General information

A vacuum chamber machine removes the air out of a bag by using a vacuum pump. Once the air has been removed the bag is sealed. The Audionvac models start with a small tabletop model and progress through various sizes to a very large double chamber unit. The cabinet of every model is made of stainless steel, while the chamber is either constructed of stainless steel (VMS machines) or aluminum (VM machines). Each model has a unique combination of different types of lids and chambers.

Options

Accessories

Extended functions

Digital control panel

Every Audionvac model is equipped with a digital control panel. This control panel is clearly laid out and easy to program. VMS 43, 53, 93, 113, and 133(L) have a 1 program control panel, all the other models have a 10 program control panel.

Soft-air

All the 10 program models are equipped as standard with soft-air function which enables fragile (e.g. fish) or sharp (e.g. T-bone) products to be packed without damage. The air enters the vacuum chamber very gently after the sealing process, giving the vacuum bag time to form around the fragile or sharp product. The result is that the product or the vacuum bag will not be damaged. A further benefit is that the product looks neater with a better formed package.

Filler plates

All models come with filler plates so that the working height inside the chamber can be adjusted to the product.

Measurements in general

The front of the machine, where the control panel is placed, is called the length. The front to back dimension is called the width. For tabletop models this means that front side (the length) is the shortest side and the depth (width) is the longest side.

Effective Chamber Size

The effective chamber size is the space between the sealing bar(s), the sides and the lid. The net sealing bar size given, is the usable length.

Absolute Chamber Size

The difference between the absolute chamber size and the effective chamber size is the space between the sealing bars and the walls of the chamber. This area is shown as the grey area around the effective chamber size.

Type of lids

Flat transparant lid
High transparant lid
Aluminum lid with window
Stainless steel lid

Types of chambers

Stainless steel press moulded chamber
Aluminum chamber
Stainless steel flat working plate

Effective Chamber Size

One sealing bar

Two sealing bars on the long side

Two sealing bars on the short side

Absolute Chamber Size

Net sealing bar length

Sealing bars

3.5 mm double seal

8 mm seal

Bag cut off seal

5 mm Bi-active seal

Options

Sealing bar configurations

There are some models that can be equipped with different sealing bar configurations.
The different possible sealing bar configurations are indicated next to each model.

Sensor control

When it is important to obtain an exact vacuum or gas level we recommend a sensor control. The standard machine normally relies on a time cycle for the vacuum and gas levels, which is accurate enough for most applications. However, when dealing with products that vary in volume or density, a sensor ensures that each package is under the same level of vacuum.

Gas flush

Adding gas to the package is a way of extending the shelf life of the product. The product, and the space around it in the chamber are vacuumised as normal. Usually after the vacuuming process the bag is sealed; but with gas flush, the pouch is injected with a gas or gas mixture. When the desired volume of gas is reached the bag is then sealed. This gives a very low residual oxygen percentage and the product is no longer under vacuum pressure.

Filling plates for lid

By using the filler plates for the lid of the double chamber models, the volume of the chamber decreases. The benefit is that the cycle time becomes shorter and the gas consumption decreases. The filler plates are not designed for frequent mounting and dismounting therefore it may not be suitable if one of the major packed products is taller than the inner height of the lid equipped with filler plates.

Easy swing

This is a system for stainless steel double chamber models which enables the operator to work in an ergonomic way. The system keeps the lid 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 effort.

Seal 1-2

For vacuum packaging thick shrink bags with cut-off seal, seal 1-2 is recommended. Seal 1-2 is an option that allows you to set sealing times independently for two sealing wires. For example, the sealing wire can be set to 2,5 seconds and the cut-off wire to 3,5 seconds. This way, the bag can be sealed and trimmed without having a melted seal.

ESD (Electrostatic discharge)

ESD is a rapid transfer of electrostatic charge between two objects, usually resulting when two objects at different potentials come into direct contact with each other. During the vacuum and decompressing phase, air flows over machine surfaces and builds up a static load. If electrostatic discharge occurs during packaging of an electronic product, the product could be damaged instantly, but this can not be found visually from outside. With ESD option, all the surfaces are made of conductive material that discharges electrical current away to the ground connection of the machine. There will be no static loaded components inside the machine, so the vulnerable electronic products are protected from electronic damage.To ensure the protection, the products need to be packed in anti-static bags.

Vacuum & gas speed regulation

For packaging light-weight products, it is recommendable to use this option to avoid seal failure. With the two regulators mounted on vacuum and gas pipes, the speed of air extraction and gas injection can be controlled, also, special right angled gas injection nozzles will be mounted so the gas is not blown directly against the products.

External pump

The pump can be placed outside of the machine frame with a long hose connection. This option is for example very suitable to apply in a clean room.

Powder filter

Powder filter is recommended if the machine is used to pack very fine powders. The filter prevents the powder from going into the vacuum pump.

Liquid filter

Liquid filter is recommended if the machine is used to pack liquids. The fi lter prevents the liquid from going into the vacuum pump and causing corrosion.

Voltages, Phase and Frequency

All models can be supplied with a different voltage, phase and frequency to accommodate specific requirements of the customer.

Accessories

Gas kit

Gas kit is a group of parts that can be mounted to the machine to add gas flush function after the machine has left the factory. Gas kit is available on all the models manufactured after 2006 that have gas flush as an option.

Tilted plate for liquid bags

This is an inclined support table placed inside the vacuum chamber. The bags containing liquid can be vacuum packed easily without spilling.

Platform

By using the platform on VMS 153 VCB, a stand-up package and a square (brick) package can be created on the same machine. The extra benefit of having a platform is that it is also possible to have the gas function available on this model (but not together with the cassette).

Extra casette

For making different size packages an extra cassette can be ordered.

Gas Plus

Gas plus is an extra gas flushing time during the closing of the seal bars, allowing for more gas inside the bag to make ballooning packages.
To use this function, the machine should be equipped with the gas flush option.

Expansion reduction

Expansion reduction is a special function for packaging large pieces of fresh meat, By using this function, drip loss and bubble forming will be solved.

Expansion reduction allows external air to fl ow into the decompressed chamber for a short time (0.1-1.0 second) together with the closing of the seal bars. By slightly loosening the surrounding pressure, gas and water do not come out into the package.

Extended functions

Multi-cycle

Multi-cycle is used for packaging applications which require very low oxygen rests in package. It is automatically repeating vacuum and gas flush processes with a maximum of 5 times each before proceeding to seal process. It is also useful for packaging products containing air inside, which require rest times between vacuum cycles to let air out of itself.

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General information

Digital control panel

Soft-air

Filler plates

Measurements in general

Effective Chamber Size

Absolute Chamber Size

Type of lids

Types of chambers

Effective Chamber Size

One sealing bar

Two sealing bars on the long side

Two sealing bars on the short side

Absolute Chamber Size

Net sealing bar length

Sealing bars

3.5 mm double seal

8 mm seal

Bag cut off seal

5 mm Bi-active seal

Options

Accessories

Extended functions

Contact

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