Gainsborough - Engineering Vertical Form Fill Seal Line

Applications & Use Cases

• Packaging of dry goods such as snacks, confectionery, and granular products.
• Automated bagging of frozen foods, including vegetables and prepared meals.
• Efficient packaging of powders like flour, coffee, and spices.
• Suitable for packaging pet food and animal feed products.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

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

Power supply

Commonly requires a 3-phase electrical supply, typically 400V, 50Hz, with an appropriate amperage rating for the integrated components.

Air consumption

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

Bag types

Typically forms pillow bags, gusseted bags, or block bottom bags from a roll of film.

Film materials

Compatible with various heat-sealable film materials, including laminates and polyethylene.

Footprint

A complete line, including conveyor and weigher, typically requires a floor space of around 4-6 metres in length and 2-3 metres in width.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What products can this VFFS line package?

  This type of VFFS line is typically used for packaging free-flowing dry, granular, or small particulate products. The integrated linear weigher is well-suited for accurate dosing of such items.

• What bag sizes can this machine produce?

• Is this system suitable for liquids or pastes?

• What level of automation does this line offer?

• What maintenance is typically required for a VFFS line?