Redpack - Infeed Flowpacker

Applications & Use Cases

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

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput

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

Power supply

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

Film materials

This class of equipment is generally compatible with various heat-sealable films, including BOPP, laminates, and some barrier films.

Product dimensions

Infeed flowpackers are typically designed for products within a specific length, width, and height range; buyers should confirm the current setup.

Machine footprint

For this class of equipment, a typical footprint can range from 3 to 6 metres in length, including the infeed conveyor.

Sealing type

Units commonly feature a fin seal on the bottom and end seals, created by heated jaws.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is an infeed flowpacker?

  An infeed flowpacker is a horizontal form-fill-seal machine that continuously wraps products in a flexible film, creating a 'flow-wrap' package. The product is fed into the machine via a conveyor.

• What kind of products can this machine package?

• Is this machine suitable for modified atmosphere packaging (MAP)?

• What maintenance is typically required for a used flowpacker?

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