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 prepared meals.
• Packaging of granular products like rice, pulses, and pet food.
• Filling and sealing of various dry goods in flexible film bags.
• Automated weighing and bagging for bakery items and small components.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, throughput commonly ranges from 30 to 120 bags per minute, depending on product density and bag size.

Power supply

Units of this type typically require a 3-phase electrical supply, commonly 400V, 50Hz, with appropriate amperage for the combined line.

Bag types

Ilapak baggers are generally capable of forming pillow bags, gusseted bags, and block bottom bags from a roll of film.

Weighing accuracy

Ishida multihead weighers are known for high accuracy, typically achieving precision within a few grams, depending on the product.

Footprint

A complete line including gantry, weigher, bagger, and conveyors commonly requires a significant floor space, often 4-6 metres in length and 2-3 metres in width, plus access.

Construction material

As indicated, components like gantries, conveyors, and contact parts are typically constructed from stainless steel for hygiene and durability.

Film compatibility

Baggers commonly handle various heat-sealable films, including laminates, polyethylene, and polypropylene.

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 that can be accurately weighed by a multihead weigher and packaged into flexible bags.

• What maintenance is typically required for such a line?

• Can this line handle different bag sizes?

• Is specialist training required to operate this equipment?

• What utilities are needed besides electricity?