Ilapak Smart Flow Wrapper

• Packaging individual food items such as bakery products, confectionery, and snacks.
• Wrapping non-food items like medical devices, small hardware, and cosmetic products.
• Creating hermetically sealed packages for extended shelf life of perishable goods.
• Bundling multiple small items into a single retail pack.

Typical throughput

Units in this class commonly achieve speeds of 50-150 packs per minute, depending on product size and film material.

Power supply

Typically requires a 3-phase electrical supply, commonly 400V, 50Hz, with varying amperage requirements based on motor size and features.

Film materials

Suitable for a range of heat-sealable films, including OPP, laminates, and some barrier films.

Product dimensions

Designed for products within a specific length, width, and height range, which varies by machine configuration. Buyers should verify with the seller.

Infeed system

This unit features a peg infeed, commonly used for products that can be accurately spaced and conveyed by pegs or pushers.

Footprint

For this class of equipment, a typical footprint might range from 2.5m to 5m in length, plus space for infeed and outfeed conveyors.

Sealing type

Horizontal form-fill-seal machines typically use a fin seal on the bottom and crimp seals at the ends.

• What is a flow wrapper?

  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 along the bottom and at both ends.

• What does 'peg infeed' mean?

• Can this machine handle different product sizes?

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

• Is it possible to integrate this machine into an existing production line?

Form-fill-seal machines hold strong reputations in food packaging for reliability and consistent output. Buyers typically prioritise machines with clear maintenance histories and verified production specifications. Key strengths include versatility across film types and product formats, alongside relatively straightforward operation. When purchasing used units, inspectors should examine seal quality consistency, film tracking accuracy, and the condition of heating elements. Machines from established manufacturers generally command buyer confidence. Downtime for repairs is a common concern, so availability of spare parts and technical support merits careful consideration before acquisition.

General overview for this equipment type