Ilapak - Ilapak Carrera 500 PC Flow Wrapper

Applications & Use Cases

• Packaging individual food items such as bakery products, confectionery, and snacks.
• Wrapping non-food items like medical devices, small components, and consumer goods.
• Creating hermetically sealed packages for extended shelf life.
• High-speed primary packaging in automated production lines.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput

Units of this class commonly achieve speeds of 50 to 200 packs per minute, depending on product size and film material.

Power supply

Most industrial flow wrappers typically require a 3-phase electrical supply, commonly 400V, 50Hz.

Film materials

This type of machine is generally compatible with various heat-sealable films, including OPP, laminated films, and some barrier films.

Product dimensions

For this class of equipment, product dimensions are typically managed within a specific range for length, width, and height, which varies by machine configuration.

Machine footprint

A Carrera 500 PC typically requires a significant operational footprint, often several metres in length, plus space for access and material handling.

Control system

Modern flow wrappers like the Carrera 500 PC commonly feature PC-based controls for precise parameter adjustment and recipe management.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What does 'Flow Wrapper' mean?

  A flow wrapper is a horizontal form-fill-seal machine that creates a continuous bag around a product from a roll of film, sealing it with a bottom seal, a back seal, and two end seals.

• What kind of products can this machine wrap?

• What maintenance is typically required for a used flow wrapper?

• Can this machine handle different film types?

• Is training usually needed to operate this equipment?