The Cyclone SF bagmaker is a third generation continuous motion vertical, form-fill-seal packaging machine. It incorporates a unique, patented, sealing motion based on a hypocycloidal geometric path, to provide extended seal dwell time with a smooth, natural trajectory motion. Cyclone SF provides a number of standard features specifically designed to meet the needs of the snack food industry, including a product clamp and settler. It features an "off-the-shelf" PLC-based control system, and Insight® colour touch screen operator interface. The Cyclone is also available in a non-snack version.