Elepack - VFFS EL/V400

Applications & Use Cases

• Packaging granular products such as sugar, salt, rice, and pulses.
• Sealing snack foods like crisps, nuts, and confectionery.
• Packing powders including flour, spices, and coffee.
• Enclosing small, non-free-flowing items such as hardware components or small toys.
• Automating the packaging of frozen vegetables and fruits.

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 a power consumption of 3-7 kW.

Bag dimensions

Commonly, VFFS machines can produce bags with widths ranging from 50mm to 250mm and lengths up to 350mm, though specific models vary.

Film types

Typically compatible with various heat-sealable laminated films, including BOPP, PET/PE, and metallised films.

Footprint

A typical VFFS machine requires a floor space of approximately 1.5m x 1.5m, plus space for ancillary equipment like conveyors.

Filling system compatibility

Often integrates with various dosing systems such as volumetric cup fillers, auger fillers, or multi-head weighers, depending on the product.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What products can this VFFS machine package?

  A VFFS machine like the EL/V400 is generally suitable for packaging a wide range of free-flowing and semi-free-flowing products, including granules, powders, and small solid items.

• What maintenance is typically required for a used VFFS unit?

• Can this machine handle different bag sizes?

• What ancillary equipment is needed to operate a VFFS machine?

• Is this machine suitable for food-grade packaging?