Vertical bagging machine VTI 400

VFFSform fill sealautomatic

Description
Intermittent vertical form-fill-seal machine (VFFS) producing three-seal bags. Suitable for food and non-food products with medium-high throughput up to 100 cycles/min. The VTI 400 is designed for flexibility, ease of operation and integration, using A.C. driven mechanical drives and an industrial PC (B&R 5") with touch screen and storage for 100 product programs.

Key features

• A.C. driven cross-seal jaw.
• Pulling belts driven by A.C. motor with universal joints.
• Closed frame construction.
• One-piece film former.
• Industrial PC with 5" touch screen (B&R).
• Storage capacity for 100 programs.
• Machine functions accessible from the screen.
• Automatic detection of sealing temperature faults and air pressure deviations.
• Key-controlled access levels for operators.
• Horizontal seal obstruction / product-in-seal detection.
• Automatic end-of-film-roll detection.
• Motorised film roll centring.
• Easy interface with peripheral equipment.
• Designed and manufactured according to 98/37/CEE safety regulations.

Main optional elements

• Stainless steel version.
• 45° inclined version.
• Film splicing table for quick roll changes.
• Printed film registration (photocell) system.
• Gas injection system for modified atmosphere packaging (MAP).
• Vacuum belt film feed system.
• Special PE jaws for high-speed applications.
• Motorised film tracking and tension control.
• Automatic self-centring film roll (Autotracking).
• Static eliminators.
• Bag vibrator.
• Flat-bottom or gusseted packages (centre or side seal).
• Easy-open knife shapes.
• Strings or double-bag configuration.
• Eurolock or handle punching systems.
• LAN / Ethernet connection.
• Coders and labellers.
• Zipper dispenser.
• Product discharge belts.

Technical specifications

• Model: VTI 400 (intermittent vertical form-fill-seal - VFFS).
• Maximum cycle speed: up to 100 cycles/min.
• Control: Industrial PC with 5" touch screen (B&R).
• Programmability: storage for 100 product programs.
• Drive: A.C. motor driven cross-seal jaw and pulling belts.
• Film handling: one-piece film former; motorised centring; end-of-roll detection; optional splicing and printed film registration.
• Sealing: automatic detection of temperature and air pressure faults; horizontal seal obstruction detection; optional high-speed PE jaws.
• Construction: closed frame; optional stainless steel version; compliant with 98/37/CEE.
• Connectivity: easy interface with peripherals; optional LAN/Ethernet, coders, labellers, zipper dispenser, discharge belts.