Applications

The versatility of the ULMA TFS 400 makes it suitable for a wide range of packaging needs across various industries: 

• Food Packaging: Ideal for fresh products, processed meat, fish, poultry, ready meals, cheese, and pates.
• Medical Products: Designed to meet the stringent hygiene requirements for packaging medical devices and sterile products.
• Non-Food/Industrial Products: Can also be used for general consumer goods and non-food items that require high-quality packaging. 

Current set up for 500grm - 1-2-5 kg with many options included.

ULMA TFS-400 — Specifications (approx.)

Machine type

• Automatic thermoforming tray sealer / thermoformer
• In-line rollstock machine
• Designed for MAP (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) and vacuum packs

Construction

• Stainless steel hygienic frame
• Washdown-capable (food / protein / dairy environments)
• Cantilever or compact frame depending on configuration

Film & forming

• Bottom film width: ~420–440 mm
• Top film width: ~400–420 mm
• Max forming depth: ~100 mm (shallower with high-speed tooling)
• Flexible tooling for multi-lane tray formats

Output / speed

• Typical cycles: 6–12 cycles/min
• Output depends on:
• Number of impressions per cycle
• Product load method
• Gas flush time
• Example:
• 4-impression tool → ~24–48 packs/min
• 6-impression tool → ~36–72 packs/min

Seal system

• Heat sealing plate with temperature control
• MAP gas flush capable
• Vacuum + gas + seal sequence

Cut-off

• Cross-cut knife
• Optional longitudinal trim

Drive & controls

• Servo or cam-driven indexing (generation dependent)
• PLC control (typically Siemens on early-2000s units)
• Touch panel HMI (retrofits common)

Utilities

• Power: ~12–18 kW connected load
• Air: ~6–8 bar
• Gas: Food-grade MAP gas mix (CO₂ / N₂ / O₂ depending product)

Footprint

• Length: ~6–8 m (machine only)
• Width: ~1–1.2 m
• Height: ~1.8–2.0 m