The installation of a Proseal
GT2 tray sealer at the
Attleborough factory of
convenience foods specialist
Kerry Foods has increased
output by up to 50% and
reduced gas use by 25% to
deliver fast payback on
investment.

The GT2 is used for the
MAP sealing of foil trays of
500g and 800g turkey joints
and 500g luxury chicken
joints. Kerry Foods wanted to
upgrade equipment on this
line, and with Proseal
machines already being
operated at its sister factory
in Spalding, turned to the
company for a solution.

Bob O’Connor, Kerry
Foods’ maintenance manager,
says: “Having chosen the GT2
for its speed and versatility,
we opted to delay installation
until after the busy
Christmas period. However,
when our existing machine
broke down and was going to
cost a fortune to repair,
Proseal was able to deliver
the machine and tooling
within a week. I can’t speak
highly enough of how they
were able to respond and get
us out of this predicament.”
The GT2 offers high
speeds due to features such as
servo-controlled pack
transfer which creates smooth
movement for trays during
the sealing process, and selfcentring
pack guides, which
ensure trays are accurately
positioned. Other features
include automatic film snap
and film end detection. A
menu-driven control panel
provides easy set up and
operation.