Medical tray sealers

Synergy II medical tray sealers from EMD Products (Libertyville, IL) offer GMP-compliant construction, maximum operator safety and superior process control with particulate-free operation required for clean room environments.

Dec 31, 1995

Synergy 1216 handles trays as large as 12" x 16" x 4"; Synergy 1428 handles trays as large as 14" x 28" x 4", although modifications can be made to accommodate most sizes and depths. Reaches speeds to 5ꯠ trays/shift with one operator, 9ꯠ trays/shift with two operators.

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