{"id":1488,"date":"2020-10-26T09:05:53","date_gmt":"2020-10-26T08:05:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kivo.nl\/en\/?post_type=kennisbank_artikel&p=1488"},"modified":"2022-11-28T17:20:35","modified_gmt":"2022-11-28T16:20:35","slug":"vffs-packaging","status":"publish","type":"kennisbank_artikel","link":"https:\/\/www.kivo.nl\/en\/knowledge-base\/vffs-packaging\/","title":{"rendered":"VFFS packaging"},"content":{"rendered":"

For the automatic filling of products, customers often choose to pack with a VFFS packaging<\/strong> machine. In this article we explain everything about packing using the VFFS method.<\/p>\n

What does VFFS packaging mean?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

VFFS is an abbreviation for V<\/strong>ertical F<\/strong>orm F<\/strong>ill S<\/strong>eal. It is a packaging system in which products are packed vertically. Different types of packaging can be made on the vertical machine. Various widths can be processed on these machines at high speeds (output). Eventually the bag is formed and filled on the machine in a vertical way, hence the name Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS).<\/p>\n

VFFS (Vertical Form Fill and Seal)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

The automatic packaging process on the machine starts with a large roll of film. The film is unwound and runs through the machine to the shoulder where it is formed into a bag and filled at the same time. This can be several different packaging types, varying from pillow<\/strong> bag<\/strong> to doypack<\/strong>. Depending on the width of the film and the length of the bag, various weights can be packed. This packaging method is often used in the food industry, also because of its flexibility and high processing speeds.<\/p>\n

Vertical vffs packaging machine<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Below you see a vertical packaging machine (GEA Smartpacker CX400).<\/p>\n

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Figure 1.1<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Shown below is VH Vertical Packaging BV<\/a>‘s Centurion.<\/p>\n

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When the VFFS packaging machine is operational, a roll of film is unwound and guided through the packaging machine by means of the correct web tension. The film then goes around a filling shoulder (see figure 1.2) after which it is formed into a bag. At the same time a product is (vertically) filled. After filling and sealing, the product is done and it is placed on a conveyor belt for further packaging.<\/p>\n

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Figure 1.2<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

VFFS Film\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Depending on the product to be packaged, KIVO has developed various qualities of film for VFFS packaging machines.<\/p>\n

This can vary from:<\/p>\n