Vacuum food packer: manufacturer feedbacks

Vacuum packaging products have long passed the brink of industrial production and firmly established in the kitchens of ordinary citizens. Why not? Such adaptations are inexpensive and useful in everyday life. The shelf life of products packaged in this manner increases by a factor of 2. It's attractive when it comes to whimsical berries or greens, is not it? The practical use of such a device over time replenishes every minute greed and unwillingness to spend money. And this is not an allegation, but the words of those people who bought a vacuum packer for products. Reviews make it clear that this is an excellent investment of money - try to calculate how much money you throw out on the wind every day because of cheese, greens, sausages, etc., which have died prematurely in the refrigerator.

More details about the models and applications of packers will be covered in this article.

Functional

From the name, in principle, the basic function of the apparatus is clear: it packs certain objects by creating a vacuum in a confined space. They are distinguished by purpose. The following variations are possible:

• Bank vacuum packer. Each branch of the bank must have an apparatus approved by the Central Bank of Russia. It is used for packing banknotes.
• Vacuum packer for products. The principle of operation is the same, from the previous apparatus differs in that in the process of creating a vacuum, objects do not heat up. Banknotes in principle do not care, whereas not all food products will survive such heat without loss.

The principle of operation is as follows: the apparatus creates a vacuum in the bag that processes, and then seals it with the aid of a heating element. In this article we will talk about the latest variety of devices. They are used to package products that are designed to either extend the shelf life, or help in the preparation process (see below about the molecular kitchen item).

Main characteristics and features of operation

Vacuum packers are characterized by the following indicators:

• Presence / absence of the camera;
• The capacity of the vacuum pump;
• The length of the heating element;
• Body material;
• Type of management;
• Duration of the processing cycle;
• Presence / absence of the display.

Vacuum packer for home products (reviews will not let you lie) in the work does not cause any problems. The only thing is that when changing the type of packages, it is necessary to adjust the temperature of the spike on the heating element, because if it is too high, the bag will melt along the seam, if on the contrary - it is too low, it will not stick together. These manipulations are of a one-time nature and do not cause any particular inconvenience.

Types of vacuum packers

Earlier it was announced that a vacuum packer for products can be either with a camera or without it. Let us consider in more detail what this entails.

1. Tubeless devices - they are cheaper. Most household models do not have a camera, pumping air directly from the package. Also, the absence of a camera allows you to pack objects of any size (within reason, of course). On this, the pluses end when it comes to the degree of load above "operate in the home kitchen", because the cameraless camera uses only special corrugated bags, has less performance and provides a low degree of evacuation compared to "chamber" counterparts - 89% vs. 99 %.

2. Vacuum packer for products with a chamber - has greater capacity and a degree of evacuation. Packaging occurs directly inside the camera, which imposes restrictions on the size of the product.

CASO Packager, China

According to customer feedback, the CASO vacuum packer completely meets all the characteristics specified in the technical description, simple and reliable in operation. Among the entire model range is distinguished CASO VC 10, which combines a low (5500 rubles) price and excellent quality:

• Type - tubeless vacuum packer;
• Power - 0,11 kW;
• The length of the heating element is 28 cm;
• Degree of vacuum - 0,8 bar;
• Material of the body - plastic;
• Productivity - 9 l / minute;
• The control panel allows you to adjust the temperature depending on the thickness of the package;
• Equipment - 10 packages, instruction;
• Dimensions (LxWxH, mm) - 370х110х210;
• Connection type - 220 V.

Packer firm Bork, Korea

Equipment Bork, though considered household, in terms of quality of materials, assembly and productivity is close to industrial. Small cafes and restaurants can easily do without such a device, without overpaying for marking "professional". If you believe the reviews of cooks, many do so.

Let's consider model AU501:

• Type - tubeless vacuum packer;
• Power - 0,13 kW;
• Material of the body - plastic;
• Modes of operation - automatic / manual;
• The presence of clips to securely fix the package;
• Equipment - packages 200x300 mm (10pcs.), Packages 280x330 mm (10 pcs.), Instructions;
• Dimensions (LxWxH, mm) - 80х425х190;
• Connection type - 220 V.

The current price for tubeless packer firm Bork - 15 000 rubles.

Packer of Bartscher, Germany

This German brand produces mainly professional kitchen equipment, but it also offers relatively compact models, one of which we will now consider. So, the vacuum packing machine 300P / MSD Bartscher:

• Type - tubeless vacuum packer;
• Power - 0.49 kW;
• The length of the heating element is 320 mm;
• The pump capacity is 0.9 m ³ / h;
• Material of the body - plastic;
• Electronic control system;
• Dimensions (LxWxH, mm) - 390х310х140;
• Connection type - 220 V.

The price for it now is on average 40 000 rubles. Very expensive vacuum packer. Reviews at the same time say that in conditions of operation the intensity is above average, this price is justified even at the current exchange rate. No complaints.

Industrial vacuum packer for products. Differences from the home

An industrial vacuum packer is used for the following purposes:

1. Packaging of finished semi-finished products with their subsequent sale.
2. Packaging of expensive food products before storing them (cooling or freezing). In the case of freezing, such a package helps to avoid frost, which affects the taste of the product.
3. Packing dishes with their subsequent cooking (all the same molecular cuisine). However, due to a small load, you can use high-quality vacuum packers for home products.

First of all, this device is characterized by its performance. Industrial, in contrast to the home packer, is able to work a minimum of 3-4 hours per shift, while the cycle time is from 15 to 30 seconds, depending on the size of the object of evacuation. Plus the material and the quality of the assembly (a household vacuum packer for products can not boast of such a quantity of metal).

Also, industrial vacuum packers come with a gas filling option. In practice, this means that a cylinder with a gas cocktail is connected to the apparatus, which enters the chamber during the creation of a vacuum. This method is used for packing semi-finished products in order to extend the shelf life - depending on the product, the storage period increases by 1.5-2 times without loss of flavor and nutritional qualities.

Vacuum packer of products and molecular kitchen

Fashionable in recent years, "molecular" direction, despite all its exotic, pursues worthy of praise purpose: to ensure the true taste of products plus an unusual supply. One of the methods of cooking is "su-kind", which will be concluded in long-term cooking at low temperatures. The products are in vacuum packaging. There is a "sous-kind" of 4 stages:

1. Primary preparation of products. It consists in adding seasonings and marinades.
2. Packing in vacuum. Here and need a vacuum packer for products (home or industrial).
3. Preparation in water with strictly controlled temperature.
4. Innings. It is recommended to implement it immediately.