Miele Olympia

• Packaging granular products such as coffee, sugar, and spices into sachets or bags.
• Forming, filling, and sealing bags for snack foods like crisps, nuts, and sweets.
• Creating individual portions of powders, liquids, or small solids for retail or catering.
• Packaging pet food, birdseed, or other free-flowing dry goods.
• Producing pillow-pack or block-bottom bags for various food and non-food items.

Typical throughput

For this class of equipment, throughput can typically range from 30 to 120 bags per minute, depending on product, bag size, and film material.

Bag width parameters

Units of this type commonly accommodate bag widths from 50mm to 250mm, with specific forming shoulders dictating the exact range.

Power supply

Vertical form-fill-seal machines typically require a 3-phase electrical supply, commonly 400V, 50Hz, with varying amperage depending on motor size and heating elements.

Air consumption

Pneumatic systems are common for jaw actuation and film tracking, typically requiring a compressed air supply of 6-8 bar.

Footprint

A typical vertical form-fill-seal machine, excluding conveyors, might occupy a floor space of approximately 1.5m x 1.5m, plus height.

Film materials

These machines are commonly compatible with various heat-sealable laminated films, including BOPP, PET, and foil laminates.

Filler compatibility

Units are typically designed to integrate with various dosing systems, such as auger fillers for powders, multi-head weighers for granular products, or volumetric cup fillers.

• What is a vertical form-fill-seal (VFFS) machine?

  A VFFS machine forms a bag from a roll of film, fills it with product, and then seals it, all in a continuous vertical motion. This process is efficient for high-volume packaging.

• What types of products can this machine pack?

• What is a 'pillow pack' style bag?

• Can this machine produce different bag sizes?

• What maintenance is typically required for a VFFS machine?

Form-fill-seal machines hold strong reputations in food packaging for reliability and consistent output. Buyers typically prioritise machines with clear maintenance histories and verified production specifications. Key strengths include versatility across film types and product formats, alongside relatively straightforward operation. When purchasing used units, inspectors should examine seal quality consistency, film tracking accuracy, and the condition of heating elements. Machines from established manufacturers generally command buyer confidence. Downtime for repairs is a common concern, so availability of spare parts and technical support merits careful consideration before acquisition.

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