Packaging system for short-cut pasta and dry granular food

Streamline your packaging process with a versatile system designed to efficiently create various bag types for short-cut pasta and dry granular foods, while minimizing maintenance with durable stainless steel components.

Packs and Seals Granular Foods into Various Bag Types

The GEA V-Packer from GEA Group is an intermittent vertical packaging machine tailored for food production companies seeking versatile packaging solutions for granular foods like pasta, snacks, and breakfast cereals. This system stands out due to its flexibility in bag types, supporting pillow, gusseted, and flat-bottomed configurations while seamlessly integrating with various weighers or dosers. Engineered for medium-speed operations, it efficiently accommodates different production needs without compromising precision. Constructed entirely from stainless steel, it ensures durability and minimizes maintenance requirements. The option for the KXL model featuring a motor-driven jaw and a larger film width caters specifically to catering-scale production needs, enhancing adaptability across different industry demands.

Benefits

  • Enhances packaging versatility by accommodating multiple bag types.
  • Streamlines production with seamless integration into existing lines.
  • Ensures longevity and reduces maintenance costs with a robust stainless steel design.
  • Supports catering-scale operations with an optional model for larger film widths.
  • Optimizes space and resource efficiency with a compact, user-friendly design.

General


Applications
Snacks,Breakfast cereals,Dry granular food,Pasta
End products
Bulgur,Cornflakes,Macaroni,Potato chips,Granola,Penne,Rice,Popcorn,Couscous,Oat flakes,Quinoa,Fusilli
Steps before
Granulation,Weighing,Volumetric dosing
Steps after
Bag sealing,Labeling,Distribution
Input ingredients
short-cut pasta,dry granular food
Output ingredients
pillow bags,pillow with gussets bags,flat bottom bags,flat bottom with 4-side seals bags
Market info
GEA is known for its expertise in engineering innovative and sustainable equipment and solutions, focusing on sectors such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and energy, with a reputation for quality, efficiency, and advanced technological applications in industrial processing.

Technical Specifications


Packaging speed
Medium speed
Bag type
Pillow,pillow with gussets,flat bottom,flat bottom with 4-side seals
Product compatibility
Short-cut pasta,dry granular food
Film width
Up to 1100 mm
Material used
Stainless steel (parts in contact with the product)

Operating Characteristics


Packaging speed
Medium speed
Versatility
Supports various bag types
Automation level
User-friendly manual settings
Cleaning method
Easily cleanable stainless steel
Compatibility
Compatible with weigher or doser
Bag types
Pillow,gusseted,flat bottom
Reduced maintenance
Minimized wear design

Material Compatibility


Stainless steel construction
Suitable for food contact
Corrosive resistance
High resistance to standard cleaning agents

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Compact / Medium
Bag types supported
Pillow,Pillow with gussets,Flat bottom,Flat bottom with 4-side seals
Frame material
Stainless Steel
Film width
Max 1100 mm (KXL model)
Compatibility
Can be coupled with any kind of weigher or volumetric doser
Customization options
Motor-driven jaw
Feed/discharge method
Suitable for short-cut pasta and dry granular food

Custom Options


Bag type
Pillow,Pillow with gussets,Flat bottom,Flat bottom with 4-side seals
Integration Compatibility
Weighers and Volumetric Doser (cups or auger filler model)
Material Contact
Stainless steel
Model Variant
GEA V-Packer KXL
Film Width Capacity
Up to 1100 mm