Plastic film thermoforming machine TFS 500

for medical packagingmodified atmosphere packagingfor MAP packaging

Overview
The ULMA TFS 500 is a hygienic-design thermoforming machine for flexible and rigid films, suitable for MAP (modified atmosphere) and vacuum packaging. Medium–high performance level, designed for mixed-production environments with frequent format changes.

Description
The TFS 500 belongs to the new ULMA TFS thermoforming range. It is a redesigned machine concept focused on deep cleaning and strict hygiene requirements required by food and medical packaging sectors. The machine supports quick and easy format/size changes and adapts to a wide range of products and production volumes.

Functional features

• Easy and quick format change for mixed production.
• UPC control system:
  • 10" colour touch screen HMI
  • User-friendly interface
  • Multi-language and character support (Cyrillic, Arabic, Katakana, etc.)
  • Control and display programs updatable via USB or Ethernet
  • Security backups to USB pendrive
  • Access protection with 3 permission levels
  • Ethernet interface and remote view/control equivalent to machine HMI
  • Display of current rate and cycle-optimization tools based on station time monitoring

Technical features
Construction

• Modular stainless-steel construction scalable per project
• Designed for deep cleaning and hygiene compliance
• Safety according to EC regulations
• Removable lateral covers for easy access to internal components
• Optional additional dies available

Maintenance

• Minimum maintenance requirements
• Integrated maintenance program accessible from the control panel
• Remote Support Management (RSM) via Ethernet with web access
• Use of original commercial top-level components

Common options

• Dosing and product loading systems
• Die/reel holder trolley
• Pack convergers and conveyors
• Coding and printing systems
• UST seal tester (ULMA seal tester)
• Metal detectors
• End-of-line integration (case packing, palletizing)

Technical specifications

• Model family: ULMA TFS thermoforming line
• Model: TFS 500
• Hygienic design for deep cleaning
• Suitable for flexible and rigid film up to 700 µm
• Packaging options: MAP and vacuum
• Performance: Medium–high
• Easy and quick format/size change
• UPC control with 10" colour HMI, multi-language support, USB/Ethernet updates, 3 permission levels
• Modular stainless-steel construction; machine scalable
• Removable lateral covers; optional additional dies
• Integrated maintenance program and RSM via Ethernet/web
• Available options: dosing/loading systems, die/reel trolley, convergers, coding/printing, seal tester, metal detectors, end-of-line integration