Protein Padding Machine

We have built a specialized Padding Machine that works for meats, poultry, seafood and alternative proteins. This fully integrated system denests thermoformed trays, applies glue, inserts absorbent material, and restacks trays at speeds up to 170 containers per minute. The result is faster throughput, cleaner operation, and consistent product quality that keeps pace with demanding packaging lines.

Key Benefits:

• High Throughput: Processes up to 170 containers per minute for trays, maintaining speed and precision across multiple container sizes.

• Seamless Integration: Linear design maintains smooth material flow from denesting through pad application and restacking.

• No-Tool Changeovers: Modular construction allows easy size changes between common 6–12 oz. common clamshells or trays.

• Minimal Maintenance: Dry-running design eliminates over-greasing and reduces contamination risks.

• Operator Friendly: Full-length visibility and central HMI control enable easy monitoring and quick setup.

• Proven Reliability: Built for continuous 24/7 operation with components and design refined over 15+ years of field performance.

High-speed Protein Padding Machine
Protein Pad Machine Datasheet

America-engineered for high-speed denesting and restacking of various-sized padding of Thermoformed Protein Trays:

Protein Padding Machine
Thermoformed Protein Tray Denest.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Yes. AB Technology offers a Protein Pad Line specifically designed for thermoformed protein trays.

    The system combines automated tray denesting, pad feeding, precision pad cutting, pad insertion, and restacking in one continuous process.

  • The Protein Pad Line is designed for packaging applications involving beef, pork, poultry, seafood, and alternative proteins.

    The machine is built to order based on the thermoformed tray, pad specifications, and line layout.

  • The Protein Pad Line can operate at speeds of up to 170 containers per minute for smaller trays.

    Published performance for larger trays is up to approximately 150 containers per minute.

    Actual speed depends on the tray and pad application.

  • The current approved Protein Pad Line is designed for thermoformed protein trays up to approximately 10.5 inches.

    Final machine configuration depends on the actual tray geometry and application requirements.

    What pad sizes can the Protein Pad Line handle?

    The Protein Pad Line supports pad material up to 8 inches wide with adjustable pad lengths up to 8 inches.

    The correct pad configuration is determined by the tray and product requirements.

  • The Protein Pad Line uses servo-driven pad positioning and precision pad cutting.

    This helps maintain consistent pad length and repeatable placement during high-volume production.

  • The Protein Pad Line can use a long-run gaylord pad-feed system or a roll-feed configuration.

    The long-run feed option is designed to reduce the frequency of material changes during production.

  • The system uses modular construction and no-tool changeovers for supported common tray sizes.

    The actual range of tray formats should be evaluated using the customer's specific packages.

  • Automated tray denesting, pad cutting, pad insertion, and restacking reduce repetitive manual tray and pad handling.

    The system also provides full-length visibility, centralized HMI controls, and an open service-ready layout to make setup, monitoring, and maintenance easier for operators.