Horizontal Pouch Fill Seal Machine

Applications & Use Cases

• Packaging of dry goods such as snacks, confectionery, and powders.
• Filling and sealing of liquid or semi-liquid products like sauces, purees, and beverages.
• Suitable for portion packing of pet food or agricultural products.
• Used in the pharmaceutical industry for packaging non-sterile items.
• Ideal for contract packing operations requiring flexible pouch formats.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput

For this class of used equipment, speeds commonly range from 30 to 80 pouches per minute, depending on pouch size and product characteristics.

Pouch types supported

Units of this type typically handle pre-made pouches including stand-up, flat bottom, and three-side seal pouches, with or without reclosable features like zippers.

Maximum pouch dimensions

Commonly, machines in this category can accommodate pouches up to approximately 250mm width and 350mm height, with a typical gusset depth of up to 120mm.

Minimum pouch dimensions

Typically, minimum pouch sizes are around 80mm width and 120mm height.

Power supply

Most industrial pouch fill seal machines operate on a 3-phase electrical supply, commonly 400V, 50Hz, with power consumption typically between 5-15 kW.

Compressed air requirement

Units of this type typically require a continuous supply of clean, dry compressed air, commonly at 6-8 bar pressure.

Footprint

A horizontal pouch fill seal machine typically has a length of 3 to 5 metres, a width of 1 to 1.5 metres, and a height of 1.5 to 2 metres.

Filling system compatibility

These machines are typically designed to integrate with various dosing systems, such as volumetric cup fillers, auger fillers, multi-head weighers, or piston fillers.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What kind of products can this machine package?

  Horizontal pouch fill seal machines are versatile and can package a wide range of products, including powders, granules, liquids, pastes, and solid items, depending on the integrated filling system.

• Does this machine create the pouches or use pre-made ones?

• What maintenance is typically required for this equipment?

• Can this machine handle different pouch sizes?

• Is installation and commissioning support typically available for used machines?

• What safety features are commonly found on these machines?