Ground meat products — whether beef, poultry, pork, or blended protein, demand precision, hygiene, and speed. Shelf life and leakage risk are major concerns, especially in retail-ready trays or foodservice distribution.
The Hefestus commercial ground meat packaging machine automates forming, filling, sealing, and optional MAP processing through an integrated FFS (Form-Fill-Seal) system engineered for viscous, aeration-sensitive proteins. This increases throughput, protects quality, stabilizes shelf life, and reduces labor dependency.
Solution:
Our commercial ground meat packaging machine maintains product density and appearance using controlled chamber filling, reduced oxygen exposure, and process-integrated MAP sealing for longer freshness.
Solution:
The machine automates tray forming, filling, and sealing, delivering repeatable accuracy and eliminating operator variability, ideal for beef, turkey, sausage mixes, or plant-based mince.
Solution:
Reinforced sealing options and optimized tray forming ensure high integrity, preventing purge leakage or seal collapse under chilled storage.
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Supports trays, portion packs, thermoformed bases, and printed films all without major machine downtime or tooling complexity.
Fresh minced meat, sausage blends, poultry mince, and blended proteins.
Branded film-sealed trays, bulk mince packs, and ready-to-cook formats.
Portion-controlled ground meat packs and large-volume catering packs.
Entry-level automation for growing processors.
Up to 100 units/minute.
Mid-range output with multi-format support.
Up to 200 units/minute.
High-capacity industrial operation.
Up to 300 units/minute.
Color Touchscreen
Allen Bradley components
Upper Film: Flexible film, paper, foil (up to 120 microns)
Pre-printed upper film
Lower Film: Rigid film, flexible film, foil (up to 1000 microns)
FFS 100:
2350 mm (W) × 1260 mm (D) × 2200 mm (H)
FFS 200:
2800 mm (W) × 1260 mm (D) × 2200 mm (H)
FFS 300:
2800 mm (W) × 1500 mm (D) × 2200 mm (H)
Tray forming, filling, sealing, and MAP technology in a single flow delivers reliable, scalable automation.
Push & Pull Conveying stabilizes product transfer and filling without compaction or air pockets.
Handles raw beef, pork, turkey, blended meats, and plant-based mince, preserving structure, color, moisture, and product integrity.
Choose between rollstock sealing, lid sealing, or MAP sealing with optional gas flushing — ideal for supermarkets and foodservice
Depending on the machine, you can run:
Scale production without compromising shelf life or appearance with the Hefestus commercial ground meat packaging machine.
Supports rigid trays, semi-rigid bottoms, printed films, and retail branding layouts.
Built for washdown environments, continuous operation, sanitary access, and easy cleaning — essential for protein lines
As throughput increases and labor reliability declines, automation becomes essential.
Our commercial ground meat packaging machine gives processors accuracy, hygiene, and speed, helping you scale reliably while meeting retail and foodservice expectations. Contact Hefestus today to get a free consultation about our machine.
Request a demo or speak with our engineering team to evaluate your product, packaging format, and workflow requirements.
Yes, the system adjusts filling control for different textures and densities.
Absolutely, the MAP option slows oxidation, preserving bright appearance and freshness.
Yes, printed films and custom lid formats are fully supported.
Yes — modular design allows automation and speed upgrades without replacing the platform.
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