Gainsborough - Gainsborough GV1

Applications & Use Cases

• Packaging dry goods such as snacks, confectionery, or small components into pre-formed bags.
• Automating the bagging process in food manufacturing lines.
• Creating retail-ready packaging with features like Euro slots for display.
• Handling products that require precise weight or count filling into bags.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, throughput can typically range from 20 to 60 bags per minute, depending on product and bag size.

Power supply

Units of this type commonly require a 230V, single-phase or 400V, three-phase electrical supply, often with a compressed air connection.

Bag dimensions

This model is specified for 170mm x 150mm bags; other units in this category typically accommodate a range of bag sizes, often requiring change parts.

Bagging mechanism

Often features vertical form fill seal (VFFS) or pre-made bag filling, with specific jaws for sealing and features like Euro slots.

Integration

Commonly integrated with upstream weighing or counting systems and downstream conveyors or case packers.

Footprint

A typical bagging machine of this type might require a floor space of approximately 1.5m x 1.5m, plus space for ancillary equipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What type of products can this machine handle?

  Bagging machines like the GV1 are generally suited for free-flowing granular, powdered, or small solid products. The specific product type will influence the choice of feeder and bag material.

• What maintenance is typically required for a used bagging machine?

• Can this machine be adapted for different bag sizes?

• What are the common safety features on such equipment?

• Is training usually required to operate this type of equipment?