Considerations when choosing a lettuce packing machine

Although relatively new a few decades ago, it is now common to sell whole fruits and vegetables in bags and pre-made or pre-washed products. A good example is the variety of bagged mixes on the market, which are ideal for consumers, and through the use of modified atmosphere packaging, they have a longer shelf life, making them ideal for retailers. Each of the lettuce packer models we offer can be fully customized to your specific requirements and operational needs, and most of our customers will use our weigh pack systems as this provides the means to limit any potential damage to the delicate product the best conditions. Heat is one of the major concerns in operating any lettuce packer, our equipment is designed to quickly move the packed lettuce through the vertical bagger, reducing the heat generated by the machine itself. Additionally, the sealing process that forms the bottom, back, and sides of the bag can be controlled by the choice of film; some films will seal effectively and efficiently at lower temperatures, reducing any possible residual heat problems that can lead to wilting in the bag. The system is also designed to be very gentle on the product so that even delicate items such as vegetable mixes can be safely processed through our lettuce packers without the broken and spoiled leaves found in some packing processes.