” x 17.25”
Machine Weight 178 lbs 178 lbs 187 lbs 160 lbs 175 lbs
Electrical Requirements 120v, 60hz 120v, 60hz 120v, 60hz 115v, 60hz 115v, 60hz
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Standard Machine Features10 program digital timer•All Stainless Steel Construction •Open chamber bed for easy access and cleaning•Single heater bar with opposing pressure bar•Piston actuated sealing mechanism•Busch vacuum pump (size varies by model)•Vacuum level gauge•Chamber bed filler plates•Muffler to reduce noise of chamber evacuation•
Sealing optionsSingle 3/16” wide seal (1 x 3/16”) or •dual 1/8” wide seals (2 x 1/8”)High pressure sealing capability•Bi-active sealing jaws (both jaws heated)•Codeseal (not with bi-active, single sided heat only)•
Vacuum / gas optionsGas flush system•Multi-stage vac/gas cycle control•Soft air de-vac control•Vacuum level control with •digital pressure switch
High lid option10” chamber height available on •CV-230 / CV-33012” chamber height available on •CV-230 / CV-330 / CV-430
CV-Series Heavy Duty Single Chamber
CV-230
CV-330
CV-430
Seal Bar Orientation Front / Rear Side Front / Rear Side Front / Rear Side
Sealing Length 26.75” Seal 19.7” Seal 31.5” Seal 20.5” Seal 41.3” Seal 24” Seal
Number of Seal Bars 2 2 2 2 2 2
Distance between Seal Bars 16.5” 23.6” 17.7” 28.7” 20.5” 43.7”
Chamber Size (W x D x H) 28.7” x 21.7” x 6.1” 33” x 21.9” x 7.1” 46.1” x 24.8” x 7.1”
Vacuum Pump 3 hp Busch 5 hp Busch 10 hp Busch
Flow Rate 37 CFM 59 CFM 120 CFM
Machine Dimensions (W x D x H) 30.3" x 24.4" x 39.8" 36.2" x 25.8" x 40.6" 48.8" x 29.5" x 37.4"
Machine Weight 440 lbs 528 lbs 770 lbs
Electrical Requirements 120v, 60hz, 3ph 120v, 60hz, 3ph 120v, 60hz, 3ph
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CV-Series Heavy Duty Double Chambers
CV-520 CV-530
CV-531
CV-540
CV-550
Seal Bar Orientation Front / Rear Front / Rear Front / Rear Front / Rear Front / Rear
Sealing Length 26.8” Seal 30.7” Seal 30.7” Seal 35.4” Seal 43.3” Seal
Number of Seal Bars 2 2 2 2 2
Distance between Seal Bars 20.1” 20.9” 25.2” 31.5” 33.5
Chamber Size (W x D x H) 32.9” x 21.7” x 7.1” 36.2” x 24.4” x 7.9” 36.2” x 29.8” x 7.9” 42.7” x 35.8” x 9.8” 49.1” x 40.1” x 9.8”
Vacuum Pump 3 hp Busch 5hp Busch 10 hp Busch 10 hp Busch 15 hp Busch
Flow Rate 37 CFM 59 CFM 120 CFM 120 CFM 178 CFM
Machine Dimensions (W x D x H) 66.9” x 28.9” x 39.4” 74.1” x 31.5” x 39.8” 74.1” x 36.8” x 42.1” 83.5” x 35.8” x 65.4” 99.3” x 43.0” x 65.4”
Machine Weight 792 lbs 1,166 lbs 1,320 lbs 1,870 lbs 2,090 lbs
Standard Machine FeaturesTwo large chambers on a single frame for faster production•10 program digital timer•Pneumatically controlled lid & all stainless steel construction•Manual, semi-automatic, or automatic machine function •Open chamber bed for easy access and cleaning•Single heater bar with opposing pressure bar•Piston actuated sealing mechanism•Busch vacuum pump (size varies by model)•Vacuum level gauge & chamber bed filler plates•Muffler to reduce noise of chamber evacuation•
Sealing optionsHigh pressure sealing capability & bi-active sealing jaws (both jaws heated)•Single 3/16” wide seal (1 x 3/16”) or dual 1/8” wide seals (2 x 1/8”)•Codeseal (not with bi-active, single sided heat only)•
Vacuum / gas optionsMulti-stage vac/gas cycle control with gas flush system•Soft air de-vac control•Vacuum level control with digital pressure switch•
High lid option10” or 12” chamber height available on all double chambers•
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CV-Series Continuous Vacuum Chamber
CV-920 CV-920H
CV-930
CV-930D
Sealing Length 41.1” Seal 41.1” Seal 41.1” Seal 41.1” Seal
Number of Seal Bars 1 1 1 2
Distance–Seal Bar to Bag Support 14.5” 14.5” 17.3” 8.1”
Chamber Size (W x D x H) 43.5” x 18.1” x 3.1” 43.5” x 18.1” x 4.7” 43.5” x 20.9” x 3.1” 43.5” x 20.9” x 3.1”
Vacuum Pump 10 hp Busch 10 hp Busch 10 hp Busch 10 hp Busch
Flow Rate 120 CFM 120 CFM 120 CFM 120 CFM
Machine Dimensions (W x D x H) 69.9” x 60.6” x 59.4” 69.9” x 60.6” x 59.4” 69.9” x 65.7” x 59.4” 69.9” x 65.7” x 59.4”
Machine Weight
Electrical Requirements 120v, 60hz, 3ph 230v, 60 hz, 3ph 120v, 60hz, 3ph 120v, 60hz, 3ph
Standard Machine FeaturesConveyor belt fed continuous chamber with automatic •product dischargeProgrammable touch pad controller with •10 memory functionsManual, semi-automatic, or automatic machine function•Pneumatically controlled lid•All stainless steel construction •Wash down conveyor belt•Single heater bar with opposing pressure bar•Adjustable bag support •Busch vacuum pump (size varies by model)•Vacuum level gauge•
Process Product loaded on conveyor belt 1. Conveyor belt transfers product under chamber hood 2. Hood lowers and Vacuum cycle begins3. Gas flush cycle (optional)4. Sealing and Cooling cycle 5. Hood raises and conveyor belt advances, 6. discharging product at the rear of the machine
Sealing optionsSingle 3/16” wide seal (1 x 3/16”) or dual 1/8” wide seals (2 x 1/8”)Codeseal (not with bi-active, single sided heat only)
Vacuum / gas optionsGas flush systemMulti-stage Vac/Gas cycle controlVacuum level control with digital pressure switch
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B i - AC t i V E S E A l SSeal Bar located top and bottom
1/8” Seal Bar
Bag Cut Off Seal Bar
Double Seal Bar
Bi–Active Top Seal Bar
Bi–Active Bottom Seal Bar
Types of Lids
Flat transparent lid•
High transparent lid•
Aluminum lid with window•
Stainless steel lid •
Types of Chambers
Stainless steel chamber•
Deep drawn stainless •steel chamber
Easy Swing
This system is for stainless steel double chamber models and increases ergonomics for the operator. The lid remains closed after a cycle, and by pressing the button, the lid rises by the force of springs. By using this rising motion, the lid can be moved to the other side with much less force.
Filler PlatesAll models come with filler plates that allow the working height inside the chamber to be adjusted for the product size.
Gas Flush Nozzle ManifoldAdding gas to the package is a way to extend product shelf life. After the normal vacuum process, the package is flushed with the desired gas mixture and sealed. The packaged product is no longer under vacuum pressure and has very low residual oxygen percentage.
Multi-Stage Vac/Gas Cycle ControlSometimes it may be necessary to repeat a sequence of vacuuming and gassing. The multi-cycle option makes it possible to repeat several processes in one cycle. This feature is not combinable with Vacuum Level Control.
Vacuum Level Control with Digital Pressure SwitchThis option is recommended when an exact vacuum or gas level is required. The standard machine relies on a time cycle for vacuum and gas levels which is accurate for most applications. However, for products that vary in volume or density, a vacuum level control ensures the greatest level of accuracy.
Soft AirOur soft air function enables fragile or sharp products to be packaged damage-free by very gently entering air into the vacuum chamber after the sealing process. This lengthens the vacuum bag time to form neatly around the fragile or sharp product.
Seal Bar ConfigurationsModels can be equipped with different seal bar configuations as shown in the accompanying diagrams.
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Packaging Aids
PAC Machinery group, with over 60 years of experience,
offers one of the most comprehensive lines of packaging
equipment in the flexible packaging machinery industry.
We provide a total “systems approach” by providing a wide
variety of packaging machinery, packaging materials, and a
knowledgeable and experienced engineering and technical
support staff. We manufacture and sell many of the
packaging equipment brands you recognize, such as Vertrod,
Clamco, Packaging Aids, dEM and Converting technology.
PAC Machinery’s packaging equipment includes automatic
baggers, shrink wrap sealers and heat tunnels, vacuum
sealers in snorkel and chamber models, modified atmosphere
machines with gas flush, medical sealers, flow wrappers
for standard and high speed applications, skin packaging
equipment, AirPillow™ systems for void fill, as well as a
variety of heavy duty packaging and heat sealing machines for
fabrication applications.
Please visit our website at www.pacmachinery.com or call
1-800-985-9570 to contact one of our packaging experts who
will assist you with your selection.
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