Rose Forgrove - Rose Forgrove RF605 Minerva

Applications & Use Cases

• Packaging of confectionery, such as chocolate bars, biscuits, and sweets.
• Wrapping of bakery products, including cakes, pastries, and bread rolls.
• Enclosing non-food items like small hardware, stationery, or personal care products.
• Packaging of individual portions of snacks, ready meals, or fresh produce.
• Creating hermetically sealed packs for hygiene-sensitive products.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput

For this class of equipment, throughput commonly ranges from 60 to 150 packs per minute, depending on product size and film material.

Power supply

Units of this type typically require a 3-phase electrical supply, commonly 400V, 50Hz.

Film materials

Commonly handles a variety of heat-sealable films, including polypropylene, laminates, and co-extruded films.

Product dimensions

Adjustable folding boxes allow for a range of product lengths, widths, and heights. Buyers should confirm exact product compatibility with the seller.

Construction

Many units, particularly those for food applications, feature stainless steel construction for hygiene and durability.

Footprint

Overall length for a flow wrapper of this type is typically around 3 to 5 metres, with varying width and height.

Print registration

Units with print registration are capable of accurately aligning pre-printed film with the product.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is a flow wrapper?

  A flow wrapper is a horizontal form-fill-seal machine that creates a continuous bag around a product using a single roll of film, sealing it along the bottom and at both ends.

• What does 'serviced and ready for production' mean?

• Can this machine handle different product sizes?

• What is print registration?

• Is stainless steel construction important?

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