Illapak - Vegatronic 500 VFFS

Applications & Use Cases

• Packaging of snack foods such as crisps, nuts, and confectionery.
• Bagging of frozen vegetables, fruits, and other IQF products.
• Packaging of granular products like rice, pasta, and pulses.
• Bagging of powders such as flour, sugar, and coffee.
• Suitable for various bag styles including pillow, gusseted, and block bottom bags.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, throughput can typically range from 60 to 120 bags per minute, depending on product and bag size.

Power supply

Units of this type commonly require a 3-phase electrical supply, typically 400V, 50Hz, with appropriate air pressure for pneumatic components.

Film types

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

Bag width range

Typically accommodates bag widths ranging from 50mm to 300mm, depending on the specific former fitted.

Footprint

A Vegatronic 500 VFFS machine typically requires a floor space of approximately 1.5m x 1.5m, plus space for ancillary equipment.

Dosing compatibility

Designed for integration with various dosing systems, such as multi-head weighers, auger fillers, and volumetric cup fillers.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is a VFFS machine?

  VFFS stands for Vertical Form-Fill-Seal. It's a packaging machine that forms a bag from a roll of film, fills it with product, and then seals and cuts the bag, all in a continuous vertical motion.

• What kind of products can be packaged with a Vegatronic 500?

• Does this machine come with a dosing system?

• What maintenance is typically required for a VFFS machine?

• Can this machine produce different bag styles?