Unused WeighPack VerTek 1200 Vertical Form Fill Seal Machine – Up to 60 BPM, 12" Wide Bags

Manufacturer Information

WeighPack Systems / Paxiom Group

WeighPack Systems manufactures automated packaging machinery for food, snack, confectionery, pet food, hardware, and general industrial packaging applications. Its VerTek series of vertical form, fill, and seal (VFFS) machines is designed for integration with compatible weighers, fillers, counters, and product-feeding systems to create automated packaging lines.

Description

Available for sale is a used WeighPack Systems Model VerTek 1200 vertical form, fill, and seal machine, built in 2023. Featuring stainless steel construction, this VFFS bagger is designed for automated packaging of a wide variety of compatible dry, granular, free-flowing, and piece-count products.

The VerTek 1200 is capable of production speeds of up to 60 bags per minute, depending on product, bag size, film, filling equipment, and operating conditions. It accommodates bags up to 12" wide with lengths ranging from approximately 2" to 20".

Machine operation is managed through an Omron PLC with a 10.4" color touchscreen HMI. Bag length can be controlled using an encoder or eye-mark registration, while sealing temperatures are conveniently managed through the HMI.

Designed with production changeovers and maintenance in mind, the machine features a tool-less removable forming tube, quick-disconnect sealing jaws and heating elements, pneumatic film air shaft, adjustable back-seal assembly, and sponge bag deflator.

Additional features include a Lexan safety guard with safety switch, SMC pneumatic components, and Thompson shafts and bushings.

Configured for 1-phase, 60 Hz, 230V electrical service, this 2023 VerTek 1200 is a strong candidate for processors seeking a modern VFFS machine for integration into an automatic packaging line.

Serial Number: 8373.

Specifications

*Actual production rate depends on product characteristics, fill weight or count, bag dimensions, film specifications, upstream filling equipment, and operating conditions.

Typical Applications

• Vertical form-fill-seal packaging
• Automated bag production
• Food packaging
• Snack packaging
• Confectionery packaging
• Pet food packaging
• Granular product packaging
• Piece-count packaging
• Dry ingredient packaging
• Hardware packaging
• Retail package production
• Automatic packaging line integration

Products This VFFS Machine Could Be Used For

• Candy and confectionery
• Nuts and trail mixes
• Chips and snack foods
• Granola and cereal products
• Coffee beans
• Dry pasta
• Rice and grains
• Dry pet food and treats
• Frozen or dry compatible food products
• Small hardware and fasteners
• Plastic components and piece-count products
• Other compatible dry or free-flowing products

Product suitability depends on the upstream filling system, product characteristics, package dimensions, film properties, target fill weight or count, and required production rate.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How fast can the VerTek 1200 operate? The machine is capable of speeds up to 60 bags per minute, depending on the product, package, film, filler, and operating conditions.
• What bag sizes can it produce? The machine accommodates bags up to 12" wide with a stated bag length range of approximately 2" to 20".
• What controls are included? The VerTek 1200 features an Omron PLC and 10.4" color touchscreen HMI, with temperature adjustment available through the operator interface.
• How does it control bag length? Bag length can be controlled by encoder or eye-mark registration, providing flexibility for compatible printed and unprinted films.
• Is the machine designed for quick changeovers? Several features support efficient setup and maintenance, including a tool-less removable forming tube and quick-disconnect sealing jaws and heating elements.
• Can Aaron Equipment assist with shipping and logistics? Yes. Aaron Equipment can assist with loading, freight coordination, domestic and international shipping, and logistics planning for VFFS machines, fillers, weighers, conveyors, and complete packaging lines.