Tray Packaging
Precision PMD Tray Packaging Systems
Precision PMD’s Tray Packaging Systems offer end-to-end automation tailored for tray-based food packaging lines. Built to manage a wide variety of trays, bowls, and tubs in different sizes and materials, these custom systems seamlessly integrate denesting, liquid or solid filling, sealing, and lidding into a single, high-efficiency line. With speeds ranging from 20 to 300 units per minute, our solutions provide precise control and flexibility for continuous or intermittent motion, ensuring optimal performance, compliance with GMP standards, and consistent quality in FDA and USDA-regulated environments.
Key Benefits
- Servo-driven precision & controls – Delivers superior accuracy and reliability throughout denesting, filling, sealing, and lidding processes
- Customizable design – Adapted to your exact product, speed, and layout needs for maximum efficiency
- Quick changeover – Transition between tray formats and sizes with minimal tools and downtime
- High-speed scalability – Handles low- to high-volume output in single- or multi-lane setups
- Labor-efficient automation – Minimizes manual intervention to enhance safety and productivity
- Regulatory compliance – Constructed with food-grade materials to meet GMP, FDA, and USDA requirements
Components Included
- Denesting – Reliable systems for dispensing stacked trays, bowls, or tubs without vacuum dependency
- Liquid filling – Piston or rotary pump fillers for pumpable products like soups, sauces, or dips, including optional transfer pumps
- Solid filling – Volumetric depositors or particulate systems for gentle placement of dry, fresh, or frozen items
- Sealing systems – Film membrane sealing with customizable parameters for secure, tamper-evident closures on rigid or semi-rigid trays
- Lidding solutions – Pick-and-place applicators for precise lid placement or press-fit application
- Conveyors – Integrated for efficient product flow across the entire line
Compatible Containers and Products
- Trays, bowls, and tubs in various sizes and materials (plastic, paperboard)
- Wet products: Soups, sauces, dips, entrees
- Dry products: Salads, snacks, grains
- Frozen products: Meals, fruits, ready-to-eat items
- Institutional formats: School lunches, hospital meals
Available Options
- Continuous or intermittent motion configurations
- Nitrogen flushing for shelf-life extension
- Multi-lane arrangements for higher throughput
- PLC controls and HMI for intuitive operation
- Quick-change parts for additional formats
- Sanitary enhancements for easy cleaning and compliance
Industries Served
- Food & Beverage
- Tray packaging • Bowl and tub packaging • Frozen meals • Institutional packaging • Co-packers • Foodservice • Healthcare • Bakery
Precision PMD’s Tray Packaging Systems are trusted by major food producers and co-packers for their versatility, robustness, and ability to handle diverse formats on a single line. Whether you’re launching a new operation or upgrading an existing one, our systems deliver scalable automation that grows with your business and reduces operational complexity.
Ready to elevate your tray packaging? Contact us for a custom consultation, line review, or demo.
