Martini - VFFS 2009

Applications & Use Cases

• Packaging granular products such as rice, sugar, and pulses.
• Forming and filling pouches for snack foods like crisps and nuts.
• Packaging powdered goods including flour, coffee, and spices.
• Suitable for portioning and sealing confectionery items.
• Used in the packaging of frozen vegetables and fruits.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, throughput commonly ranges from 30 to 120 pouches per minute, depending on product and pouch size.

Power supply

Units of this type typically require a 3-phase electrical supply, commonly 400V, 50Hz, with varying power consumption based on model and features.

Pouch types

VFFS machines are generally capable of producing pillow bags, gusseted bags, and sometimes block bottom bags from a roll of film.

Film materials

Commonly handles various heat-sealable laminated films, including BOPP, PET, and metallised films.

Footprint

The footprint for a VFFS machine typically ranges from 1.5m x 1.5m to 2.5m x 2.5m, plus space for ancillary equipment.

Sealing mechanism

Most VFFS machines utilise heat sealing for both horizontal and vertical seals, often with pneumatic assistance.

Filling system compatibility

This equipment is typically designed to integrate with various filling systems, such as multi-head weighers, auger fillers, or volumetric cup fillers.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is a VFFS machine?

  A Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS) machine forms a bag from a roll of film, fills it with product, and then seals it, all in a continuous vertical motion.

• What products can be packaged with a VFFS machine?

• What maintenance is typically required for a used VFFS unit?

• Can this machine handle different pouch sizes?

• What ancillary equipment might be needed with a VFFS machine?

• Is training typically required to operate a VFFS machine?