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Applications & Use Cases

• Packaging granular products such as ground coffee, sugar, and spices into sachets or bags.
• Forming, filling, and sealing snack foods like crisps, nuts, and confectionery.
• Creating individual portion packs for powders, grains, and small components.
• Automated packaging of pet food, seeds, and other free-flowing dry goods.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, 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 varying power consumption based on model and features.

Bag width parameters

This unit is specified for 50-250mm wide bags; VFFS machines commonly accommodate a range of bag widths through change parts.

Bag styles

Typically produces pillow pack bags; many units can be adapted for block bottom, gusseted, or quad seal bags with appropriate attachments.

Filling mechanism

Often paired with auger fillers for powders and granular products, or multi-head weighers for irregular items.

Footprint

A vertical form fill and seal machine typically requires a floor area of approximately 1.5m x 1.5m, plus space for infeed and outfeed conveyors.

Air supply

Pneumatic systems are commonly used for jaw actuation and film handling, requiring a compressed air supply, typically 6-8 bar.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What kind of film does a VFFS machine use?

  VFFS machines typically use heat-sealable roll stock film, which can be various laminates or mono-films, chosen based on product protection and desired aesthetics.

• Can this machine handle different bag sizes?

• What maintenance is typically required for a VFFS machine?

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

• What safety features are commonly found on these machines?

• What is a block bottom attachment?