Complete Line: Ilapak Bagger, Ishida Weigher

Applications & Use Cases

• Packaging of snack foods such as crisps, nuts, and confectionery.
• Bagging of frozen vegetables, fruits, and other IQF products.
• Filling and sealing of dry goods like pasta, rice, and cereals.
• Packaging of pet food and animal feed products.
• Bagging of granular products such as coffee beans or sugar.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of integrated line, throughput can typically range from 30 to 120 bags per minute, depending on product, bag size, and specific model configuration.

Power supply

Commonly, units of this type require a 3-phase electrical supply, typically 400V, 50Hz, with varying amperage requirements depending on the line's overall power consumption.

Footprint

An integrated line with gantry and conveyors will require a significant operational footprint, typically ranging from 5m x 3m to 10m x 5m, plus space for access and maintenance.

Bag types

Ilapak baggers are commonly configured for pillow bags, gusseted bags, or block bottom bags, using various film materials such as laminates or polyethylene.

Weighing accuracy

Ishida multihead weighers are known for high accuracy, typically achieving target weights with minimal giveaway, often within 0.5-2g depending on product characteristics and target weight.

Construction materials

As described, the line features stainless steel construction for contact parts and framework, which is standard for food processing environments to ensure hygiene and durability.

Air supply

Pneumatic systems are commonly used for various functions on both baggers and weighers, requiring a clean, dry compressed air supply, typically at 6-8 bar.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What products are suitable for this type of line?

  This line is generally suitable for free-flowing granular, particulate, or small piece products, such as snacks, confectionery, frozen foods, and dry goods, due to the multihead weigher and VFFS bagger combination.

• What maintenance is typically required for a used line like this?

• Can this line handle different bag sizes?

• Is installation support usually provided for a complete line?

• What are the common safety features on such equipment?