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Vacuum packing
Vacuum packing machines seal food in airtight bags, extending shelf-life and reducing waste across prep, storage and portioning. Essential for restaurants, catering operations, butchers and delis managing high-volume ingredients.
Choose tabletop models for smaller kitchens or higher-throughput machines with dual sealing bars for busy commercial environments. All units listed here are ex VAT.
Vacuum-packing machines remove air from pouches to preserve food, extend shelf life, and reduce spoilage. Essential for delis, restaurants, catering operations, and meal-prep kitchens. Choose based on seal-bar width (280–420mm) and air extraction rate (8–21 m³/h) to match your throughput.
When selecting a vacuum packer, consider seal-bar width (280mm to 420mm) for your bag sizes, pumping capacity (m³/h) for daily volume, and whether you need single or dual sealing capability. Tabletop models suit limited space; larger units handle continuous use in prep kitchens.
Vacuum packing maintains product quality, supports portion control and meal prep, and is widely used for sous-vide preparation, marinating acceleration and long-term frozen storage. Pair machines with heavy-duty vacuum bags suited to your product type.
- Seal-bar length: match your typical bag width
- Pump capacity: higher m³/h for frequent or high-volume sealing
- Footprint: tabletop vs. countertop space available
- Dual sealing bars: for doubled throughput on high-demand lines
- Build quality: stainless steel construction for durability
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Common questions
What seal-bar widths are available?▾
Options range from 280mm on entry-level tabletop units to 420mm on mid-range machines. Dual 410mm bars are available on high-volume models for faster processing.
What's the air-extraction capacity?▾
Models range from 8 m³/h (Smooth Plus, Smooth 30) through 16 m³/h (Smooth 35, Smooth 42) to 21 m³/h (Royal 42, Royal 52) for higher throughput.
Are these tabletop or floor-standing units?▾
Entry-level mini and plus models are tabletop-mounted. Larger Smooth and Royal ranges accommodate higher volumes; check individual specs for footprint.
What price range should I budget?▾
Prices span €3,204 for compact tabletop units to €7,405 for dual-seal high-volume machines, all inc. Irish VAT.
Which model suits a busy deli or restaurant?▾
Smooth 30 or Smooth 42 (350–420mm seal, 8–16 m³/h) cover mid-volume operations. Royal 42 or Royal 52 suit high-throughput catering and prep kitchens.