Newtec - COMPLETE LINE: Weighing Line With Illapak Bagger

Applications & Use Cases

• Packaging of granular products such as snacks, nuts, sweets, and cereals.
• Bagging of frozen foods like vegetables, fruits, and prepared meals.
• Portioning and packaging of pet food kibble and treats.
• Filling and sealing of various dry goods, including pasta, rice, and pulses.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

Throughput for this class of equipment commonly ranges from 30 to 120 bags per minute, depending on product, bag size, and film type.

Power supply

Units of this type typically require a 3-phase electrical supply, commonly 400V, 50Hz, with an appropriate amperage rating.

Air consumption

Pneumatic systems are common, requiring a supply of compressed air, typically 6-8 bar.

Weigher configuration

Multi-head weighers, such as the eight-head units mentioned, are standard for accurate portioning of free-flowing products.

Bag types

VFFS machines commonly produce pillow bags, gusseted bags, and block bottom bags from a roll of film.

Footprint

A complete line with two weighers and a VFFS machine will require a significant operational area, typically several metres in length and width.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of products can this line package?

  This type of line is generally suitable for free-flowing, granular, or small piece products that can be accurately weighed by multi-head weighers.

• What maintenance is typically required for a VFFS machine?

• Can this line handle different bag sizes?

• What film materials are compatible with Illapak VFFS machines?

• Is training typically needed to operate such a line?