Benha University,

Faculty of Engineering,

Mechanical Engineering Department,

(Mecatronics)

Report about ( Different packing machines in the market )

Name :- Ebrahim Abd EL-Hadi Ebrahim

Section :- 1

Department :- Mechatronics (4th Year )

Contents
1- Introduction .
2- Vertical packing machine simple mechanism.
3- Vertical packing machines in the German company ( Bosch).
- Different types of most important selected machines .
- Their specifications & material to be packed .
- Area of application .
4- Vertical packing machines in the Italian company (Goglio).
- Vacuum packing lines .
- Atmosphere packing lines .
- Capsule packing lines.
- GNOVA packing lines.
5- Vertical packing machines in the Italian company (T.M.E. Srl).
- CV-A packing lines .
- CV-B packing lines.
- Format packing lines.
6- References
Introduction

Vertical Form, Fill and Seal (VFFS) machines are automated assembly line packaging systems
used in packaging liquids and solids. VFFS machine can be intermittent or continuous motion.
Intermittent motion machines operate on the principle that vertical bag seals are made when
the film is moving and horizontal seals occur when the film stops. Intermittent motion
machines offer a suitable solution for applications where speed is not absolutely paramount.
On continuous motion machines the vertical and horizontal bag seals are applied without
stopping the film and therefore higher production rates can be achieved.

Vertical Form, Fill, and Seal (VFFS) machines are used in the consumer products industry for a
wide variety of packaging applications. Various products like salt, tea, sugar, coffee, spices,
snack foods, wafers, detergent and candies are placed into formed pouches and then sealed.
The pouch material is flexible and typically heat-sealable plastic. Paper is also used and sealed
by glue.
Fully automatic VFFS machines require limited operator intervention. The operator need only
replenish product by loading supply hoppers or changing packaging film drums. For machines
that are semi-automatic, operators are required to perform part of the packaging operation.
Continuous motion machines operate on the principle that both vertical and horizontal bag seals are
made when the film is in motion. These machines operate at the highest attainable speeds and
require a reciprocating sealing jaw motion format
The VFFS machine can be divided into four functional areas: (1) mixing, weighing, dosing; (2)

forming, (3) feeding, aligning, registration; and (4) closing, sealing, cutting.

Typically, roll-fed flexible packaging film is unwound from a feeder roll. A dancer roll would be
used to maintain a constant tension on the unwinding web of film. The unwinding motor and
dancers are required for maintaining tension and maintaining critical accuracy in feed. The film
is threaded up over a forming collar and then down, forming the web into a chute-like tube. For
perishable food products, gas flushing is executed to prolong the shelf life. The process involves
injecting an inert gas, like carbon monoxide, into the package cavity before it is sealed. A
vertical overlap seam and bottom seal are applied. The pouch is then filled and a top seal
applied while a knife cuts the sealed pouch from the descending web of film .
1. Types of packing
 Horizontal packing ,
 Vertical packing

a- Vertical packing tech.

PME4100 packing machine :
Sigpack RA

Products

Free and sluggish-flowing powders, pellets and granules from the food,
pharmaceutical and chemical industries.

Packaging material

Heat-sealable composite film

For example: PAP/PE; PAP/ALU/PE; PET/ALU/PE

Dosing technology
For precise dosing of difficult flowing powders and granules, the Sigpack RA is equipped
with either a patented auger filler or tipping filler. These technologies perform up to 100
cycles per minute. Individually adjustable dosing cups guarantee reliable weight
accuracy at high speed while providing gentle product handling. By filling deep inside
the forming pouch, the dosing technology minimizes the product loss and ensures a
clean sealing seam. The swivel mechanism of the dosing unit ensures an optimal
accessibility and easy cleaning.
Sealing technology
The extended sealing time achieved leads to reliable seal tightness. The low sealing
temperature required results in low thermal impact on the packaging material and on
the product itself. The intermitted operating principle provides gentle material handling
and results in a consistent pouch quality with high output.
Standard Features
 Transparent guarding of system
 Product feeding to dosing chamber
 Swivel mounted dosing unit
 Operation through HMI touch screen
 Integrated and air-conditioned control cabinet
 Servo driven foil tracking
 Automatic splice and glue detection
 Integrated Splicing Table

Machine Options

 Servo driven transport unit

 Servo driven stacking unit
 Integrated cartoning transport
 Carton erection and closing section
 Management Informations System
 Integration of easy opening features
 Product gas flushing
 Automatic splice and glue detection
 Automatic foil tracking
 Code verification
 100 % inline weight control
SVI 4020 LF

Machine design
 The SVI 4020 LF produces a maximum number of bag styles on one machine,
resulting in low investment cost.

 Economic changeover to doy-style bags due to 90° turnable cross-seal housing.

 Exchange of whole format set enables quick and easy changeover
 Compact machine design for good ergonomics, product-conserving filling and
optimal use of floor space
 Bosch Rexroth embedded PC with 12" swivelmount touchscreen facilitates easy
operation
Efficient packaging of diverse products, such as

 Biscuit and bakery goods

 Cereal
 Coffee
 Confectionery
 Dried fruit
 Powder
 Snacks
 Tea
Other production machines by tht company in brief details:
PME 4101 / PME 4161

Technical Data:

Mechanical output 55 bags/min

Bag dimensions width 50 – 140 mm

depth 30 – 100 mm
height 50 – 265 mm

Filling weight block bottom up to 2.5 kg

bags

pillow bags up to 5 kg

Machine dimension (W x D PME 4101 3,300 x 2,000 x 2,340 mm

x L) (linear) 4,300 x 2,000 x 2,340 mm
PME 4161
(linear)

Controls HMI/IPC: Bosch Rexroth

Servo-Antrieb: ELAU

Packaging film reel outer diameter Max. 750 mm

Packaging material Heat sealable packaging material Printed or unprinted off the reel
 Operation For integrated Bosch units via the touch screen of the Bosch
packaging machine

Application:
Flexible packaging of a wide variety of products, such as:
 Coffee
 Tea and spices
pad packing style
 Pasta
 Rice
 Cereals
 Powders
 and many more
Bagstyles:
blocked bottom packing style
 Block bottom bag
 (Full) corner-sealed bag

Top closures:

 Folded top (hot-melt)

 Tin-tie
 Clip bag packing style
 Sticker
 Adhesive strip
 Punch press
 Peel seam

Options:

 “neutrafill” inert gas flushing for low residual oxygen vaccum packing sealed
 “aromafin” aroma protection valves and applicators
 “neutravac” evacuation in combination with inert gas flushing
 Vertical movement of cross-seal housing for high output
 Hygienic-execution in stainless-steel for easy cleaning
 Filling via package transport for protective handling of fragile products
Woodman G3 / G3c

The G3 and G3c dual-tube “Universal Bagmakers” provide ease of use, high speed, and
package size flexibility to applications including: potato chips, tortilla chips, corn chips,
pretzels, snack crackers, popcorn and all other salted snacks. They produce a wide range
of bag sizes with consistent performance throughout the range, thanks to servo motion
controls and auto program setup. The G3c is a continuous-motion machine providing
higher speeds.
The G3 and G3c produce pillow pouches, block bottom bags, and perforated strings, and
can apply promotional strips, notches and punched holes. The advanced servo motion
control of the film pull belts, end-seal jaws and stripping, provides quiet, smooth and
fast operation.
Benefits:
 Speeds up to 240 bpm with dual formers
 Open design for maximum access
 Flex-Mount frame for direct mounting of weigher
 Recessed electrical cabinets lessen footprint
 Woodman-exclusive product clamp and settler
 Easy-lacing film path for fast changeovers
 Easy-to-use Insight® touchscreen HMI
Technical Data:

Speed Variable, 20 – 200 (240 G3c) bags per minute both tubes

Bag Size Range Width: 63 mm (2.5”) – 266 mm (10.5”)

Length: 76 mm (3”) – 559 mm (22”)

Bag Styles Pillow Pouch (fin or lap seal), Flat/Block Bottom, Gusseted,
Stand-up Pouch

Power Consumption 7 kVA

Air 43 L/min (1.5 CFM) at 4.8 bar (70 psi)

for 100 bpm (707 L/min / 25 CFM at startup)

Environment Normal ambient temp. 10–38°C (50–100°F),

less than 90% non-condensing humidity

Film Roll Specs Film core inside diameter: 76 mm (3”)

Max film roll outside diameter: 508mm (20”)
Max film roll weight: 34 kg (75 lbs)

 potato chips
 tortilla and corn chips
 extruded snacks
 pretzels
 nuts
 candy pillow pouch

 cookies and crackers

 pasta
 cereal, croutons
 mini muffins and pancakes
 powders/granulated products
 many other dry, free-flowing foods Gusseted bag

flat bottom bag

Packing lines :

1- Vaccum .
2- Atmosphere .
3- Capsule
4- Gnova packing lines

1- Vaccum

Packaging lines of the Form & Fill type for vacuum conditioning. Suitable for the
packaging of coffee beans, ground coffee, flour, rice, pet food, detergents, products in
chunks and powders.
2- ATMOSPHERE
Packaging lines with gas compensation in protected atmosphere starting from reel.
Suitable for coffee beans, ground coffee, flour, rice, pet food, detergents, products in chunks
and powders.

3- CAPSULE PACKAGING LINES

Lines for capsule packaging G-Cap, can easily manage capsules of different sizes, from
traditional FAP to compatible systems capsules.
The range has today three modular configurations and can reach the production of 120, 240
and 360 pcs/minute.
4- GNOVA SYSTEM
Automatic fill and seal system starting from z-belt pre-made pouches. The ideal solution for
wet, liquid and dry products, reaching up to 160 pcs/minute.
Our only concern at that report is to concentrate on coffee packing machines so we are to talk only
about their lines here :

modified-atmosphere-packaging-lines:
FOR GRAIN AND POWDER TME offers a proven range of packaging lines in the atmosphere
appreciated by the market for over 30 years. The classic TME vertical packaging lines is now
adding more and more efficient and more flexible lines.
a- CV-A packaging line

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

12-40 bags/min
Output max:

400 V – 50Hz 3f+N+T

Power Supply:

6 kW
Power absorption:

7 Bar
Air Supply:

100 Nl/min
Air Consumption:

 The CV-A packaging line is a classic and reliable vertical packaging machine that forms,
fills and heat-seals bags.
 This system represents TME’s history as they have been a reference in vertical packaging
in Italy and worldwide for almost thirty years.
 CV-A was conceived as a completely mechanical machine, a feature that means reduced
maintenance.
 Like all the TME lines, CV-A stands out for its flexibility, as it is able to produce both
pillow bottom and flat bottom bags.
 CV-A is designed to make small bags from 100 g up to a maximum of 3 kg.
 This system’s versatility is ensured by a long list of accessories such as the aroma valve
application device, the inert gas injection device, the suction system for vacuum packing
and various dosing systems like the electronic weighing machine and the volumetric
dosing screw.
 Its high reliability and constant technological updates make the CV-A a safe and reliable
choice for even the most demanding customers.
 b- CV-B packaging line

 the CV-B packaging line is one of the most advanced and complete systems in the world
of vertical modified atmosphere packaging.
 Unlike the classic vertical packaging machines, CV-B can support all types of seals
required by today’s bag market.
 In fact, CV-B can be configured to make bags with various aesthetic impacts such as:
single central seal, single offset seal, single side seal or quad seals.
 The CV-B stands out not only for its many configurations, but also for the high
performance ensured by its internal brushless motor technology.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Output max: 12-80 bags/min

Power Supply: 400 V – 50Hz 3f+N+T

Power absorption: 9,5 kW

Air Supply: 7 Bar

Air Consumption: 150 Nl/min

 c- FORMAT packaging

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Pack dimensions: min. 40x40x70 / max. 95x145x300

Output max: 12-60 bags/min

Max volume: 4000 cm³

Approximate weight: 3000 Kg

Installed power: more or less 20 kW

Compressed air consumption at 6 bar: 12 Nl/cycle

 The FORMAT packaging line is the most complete and versatile system that TME can
offer for modified atmosphere packaging.
 This line can package with two kinds of bag: single seal and quad seal, but its versatility
comes also from the multiple top closures types: single folded edge, double folded edge,
tin tie and bow closures.
 The product can be dosed inside the bag forming pipe or in the adjacent
station. FORMAT can be equipped for both powdered and granular products using the
same system.
 The aroma valve application device can be completely integrated inside the packaging
machine.
Refrences :
https://www.tmeitaly.com.

https://www.goglio.it.

https://www.boschpackaging.com.