Used V-Shapes Vertical Form, Fill and Seal Machine with Liquid Fill – Model Alpha

Manufacturer Information

• Manufacturer: V-Shapes S.r.l. (Italy)

• Model: Alpha

• Type: Vertical Form-Fill-Seal (VFFS) Machine with integrated liquid filling

• Category: Packaging Equipment – Sachet Filling & Sealing Machines

Description

The V-Shapes Vertical Form, Fill and Seal Machine (Model Alpha) is a high-speed packaging system designed for precision sachet packaging of liquid products. Built from stainless steel with 316L contact parts, it ensures durability, hygiene, and compliance with food, pharma, and cosmetic standards. The integrated volumetric filling system provides accurate dosing for low to medium viscosity liquids, achieving +/- 0.5% accuracy.

Equipped with Siemens & Rockwell PLC controls and a color touchscreen HMI, the Alpha model offers user-friendly operation, efficient changeovers, and reliable performance. With the capability to run up to 300 sachets per minute (16,000 per hour), it is suited for medium to high-volume production.

The machine was last running hand sanitizer sachets, making it well-suited for personal care and healthcare packaging applications.

Specifications

• Model: Alpha

• Fill Volume Range: 0.2 to 38 mL (with proper change parts)

• Sachet Size Range:

  • Height: 50 to 100 mm

  • Width: 40 to 100 mm

• Speed: Up to 300 sachets/min (16,000/hour)

• Accuracy: ±0.5%

• Filling System: Volumetric (low/medium viscosity)

• Construction: Stainless steel frame, 316L contact parts

• Controls: Siemens & Rockwell Automation PLC with touchscreen HMI

• Electrical Requirements: 3/60/480V

• Previous Use: Hand sanitizer sachet packs

Applications

This machine is ideal for industries requiring precise, hygienic, and high-speed packaging of liquid products into unit-dose sachets.

What might this be used for?

• Food & Beverage: Sauces, dressings, condiments, oils, flavorings, syrups

• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Hand sanitizer, lotions, creams, shampoos, gels

• Pharmaceutical & Medical: Liquid medicines, antiseptic solutions, oral syrups, diagnostic solutions

• Nutraceuticals: Energy gels, vitamins, supplements in liquid form

• Household Products: Cleaners, detergents, chemical samples

Example Products Packaged with this Machine

• Hand sanitizer sachets

• Ketchup and condiment pouches

• Salad dressing packs

• Shampoo and conditioner sachets

• Liquid soap pouches

• Cosmetic cream samples

• Energy gels and supplements

• Pharmaceutical liquid dose packs

• Household cleaner samples

• Single-serve honey or syrup packs