Active-Pak Automation® (APA®) Dispenser Equipment
High-Performance Sorbent Dispensing, Engineered for Production
Keep Production Moving With Smarter Sorbent Dispensing
With over twenty-five years in dispensing solutions and over sixty years of expertise in active packaging, Multisorb delivers advanced dispensing equipment for oxygen absorbers and desiccants. These innovative machines are designed to optimize product line operations, providing precise and reliable dispensing solutions that enhance productivity and reduce waste. Along with our full-service installation and preventative maintenance program, we perform routine operational care to keep dispensing equipment efficient.
Multisorb’s industry-leading technology ensures seamless integration into existing processes, helping businesses maintain constant uptime while meeting demanding production schedules. By choosing Multisorb’s packet dispensers, you’re investing in equipment that streamlines processes and upholds the integrity of your packaged products.
The True Cost of Dispensing Goes Beyond the Equipment Price
Choosing dispensing equipment based on purchase price alone can overlook the costs that matter most over time. Downtime, labor, maintenance, service response, and production efficiency can all influence your total cost of ownership.
Our APA® Equipment Calculator helps you look beyond the initial investment and estimate the potential impact of a more efficient dispensing solution.
See where your operation stands—and what you may be able to save.
Equipment Engineered Around Your Operation
Precision Dispensing
Consistent sorbent placement helps maintain product protection while reducing unnecessary waste and variability.
Production Efficiency
High-speed dispensing capabilities help keep pace with demanding production schedules and reduce interruptions associated with manual or inefficient insertion.
Flexible Integration
APA® systems can be configured for a variety of packaging lines, including bottling, medical device, tray placement, VFFS, HFFS, and flow-wrap applications.
Built for Reliability
Robust controls, automated monitoring, safety systems, and proven mechanical components are designed to support dependable operation in demanding production environments.
APA® Packet Dispensers for High-Speed Desiccant & Oxygen Absorber Insertion
Multisorb’s Active-Pak Automation® (APA®) dispenser equipment is the high-speed standard for inserting desiccants and oxygen absorbers into packaged products. With over twenty-five years building dispensing solutions and over sixty years of expertise in active packaging, Multisorb delivers APA® machines engineered to keep production lines moving at speeds competitors cannot match, up to 600 packets per minute on twin-head configurations.
Every APA® dispenser is built in the United States, designed to meet CE standards, and supported by a dedicated APA® Technical Service Team. Whether your packaging line runs pharmaceutical bottles, nutraceutical vitamins, snack food pouches, case-ready meat trays, or industrial applications, there is an APA® model matched to your throughput, footprint, and product format.
Looking for the right dispenser? Compare the APA®700, APA®1000, APA®1500, APA®2000, APA®3400, APA®3800, and APA®4000 below.
Each integrates with oxygen absorber and desiccant packets from the Multisorb sorbent portfolio.
Browse Our Assortment of Sorbent Dispensers & Services
Professional Installation & Setup
Our team installs your equipment to ensure optimal performance from day one, including operator and maintenance training.
Rapid Service and Support
Service calls are prioritized and routed directly to the Multisorb APA Technical Service Team. A team of dedicated service specialists responding quickly to critical issues.
Root Cause Analysis & Built-In Troubleshooting Tools
To support operator training and workforce turnover, our equipment includes multilingual interface support and on-screen visuals for operator guidance.
APA®700 Packet / Pouch Dispenser
- General Features
- Speeds up to 80ppm for any spooled StripPax®, EasyPax®, GrowPax®, StabilOx®, Intellisorb®, FreshPax®, or FreshSnax® product (Non-CR)
- PLC controlled for robust and reliable performance
- Color touchscreen HMI (Human-Machine Interface)
- Single point of access for operator control
- Stepper driven product drive system
- Pneumatic Cutter – Reliable and economical
- High visibility design for operational verification
- Interlocked doors and guarding with Category-III Safety Circuit
- Optional mobile base with adjustable height jack stand
- Toolless rapid product changeover
- Compact and clean design
APA®1000 Packet / Pouch Dispenser
Healthcare Industry
The APA®1000 is a low-speed dispenser designed for StripPax®, EasyPax®, GrowPax®, StabilOx®, Intellisorb®, FreshPax®, or FreshSnax® product (Non-CR) packets, processing up to 135 ppm. This packet dispenser integrates seamlessly with bottling lines, medical devices, tray placements, and more, making it ideal for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications.
APA®1500 Packet / Pouch Dispenser
Healthcare Industry
The APA®1500 is a mid-speed dispenser for StripPax®, EasyPax®, GrowPax®, StabilOx®, Intellisorb®, FreshPax®, or FreshSnax® product (Non-CR) packets, processing up to 185 ppm. This dispenser is ideal for demanding pharmaceutical and nutraceutical bottling applications, featuring a powered unwind unit with optional splicing capabilities for efficiency.
APA®2000 Packet / Pouch Dispenser
Healthcare Industry
The APA®2000 is a high-speed packet dispenser for StripPax®, EasyPax®, GrowPax®, StabilOx®, Intellisorb®, FreshPax®, or FreshSnax® product (Non-CR) that can achieve up to 300 ppm. Designed for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications, it enhances production efficiency and supports in-process splicing for continuous operation, minimizing downtime during product changeover. This dispenser maximizes output while ensuring smooth, uninterrupted dispensing.
APA®3400 Packet / Pouch Dispenser
All Industries
The APA®3400 is a low-speed packet dispenser designed for simpler applications, handling up to 100 ppm, depending on project specifics. This model is perfect for installations with limited space or where a smaller footprint is needed. It’s an efficient solution for more basic production requirements, offering reliable dispensing performance at a lower cost.
Dispensing capabilities of StripPax®, EasyPax®, GrowPax®, StabilOx®, Intellisorb®, FreshPax®, FreshSnax®, or FreshSnax® for CaseReady.
APA®3800 Packet / Pouch Dispenser
Food, Case-Ready
The APA®3800 is a dual-head FreshPax®, FreshSnax®, or FreshSnax® CaseReady packet dispenser ideal for oxygen scavenger placement in food packaging. Our newly-designed dispenser models are designed to integrate with flow-wrap equipment and feature two independent drive systems that work together for seamless product changeover, integrating easily with existing machinery for efficient production processes in the food and case-ready industry.
APA®4000 Packet / Pouch Dispenser
Healthcare Industry
The APA®-4000 is a custom dispenser for spool sorbent packets in the StripPax®, StabilOx®, StabilOx®, or Intellisorb® Systems. With twin heads, an uninterrupted packet feed from dual splicing stations, and a PLC-driven touchscreen interface, it integrates seamlessly with various packaging lines, dispensing up to 300 packets per minute, or 300 double-drops at 600 packets per minute, for reliable, continuous operation.
From Simulation to Production-Ready Solutions
Choosing the right active packaging solution is only part of the equation. The equipment used to deliver that solution can also impact efficiency, consistency, and overall packaging performance.
With more than 65 years of active packaging experience, Multisorb brings together material science, simulation, dispensing equipment, and application expertise to help R&D and manufacturing teams develop solutions that work from concept through production.
What this means for your team:
- Select the Right Equipment: Evaluate dispensing requirements alongside the packaging solution to help identify equipment that fits your product, package, and production needs.
- Design for Manufacturing: Consider how an active packaging solution will move from development into production, including dispensing, line integration, throughput, and operational requirements.
- Improve Production Efficiency: Our equipment solutions are designed to support consistent dispensing, reduce unnecessary downtime, and help maximize production efficiency.
- Work With One Experienced Partner: From material selection and simulation to dispensing equipment and production support, Multisorb brings the expertise and resources needed to help move your solution from concept to commercialization.
Frequently Asked Questions About Packet Dispensers
