Used Bossar BL3000 STU3 Horizontal FFS Machine – Liquid Stand-Up Pouch Filler, 150 PPM

🏭 Manufacturer Info

• Manufacturer: Bossar Packaging

• Model: BL3000 / STU3

• Serial Number: Available (not provided here)

• Control System:

  • Allen Bradley CompactLogix PLC 5550

  • Allen Bradley Ultra 5000 Servos via DeviceNet

  • Allen Bradley PanelView 1250 HMI

• Condition: Used, excellent working condition

• Power Requirements: 3 Phase / 60 Hz / 480V

📝 Description

This Used Bossar Model BL3000 STU3 Horizontal Form Fill Seal Machine is a high-performance pouching solution specifically designed for liquid stand-up pouch packaging. Featuring a time-pressure liquid filler, the system supports up to 150 pouches per minute, with reliable Allen Bradley CompactLogix controls, Ultra 5000 servos, and a PanelView 1250 HMI. Built with stainless steel contact parts and engineered for fast changeovers via top datum line alignment, the machine includes three filling nozzles, triplex punch die cutter, triplex embosser/date coder, and photo eye registration.

The system includes three magnetic flow meters, a heated and jacketed hopper with temperature probe and agitation—ideal for hot fill applications. Most recently ran 3 oz aloe vera drink with pulp at 80°C, into an 86mm x 171mm pouch with a 47mm bottom gusset, achieving 150 ppm. Compatible with pouch sizes up to 230mm x 350mm flat.

⚙️ Specifications

• Model: BL3000 / STU3

• Type: Horizontal Form Fill Seal (HFFS)

• Product Type: Liquids – hot fill compatible

• Speed:

  • Up to 150 pouches per minute (standard)

  • OEM: 80–100 ppm for 230mm x 350mm pouches

• Pouch Sizes:

  • Min: 140mm x 140mm x 42+42mm (STU)

  • Max: 230mm x 350mm (flat)

  • Last ran: 86mm x 171mm with 47mm bottom gusset (3 oz pouch)

• Filling System:

  • Time-pressure liquid filler

  • Heated/jacketed hopper with temperature probe & agitation

  • Three magnetic flow meters

  • Three liquid filling nozzles

• Controls & Automation:

  • Allen Bradley CompactLogix PLC 5550

  • Ultra 5000 servos via DeviceNet

  • PanelView 1250 HMI

• Construction: All stainless steel contact parts

• Changeover: Top datum line system for fast changeovers

• Film Handling:

  • Max film diameter: 900mm

  • Max film width: 850mm

  • Film edge alignment, photo eye registration

  • “No pouch, no fill” logic

• Other Features:

  • Triplex punch die cut unit

  • Triplex embosser/date coder

  • Central lubrication system

• Previous Product: 3 oz Aloe Vera Drink with Pulp at 80°C

🧰 Applications

Perfect for:

• RTD beverages (ready-to-drink drinks)

• Functional or wellness drinks

• Fruit juices and aloe vera drinks

• Energy shots and sports hydration packs

• Liquid supplements and nutraceuticals

• Yogurt, kefir, or smoothie-style drinks

• Baby food purees in pouch format

• Soups, sauces, and dressings

• Hot fill food and drink applications

• Shaped stand-up pouches with die-cut profiles

📦 Commonly Used For (Bulleted)

• Liquid stand-up pouch production

• Time-pressure filling with heated hopper

• Hot-fill beverage pouch packaging

• Flow-meter controlled liquid dosing

• Aloe vera and pulp-based drinks

• RTD beverage pouch manufacturing

• Triplex liquid nozzle pouching

• Die-cut stand-up pouches

• Servo-controlled pouch machine

• Automated film registration & fill control