Gassing Systems

Powder Gassing Systems – Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP)

Packing in a low oxygen / inert gas environment is frequently used to extend the shelf-life of high-fat products such as whole-milk powders and Infant Formula.

Technopak supplies a range of equipment and systems to remove the air and replace with Nitrogen / CO2 in 25kg and bulk bag filling systems as well as for canning lines and sachet filling.

Several technologies may be utilised including:

• Vacuum Pre-gassing Systems.
• Gas Flushing Systems.
• Post-gassing Systems – oxygen removal directly from the filled package

Features & Options

• Very low Residual Oxygen (R.O.) levels for maximum shelf-life
• Continuous on-line R.O. monitoring via Oxygen analysers
• Integration with low velocity convey systems for combined powder transport and vacuum pre-gassing
• Retro-fitting of post-gassing systems into existing packing systems at low capital cost
• Gas recycling for minimum utilities consumption
• Safe venting of excess gas with room monitoring / alarm systems
• Sanitary demountable gas injectors and components
• USDA, FDA, CE, EHEDG, ATEX, IECEX, Pharmaceutical standards compliant options

Supplied with complete integrated powder conveying, handling and packing systems.