4.1.1 Overview of the Main Components
The figure below shows the main components of the system. The model shown may differ from
your machine.
Figure 1: Overview of the Main Components
1.
Lid
The lid closes the vacuum chamber during the application of the vacuum. A rubber is mounted
in the lid to ensure proper closing. On machines with two vacuum chambers, the lid can be
moved from left to right and vice versa manually. In these machines, the sealing bars and
suction inlet for the vacuum are included in the lid.
2.
Vacuum chamber
The products to be packaged are placed on the work surface with the openings of the vacuum
bags in the sealing position. On machines with two vacuum chambers, the already packaged
product can be removed and new products can be placed on the free work surface during the
vacuuming and sealing process.
3.
Castor with brake
The machines are fitted with four castors with brake. This allows for easy moving of the
machine to a different location.
4.
Machine housing
The machine housing contains all the components necessary for the functioning of the
machine.
5.
Control panel
This serves to operate the available control functions.
6.
Seal system
Depending on the model, one, two or three sealing bars are mounted in the vacuum chamber.
These close the vacuum bag.
7.
Vacuum pump
The vacuum pump creates the vacuum.
Description of the Machine 15