Reduce volume, improve logistics efficiency and help preserve product quality with Modified Atmosphere Packaging
Vacuum volume reduction is a simple and effective method to reduce the volume of flexible and compressible products in semi-bulk packaging during storage and transport.
Depending on the product and packaging configuration, vacuum bales can reduce volume by up to 85%. The compact, square shape helps improve handling, load efficiency and use of available storage or transport space. The achievable reduction depends on the product characteristics, packaging construction and initial packing density.
By reducing the space required per unit of product and improving logistics efficiency, vacuum packaging can help lower transport and storage costs. It can also significantly reduce packaging waste by replacing large quantities of cardboard and moisture absorbers with a much lighter, recyclable packaging solution, reducing the environmental impact per unit transported.
The process is designed to be fast and easy to operate and consists of six simple steps:
Depending on the product, vacuum compression can reduce package volume by up to 85%, creating a compact and space-efficient bale.
When high-barrier packaging is used, moisture ingress can be strongly limited, helping reduce moisture-related damage and mould risk.
More compact packaging improves the use of storage, pallet and container space, potentially reducing transport and warehousing costs per unit of product.
Better space utilization can reduce the number of shipments required, helping lower the transport-related CO₂ footprint per transported unit.
Strapping the package while under vacuum creates a tight, stable load and helps reduce movement and deformation during handling and transport.
Replacing conventional cartons and moisture absorbers with wrapping liners can significantly reduce packaging material and waste. Based on internal research, packaging material in a 40 ft container can be reduced from approximately 1,200 kg to around 50 kg of 100% recyclable packaging material.
Vacuum volume reduction is particularly suitable for compressible products where excess volume limits storage or transport efficiency, including:
All our equipment and packaging is BRC Certified.
Designed for efficient vacuum and gas flushing of full big bags and wrapped pallets.
A reliable seal is essential for maintaining the modified atmosphere inside the packaging. The recommended sealer depends on the selected packaging option.
The packaging is designed with the vQm valve sealed inside that enables efficient vacuum through one secure connection point. Explore the vQm Two-Way Valve →
vQm Bag-in-Bag Liners are strong, flexible high-barrier liners designed to enclose pallet-sized stacks of individual bags while allowing the products to remain in their original packaging.
Allow you to wrap pallet-size stacks and vacuum fast and easy.
Vacuum is applied temporarily to compress the package. While the package is under vacuum, straps are secured around it. The vacuum is then released while the straps keep the package mechanically compressed.
Depending on the product and packaging configuration, vacuum bales can reduce volume by up to 85%. Products containing more trapped air generally offer greater reduction potential.
The cardboard panels help distribute the compression force more evenly across the package and support a stable, square bale shape. They also help protect the product and packaging during compression, strapping and handling.
No, the vacuum is only used temporarily to compress the package. Once the straps have secured the reduced shape, the vacuum can be released.
To minimise transport risks such as air leakage, the vacuum is only used during the compression process. Once the bale is strapped, the vacuum is released and the straps mechanically maintain the reduced size, preventing the bale from expanding back to its original size.
No, Modified Atmosphere Packaging is used to create and maintain a selected gas composition for product preservation. Vacuum volume reduction is purely a mechanical compression process used to reduce package dimensions.
Yes, by reducing package size more products can be stored or transported within the same available space. This can reduce the required number of pallets, containers or shipments and lower logistics costs per unit of product.
Vacuum compression can lead to damage depending on the product. Therefore, we recommend it primarily for compressible products that can withstand mechanical pressure without loss of quality or functionality.
Yes. The packaging must withstand the vacuum and compression process, provide sufficient barrier against external moisture and include a reliable vacuum connection. The vQm Two-Way Valve enables fast vacuuming through one secure connection point and helps minimise the risk of air leakage.
Vacuum volume reduction can improve transport efficiency by allowing more product to be loaded into the same storage or transport space. This can reduce the number of shipments required and lower transport-related CO₂ emissions per unit of product.
Yes, a conventional 40 ft container can require around 1,470 cardboard components plus moisture absorbers, resulting in approximately 1,200 kg of packaging waste. With the vQm vacuum packaging solution, approximately 42 wrapping liners per 40 ft container are required, representing only around 50 kg of packaging material, and is 100% recyclable.
Yes, nitrogen N₂ or CO₂ flushing can be combined with the vacuum process when additional product protection is required. However, gas flushing is not necessary for volume reduction itself, as the main purpose of the process is mechanical compression.
Use vacuum to create a more compact and stable semi-bulk package, helping reduce storage space and packaging waste while lowering logistics costs.
