At Smartpack, we specialize in advanced packaging solutions tailored to the unique demands of the pet food industry. We understand that preserving the nutritional value, aroma, and freshness of wet pet foods like tuna is paramount. Our state-of-the-art Tuna Pet Food Vacuum Pouch Packing Machine, often integrated with a specialized Multihead Weigher, is engineered to deliver precisely that—ensuring every pouch meets the highest standards of quality and consumer appeal. This system is specifically designed to expertly handle moisture-rich products such as tuna meat, whether it’s in liquid, jelly, or gravy.
To cater to diverse customer requirements, Smartpack offers two primary packaging solutions for wet pet food:
- Vacuum Pouch Packing Machines with Multihead Weigher: Our flagship solution for maximum freshness and extended shelf life, especially for oxygen-sensitive products like tuna.
- Stand-Up Pouch Packaging Machines with Multihead Weigher: An excellent option for versatile premade pouch presentations.
Why Our Multihead Weigher Excels for Wet & Sticky Tuna Pet Food
Handling wet, oily, or sticky products like tuna meat requires specialized weighing technology. Smartpack’s multihead weigher, when paired with our packing machines, is specifically engineered for this challenge:
Specification
| Specification | 14 head multihead weigher |
|---|---|
| Weigh head | 14 |
| Weigh Range | 10–2000g |
| Max. Speed | 120 bpm |
| Weigh Bucket | 1.6L or 2.5L |
| Accuracy | ±0.1–1.5g |
| Control Panel | 7″ or 10″ Touch Screen |
| Voltage | 220V/50Hz or 60Hz; Single Phase |
| Drive System | Stepper Motor (Modular Driving) |
Features
Unmatched Accuracy for Sticky Products
- Utilizes advanced load cells and sophisticated algorithms to ensure precise weight measurement of challenging products like tuna chunks or pâté, even at high speeds.
- Specialized hopper surfaces (e.g., dimpled or Teflon-coated) prevent sticking, ensuring smooth product flow and minimizing product giveaway.
High-Speed Operation
- Designed for efficiency, our multihead weighers significantly reduce packaging cycle times, boosting your overall production output for tuna pet food lines.
Versatile Product Handling
- Capable of managing various tuna pet food consistencies – from chunks in gravy to smooth pâtés or tuna mixed with jelly and vegetables.
- Easily adaptable to different target weights and pouch sizes, offering true production flexibility.
User-Friendly Touchscreen Interface
- Features an intuitive, full-color touchscreen interface for straightforward operation, recipe management, and quick adjustments, reducing operator error and training time.
Hygienic Design for Wet Products
- Constructed with food-grade stainless steel (typically SUS304 or SUS316 for contact parts) and designed for easy cleaning and washdown, crucial for maintaining hygiene standards with wet pet food.
Vacuum Pouch Packing Machine Solution
When maximum product integrity and extended shelf life are critical for your tuna pet food, Smartpack’s Vacuum Pouch Packing Machine, integrated with our precision multihead weigher, is the superior choice.
Specification
| VP 200/300 Series | SPVP10-200A | SPVP10-240A | SPVP10-260 | SPVP10-280 | SPVP10-300 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bag width | 90 – 200mm 3.5 – 7.9in | 130 – 240mm 5.1 – 9.4in | 140 – 260mm 5.1 – 10.2in | 170 – 280mm 6.7 – 11in | 190 – 300mm 7.5 – 11.8in |
| Bag length | ≤ 320mm 12.6in | ≤ 320mm 12.6in | ≤ 360mm 14.1in | ≤ 450mm ≤ 17.8in | ≤ 450mm ≤ 17.8in |
| Filling Volume | 10 – 1000g | 10 – 1000g | 10 – 1000g | 10 – 1000g | 20 – 1000g |
| Capacity | ≤ 50bags/min | ≤ 50bags/min | ≤ 40bags/min | ≤ 35bags/min | ≤ 35bags/min |
| Package Accuracy | Error≤ 1% | Error≤ 1% | Error≤ 1% | Error≤ 1% | Error≤ 1% |
Our SPVP 200 Series is our main vacuum packaging machine, which can pack most Medium and Large-sized materials.
| SPVP Nitrogen Series | SPVP12-161 | SPVP12-163A | SPVP10-241 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bag width | 80 – 130mm 3 – 5.1in | 55 – 100mm 2 – 3.9in | 90 – 160mm 3.5 – 6.3in |
| Bag length | ≤ 190mm ≤ 7.5in | ≤ 270mm ≤ 10.6in | ≤ 240mm ≤ 9.4in |
| Thickness | ≤ 50mm ≤ 2in | ≤ 50mm ≤ 2in | ≤ 50mm ≤ 2in |
| Capacity | ≤ 50bags/min | ≤ 60bags/min | ≤ 50bags/min |
| Package Accuracy | Error≤ 1% | Error≤ 1% | Error≤ 1% |
SPVP Nitrogsen specially used for nitrogen-filled packaging, suitable for products with higher requirements for food taste
Features
Enhanced Freshness & Extended Shelf Life via Vacuum Sealing
- This core technology meticulously removes air from the pouch before sealing. This significantly inhibits aerobic bacterial growth and oxidation, preserving the tuna’s nutritional value, natural flavor, color, and aroma for longer.
Optimized for Wet & Delicate Tuna Products
- Engineered to gently handle wet tuna formulations, minimizing damage to product structure while ensuring a secure, airtight seal.
Versatile Pouch Style Compatibility
Our machines can accommodate various pouch types suitable for tuna pet food, including:
- Stand-up pouches (Doypacks)
- Retort pouches (for shelf-stable, sterilized products)
Superior Hygienic Construction
- Manufactured predominantly from high-quality stainless steel (SUS304/SUS316), the machine is designed for easy sanitation and washdown, meeting stringent food safety standards essential for wet pet food packaging.
Customizable Features for Consumer Convenience & Brand Appeal
Options include:
- Easy-open tear notches.
- Date coding and printing integration.
Robust and Reliable for Industrial Production
- Built for durability and continuous operation, minimizing downtime and maximizing your return on investment.
Why Choose Smartpack for Your Tuna Pet Food Packaging Needs?
- Expertise in Wet & Sticky Products: We have proven experience in designing machines that effectively handle challenging products like tuna.
- Integrated Solutions: From weighing to pouching and sealing, we offer comprehensive, synchronized packaging lines.
- Customization: We work with you to tailor machines to your specific tuna product, pouch types, and production requirements.
- Quality & Durability: Our machines are built with high-grade materials for longevity and reliable performance.
- Focus on Freshness & Shelf Life: Our vacuum technology is designed to give your tuna pet food the best possible protection.
- Dedicated Support: Smartpack provides comprehensive after-sales service, technical support, and spare parts.
Alternative Solution: Automated Tin Can Packaging Line
For manufacturers seeking a traditional, highly robust, and long-shelf-life packaging format for wet pet food like tuna, Smartpack offers comprehensive Automated Tin Can Packaging Lines. Cans provide exceptional product protection and are a familiar, trusted option for consumers. Our integrated solutions automate the entire can packaging process, from precise filling to final labeling.
Packaging Process
Our tin can packaging solutions typically incorporate the following automated stages:
1. Automatic Weighing & Dosing:
Function: Before filling, our systems ensure precise portioning of your tuna pet food. This can involve specialized multihead weighers adapted for wet/sticky products, or high-accuracy piston fillers/volumetric dosers designed for efficient handling of products with liquids, jellies, or chunks.
Benefit for Tuna: Guarantees consistent product weight in every can, minimizes product giveaway, and ensures compliance with net weight regulations. Handles various tuna consistencies effectively.
2. Automated Can Filling:
Function: Once weighed or dosed, the tuna product is hygienically and efficiently dispensed into empty tin cans. Our filling systems are designed to minimize spillage and product degradation, maintaining the integrity of the wet food.
Benefit for Tuna: Gentle handling preserves the texture of tuna chunks and ensures clean fills, reducing mess and waste. High-speed operation for enhanced productivity.
3. Automatic Can Sealing (Seaming):
Function: This is a critical step where lids are applied and hermetically sealed onto the filled cans. Smartpack’s can seamers are engineered for consistent, high-integrity seals, creating an airtight barrier.
Benefit for Tuna: Locks in freshness, flavor, and nutritional value. The hermetic seal is essential for products undergoing retort sterilization for long shelf stability, making it ideal for tuna preservation. Prevents contamination and extends product life significantly.
4. Automatic Printing & Coding:
Function: Integration of continuous inkjet (CIJ), thermal inkjet (TIJ), or laser coders to automatically apply essential information like batch numbers, production dates, expiry dates, and other traceability codes directly onto the can body or lid.
Benefit for Tuna: Ensures full product traceability for quality control and recall management. Meets regulatory labeling requirements and aids in inventory management.
5. Automatic Can Labeling:
Function: After sealing and coding, our automatic labeling machines efficiently apply pre-printed paper or plastic wrap-around labels, or spot labels, to the cans. Systems can handle various label sizes and adhesive types.
Benefit for Tuna: Provides attractive, professional branding for your tuna pet food products. Displays essential nutritional information, ingredients, and marketing messages clearly to the consumer.
Key Advantages of Smartpack’s Tin Can Packaging Lines for Tuna:
- Maximum Product Protection: Rigid tin cans offer superior physical protection against damage, light, oxygen, and moisture.
- Extended Shelf Stability: The hermetic seal, often combined with retort processing, allows for exceptionally long shelf life without refrigeration.
- Proven Consumer Trust: Cans are a long-established and widely accepted packaging format for wet pet foods.
- High-Speed, Efficient Automation: Our fully automated lines reduce manual labor, increase production speed, and ensure consistent quality.
- Robust and Hygienic Design: Built with durable, food-grade materials (like stainless steel) for longevity and ease of cleaning, meeting food safety standards.
Is a Tin Can Solution Right for Your Tuna Pet Food?
If durability, extended shelf life, and a classic presentation are key priorities for your tuna pet food product, a Smartpack automated tin can packaging line could be the ideal solution.