Compact vacuum filler for small to industrial scale food processors
Achieve precise portioning and high-speed production efficiency with this vacuum filler, perfect for scaling output to meet changing demands while maintaining top-notch product quality across a variety of foods.

Portions, Mixes, and Fills with Precision
The VF 808 S Series from Handtmann Maschinenfabrik is a comprehensive vacuum filler and portioning system that stands out due to its versatility and precision. Designed to seamlessly integrate into both small and large-scale operations, this equipment excels in producing a variety of applications including sausages, baked goods, seafood, and vegetarian products. Utilizing an efficient vane cell feed system, the VF 808 S ensures precise portioning accuracy, handling product ranges from 5 to 200,000 grams with ease. With a scalable filling capacity reaching up to 5,000 kg/h in the VF 808 S5 variant, it addresses a wide spectrum of production needs.
The system’s optional inline grinding capability optimizes processes for meat and substitute products, enhancing both quality and efficiency. Its Industry 4.0 readiness allows for advanced digital production management, facilitating integration into modern automated environments. Energy efficiency is a key attribute, with TÜV-certified components contributing to reduced operating costs. The VF 808 S Series supports hygienic operations with automated cleaning programs, ensuring compliance with stringent food safety standards. For those seeking tailored solutions, Handtmann offers customization options to meet specific production requirements, backed by engineering support to enhance operational flexibility.
Benefits
- Ensures precise product portioning, enhancing consistency and reducing waste.
- Adapts easily to changing production needs, offering flexible scalability in operations.
- Energy-efficient components lower operating costs and environmental footprint.
- Integrates seamlessly into automated systems, streamlining production workflows.
- Maintains high hygiene standards with easy-to-verify cleaning procedures.
- Applications
- Sausage and meat products,Baked goods,Soups,Sauces,Combined products,Vegan and meat substitute,Salads,Pet food,Confectionery,Vegetarian,Stews,Fish and seafood,Dairy products
- End products
- Tomato soup cans,Chocolate truffles,Fresh sausage links,Pet kibble,Minced meat for burgers,Tofu blocks,Beef patties,Fish cakes,Coleslaw bowls,Sandwich buns,Bratwurst,Croissants,Chicken stew pouches,Vegetable patties,Yogurt tubs,Crab sticks,Macarons,Cheese balls
- Steps before
- Grinding,Mixing
- Steps after
- Packing,Sterilization,Co-extruding
- Input ingredients
- fluid products,pasty products,firmer products,medium chunk size materials,fresh sausage,raw sausage,ground material such as minced meat,meat substitute products
- Output ingredients
- portioning to the gram,cooked and dry sausage,fresh sausage,minced meat applications,dosed products,formed products
- Market info
- Handtmann is known for its engineering expertise in providing high-quality, tailor-made processing solutions, particularly in the food industry, with a strong reputation for innovation, reliability, and technical support in portioning and filling equipment.
- Portioning speed
- up to 1,200 portions/minute
- Portioning range
- 5–200,000 g
- Filling pressure
- up to 45 bar
- Filling capacity
- up to 5,000 kg/h
- Size
- Medium conveyor size 2
- Automation
- Digital Solutions,Industry 4.0 capability
- Hygiene
- Automated pre- and interim-cleaning programmes
- Energy efficiency
- Certified by TÜV
- Drive type
- Energy-efficient servo drives
- Automation level
- PLC / Industry 4.0 compatible
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Inline Continuous
- Cleaning method
- Automated pre- and interim-cleaning programmes
- Integration capability
- Compatible with Handtmann GD 455 inline grinding system
- Energy efficiency
- TÜV-certified energy-efficient servo drives
- Cleanability
- Yes
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- TÜV certification
- Energy efficiency
- Machine footprint
- Compact
- Feed/Discharge method
- Conveyor
- Filling pressure
- up to 45 bar
- Portioning range
- 5-200,000 g
- Portioning speed
- up to 1,200 Port./min.
- Filling capacity
- up to 5,000 kg/h
- Construction material
- Industry-standard components
- Conveyor size
- Medium size 2
- Energy efficiency
- Outstanding (TÜV-certified)
- Vane cell feed system
- Flexible,gentle feed
- Vacuum filler variants
- VF 808 S3,VF 808 S5
- Control panel type
- Digital HMI
- Integrated grinding system
- GD 455 inline grinding system
- Feed system
- Vane cell feed system
- Additional functions
- Forming,dosing,linking,tying
- Digital solutions
- Industry 4.0,Handtmann Digital Solutions (HDS)
- Auxiliary devices
- Forming and dosing devices
- Hygienic design features
- Automated pre- and interim-cleaning programmes