Versatile, from fresh meat to nuts.
Benefits
Kept fresh, attractively presented.
Removing oxygen inhibits the growth of microorganisms and preserves taste, colour and freshness, all without preservatives. At the same time, the product sits firmly in the pack and is attractively presented.
The right machines for packing your products.
Variolabel RE
Filling & dosing systems
Variolift
Coding & printing systems
Films
Variocart
Variotrack
Suitable for these foods
Frequently asked questions
How does vacuum packaging work?
The product is placed in the bottom film and the top film is laid over it. The ambient air is then completely removed and the pack is sealed. This creates an almost airless space that effectively protects the product from oxygen and external influences.
Which products can be vacuum packed?
In food, the range extends from meat, sausages, poultry and fish to cheese, pasta, coffee and nuts. For non-food and medical products, vacuum packaging provides protection against moisture, corrosion, dust and mechanical damage.
What is the difference between MAP and vacuum packaging?
In vacuum packaging, the ambient air is almost completely removed and the pack is sealed without adding protective gas. With MAP, the air is also drawn out but then replaced with a matched protective gas that preserves the freshness, colour and texture of sensitive products.
How does vacuum packaging keep products fresh?
Removing the oxygen inhibits the growth of microorganisms. Taste, colour and freshness are preserved without any preservatives. At the same time, the product is held firmly in place in the pack.
How does shrink packaging differ from vacuum packaging?
Both methods remove the air from the pack and seal it. In shrink packaging, the pack also passes through a shrink tunnel, so the film conforms exactly to the shape of the product, with no excess film.
Can vacuum-packed products be frozen?
Yes. Products can be frozen directly in their vacuum pack. The small pack volume also saves space in storage and transport.
Which VARIOVAC machines can vacuum pack?
Vacuum packaging is possible on all VARIOVAC thermoforming packaging machines, from the Maximus RE to the Primus MP. For products in bags, there are the chamber machines: tabletop, single-chamber and double-chamber machines.
When is a chamber machine a better fit than a thermoforming packaging machine?
Chamber machines vacuum pack products in bags. Tabletop chamber machines are ideal for smaller businesses and occasional use, single-chamber machines for larger quantities in daily use. Double-chamber machines suit high volumes, as one chamber is prepared while the other is evacuating. Thermoforming packaging machines pack fully automatically in film packs that are formed on the machine.
What vacuum level do tabletop chamber machines achieve?
VARIOVAC tabletop chamber machines achieve up to 99.8 % vacuum. Double sealing is standard, with cut-off or wide sealing available as options.
Which bags are suitable for chamber machines?
For tabletop, single-chamber and double-chamber machines, VARIOVAC supplies tubular bags, shrink bags and sealed-edge bags in many sizes. On request, you can get advice on printed bags, from material selection to design.
Which packaging methods are possible?
Depending on the model, sealing, vacuum, MAP (modified atmosphere packaging), skin, steam and shrink are possible. The Primus MP also supports multi-layer packaging (MLP).
Can a VARIOVAC thermoforming packaging machine combine several applications?
Yes. For example, vacuum, MAP and skin applications can be run on the same machine. Possible combinations are subject to a technical check.
Technical terms explained
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The air goes, the freshness stays. Vacuum packed, your products keep their flavour, colour and freshness for much longer.
Skin packaging wraps your product in an ultra-thin film that hugs every contour under vacuum. The product stays firmly in place, clearly visible and optimally protected.
Tailored packaging solutions for non-food products of every kind, precisely matched to your requirements.
Vacuum packed, your goods are reliably protected against moisture, corrosion, dust and mechanical damage.
Sealing joins lidding film and tray under heat and pressure to form a precise, even seam. Your non-food products are securely packed in every format.
Sealing joins lidding film and tray under heat and pressure to form a secure, even seam. Your sterile goods are reliably sealed and protected.
In modified atmosphere packaging (MAP), protective gas replaces the ambient air and creates a defined atmosphere in every pack. A method that is also used in the medical sector.
All packaging methods for your products
Not sure which method is right?
The VARIOVAC sales team assesses your product and recommends the right method.
Choose a packaging method to see how it works, where it is used and which machines suit it.
What customers say about VARIOVAC
First-hand experience from customers who already produce with VARIOVAC machines.
