What is Smartpack VFFS machine?

A VFFS machine is a kind of flexible packaging machine that fills and seals bags in a vertical orientation, it is also called vertical form fill seal machine and vertical packing machine. This type of machine is ideal for businesses that need to package products in small quantities, make the below bag shape from plastic film rolls, to help products keep longer shelf life: pillow bags, gusseted bags, flat-bottom bags and quad-sealed bags.

The form fill seal machines classified into two types: intermittent motion and continuous motion machines. The obvious difference between them is speed, continuous motion vffs has higher speed. Generally speaking, the vertical packing machine will work with weigher and conveyors, so that it can achieve fully automatic weighing and packaging.

What models do you produce?

Our vffs models are from P320, P420, P520, P620, P720 to P1050. The numbers like “320”, “420” represent the maximum film width of this model. Please pay attention that the film width is not equal to bag width, film width is the width of the bag when fully unfolded.

Model	P320	P420	P520	P620
Speed (bags/min)	5-70	5-60	5-60	5-50
Bag length	60-250 mm	60-300 mm	80-350 mm	80-400 mm
Bag width	50-150 mm	60-200 mm	80-250 mm	100-300 mm
Max film width	320 mm	420 mm	520 mm	620 mm
Film thickness	0.04-0.09 mm	0.04-0.09 mm	0.04-0.09 mm	0.04-0.09 mm
Air consumption	0.65 MPa	0.65 MPa	0.65 MPa	0.8 MPa

What are the benefits of using a vertical form fill seal machine?

The benefits of owning a VFFS packaging machine include:

1. Increased efficiency – They are faster than manual packaging methods, the bag sealing is more firmly and smarter. It can help you improve your production to get more orders.
2. Increased accuracy – They can help reduce packaging mistakes, giving your customers the right product every time.
3. Reduced costs – They can help save you money on packaging materials and labor costs.
4. Improved product quality – They can help improve the quality of your products by ensuring that they are packaged correctly.

How does the VFFS machine work?

The VFFS machine works by first forming the bag from a roll of plastic film. The film is fed into the machine and then heated to form the shape of the bag. Next, the product to be packaged is loaded into the bag and the top of the bag is sealed. Finally, any excess air is removed from the bag. It can make the pillow bag, gusset bag, chain bags, quad-sealed bags and others. From this video, you can see the VFFS machine with multihead weigher working.

What industries can use a VFFS machine?

VFFS packaging machines are used for wide range of packaging applications. Common products that are packaged using VFFS packaging machinery include:

There are different filling options, when Multihead weigher works with vffs machine or volumetric packing machine, it is for granule; when auger filler intergrates with vffs machine,i is for powder, when liquid pump is together with vffs machine, it is for liquid packing project.

How to choose a VFFS machine for your business?

There are a few factors to consider when choosing a VFFS machine for your business.
First, you need to decide what type of machine is best for your needs. There are two types of VFFS machines: intermittent and continuous. Intermittent machines are best for businesses that package products in small quantities, while continuous machines are better suited for high-volume applications.

Next, you need to choose a supplier. There are many companies that sell VFFS machines, so it is important to do your research to find the best one for your needs. When you are looking for a supplier, be sure to ask about warranty options, customer service, and pricing.

Of course, the most efficient way is to contact us, our sales team will offer you suitable packing solution based on your requirements. Our machine warranty is 15 months, our sales team is supported by the strong engineer team, which is with 10 years packing machine experiences.

4 Tips for using a VFFS machine successfully

There are a few tips to keep in mind when using a VFFS machine to ensure that you get the best results.

1. Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for operating the machine.
2. Be sure to use the proper type of film for your particular application.
3. Finally, be sure to regularly clean and maintain your VFFS machine to ensure that it continues to work properly.

If you follow these tips, you should be able to use your VFFS machine successfully and the vertical packing machine will be with longer life.

Now that you know more about VFFS machines, it’s time to start purchasing! Come and share us your packing project details for quick solution and quotation!