Case Study: Multifunction Tray Packaging Solution for Frozen Shrimp

Industry: Frozen Seafood

Country: Saudi Arabia

Product Material: Frozen Peeled Shrimp (Shelled Shrimp Meat)

Frozen Seafood Industry Customer Pain Points

1. Limited Packaging Formats: The customer's existing equipment was capable only of simple sealing operations; it lacked the flexibility to switch between different packaging formats required for various sales channels (e.g., skin packaging for supermarkets, bulk packaging for food service, and Modified Atmosphere Packaging [MAP] for fresh food e-commerce).

2. Restricted Shelf Life: Shrimp is a high-protein product prone to oxidation. Traditional packaging methods often lead to moisture loss, surface drying/cracking, or discoloration, severely compromising the product's visual appeal and shelf life.

3. Conflict Between Equipment Investment Costs and Flexibility: The customer sought a single machine capable of accommodating multiple packaging processes within a limited budget, thereby avoiding the need to purchase an entirely new production line for every new product introduction.

Hualian’s Customized Frozen Seafood Packaging Solution

Addressing the customer's core requirements for multi-functional versatility and superior freshness preservation, we provided our HVT Series Standard Tray Modified Atmosphere Packaging Machine. This equipment stands out due to its exceptional versatility:

1. Multi-functional Capability (One machine with multiple functions): The HVT Series integrates a comprehensive suite of functions, including automatic vacuuming, Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) gas flushing, sealing, film cutting, and printing. Customers can easily switch between different packaging modes via the control panel to suit the specific requirements of different product batches, achieving truly universal packaging capability.

2. Seamless Switching Between Five Packaging Modes: As illustrated in the diagrams, the equipment supports the following packaging schemes, enabling the customer to implement precise and differentiated management for various products:

Sealing Only: Basic sealing mode.

Vacuum Sealing: Vacuum sealing to extend frozen storage life.

MAP (Modified Atmosphere Packaging): Nitrogen flushing for freshness preservation, maintaining the shrimp's natural color and firm, springy texture.

Extraskin / Skin Pack: Skin packaging, which creates a tight seal directly against the tray to enhance the product's premium visual appeal and prevent liquid leakage.

3. Replaceable Molds & Shape Customization: To accommodate the customer's various tray specifications, the equipment features a quick-change mold system. The mold shapes can be fully customized to precisely match the specific trays used, ensuring a perfectly tight and secure seal every time. Whether for single-box bulk packaging or multi-compartment parallel packaging, both can be accomplished on a single machine.

Frozen Seafood Industry Customer Feedback

Within a reasonable budget, the system not only enhances packaging quality and extends food shelf life but also boosts production efficiency and reduces labor costs.