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The Mecapack FS930 SMF thermoformer is the latest multi-format and skin packing machine from Linco Food Systems, and will be showcased at the company's stand (B185) at AUSPACK.

With a robust full stainless-steel modular construction and clean hygienic open design, features include high skin with product protrusion capabilities; forming by blowing, vacuum and blowing, or plug assist; top film web with pre-heating station; precisely controlled motion by servo-driven gripper chains; and multi-format processes such as flex/flex, rigid films, and skin processes, all in the one machine with vacuum and gas as standard.

The Mecapack worldwide patented ergonomics pack with quick unlock/lock functionality and quick-change interchangeable forming, sealing, and cutting station components, makes it possible for operators to make complete format, size, and process changes in minutes all without tools.

Skin packing capabilities include semi-rigid film base, rigid film base, or skin on board and skin on paper based products. Options are also available for sealing plate automatic release system for easy changeover without tools, integrated printing system, print registered film operation, and pack-in-line outfeed systems.

The Mecapack FS930 SMF multi-format and skin machine can work with many film types and structures including modern recyclable, mono-material, biodegradable, and compostable films and is the most flexible machine for all your thermoforming packaging needs, according to Linco.

Also on display at AUSPACK by Linco is the Mecapack O²6000IM, the latest multi-format and skin packing tray sealer.

With a compact and robust full stainless-steel construction and clean hygienic open design, features include Mecapack’s intelligent motion brushless motors full servo-drive system for smooth and customisable trays and products transfer through the machine; minimised and optimised power, energy and gas consumption; single and/or double lanes configurations; easy access to all components for easy cleaning and maintenance; quick format and tool changes; and multi-format processes including seal only, vacuum/gas/seal, and skin packing with top film pre-heating for higher efficiency and speeds.

Options are also available for tooling change and storage trolleys printed registered top web, pre-heating station for top web for skin application, integrated tray denesters, upstream and downstream conveyor solutions, integrated printing systems for the top web, automatic filling stations, integrated tray turners or inline systems at exit, and top lid application systems.

The O²6000 Intelligent Motion Multi-Format and Skin machine is suitable for all types of solid, pasty, or liquid products, and can work with many film types and structures including modern recyclable, mono-material, bio-degradable, and compostable films.

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