On-site Tray Production | G.Mondini Platformer

The G.Mondini Platformer turns film into finished trays - lowering costs, reducing waste, and boosting line flexibility. It’s the smarter way to manage your tray supply and unlock full control over your packaging format. If you want to run leaner, cleaner, and more adaptable, this is a system built to deliver.

The Platformer is the ultimate packaging breakthrough, uniting the speed and simplicity of tray sealing with the precision and flexibility of thermoforming—all in one inline solution. Perfect for food producers who need high quality trays, consistent performance, lower costs and sustainability in one smart system.


### What It Is & Why It Matters

**A hybrid packaging powerhouse**
The Platformer system works alongside the Mondini Trave tray sealer to form trays from roll?fed PET or PET/PE films, then seal them inline. You can switch between forming trays on-demand or using pre?made trays at any moment—giving you true production flexibility.

**Flexibility to match your needs**
Whether your current demand calls for in?line thermoformed trays or pre?formed stock, a quick tool change (just two components swapped in under 10 minutes) lets you adapt instantly. Ideal for fluctuating orders, seasonal shifts, or different customer requirements.



### How It Works

1. Film feed & heating - A jumbo reel feeds film (350–700?µm) into a heating drum that evenly distributes temperature across the material.
2. Cutting & forming - A precision male/female die cuts the tray and vacuum/pressure forming defines the shape and seal flange lip—creating trays with smooth edges and premium rigidity. Waste is minimal (around 1–2?%).
3. Tray stacking - Automatically stacked via A\&B de?stack technology, trays move into the Trave sealer for filling and sealing.
4. Sealing integration - The Trave sealer works in sync with the Platformer, so your line runs continuously: forming, filling and sealing without interruptions or manual handling.



### Outstanding Benefits

? Ultra?low packaging cost

Forming trays onsite from film reels slashes tray and transport costs, requires less warehousing and drops scrap to just 1–2%.

? Maximum flexibility

Swap between thermoformed or pre?made trays instantly. Format design changes are simple—only two parts, fewer than 10 minutes.

? Efficient production, small footprint

Combines tray forming and sealing in one inline cell, delivering high throughput without sacrificing valuable floor space.

? Hygiene?focused, low?maintenance design

Stainless?steel open frame, easy to clean, designed for wash?down environments and minimal upkeep.

? Sustainable by design

Precise film usage and minimal scrap reduce plastic consumption and environmental impact. Operational logistics (less transport, less storage) further lower carbon footprint.

? Future?ready adaptability

With G.Mondini Platform technology, Trave sealers can handle multiple pack formats—vacuum skin, MAP, stretch seal, PaperSeal, Darfresh, and more—without extra machines.



Specs at a Glance

| Tray Feed Material PET or PET/PE film, 350–700?µm
| Scrap Rate ??1–2?%
| Format Change Time | <?10?minutes (2 parts swap)
| Integration | Seamless with Trave® tray sealer
| Build | Stainless steel, polyurethane feed straps
| Throughput | Up to \~30 million trays/year (depending on setup)



### Perfect For:

* Ready meals, fresh meat, poultry, seafood, snacks, plant-based meals**
* Businesses needing rapid format changeovers to meet retailer or seasonal demands
* Production lines aiming to minimise tray inventory and cost
* Operations committed to eco?friendly packaging and logistics efficiency



### In Summary

The G.Mondini Platformer® is the best solution when you're torn between trays made onsite or pre?formed. It gives you:

? Cost savings through precise film use and minimal waste
? Flexibility to adapt instantly in fast?changing production environments
? Hygienic, robust operation with low maintenance
? Sustainability through material reduction and lower transport/emissions
? Single?machine solution that delivers both thermoforming and tray sealing technology



** Overview of Platformer**
G. Mondini’s Platformer is an inline tray forming system that works in tandem with its Trave tray sealer. It enables on?site production of trays from plastic film reels, giving packaging?line operators freedom to switch seamlessly between in?line thermoformed trays and pre?formed trays according to production needs. It is the “missing link” between thermoforming and tray sealing lines, effectively converting the combination into a “ThermoSealer” configuration.


The G.Mondini Platformer is a high-performance in-line tray forming system that transforms roll-fed film into ready-to-fill trays—right inside your production line. Paired with the Trave tray sealer, it delivers unmatched efficiency, sustainability, and format flexibility for food producers looking to reduce costs and packaging complexity.

The Platformer is worth serious consideration due to:

1. Lower tray costs without the compromise
Forming trays in-house from PET or PET/PE reels cuts tray costs by up to 30% while reducing plastic waste to below 2%. No need to over-order or warehouse pre-formed trays.

2. One system, endless tray options
Whether it’s flat, flanged, or shaped trays - Platformer handles multiple formats with fast tool changes. Just two components to swap, taking under 10 minutes, so your line can adapt to retailer demands or seasonal runs with zero fuss.

3. Compact footprint, high throughput
Designed to integrate with the Trave tray sealer, the Platformer delivers high-speed forming without needing extra floor space. You get up to 30 million trays per year from a system that fits straight into your existing layout.

4. Seamless integration with Trave
Together, Platformer and Trave create a fully synchronised ThermoSealer solution - from film to sealed tray in one in-line process. Fewer handling steps, lower contamination risk, and greater control over tray design and quality.

5. Built for hygiene and uptime
The stainless steel frame, open design, and low-maintenance moving parts make the Platformer ideal for high-care environments. It’s washdown-compatible and designed for quick access, easy cleaning and minimal maintenance.

6. Ready for sustainable packaging
Pair the Platformer with G.Mondini’s Downgauge technology to reduce material thickness and tray weight by up to 50% - all while maintaining seal integrity. It’s a future-ready step towards packaging compliance and carbon reduction.

7. Ideal for ready meals and more
While perfect for ready meals, the Platformer is also used across categories like meat, poultry, seafood and convenience foods - anywhere you need high-quality, custom trays formed efficiently on-site.

Specifications:

- Tray material: PET or PET/PE (350–700 µm)
- Reel width: up to 620 mm
- Forming system: rotary drum heating, vacuum and pressure forming
- Scrap rate: <2%
- Changeover time: <10 minutes
- Pairing system: Fully integrates with Trave tray sealers


In short:
The G.Mondini Platformer turns film into finished trays - lowering costs, reducing waste, and boosting line flexibility. It’s the smarter way to manage your tray supply and unlock full control over your packaging format. If you want to run leaner, cleaner, and more adaptable, this is a system built to deliver.




**About G.Mondini – World Leader In Tray Sealing Technology**

Award-winning G.Mondini is world leader in tray sealing technology with a culmination of 50 years' experience designing & building tray sealers. From the most complex and complete line for the production and packaging of “case & ready” to the single sealing machine in simple or modified atmosphere, G. Mondini’s offering is unrivalled in terms of quality and reliability.



**About Select Equip**

For 25 years, Select Equip has been a leader in innovative food packaging solutions, delivering smart, flexible systems that drive success. As the exclusive Australian distributor of tray sealing experts G.Mondini, we go beyond selling machines - we build tailored solutions including tray sealing, VFFS, flow wrapping, vacuum packing, sleeving, multihead weighing and more for the Fresh Produce, Ready Meals, Snack, Dairy, Bakery, Meat, Seafood, Poultry and Non-Food Markets.

Trusted by industry leaders like My Muscle Chef, Vesco, Beak & Johnson, AusFresh, and Baiada, we deliver Australia’s most seamless, efficient, and innovative food packaging solutions. From tray sealing to end-of-line automation, primary and secondary packaging, product handling, and quality control, with a comprehensive service and spart parts sector, we cover every aspect of your operations.