ULMA Packaging UK has introduced its new Fast Skin technology, which the firm has described as a ‘significant’ step forward in tray sealing performance for fresh and prepared food producers.
The first model in the next-generation TSX platform is the TSX 875. ULMA said the system has been developed to enhance productivity, improve pack presentation, and deliver greater operational efficiency.
Fast Skin technology is said to enable ‘precise’ film adaptation to the product contour while maintaining ‘excellent’ seal integrity and ‘premium’ pack aesthetics. Through accurate control of temperature, vacuum and sealing parameters, ULMA explained that the system ensures ‘optimal film distribution, minimising thinning and reducing the risk of defects such as film breakage or inconsistent seals’.
The tray sealers achieve up to 13 cycles per minute in skin applications. ULMA added that because the TSX 875 delivers ‘highly stable, repeatable sealing cycles at higher speeds’, manufacturers can achieve a premium ‘second skin’ presentation with increased transparency and product visibility.
The controlled forming process is designed to reduce material stress and waste and support consistent pack quality. The system is also compatible with a range of materials, including recyclable films and fibre-based solutions such as flat cardboard formats.
Paul Morican, MD of ULMA Packaging UK, said, “Fast Skin represents an important progression in tray sealing capability, enabling food manufacturers to increase output while maintaining the high standards of pack quality and presentation the market now expects. The introduction of the TSX platform demonstrates ULMA’s ongoing commitment to developing future-ready packaging solutions that combine performance, reliability and sustainability.”
The technology is suitable for applications including meat, fish, poultry and ready-to-cook products.
