Wet Wipes

25nd August 2010

Swine flu and the continued fight against bugs has lead to a massive growth in the medical wipes industry. As an already well established supplier to this industry Seal-it-Systems has been closely involved with several major suppliers in the supply of both additional machinery for existing pre-cut sealing as well as the conversion to cut & seal systems. Our most recent installation is a fully auto 5 head machine offering the ability to seal various sizes of container on one ‘in-line’ unit. The machine uses reel fed plastic laminate and has a production speed of 50 per minute. The customer is so impressed with the quality & service that they have already placed an order for a 2^nd identical system.

Local customer

2nd August 2010

When SIS was contacted by Intellicig looking for a specialist heat seal solution we were amazed to find that the company was based in our own town of Accrington. At present Accrington is only 'famous' for one thing, our football team Accrington Stanley although according to some Seal-it-Systems is running a close 2^nd so watch this space.

Record year for Seal-it-Systems

21st July 2010

2009/2010 has been a record year for our small yet growing company. The decision to employ Alan Ogden in late 2008 has proven to be a key factor in developing the business and allowing us to take on more specialist projects as well as increasing sales in the area of fully automatic filling machines.

The business continues to be an excellent mix of food & non-food customers. We continue to work closely with small ‘start-ups’ as well as blue chip companies looking for expertise in heat sealing. Our ability to provide pre-cut as well as reel fed (cut & seal) systems is seen as a major strength for SIS as well as our customers.

Sales of MK1 hand sealers have been strong although June & July has seen several orders for MK3 and MK4 machines (several of these have been customers upgrading for more control and production output). The Super Sealer range is by far our best selling range with prices that offer cut & seal technology well below our competitors (available in both semi auto and fully auto options with productions speeds of up to 50 cpm).

Semi Auto Heat Sealers in Motion

22nd June 2010

Watch more VDO’s of our Semi Auto Quick Sealers 2 series in application. Read more...

Excellent end to 2009

4th January 2009

An extremely busy last quarter with several machine sales to the Medical Wipes industry, due to the increased demand for anti-bacterial wipes. We have seen orders from both new and existing customer who needed extra sealing capacity at very short notice. SIS met demand and supplied machines in less than 7 days.

Other projects have included MK1 machines for Appleby Bakery's Steam Puddings, Macrae Foods who are parts of the Youngs Seafood group for sealing fish pate and Quick Sealers (cut & seal system) to Chester Medical and 151 Products.

Our ongoing developments for the MDS (Managed Dosing System) market has now led to the sale of 3 semi auto blister sealing machines to a high profile customer. Work continues with two other customers with orders expected in early 2010.

The MK1 Rotary has also proved popular with orders from Kates Cakes, Cool Pump Dairy and St Tola.

‘Bucket Sealing made easy’ – With the help of SIS, Spice O’Live in Eire are now able to offer 5 & 10L buckets with a tamper evident plastic heat seal film. The products are hot filled and then sealed with a PET/PP laminate that was also supplied by SIS.

Exports to Saudi Arabia – SIS are pleased to be working with Napco Compact and Napco Multipack. Both companies produce packaging materials and have chosen SIS machines for the Quality Control/R&D functions. Napco Compact are using a MK1 for seal testing Paper PE tubes whilst their sister company Napco Multipack have opted for the MK3 including change parts for sealing 95.0mm & 73.0mm pots.

We are now looking forward to 2010 when our first fully automated tub sealing line will be supplied to a major Medical Wipes company – more information on this machine will be available on our website in the near future.

March 2010 will also see us exhibiting at Foodex - www.foodex.co.uk

Seal-it-Systems to Supply Sleeving Machines

20th July 2009

Following several months of in depth investigations heat seal machinery specialist Seal-it-Systems have teamed up with Hardgoods in order to offer the UK market a new supplier of high quality sleeving machines.

Paul Whelan, a Director at SIS feels that the time is right to expand their range and move into the fast growing decorative sleeve market. Hardgoods have designed and manufactured sleeving machines for the Far East since the late 90's and therefore have specialist knowledge and expertise in this sector. SIS stated that they have chosen Hardgoods due to their specialist skills in electric hot air shrinks tunnels and the ability to offer both low & high speed lines (up to 600 bpm). As an engineering oriented company the build quality of any machine supplied by SIS is key and was a major factor in the selection process.

For further information on the SIS-Hardgoods range of sleeving machines please visit - www.sleeve-it-systems.co.uk or call +44(0)1254 239619

SIS ‘double’ at Noble Foods

8th July 2009

Heat seal machinery specialists Seal-it-Systems (SIS) Ltd. have recently supplied two semi automated heat seal machines to Noble Foods. The first machine was an MK3 for sealing 2up 130.0 x 130.0mm 4 pack pots with pre-cut polyester lidding for the GU brand. This was quickly followed by a 2up Quick Sealer for 157.0 x 157.0mm trays for a new high quality desert. The Quick Sealer uses ‘cut & seal’ technology allowing Noble Foods to use lower gauge fully transparent polyester lidding.

These machines are just part of the range available from SIS, which includes Hand operated and fully-automatic sealers for applications in the Food, Pharmaceutical, Agrochemical, and Bio-Tech Industries.

“We are often approached by customers who have a new low to medium volume projects and therefore need sealing solutions in order to get the product to market at a relatively low cost to the packer,” said Paul Whelan, of SIS. “Our machines are also extremely useful for R&D and Quality assurance testing with many major dairies and food companies having at least one machine.”

SIS are also in the process of introducing low & high speed sleeving machines for the decorative sleeve market – www.sleeve-it-systems.co.uk

Seal-it-Systems (SIS) Ltd. full range of equipment can be seen at www.seal-it-systems.co.uk

Seal-it-Systems ‘Cut & Seal’ it for cream packer

31st June 2009

Heat seal machinery specialists, Seal-it-Systems (SIS) Ltd have recently delivered a semi automatic heat seal machine to Tomlinson’s Dairy. The machine operates with reel fed material and offers a 2 up ‘cut & seal’ profile that looks and performs in exactly the same way as conventional pre-cut seals.

Paul Whelan, Director at SIS stated “this is one of several ‘cut & seal’ machines we have sold in the last few months for a wide variety of applications. This range of machines is very well priced and has excellent functions and flexibility. All machines come with an easy load/un-load facility, the option to run plain or printed film, digital counter and quick change tooling”.

SIS has seen a real growth in this type of system due to the large savings that can be made by using the ‘cut & seal’ process.

For further information on these machines and other heat seal equipment contact Paul Whelan or Alan Ogden.

Tel: +44 (0) 1254 239619
Mobile: +44 (0) 7824 636371
Email: info@seal-it-systems.co.uk
Web: www.seal-it-systems.co.uk

“Seal-it-Systems – Projects update 2009”

1st March 2009

Heat seal machinery specialist, Seal-it-Systems reports an excellent start to 2009 with projects covering a wide range of applications and market sectors. At present growth is coming from non-food sectors such as medical wipes, cosmetics, pharmaceutical and MDS sealing systems. SIS are currently working on 4x prototype machines for various MDS and pharma projects.

Duchy Originals have taken delivery of two Super Sealers. The cut & seal units are capable of sealing both round and rectangular trays. This is our 3rd project with Duchy Originals and we hope to continue working with them as their requirements for heat sealing develop.

D & M Gedney are now up and running with a 2nd Super Sealer. The machine cuts & seal 2 up large rectangular food trays and we are currently in discussions for further machines which will cut & seal 4 up trays per cycle.

RMS Solutions have been successfully filling & sealing vodka shots for the last 3 to 4 years with 2x SIS 30 rotary machines. The standard machines run with stacking cups but a change by the end user has required a full scale modification to 1x machine in order to allow the easy use of free standing shot glasses.

Other orders include a heat seal to glass MK3 for Sweets Slow Stuff and MK1 heat seal machines for Glowcroft, TechTex & Mabrouka Cosmetics.

For further information on these machines and other heat seal equipment contact Paul Whelan or Alan Ogden.

Tel: +44 (0) 1254 239619
Mobile: +44 (0) 7824 636371
Email: info@seal-it-systems.co.uk
Web: www.seal-it-systems.co.uk

Seal-it-Systems – Projects update September 2008

1st September 2008

Heat seal machinery specialist, Seal-it-Systems reports an extremely positive 2008 with increased sales and orders from companies such as Smiths Detection, Yeo Valley, Invo8, Primetake and Protomed.

Protomed have now taken delivery of a 3rd blister sealing machine for their ‘NEW’ MDS system. The machines are customer specific with an internal compressed air supply, film clamps and an innovative side ‘spot’ seal system which is a 1st for SIS – ‘This has been a very challenging project with a large amount of R&D but SIS believe that we have met the brief and supplied Protomed with an excellent machine’ - www.protomed.co.uk

Inov8 approached SIS with a problem of how to seal an aggressive product and maintain its integrity over a long shelf life. Using our extensive materials knowledge we have been able to select the correct extrusion coated material and match this with the sealing capability on an MK3 sealer. The end result is an extremely satisfied customer and a product that works.

Other orders include a heat seal to glass MK3 for Cumberland Dairy, an MK1 for Leagram Organic Dairy, a 2nd MK1 crimp seal machine for Gordon Ramsay and Quick Sealers for D & M Gedney & Reckitt Benckiser.

Foodex Meatex – This was a very positive show and SIS have already signed up for 2010.

MK3s get NEW digital control – As from the 20th August ALL MK3 machines will be supplied with both digital temperature controllers and timers. These new units provide improved control and adjustment. Temperature control is now linked to a solid state relay and sealing time can be set to 10th of a second.

For further information on these machines and other heat seal equipment contact Paul Whelan or Alan Ogden.

Tel: +44 (0) 1254 239619
Mobile: +44 (0) 7824 636371
Email: info@seal-it-systems.co.uk
Web: www.seal-it-systems.co.uk

Seal-it-Systems – Projects update 2008

28th February 2008

Heat seal machinery specialist, Seal-it-Systems reports a busy end to 2007 and promising start to 2008 with sales to companies such as Unilever R&D (Holland), Hawkshead Relish and Aran Candy.

Unilever R&D has taken delivery of a modified Super Sealer. The cut & seal unit has been separated from the main control panel in order to allow it to be placed in a sterile glove box. SIS is now in the process of quoting for change parts in readiness for a new project.

Hawkshead Relish is now sealing their Sapphire jars with an MK1 hand sealer. The pre-cut seals are also supplied by SIS and according to Mark Whitehead the company is now achieving extended shelf life on their products.

Gourmet Jelly Bean company, Aran Candy have recently traded in their two Super Sealers for a fully automated SIS-30. Aran Candy has worked with SIS from the outset of heat sealing and increased orders have led to the need for a fully automated system. The standard volumetric filling system has been removed so that filling can be carried out by Aran Candy’s existing Ishida filler. The 75.0mm paper PE cups are cut & sealed with a clear plastic film.

Other orders include a heat seal to glass Super Sealer for Duchy Originals Foods, MK1 crimp seal machine for Gordon Ramsay’s Paris restaurant and MK1 hand sealers for Softbox Systems & Colonix.

The NEW range of ‘Snap-on lid’ machines is also proving popular with a second order received from Whitford Plastic for closing 5L buckets.

Foodex Meatex – Following a successful appearance at the 2007 Total Process & Packaging show SIS will be exhibiting at Foodex Meatex at the NEC between 6 & 9 April 2008.

We look forward to meeting NEW and existing customers. On display will be two Super Sealers and our starting model, the MK1.

For further information on these machines and other heat seal equipment contact Paul Whelan or Alan Ogden.

Tel: +44 (0) 1254 239619
Mobile: +44 (0) 7824 636371
Email: info@seal-it-systems.co.uk
Web: www.seal-it-systems.co.uk

Dairy Wagon gets ‘sealed’ by SIS

29th October 2007

Heat seal machinery specialists Seal-it-Systems (SIS) Ltd. have recently supplied an MK1 hand sealer along with pots and seals to the Peak District Dairy Wagon.

SIS is often approached by small customers such as farmers who are looking to diversify into value added products such as cream, yoghurt or ice cream. These start-up ventures then need the ability and equipment for sealing low volume production. Having seen the Dairy Wagon initiative on TV Seal-it-Systems decided to approach the organizers and offer our best sealing MK1 free of charge so that as well as demonstrating how to make the products the Technician can show how to pack them.

“We are very impressed with the Dairy Wagons commitment to helping farmers with diversification and hope to offer our full support with the issue of packaging”, said Paul Whelan, managing director of SIS.

Seal-it-Systems (SIS) Ltd. full range of equipment can be seen at www.seal-it-systems.co.uk

www.dairywagon.co.uk

Seal-it-Systems – Projects update 2008

21st October 2007

Want to increase filling line uptime and reduce product waste?

It’s true a filling line is only as efficient as its weakest part, so it’s important to maximise the performance of the packing machine and packaging materials to optimise overall production efficiency.

SIS Engineers have decades of experience in creating synergy between pre-cut lidding, rigid plastic containers and filling machines to optimise production performance.

Scheduling an onsite review by one of our experts can help you solve process and material problems and bring about production and process efficiencies to your business - saving you time, reducing waste and ultimately adding profit to your bottom line.

We specialise in sealing and dispensing issues and have recently helped Drink Master and Unilever (Pot Noodle) providing advice on machine set-up and proposing machine & process improvements.

On site reviews are followed up with a detailed Technical report and follow-up visits if required.

Contact us today to discuss your requirements

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Seal-it-Systems Make New Appointment

1st September 2007

Alan Ogden has recently joined SIS from plastic container manufacturer Wilsanco Plastics. Alan’s role will involve Engineering input and Technical Sales targeting SME’s with the SIS 30 rotary filling machine as well as our range of hand operated and semi-automatic heat sealers.

Alongside his extensive knowledge of rigid plastics Alan has wide-ranging expertise on heat seal lidding and food packaging machinery. SIS also now offer a range of consultancy services both to the packaging supplier and end user. Services include problem solving and process improvements.

For further information on the ‘SIS 30’ and our range of Consultancy Services please contact Paul Whelan or Alan Ogden at Seal-it-Systems (SIS) Ltd.

Tel: +44 (0) 1254 239619
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Email: info@seal-it-systems.co.uk
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Seal-it-Systems Make New Appointment

1st February 2007

Heat seal machinery specialist, Seal-it-Systems has recently delivered a MK3 semi automatic heat seal machine to Arla Foods research and development centre in East Yorkshire. The machine has quick change parts for sealing 71mm, 86mm and 97mm pots.

Arla Foods already has an SIS MK1 hand operated sealer but chose to upgrade in order to have full control of sealing parameters and to increase accuracy and repeatability of testing.

Frank Whelan, Managing Director at SIS stated: “This is one of several MK3s we have sold in the last 12 months for a wide variety of applications. This range of machines is very well priced and has excellent functions and flexibility. The MK3 machine is already widely used by many large food packaging and dairy companies as well as material and pot suppliers for quality control and research & development.”

For further information on these machines and other heat seal equipment contact Frank Whelan at Seal-it-Systems (SIS) Ltd.

Tel: +44 (0) 1254 239619
Mobile: +44 (0) 7824 636371
Email: info@seal-it-systems.co.uk
Web: www.seal-it-systems.co.uk

“Seal-it-Systems head for the Highlands”

1st May 2006

Heat seal machinery specialist, Seal-it-Systems have recently delivered equipment to The Caledonian Curry Company for packing both the companies ready meals and dip pots.

The Caledonian Curry Company owned by Chef Ian Smith required a machine that could seal both rectangular trays for ready prepared meals as well as his new range of round dip pots. The solution was provided by Seal-it-Systems ‘Super Sealer’ which includes quick change parts for both applications. The 71.0mm dip pots are sealed 2-up per cycle whilst the tray is a 1-up operation. Both items are cut & sealed with reel fed film.

Frank Whelan, Managing Director at SIS stated “this is one of several Super Sealers we have sold in the last 12 months for a wide variety of applications. This range of machines is very well priced and has excellent functions such as a digital counter and easy to use set-up functions. The operator simply places the container(s) and the machine does the rest, therefore leaving the operator free to carry out another process. The machines can operate with plain or printed film and can also be supplied with a date coding device. Upper & lower sealing tools can be easily changed in less than 5 minutes”

For further information on these machines and other heat seal equipment contact Frank Whelan at Seal-it-Systems (SIS) Ltd.

Tel: +44 (0) 1254 239619
Mobile: +44 (0) 7824 636371
Email: info@seal-it-systems.co.uk
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“Seal-it-Systems – April projects”

25th April 2006

Heat seal machinery specialist, Seal-it-Systems reports a busy April with sales to companies such as GSK and Kodak.

GSK have ordered an MK3 for their R&D facility whilst Kodak has opted for the reel fed Super Sealer. Both machines have been specified with quick change sealing heads and interchangeable container support systems.

Other orders include a MK3 for Quotient Diagnostics and 5x MK1 hand sealers for Horse Racing Forensics. These MK1’s are used for heat sealing a tamper evident seal onto bottles containing horse urine which are then sent for drug testing.

The NEW range of ‘Snap-on lid’ machines is also proving popular with orders received for a further 2x machines from Snack Solutions. This now takes total sales to 8x machines.

Finally, this month will see the installation of a 2nd rotary filler at Manchester Drinks. Due to successful sales of the SHUDA brand of flavoured vodka shots SIS have been asked to supply an identical machine to the one supplied in 2005.

Test equipment – Following the sale of an MK1 hand sealer to Softbox Systems, SIS were asked to design and manufacture a piece of test equipment that could be used for QA purposes. The ‘standard’ test method of burst testing by means of vacuum was not suitable so SIS designed a pneumatic unit that applied a set pressure to the container therefore applying outward pressure on the seal. The system has been so successful that Softbox Systems have now requested changes parts for another container size and a 2nd machine for testing its gel bags.

For further information on these machines and other heat seal equipment contact Frank Whelan at Seal-it-Systems (SIS) Ltd.

Tel: +44 (0) 1254 239619
Mobile: +44 (0) 7824 636371
Email: info@seal-it-systems.co.uk
Web: www.seal-it-systems.co.uk

“Snap on lid” Solutions

26th January 2006

Heat seal machinery specialist, Seal-it-Systems has recently supplied Snack Solutions with two semi-automatic machines for applying snap-on-lids to candy floss and other novelty buckets.

Snack Solutions have previously worked with SIS when they needed to heat seal tubs of popcorn with pre cut lidding and therefore approached SIS for a solution for this project.

Frank Whelan, Managing Director at SIS stated “we have been approached by several companies who needed an easy and consistent method for applying snap-on-lids. These simple, low cost machines have been well received by customers as they no longer need to hand apply the lid, which improves productivity and efficiency as well as the health & safety of operators”.

For further information on these machines and other heat seal equipment contact Frank Whelan at Seal-it-Systems (SIS) Ltd.

Tel: +44 (0) 1254 239619
Mobile: +44 (0) 7824 636371
Email: info@seal-it-systems.co.uk
Web: www.seal-it-systems.co.uk

SHUDA gets seal of Approval

4th October 2005

Heat seal machinery specialists Seal-it-Systems (SIS) Ltd. have recently supplied a fully automated heat seal machine to Manchester based Glenarvon. The filling and sealing system was commissioned for a new project involving the sealing of a small polypropylene shot glass for flavoured alcohol. The new product is on sale in ASDA under the brand name of ‘SHUDA’. The lidding material is an ‘easy peel’ aluminium supplied by Chadwicks who have worked closely with both SIS and Glenarvon on the project.

The machine is just one in a range of machines available from SIS, which includes Hand operated and Semi-automatic sealers for applications in the Food, Pharmaceutical, Agrochemical, and Bio-Tech Industries. SIS has also recently introduced a range of cut & seal machines aimed at deli counters and other fast food outlets.

"We are often approached by customers who have a new low to medium volume product but no sealing equipment to get started and our range of machines allows products to be brought to the market at a relatively low cost to the packer,” said Frank Whelan, managing director of SIS. “Our manual machines are also extremely useful for R&D and Quality assurance testing with many major dairy and food companies having at least one machine.”

Tel: +44 (0) 1254 239619
Mobile: +44 (0) 7824 636371
Email: info@seal-it-systems.co.uk
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Signed, Sealed & Delivered

10th May 2005

UK based heat seal machinery specialists Seal-it-Systems (SIS) Ltd. have recently supplied two hand operated heat seal machines to Stamen Paper, NSW. The MK1 sealers were required for a new project involving the sealing of a paper PE tubes, which are supplied to the end user for filling and closing with a pre-formed base. The lidding material is an ‘easy peel’ aluminium with a co-ex sealing layer supplied by UK based Chadwicks of Bury Ltd. who also have offices in Sydney.

The is one of a range of machines manufactured by SIS, which includes MK1R with a manually operated rotary table; MK3 Semi-automatic sealer and MK4 that offers a container eject system.

"We are often approached by customers who have a new project or a low volume product but no sealing equipment and our range of machines allow products to be brought to the market at a relatively low cost to the packer,” said Frank Whelan, managing director of SIS. “The machines are also extremely useful for R&D and Quality assurance testing with many major dairy and food companies having at least one machine.”

In addition SIS have also recently launched a compact vacuum chamber designed specifically for the testing of sealed containers such as yogurt pots and other products that require an air tight seal.

Tel: +44 (0) 1254 239619
Mobile: +44 (0) 7824 636371
Email: info@seal-it-systems.co.uk
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