Used Vertical Form Fill Seal Machines With Combination Scales
Browse AEK Packaging Equipment's inventory of unused and used vertical form and fill packaging machines with combination scales. A vertical form, fill, and seal (VFFS) packaging machine with combination scales is a type of automated equipment used in packaging operations to efficiently package products into pre-formed pouches or bags. These machines are particularly useful in industries like food, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods. If you are looking to sell your used vertical form fill seal machine submit a request online or contact KC Christensen at 630-238-2660.
Your Guide to Vertical Form Fill Seal Machines with Combination Scales
Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS) machines with combination scales stand out for their efficiency and versatility in food manufacturing. These machines have revolutionized the packaging industry, especially in sectors dealing with snack chips, frozen foods, and other solid products. Businesses can optimize their packaging solutions by understanding their capabilities and potential applications. Explore this guide on VFFS machines to learn how to choose a vertical form fill seal machine with scales.
What are Vertical Form Fill Seal Machines?
Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS) machines are automated packaging machines that form, fill, and seal bags from a roll of film. They are an integral part of the production line for many industries, providing fast and reliable packaging solutions. Brands like Viking Masek, Ilapak, and Bosch are renowned for their high-quality VFFS machines, which are used to package a variety of products efficiently.
The Role of Combination Scales
Combination scales, often paired with VFFS machines, weigh products before packaging. These scales are essential for ensuring consistent weight and portion control, which is particularly important in the snack industry for products like potato chips and pretzels. Companies like Multipond, Yamato, and Ishida specialize in advanced weighing systems that integrate seamlessly with vertical form fill seal machines with multi-head scales.
Benefits of Using VFFS Machines with Combination Scales
- Efficiency: The best vertical form fill seal machines with combination scales can significantly speed up the packaging process. Automating the forming, filling, and sealing stages reduces the need for manual labor and increases production rates.
- Accuracy: The combination scales technology with integrated weighing systems ensure precise weight measurements, reducing product waste and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Versatility: The customizable high-speed vertical form fill seal machines can handle various products, from frozen foods to snack chips. They can quickly adapt to different packaging materials and sizes, making them suitable for diverse applications.
- Cost-Effectiveness: These machines offer a cost-effective solution for businesses looking to enhance their packaging operations by minimizing material waste and labor costs. Energy-efficient vertical form, fill, and seal (VFFS) machines with scales are packaging machines designed to minimize energy consumption while maintaining high performance, accuracy, and reliability. These machines combine advanced features to reduce their environmental impact and operating costs, making them ideal for sustainable packaging solutions.
- Realiabiity: The frequency of breakdowns in vertical form, fill, and seal (VFFS) machines with combination scales depends on several factors, including the machine's quality, maintenance practices, and operating conditions. Generally, these machines are designed for high reliability and efficiency but general issues require troubleshooting for proper care.
How do they work?
- Material Feed: The machine uses a roll of flexible packaging material (film) fed into the machine.
- Forming the Bag: The film is pulled down and formed into a tube shape. The edges of the film are sealed together using heat or adhesive.
- Filling the Bag: The product is then filled into the formed bag through a filling nozzle. Depending on the machine's design, this can be done for solids, wet products, or powders.
- Sealing the Bag: After filling, the top of the bag is sealed using heat or pressure to ensure it is airtight and secure. This can involve horizontal and vertical sealing bars.
- Cutting the Bag: The sealed bag is cut from the continuous film, creating individual packages.
- Discharge: The finished bags are discharged from the machine and ready for further processing or packaging.
Key Features and Options
- Print Registration for printed film
- Date Coder for lot and expiration
- Gas flush for extended shelf life
- Zipper Attachment for reopening the bag
- Smooth or Dimpled Scale Buckets for Dry or Wet Products
Leading Brands in VFFS and Combination Scales
- Baggers: Bosch (Syntegon), Rovema, Ilapak, Matrix, Viking Masek, Weighpack Systems, Ishida (Heat and Controls)
- Combination scales: Ishida (Heat and Controls), Yamato, Multipond, Primo Combi, Triangle
Applications in the Packaging Industry
Automated vertical form fill seal machines are extensively used in the food packaging and bulk product packaging. Particularly for packaging snack foods, frozen foods, and other solid or granular products. Whether it's snack food packaging pretzels, potato chips, or other snacks, these systems provide a reliable solution that meets high-volume production demands. Vertical form fill seal machines are also commonly used in the pharmaceutical packaging industry.
In conclusion, Vertical Form Fill Seal machines with combination scales are invaluable for businesses aiming to enhance their packaging efficiency and accuracy. By investing in these advanced systems, companies can streamline their operations and achieve better product consistency, ultimately driving growth and customer satisfaction.
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73390001Used Bosch SVE2510AB Vertical Form Fill Seal Bagger with Ishida Scale – Up to 140 BPM
Used- Bosch Model SVE2510AB Vertical form Fill Seal Bagger with Ishida Scale. The model is capable of speeds up to 140 BPM (depending on the application). Bag size range: 2-1/3" - 10" or 60mm - 250mm (width) x 3" - 20" (75mm -500mm). Has a side belt pull and print registration. Includes an Ishida Model: CCW-M-214W-S/15-WP Serial: 2003015078-152521. Last used in rice packaging operation at 120 BPM. Two like systems available and large list of available spare parts.
MFR: Bosch
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73390002Used Vertical Form Fill Seal Bagger Manufactured by Bosch, Model SVE2510AB with Ishida Scale
Used- Vertical Form Fill Seal Bagger Manufactured by Bosch, Model SVE2510AB with Ishida Scale. The model is capable of speeds up to 140 BPM (depending on the application). Bag size range: 2-1/3" - 10" or 60mm - 250mm (width) x 3" - 20" (75mm -500mm). Has a side belt pull and print registration. Includes an Ishida Model: CCW-R-216B-1D/15-WP Serial: Serial: 08-13529-019. Has booster buckets, single drop and water proof design. Last used in rice packaging operation at 120 BPM. Two like systems available and large list of available spare parts.
MFR: Bosch
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73615001Used Hayssen Ultima 8-16 HPR Twin Tube VFFS Bagger with Ishida 16 Head Scale
Used Hayssen Ultima 8-16 HPR (UD138) Twin Tube Vertical Form Fill Seal Bagger with Ishida Combination Scales. Capable of speeds up to 120 PPM (from 30 to 60 ppm per bagger). Pouch size range: 2-1/8" - 8" (width) x 3" - 16" (length). Has Allen Bradley CompactLogix L32E PLC and Allen Bradley Panelview Plus 1000 HMI, Galil DMC-2220 motion controller, NextStep microstepping drives. Approximate 1" wide x 9-1/4" long horizontal seal bar, 1/2" wide x 16-3/4" long vertical seal bar. Maximum film width 23". Currently installed 5" former. Hayssen seria# U84713 L&R, built 2013. Ishida model CCW-RZ-216B-D/30-PB 16 Head smooth bucket scale with dual discharge, 3.0 liter volume buckets and set of booster buckets for speed, serial# 24533, built 1996. Meyer vibratory feeder, model EDF 46 1236, serial# 1279.
MFR: Hayssen
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73224001Used Masipack Ultra 40 VS 300 Vertical Form Fill & Seal Machine with 16-Head Weigher
Used- Masipack Model Ultra 40 VS 300 Vertical Form Fill & Seal Machine with 16 Head Combination Scale. Rated for speeds up to 100 packaged per minute (depending on product and size). Has a package size range: (Width) 1.9"-11.8" (50mm - 300mm) x (Length) 1.9"-18.1" (50mm - 460mm). Has film registration, power film unwind and Video Jet Model 6230 date coder with mounting carriage. Includes Masipack Model MXCP-16 radial 16 bucket combination scale. Capable of up to 150 WPM. Weight range: up to 2.5 KG. Max weighing volume: up to 3200cc. Bagger has Touchscreen HMI, PLC controls and servo drives. 3/60/230V. Last running potato chips.
MFR: Masipack
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73224002Used Masipack Ultra 40 VS 300 Vertical Form Fill & Seal Machine – 100 PPM
Used- Masipack Vertical Form Fill & Seal Machine Model Ultra 40 VS 300 with 16 Head Combination Scale. Rated for speeds up to 100 packaged per minute (depending on product and size). Has a package size range: (Width) 1.9"-11.8" (50mm - 300mm) x (Length) 1.9"-18.1" (50mm - 460mm). Has film registration, power film unwind and Video Jet Model 6230 date coder with mounting carriage. Includes Masipack Model MXCP-16 radial 16 bucket combination scale. Capable of up to 150 WPM. Weight range: up to 2.5 KG. Max weighing volume: up to 3200cc. Bagger has Touchscreen HMI, PLC controls and servo drives. 3/60/230V. Last running potato chips.
MFR: Masipack
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72868001Used United Flex Vertobagger Tomcat VFFS Line with Scale & Conveyor – 70 BPM
Used- United Flex Model Vertobagger Tomcat Vertical Form Fill and Seal Line with Combination Scale. Capable of speeds up to 70 bags per minute (depending on application). Has a bag size range: up to 7.87" (width) x up to 11" (Length). Includes a DataFlex 6420 Thermal Transfer Overprinter with a stainless steel Z-Bucket Infeed Conveyor. Has an Orion Series model CWS10 stainless steel smooth bucket combination scale with a weight range: 10g up to 1.5KG. . Unit has 10 heads with speed range from 10 - 65 dumps per minute. Weight range: - 10 Head Combination Scale, Has 4 Sizes of Formers: Collar 77 mm wide bag Standard Fin seal left over right 127 mm wide bag Standard Fin Seal left over right 200 mm wide bag Standard Fin Seal left over right 152 mm wide bag Standard Fin Seal right over left.
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72924001Buy WeighPack Xpdius Elite Servo Bagger – 17” Wide Bags, Gas Flush, Vibratory Scale
Used- WeighPack Systems Xpdius Elite 1700 Servo Vertical Form, Fill and Seal Machine with Primolinear V-25 2L/3P W Scale. Capable of up to 50 cycles per minute. Bag size range: up to 17" (430mm) wide pillow bag x up to 24" (600mm) bag length x up to 35.25" (890mm) web width. Auto retractable pull belts. Anti-static bar, vacuum pump, gas flush. Control panel with PLC and HMI. Includes WeighPack top-mounted PrimoLinear V25 vibratory automatic smooth bucket scale. Two-lane 25 liter bucket volume, HMI, camera, frame. I-shaped incline infeed conveyor. Incline cleated 24" wide takeaway conveyor. Stainless steel construction. Bagger S/N- 7262, 1/60/230 Volt. Scale Serial# 7263, 1/60/120 Volt.
MFR: Weighpack Systems
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73267001Buy WeighPack Vertek Jr. Vertical Bagger with Single-Head Linear Scale – 10–20 CPM
Used- Weighpack Systems Vertek Jr. Vertical Form Fill Seal Machine. Capabl e of speeds up to 10-20 cycles per minute. Bag size range: width 1.5" to 5.5" or 3.75cm to 12.5cm, length up to 8" or 20mm. Weigh Pack APrimolinear Scale V-5 1L/1P.W-1 SL/SP single head stainless steel scale with a weight range from .5 oz to 2 lbs.
MFR: Weighpack Systems
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73398001WeighPack Xpdius Elite 1700 Servo VFFS with Primo Combi Scale – For Sale
Used- WeighPack Systems Xpdius Elite 1700 Servo Vertical Form, Fill and Seal Machine with Primo Combi 10 Head Dimpled Bucket Scale. Capable of up to 50 cycles per minute. Bag size range: up to 17" (430mm) wide pillow bag x up to 24" (600mm) bag length x up to 35.25" (890mm) web width. Auto retractable pull belts. Anti-static bar and print registration. Control panel with Omron Sysmac CP1H PLC, (2) Panasonic drives and Weinview MT6071iE HMI. Domino V230i. Includes WeighPack Primo Combi 10 Head radial combination scale, model 10H 5L D W with embossed surfaces, Symcod Inc / Termicon SE-15 HMI, SN-6224. Weighpack Incline infeed conveyor. Vibratory feeder. 1/60/230 Volt.
MFR: Weighpack Systems
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73448001Used Weighpack Vertek Jr. VFFS Machine with Combiscale – Pillow Pouch, Gas Flush, 30 CPM
Weighpack Systems Vertical Form Fill Seal Machine, Model Vertek Jr. Capable of speeds up to 30 cycles per minute; Up to 1.5 oz fill weight; 2" to 5.5" (3.75 cm to 12.5 cm) width, 3" - 8" (80-200 mm) length bag size range; Pillow pouch bag type; Has Weighpack Combiscale 1.3L 8-head scale. Options included: Sponge bag deflator, Photo eye for registration, Bracket integration for hot stamp/ink coder; Hot stamp printer; Gas flush tube and connection. 1/60/220V. Built 2010. Previously used for small cookies.
MFR: Weighpack Systems
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72600001Used WeighPack Vertek 1600 VFFS Packaging Machine with Tiger V9 Scale – Up to 25 PPM
Used- Weighpack Model Vertek 1600 Vertical Form Fill & Seal Packaging Machine. Capable of speeds up to 25 packages per minute, subject to product / film. Bag size range: (Width) 4" - 11"; (Length) 4" - 16" (30" on double stroke). Has Film print registration. Has Weighpack Tiger V9 single lane bulk dribble scale system with 9 liter bucket. Vertek Serial# 1812. 1/60/220 Volt. Last running 1kg to 5kg aloe vera powder products.
MFR: Weighpack Systems