Henkelman Aura 42XL+ Chamber Vacuum Packing Machine

The Henkelman Aura 42XL+ is a chamber vacuum packing machine designed for commercial kitchens, butchers, delicatessens, and food production environments where consistent, reliable vacuum sealing is a daily requirement. It uses Henkelman’s I-Vac technology alongside an H-Touch colour touchscreen to automate the vacuum and sealing cycle based on the product type selected, removing the need for operators to manually dial in settings for each item.

In a working kitchen environment, this kind of automation matters. Vacuum packing is often carried out by different team members across different shifts, and inconsistent results — under-vacuumed portions, compromised seals, or liquid-damaged chambers — create real operational problems. The Aura 42XL+ addresses this by applying pre-determined cycle parameters once a product category is selected, which helps maintain quality and reduce waste regardless of who is operating the machine. The liquid control sensor is a practical feature for operations packing soups, stocks, or marinades, as it prevents liquid being drawn into the pump during the cycle.

From an operational standpoint, the machine supports a broad range of food preparation tasks beyond straightforward portion packing:

• Automated cycle settings reduce operator error across varying skill levels
• Liquid control sensor allows safe packing of wet products and sauces
• Pre-set programmes support marinating and infusion as well as standard preservation
• Wide sealing bar accommodates larger cuts and bulkier packs
• Seamless internal chamber construction simplifies daily cleaning

The machine runs on a standard single-phase supply, which makes it accessible for most kitchen environments without specialist electrical installation. The chamber dimensions are generous enough for larger food items, and the wide seal bar handles bulkier packs that smaller chamber machines cannot accommodate. That said, operations with very high throughput — continuous packing across multiple shifts in a production facility, for example — may find a twin-chamber or larger automated system more appropriate to the volume.

The Aura 42XL+ is well suited to independent restaurants, hotel kitchens, butcheries, and delicatessens that vacuum pack regularly as part of their preparation workflow. It is particularly practical where multiple product types are being handled and consistent results across the team are a priority. Smaller operations with occasional packing needs may not require this level of automation, while higher-volume sites may benefit from exploring a heavier-duty model.

If you’re unsure whether this machine suits your specific volume or workflow, or you’d like to talk through how it would fit into your current preparation setup, the team is happy to help you think it through before you commit.