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 types of products can be packaged with a flow wrapper?

They are commonly used for packaging solid, individual items such as biscuits, chocolates, bread, pastries, and various non-food items that can be conveyed horizontally.

Is this machine suitable for liquids or powders?

No, flow wrappers are generally not suitable for packaging liquids or powders directly. They are designed for solid products that maintain their shape during the wrapping process.

What maintenance is typically required for a used flow wrapper?

Routine maintenance commonly includes checking and replacing wear parts like belts, heaters, and cutting knives, as well as lubrication and calibration of sealing jaws and film tension.

Can this machine be integrated into an existing production line?

Yes, flow wrappers are often designed for integration into automated lines, typically requiring appropriate infeed and outfeed conveyor systems and electrical interfacing.

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Selo-Bollans - STN-8500 Flow Wrapper

Name: STN-8500 Flow Wrapper
Brand: Selo-Bollans
SKU: 00718
Availability: InStock

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STN8500 Stretch Wrapper. Selo-Bollans Ltd. 415 V, 3 Ph, 20 A, 4.5 kW, 700 kg, plastic infeed belt.

SPALDING, United Kingdom

5,867 km away

Manufacturer

Selo-Bollans Ltd

Model

STN 8500

Year

2003

Condition

Used

Serial Number

EV480

Stock Number

00718

Available/Unavailable

Unavailable

Belt Width (mm)

200 mm

Overall Length (mm)

3750 mm

Overall Width (mm)

1000 mm

Overall Height (mm)

1400 mm

Film Width (mm)

350 mm

Seal Width (mm)

70 mm

Model Number

STN 8500

Stock Number

00718

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Applications & Use Cases

Packaging individual food items such as confectionery, baked goods, and snack bars.
Wrapping non-food products like small components, medical devices, and consumer goods.
Creating hermetically sealed packages for extended shelf life.
High-speed primary packaging in automated production lines.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput: For this class of equipment, throughput commonly ranges from 50 to 200 packs per minute, depending on product size and film type.
Power supply: Units of this type typically require a 400-415V, 3-phase electrical supply, with power consumption commonly around 4-6 kW.
Film materials: Commonly compatible with various heat-sealable films, including BOPP, laminated films, and some barrier films.
Product dimensions: Flow wrappers are generally adaptable to a range of product lengths, widths, and heights, typically within a specified operational window for each model.
Machine footprint: A unit of this type typically requires a floor space of approximately 3 to 5 metres in length and 1.5 to 2 metres in width, including infeed and outfeed conveyors.
Weight: For this class of equipment, the operational weight commonly falls between 600 kg and 1000 kg.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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