Packaging methods and equipment

Vaccum packaging equipment is ideal for all products that deteriorate if in contact with air (oxygen). These are all products that contain fat/oil like nuts or highly perishable products that spoil due to bacteria activity, like fresh meat, cold cuts, cheese, etc. If a product is vaccum packed, no air remains in the package, which means any bacteria on the product can not multiply due to lack of oxygen. Vaccum packaging equipment is basically a sealer, which pumps out the air from the package before sealing.

Different types of vaccum packaging equipment exist, some very simple and low-cost, others allow for bigger batches, continous packing or packing under controlled environment.

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Simple tabletop vaccum sealer.