- Typical throughput
- For this class of equipment, output commonly ranges from 60 to 100 packs per minute, depending on product and pack size.
- Power supply
- Units of this type typically require a 3-phase electrical supply, commonly 400V, 50Hz, with appropriate air pressure for pneumatic components.
- Bag types
- Vertical form fill seal (VFFS) machines like the Sandiacre TG 250 LD are designed to produce pillow bags, gusseted bags, or block bottom bags from a roll of film.
- Film material compatibility
- Typically compatible with various heat-sealable film laminates, including polypropylene, polyethylene, and metallised films.
- Footprint
- A VFFS machine alone will require a footprint of approximately 1.5m x 1.5m, with additional space needed for ancillary equipment such as multi-head weighers and conveyors.
- Control system
- Commonly features PLC control with a touchscreen HMI for setting parameters and monitoring operation.