Continuous vertical form fill seal packaging solution

Experience unrivaled accessibility and efficiency in packaging fresh, frozen, and dry products with this high-speed continuous bagging machine, ideal for enhancing production lines with a wide range of eco-friendly materials.

Packs, Seals, and Bags Fresh, Frozen, and Dry Products

The Vegatronic 6000 from IMA Ilapak is a continuous vertical form, fill, and seal machine designed to optimize packaging efficiency for food and confectionery industries. Known for its hygienic open-frame design, this machine ensures easy access for maintenance while enabling high-speed operation. It supports varied bag styles, including pillow, block bottom, and doy-style, and accommodates materials like compostable and recyclable films, adapting well to evolving sustainability demands. The Vegatronic 6000 excels in packing fresh, frozen, and dry products, like salads, granola bars, and chocolate candies, at speeds up to 210 cycles per minute. It features an industrial PC and Allen Bradley PLC for integration and control, with options for manual or automatic film splicing. Designed for CIP compatibility, the machine simplifies cleaning, and its robust construction in stainless steel ensures longevity in demanding conditions.

Benefits

  • Enhances packaging efficiency with high-speed continuous operation.
  • Minimizes maintenance downtime thanks to an open-frame design.
  • Supports sustainability goals by accommodating eco-friendly films.
  • Reduces material waste with precise ultrasonic sealing options.
  • Easily integrates into existing lines with customizable automation features.

General


Applications
Snacks,Confectionery,Dry products,Fresh products,Frozen products
End products
Granola bars,Fresh cut salads,Frozen vegetables,Nuts,Potato chips,Yogurt-covered pretzels,Popcorn,Muesli,Chocolate candies,Dried fruits
Steps before
Product Sorting,Cleaning,Weighing,Material Feeding,Film Loading
Steps after
Bagging,Sealing,Product Inspection,Labeling,Packaging
Input ingredients
fresh products,frozen products,dry products,heat sealable materials,polyethylene,laminate,co-extruded materials,recyclable materials,eco-friendly materials,compostable materials,bio-degradable materials
Output ingredients
pillow pack,gusseted pillow pack,block bottom pack,Quattro pack,doy-style Shark pack
Market info
IMA is known for its expertise in manufacturing automated packaging machines and solutions, particularly for the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food, tea, and coffee industries, offering innovative, high-quality equipment and comprehensive customer service.

Technical Specifications


Machine Speed
210 cpm
Wrapping Materials
Heat sealable materials (laminate,co-extruded,recyclable,etc.),polyethylene
Power Requirement
400 Vac± 5%,3 ph,neutral,GND,50/60 Hz,15.6 kW,22.6 A
Compressed Air
up to 125 l/min at 5 bar (72.5 psi),up to 225 l/min at 5 bar (72.5 psi) for LDPE
Machine Dimensions (W x D x H)
1540 x 2346 x 1366 mm (60.75 x 92.5 x 53.75")
Machine Weight
1600 kg (3530 lb)
Bag Max Width
280 mm (11"),270 mm (10.5") for LDPE
Bag Min Width
50 mm (2")
Bag Max Length
500 mm (19.75")
Film Reel Max Width
580 mm (22.75"),630 mm (24.75")
Film Reel Max Outer Diameter
500 mm (19.75")
Film Reel Core Diameter
76 mm (3"),152 mm (6")
HMI
12” HMI colour touch screen TFT SVGA resolution,Allen Bradley

Operating Characteristics


Working Mechanism
Continuous Vertical Form,Fill,Seal (VFFS)
Integrated Steps
Forming,Filling,Sealing
Batch vs. Continuous Operation
Continuous
Package Styles
Pillow,Gusseted Pillow,Block Bottom,Quattro,Doy-Style Shark
Automation Level
PLC-controlled
Changeover Time
Quick forming tube and film reel change-over
Cleaning Method
Wash-down Execution

Material Compatibility


Heat sealable materials
Laminate,Co-extruded
Eco-friendly materials
Compostable,Bio-degradable,Recyclable
Plastic films
Laminated LDPE

Product type Characteristics


Variety of pack styles
Pillow,gusseted pillow,block bottom,Quattro,doy-style Shark
Product type
Fresh,frozen,dry products
Film compatibility
Plastic films,compostable,bio-degradable,recyclable materials
Film width
Up to 630 mm
Max bag width
280 mm
Max bag length
500 mm
Film reel outer diameter
500 mm
Film reel core diameter
76 mm,152 mm

Physical Characteristics


Machine dimensions (W x D x H)
1540 x 2346 x 1366 mm
Machine Weight
1600 kg
Bag width (max for LDPE)
270 mm
Bag width (max flat)
280 mm
Bag length (max)
500 mm
Film width (max)
630 mm
Film reel diameter (max)
500 mm
Film core diameter
76 mm,152 mm
Open-frame design
Full open-frame
Control panel type
12” HMI colour touch screen TFT SVGA

Custom Options


HMI type
12” HMI colour touch screen TFT SVGA resolution,Allen Bradley
Control panel type
Industrial PC,Allen Bradley PLC
Integration possibilities
High flexibility for eco-friendly materials,adjustable forming tube,optional ultrasonic sealing
Film reel options
Single or dual film reel shaft,manual or automatic splicing table
Film handling
630mm film width,clean film carriage