- Typical capacity
- For this class of equipment, throughput commonly ranges from 30 to 80 bags per minute, depending on product, bag size, and film.
- Power supply
- Units of this type typically require a 3-phase electrical supply, commonly 400V, 50Hz in the UK.
- Bag style
- This model is specified to produce gusset-style bags, offering a stable, block-bottom appearance when filled.
- Bag size range
- Commonly, vertical form-fill-seal machines in this category can accommodate a range of bag widths and lengths, with the listed unit having a maximum flat bag width of 175mm.
- Dosing system
- The inclusion of an auger dosing system indicates suitability for accurate volumetric filling of powders and fine granular products.
- Gas flush capability
- Gas flush is a common feature on units of this type, used to extend product shelf life by displacing oxygen with an inert gas.
- Footprint
- Vertical form-fill-seal machines typically require a floor area of approximately 2m x 2m, plus space for ancillary equipment like conveyors.
- Maintenance
- Regular maintenance for this type of equipment typically involves checking wear parts, seals, and pneumatic components, as well as calibration of the dosing system.