From continued demand for the production of high-quality products to the rising costs of energy and raw materials, there are a range of challenges in modern-day food production. There’s increased regulatory and consumer demand for sustainable and ethical practices too, with many manufacturers recognising the need for increased investment in automation. We’ll focus on the QX-800 as a next-generation solution here.
Consistent, High-Quality Sealing Performance
Launched at the IFFA 2025 exhibition, the QX-800 is the compact tray sealer that’s big on performance. Developed in consultation with world-leading customers, it has the capacity for the effective sealing of seal only, gas flushing, and stretchfilm packs. The QX-800 has also been integrated with servo-motor technology, ensuring high-speed, reliable, and consistent sealing of up to 175 trays per minute.
Designed specifically for high-volume production lines, Ishida’s new tray sealer delivers the benefits of product integrity, extended shelf-life and premium presentation across a variety of tray materials. Efficiency is assured, with rapid changeover tool keeping the changeover time to less than 5 minutes. Production downtime is also minimised in the change between pack formats. The QX-800 allows for the better satisfaction of changing food production demands.
Labour and Energy Savings
As the latest evolution of Ishida’s award-winning tray-sealing platform, the QX-800 is designed to overcome operational challenges too. As mentioned, the servo-monitor technology takes efficiency to new levels, with the latest tray sealer also offering up to a 50% reduction in power consumption when compared with previous models. This makes for significant savings on the costs of electricity consumption. Operating without a water chiller or compressed air, the QX-800 also ensures savings on utility and maintenance costs.
Understanding that production space is at a premium, Ishida have given the QX-800 a compact slim-line design. This low-profile tray sealer can be easily integrated and boost the effectiveness of food production in combination with other Ishida systems. Changeovers of under 10 minutes are ensured, with the innovative and relatively lightweight cassette-based tool being comfortably lifted by two operators using Ishida’s tool handling trolley.
Efficiency is further enhanced through the connection of Ishida’s advanced tray sealer with the Sentinel 5.0. Automating the process of machine status checking, this AI-powered system enables manufacturers to unlock greater efficiency, with the added assurance of reduced waste and downtime. Sentinel 5.0 ensures the automatic detection of machine issues for the continuous improvement of food manufacturing processes. The QX-800 comes with a 2 year warranty for added peace of mind too.
Supporting Safe and Hygienic Production Environments
Focusing on hygiene, Ishida have integrated the QX-800 with easy-to-clean surfaces and a drop down door for easy maintenance. The tray transfer system also allows for smooth and tray and product handling, with the assurance of seal accuracy and spillage-free product movement. This minimises the risk of waste, even for hard-to-handle products like sliced fruits and salads.
With large capacity despite its space-saving design, the QX-800 is ideally suited to the processing of protein and plant-based products. It supports compliance with food safety standards and contamination risks across such varied applications. Food safety can be further enhanced through integration with Ishida’s quality control systems, such as those for X-ray inspection and checkweighing.
Real-World Applications
Offering the benefits of performance sealed in, the QX-800 can be relied upon for improved productivity and efficiency across the food sector. Ready meal producers stand to benefit, with flexible tray handling and fast changeovers for the fulfilment of customer demands and short production runs. Integration of Ishida’s next-level tray sealer is bound to result in more consistent quality, with rapid response to market changes and reduced downtime.
As mentioned, the QX-800 is also a perfect choice for the protein industry, with applications in the processing of meat, poultry, and fish. The reliable sealing and hygeinic design allow for round-the-clock operation across such demanding environments. Optimum levels of throughput and food safety can be maintained, while also minimising the risk of product recalls. High speed and consistency are assured across a range of sealing options, including seal only, gas flushing, stretch film and skinpack too.
There are more benefits to be realised, with the QX-800 ideally suited to the sealing of plant-based food products. Compatible with sustainable fibre-based trays and integrated with energy saving features, Ishida’s advanced tray sealer aligns perfectly with the values and needs of producers in this high-growth market. From the reduction of the environmental impact to support for eco-friendly packaging and flexible production, it’s all within the scope of the QX-800.
As Ishida’s Europe’s Tara O’Connor has said, “Food production is all about speed and being able to package as many products as possible to a high quality, with excellent seal quality and consistency. The QX-800 has been developed with this in mind, minimising downtime and maximising performance, all within a compact footprint.”
Addressing Modern Production Challenges
Delivering the power of advanced automation via a compact, high-performance system, the QX-800 addresses various challenges in modern-day food production. With capacity for various pack formats and materials, it ensures that manufacturers can adapt to evolving customer demands and sustainability requirements. Seal integrity can be ensured for compliance with changing regulations and consumer demands. It’s the redefinement of tray sealing capabilities through innovative engineering.
Get in touch with Ishida and discover how the QX-800 can be tailored to meet and exceed your tray sealing needs.