Selo-Bollans Ltd - STN-8500 Flow Wrapper

Applications & Use Cases

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

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput

For this class of flow wrapper, speeds commonly range from 50 to 200 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 or 415V, with a power draw in the range of 4 to 8 kW.

Film materials

Commonly handles various heat-sealable films, including OPP, BOPP, laminated films, and some barrier films.

Product dimensions

Typically accommodates products with widths ranging from 30mm to 200mm and heights up to 80mm, with variable lengths.

Machine footprint

A flow wrapper of this capacity typically requires a floor space of approximately 3 to 5 metres in length and 1 to 1.5 metres in width.

Infeed system

Often features a plastic infeed belt, suitable for conveying various product types to the wrapping section.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is a flow wrapper?

  A flow wrapper is a horizontal form-fill-seal machine that creates a continuous, sealed package around a product using a single roll of film. It forms a 'fin seal' on the bottom and 'end seals' at each end of the package.

• What maintenance is typically required for an STN-8500 Flow Wrapper?

• Can this machine handle different product sizes?

• What type of film does an STN-8500 typically use?

• Is spare parts availability a concern for an unknown manufacturer?