Ulma Packaging Technological Center, S. Coop.

Gerardo Mendizabal Altuna

Alberto Otxoa-Aizpurua Calvo

Eneko Izquierdo Ereño

Eneko Izquierdo Ereno

A method and apparatus for vacuum packaging a product. According to one embodiment a film tube is generated, and, in the film tube a product (P) is introduced and at least one cut is made. In the method, a vacuum may also applied inside the film tube, and a transverse seal is formed therein, a film tube closed at one end being obtained upstream of the cut and a package closed at both ends being obtained downstream. Furthermore, the film tube is transversely pinched, a portion the inside of the film tube which is isolated from the inside of the rest of the film tube being obtained, and a chamber is demarcated around at least part of said portion, the vacuum being applied and the transverse sealing operation being performed inside said chamber.

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Oñati, Spain

Gerardo Mendizabal Altuna