ARY VacMaster SVP-20, Operator'S Manual

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VACUUM PACKAGING
WITH A VACMASTER
Vacuum packaging provides a cost effective way for food processors and retailers to
extend the shelf life, maintain quality and reduce waste and cost of food product.
For many food items, the elimination of oxygen inside the package is of key importance.
Oxygen which is life to us at normal levels is almost certain death to most food
products. Removal of the O
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results in several benefits:
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Extends shelf life.
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Inhibits bacterial growth in the product.
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Reduces surface mold growth.
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Retains moisture in the product preventing dehydration, weight loss, and freezer
burn.
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Allows for an attractive product package with 360 ˚ product visibility.
The process involved is relatively simple. Food product is loaded into an air barrier
pouch and then placed into the vacuum chamber. The chamber is then evacuated of air
and the pouch is heat sealed.
From the smallest tabletop to the largest free standing model, all VACMASTER
chamber machines have these operating elements in common. The particular model that
is right for you depends on both the product size and number of pouches to be packaged
on an ongoing basis. This operator’s guide covers three VACMASTER models:
MODEL SVP-20:
A medium sized counter top model ideally suited for butcheries,
hotels, restaurants, canteens, hospitals, fish shops, and cheese
shops.
MODEL SVP-30:
A specialized counter top chamber design with a full 34 ” of
length, the SVP-30 is ideal for packaging large sections or whole
fish in commercial fisheries as well as long beef or pork cuts such
as loins, tenderloins, and ribeyes. The multiple seal bar
arrangement provides flexibility uncommon in the compact size
and affordable price range of the SVP-30.
MODEL SVP-40:
If your packaging needs include a mix of large and small sizes the
SVP-40 is ideal for you. The SVP-40 is designed for bulk
packaging products such as large cuts of meat and cheese.
However, several smaller packages can also be evacuated and
sealed efficiently in a given cycle making the SVP-40 ideal for
high volume operations.
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