CRYOVAC® Brand Bag Opener and Manual Loaders

For smaller operations or specialized products produced in smaller volumes, manual bag loading can provide flexibility, quality control, and simplicity.

 

Manual equipment like our BL189 and BL190 feed taped shrink bags from box or roll, and then use air and spreader arms to hold them open. An operator can then place product into the bag easily, which increases productivity even when full automation isn’t required.

Manual bag loading setups generally require a smaller initial capital investment compared to fully automated systems. While automated bagging systems offer more significant operational benefits, manual bag loading equipment can provide flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and quality control, making them a good choice for smaller or new operations or those with tighter budgets.

Features and Benefits

  • Eliminates excess labor required when loading product into bags
  • Minimal downtime with fast, easy changeovers and reloading
  • Compact, space-saving designs
  • Right- or left-hand versions available
  • Designed for optimal hygiene
  • Reduces contamination risk by minimizing direct product contact

Specifications

CRYOVAC® brand Bag Openers comply with FDA requirements for food packaging. Certificate available on request. Working speeds will vary based on equipment model, package size, and product type.

CRYOVAC® Brand BL189 Taped Bag Loader

Package Width:

4 – 16 (102 – 406 mm)

Package Length:

n/a

Speed:

up to 50 ppm

Electrical Voltage:

1-phase, 115 VAC, 60 Hz, 1 AMP

Air Requirements:

60 psig, 5 CFM, 3/8” supply line

Product Type:

fresh meat, poultry, smoked & processed meats

CRYOVAC® Brand BL190 Taped Bag Loader

Package Width:

4 – 16 (102 – 406 mm)

Package Length:

up to 24” (609 mm)

Speed:

up to 40 ppm

Electrical Voltage:

1-phase, 115 VAC, 60 Hz, 1 AMP

Air Requirements:

60 psig, 5 CFM, 3/8” supply line

Product Type:

fresh meat, poultry, smoked & processed meats

Frequently Asked Questions

Cost-effective with minimal capital investment needed, manual bag loading is often the best choice for smaller operations, for use with limited or small batch products, or even when processing special cuts.

CRYOVAC® brand shrink bags come taped together on a roll or folded into a box. The process of separating and opening them efficiently requires dexterity and skill, that can easily tire even the nimblest hands. Machine-assisted opening brings consistency and ease to the bagging process, while helping workers avoid stress injuries.