Ilapak - Vertical Form Fill & Seal Machine

Applications & Use Cases

• Packaging of snack foods such as crisps, nuts, and confectionery.
• Bagging of dry goods like pasta, rice, and cereals.
• Sealing of frozen foods including vegetables and prepared meals.
• Packaging of powders and granules such as coffee, sugar, and spices.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

Throughput commonly ranges from 30 to 120 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, with an appropriate amperage rating.

Bag types

Capable of producing various bag styles, including pillow bags, gusseted bags, and block bottom bags.

Film materials

Suitable for a range of heat-sealable film materials, such as laminates, polyethylene, and polypropylene.

Footprint

For this class of equipment, a typical footprint might be around 1.5m x 1.5m, plus space for ancillary equipment.

Sealing mechanism

Commonly features impulse or constant heat sealing for robust bag closure.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What products can this machine package?

  Vertical Form Fill & Seal (VFFS) machines are versatile and can package a wide range of free-flowing and semi-free-flowing products, including snacks, powders, granules, and some frozen items. The specific product suitability depends on the dosing system fitted.

• What bag sizes can it produce?

• Does it include a dosing system?

• What kind of maintenance is required?

• Can this machine be integrated into an existing production line?