Client
Market
Collaboration and a shared passion for sustainable and efficient engineering
The brief
Johnson Matthey’s mission is to innovate and improve the way they operate with the highest safety standards for their people, and protection of the planet. They approached us with a simple brief; upgrade our existing machine, make it more user friendly, and increase efficiency.
The existing machine was a 100% manually operated vacuum sealer for heavy and high value products contained in a robust laminate material bag.
Operator ease for handling and loading was also a priority, and the brief included building a machine that one person can manage (a reduction from two operators).
The vision was a machine whereby an operator placed the bagged product on a conveyor to be passed through for vacuuming and sealing. To accelerate efficiency, electric and adjustable hoists to lift and move the sealed package were installed.
Customer vision supported by technology, design and evolution
The technology
Our ImPulse Heat (IPH) sealing system was confirmed as the ideal solution. The sealing bars create leak-proof seals both around, and over variations in material thickness. Additionally, they compress and adapt to the contours of the material, ensuring a reliable seal—even when creases form during the vacuuming process.
Customer satisfaction
Richard Piper, Mechanical Engineering Lead from Johson Matthey, commented, “We have been delighted to work with Ceetak on this project. The machine is installed for production and has improved operator output and efficiency. It is extremely well received with the team because it is safer and easier to use than our old machine.”
