GKS Bagger Weigher - GKS UP300 Form Fill

Applications & Use Cases

• Packaging of granular products such as cereals, pulses, and snacks.
• Forming and filling bags for powders like flour, sugar, or coffee.
• Sealing various food items, including frozen vegetables and confectionery.
• Creating pouches for pet food and other dry goods.
• Packaging non-food items such as small hardware components or detergents.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput

For this class of equipment, units commonly achieve 20-60 bags per minute, depending on product and bag size.

Power supply

Units of this type typically require a 3-phase electrical supply, commonly 400V, 50Hz.

Film material compatibility

Form-fill-seal machines are generally compatible with various heat-sealable films, including laminates and polyethylene.

Bag types

Commonly produces pillow bags, gusseted bags, and sometimes block bottom bags, depending on the forming collar.

Integrated compressor

The inclusion of an integrated compressor unit is a feature that simplifies installation by removing the need for an external air supply.

Changeover time

Exchangeable funnels suggest a design that facilitates quicker changeovers for different product types or bag sizes.

Footprint

For a vertical form-fill-seal machine, the footprint typically ranges from 1.5m x 1.5m to 2.5m x 2.5m, plus space for ancillary equipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What kind of film does a form-fill-seal machine use?

  These machines typically use roll stock film, which is a continuous roll of flexible packaging material, commonly heat-sealable laminates or polyethylene.

• Can this machine handle different bag sizes?

• What maintenance is typically required for a used form-fill-seal machine?

• Is an integrated compressor a significant advantage?

• What products are suitable for packaging with this type of machine?