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The QX-1100 is a tray sealer with easy tool changeovers and the capability of speeds to 200 trays/min.

Nov 8, 2009
New to the U.S. marketplace from Heat and Control is a tray sealer that has made quite a name for itself in the European marketplace. Kevin Witheford, managing director-tray sealer systems for Ishida Europe, talks about some of the unique capabilities of this high-speed yet flexible machine.
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