Flexible packaging solution for large food volumes
For high-volume food packaging, achieving consistent bag sizes and reducing downtime is critical. This system ensures precise sealing and flexible integration, making it indispensable for efficient production lines handling diverse food products.
Packages and Seals Large Foods and Bulk Products
The FLEX XL from KRONEN GmbH is a versatile packaging machine specifically engineered for continuous packaging of large-volume and bulk food products. This machine stands out with its capability to adjust bag sizes effortlessly, accommodating widths from 200 to 500 mm and unlimited lengths to suit various products including salads, baked goods, and more. Incorporating powerful servo-driven film transport, it precisely controls bag lengths, ensuring consistent quality. Designed for seamless integration into existing production lines, it handles both manual and automated filling processes effortlessly. With a mobile design for operational flexibility, the FLEX XL optimizes energy consumption and features an open construction for quick film changes and easy cleaning. It’s equipped with a PLC and modular components, making it adaptable and easy to maintain. Optional features like modified atmosphere packaging and diverse sealing options enhance its functionality, making it an ideal choice for food processing companies seeking efficiency and reliability.
Benefits
- Enhances operational efficiency with customizable bag sizes for diverse product needs.
- Reduces production interruptions with quick and easy film changes.
- Promotes easy cleaning and maintenance through hygienic design and open construction.
- Decreases energy costs with low electricity and air consumption.
- Improves product shelf life with optional gas flushing for modified atmosphere packing.
- Applications
- Pourable foods,Baked goods,Salads,Pet food,Meat,Fruits,Cut salad products,Vegan products,Vegetables,Large-volume products,Bulk products,Fish
- End products
- Diced mixed vegetables,Baguettes,Packaged chicken breasts,Dry dog food,Granola clusters,Vegan meatballs,Packaged apple slices,Bulk quinoa,Bulk rice,Vacuum-packed fish fillets,Chopped salad kits,Bagged leafy greens
- Steps before
- Cutting,Weighing,Mixing,Conveying
- Steps after
- Labeling,Weighing,Crating,Transport
- Input ingredients
- vegetables,fruits,cut salad products,pourable bulk products,large-volume products
- Output ingredients
- large packaging sizes,pillow bags,block bottom bags,various bag shapes
- Market info
- KRONEN is known for manufacturing industrial food processing equipment, specializing in washing, cutting, peeling, and packaging machinery, recognized for innovation, high quality, and efficiency in automated food processing solutions.
- Capacity
- up to 20 bags/minute
- Bag size
- Width 200–500 mm,Unlimited length
- Power
- 1.6 kW
- Voltage
- 230 V
- Frequency
- 50 Hz
- Working pressure
- 6 bar
- Air consumption
- 150 NL/min
- Dimensions
- LxWxH 2200 x 1300 x 2500 mm
- Film width
- Max. 1050 mm
- Film thickness
- 25–120 μ
- Film roll inner diameter
- 76 mm (3”)
- Film roll outer diameter
- 320 mm
- Bag length per sealing process
- Max. 480 mm
- Automation
- Allen Bradley PLC
- Modular design
- Yes
- Power,Air Consumption
- Low
- Automation level
- PLC-controlled
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Inline Continuous
- Cleaning method
- Easy to clean,manual
- Flexibility for Bag Size
- 200 mm to 500 mm width,unlimited length
- Integrated into production lines
- Yes
- Mobile capability
- Equipped with casters
- Cleanability
- Easy to clean
- Machine footprint
- 2200 x 1300 x 2500 mm
- Bag width
- 200–500 mm
- Bag length per sealing process
- Max. 480 mm
- Casters for mobility
- Yes
- Control panel type
- 7-inch full-color touch screen
- Discharge method
- Discharge belt
- Film width
- Up to 1050 mm
- Bag type
- Pillow bags,block bottom bags
- Bag Size Adjustability
- Width 200-500 mm,unlimited length
- Bag Type
- Pillow bags,block bottom bags
- Integration Flexibility
- Production line integration
- Film Type Compatibility
- PE,PP,laminate,others
- Control Panel
- 7-inch full-color touch screen
- Filling Method
- Manual or automatic filling
- Gas Flushing Connection
- Available (MAP)
- Modular Accessories
- Light barrier,vibration unit,rotary table
- Printing,Labeling Systems
- Available