Intermittent vertical form fill seal for confectionery packaging

Optimize your packaging operations with this versatile vertical form fill seal machine, designed to handle a range of products and pack styles efficiently, ensuring high-quality sealing and reduced material waste.

Forms, Fills, and Seals Diverse Packaging Styles

The VEGATRONIC 2000 RJ from IMA Ilapak is an intermittent vertical form, fill, and seal (VFFS) machine that delivers exceptional flexibility and performance. It is equipped to handle a wide spectrum of products including produce, cheese, bakery goods, confectionery, IQF, and both dry and fresh items. This machine excels at producing a variety of pack styles such as Doy-shark pouches, all while maintaining high hygienic standards with its open frame design. Operating at speeds up to 90 cpm, it accommodates several film types, including recyclable materials, with extreme sealing pressure for assured quality. Integration into existing lines is seamless, thanks to its industrial PC control and options for Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs. The VEGATRONIC 2000 RJ also supports sustainable production practices with its capability to utilize compostable films. With a low total cost of ownership, this machine is an ideal choice for diverse industries such as confectionery, food, dairy, and more.

Benefits

  • Enhances packaging flexibility with multiple pack styles, reducing the need for multiple machines.
  • Ensures product integrity and safety with high-pressure sealing suitable for MAP applications.
  • Supports sustainability goals by efficiently using eco-friendly packaging materials.
  • Lowers total cost of ownership through efficient operation and minimal energy consumption.
  • Simplifies maintenance with an accessible design, minimizing downtime and improving productivity.

General


Applications
Bakery,Confectionery,Cheese,Dry products,Iqf (individual quick frozen),Produce,Fresh products,Frozen products
End products
Frozen vegetables,Mozzarella cubes,Bread rolls,Fresh berries,Nuts,Frozen peas,Chocolate bars,Salad mix
Steps before
Product sorting,Weighing,Mixing,Homogenization,Formulation
Steps after
Packing,Labeling,Quality inspection,Storage,Distribution
Input ingredients
dry products,fresh products,frozen products,produce,cheese,bakery items,confectionery,IQF products
Output ingredients
pillow packs,BB packs,Quattro packs,Flexcan packs,Easypack,Shark pouch,reclosable zipper bags,packs with hang-holes
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
90 cpm
Wrapping Materials
Heat sealable materials (laminate,co-extruded,recyclable,etc.),polyethylene
Electronic Platform
Industrial PC,Allen Bradley PLC,Siemens PLC
Program Memory
100+ programs
HMI
12” HMI colour touch screen TFT SVGA resolution
Power Requirement
400 Vac±5%,3 ph,neutral,GND,50/60 Hz,12.1 kW,17.5 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
Bag Dimensions - Max Width
430 mm (16.75”),420 mm (16.5”) for LDPE
Bag Dimensions - Min Width
50 mm (2”)
Bag Dimensions - Max Length
580 mm (22.75”),greater length feasible on request
Film Reel - Max Width
880 mm (34.5”),930 mm (36.5”)
Film Reel - Max Outer Diameter
600 mm (23.75”)
Film Reel - Core Diameter
76 mm (3”),152 mm (6”)
Machine Dimensions (W x D x H)
2688 x 2417 x 1745 mm (105.75 x 92.25 x 68.75”)
Machine Finishing
Electrostatic epoxy powder coating,stainless steel
Machine Weight
1600 kg (3530 lb)

Operating Characteristics


Working Mechanism
Intermittent Vertical Form,Fill,Seal (VFFS)
Automation Level
PLC-controlled
Batch vs. Continuous Operation
Intermittent operation
Changeover Time
Designed for flexibility
Integration Steps
Form,Fill,Seal
Sealing System
High-seal pressure

Material Compatibility


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

Physical Characteristics


Machine dimensions (W x D x H)
2688 x 2417 x 1745 mm (105.75 x 92.25 x 68.75”)
Machine weight
1600 kg (3530 lb)
BAG DIMENSIONS Max. width
430 mm (16.75”),420 mm (16.5”) for LDPE
BAG DIMENSIONS Min. width
50 mm (2”)
BAG DIMENSIONS Max. length
580 mm (22.75”),greater length feasible on request
FILM REEL DIMENSIONS Max. width
880 mm (34.5”),930 mm (36.5”)
FILM REEL DIMENSIONS Max. outer diameter
600 mm (23.75”)
FILM REEL DIMENSIONS Core diameter
76 mm (3”),152 mm (6”)

Custom Options


Control panel type
12” HMI colour touch screen TFT SVGA resolution
Integration possibilities
Allen Bradley PLC,Siemens PLC
Sealing system compatibility
Traditional plastic films,compostable,bio-degradable,recyclable materials
Machine version
Right-hand version,left-hand version,remote cabinet
Pack styles
Doy-style pouches,pillow,BB,Quattro,Flexcan,Easypack,Shark pouch,reclosable zipper