Vertical packaging system for fragile food products

Handle delicate food items like pasta nests and bakery products with precision, thanks to a versatile packaging solution that minimizes breakage and maintains product integrity through variable inclination and smooth processing.

Handles and Packages Fragile and Granular Foods

The GEA V-Packer IM-IV is a versatile vertical packaging machine engineered by GEA, offering a unique solution for food manufacturers dealing with fragile products like pasta nests, jumbo pasta shells, and bakery items. This machine incorporates an adjustable inclination and continuous motion, ensuring gentle handling and minimizing product breakage through the packaging process. It effectively supports operations with varying packaging needs, accommodating pillow bags, square bottom bags, and more. Equipped with dedicated sealing jaws, the V-Packer IM-IV enables packaging with both paper-based and laminated plastic films, aligning with sustainability goals in the food industry.

Designed for seamless integration into high-speed production lines, it maintains a steady throughput, capable of packing up to 80 bags per minute in the standard vertical position. Enhanced synchronization with the GEA M-Weigher series allows precise weighing of various food products, from dry granules to snacks. The V-Packer IM-IV’s flexibility, in combination with reliable weighing technology, provides a comprehensive packaging solution especially beneficial for customers seeking single-source supplier benefits. Custom engineering options are available to tailor the system to specific operational demands, ensuring compatibility with diverse manufacturing standards and practices.

Benefits

  • Maintains product integrity with variable inclination, minimizing breakage in delicate goods.
  • Increases packaging versatility with multiple bag formats including sustainable material options.
  • Enhances line efficiency, achieving up to 80 bags per minute in standard configurations.
  • Supports sustainable packaging initiatives with the capability to use paper-based films.
  • Offers precise control and reduced waste through integration with GEA's advanced multihead weighing systems.

General


Applications
Snacks,Pasta,Dry granular food,Bakery products,Breakfast cereals
End products
Muesli base flakes,Cornflakes,Jumbo pasta shells,Breadsticks,Tubetti,Pasta nests,Potato chips,Crackers,Granola,Croissants,Rolls,Pretzels
Steps before
Weighing,Product Handling,Mixing
Steps after
Packing,Sealing,Inspection
Input ingredients
pasta nests,jumbo pasta shells,bakery products,short cut pasta,dry granular food,tubetti
Output ingredients
pillow bags,pillow bags with gussets,square bottom bags,4-seal square bottom 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
Up to 80 bags/min
Bag type
Pillow,Pillow with gussets,Square bottom,4-seal square bottom
Automation
Adjustable inclination
Product type
Fragile products such as pasta nests,jumbo pasta shells,bakery products
Sealing material compatibility
Paper-based film,Laminated plastic film
Weight capacity
500g bags of Tubetti
Density
400g/l

Operating Characteristics


Packaging speed (pillow bags)
Up to 80 bags / minute
Automation level
PLC / SCADA
Inclination adjustability
Variable
Changeover flexibility
High
Sustainable packaging compatibility
Paper-based film,Laminated plastic film

Material Compatibility


Paper-based film compatibility
Yes
Laminated plastic film compatibility
Yes
Fragile product handling
Pasta nests,jumbo pasta shells,bakery products

Product type Characteristics


Product handling
Fragile products such as pasta nests
Food Packaging
Dry pasta,Bakery products
Complete Solutions
Single supplier for fragile product handling

Physical Characteristics


Vertical packaging machine
Adjustable inclination
Package types
Pillow,pillow with gussets,square bottom,4-seal square bottom
Material handling
Fragile products like pasta and bakery items
Conveyor belt inclination
Adjustable
Sealing core
Adjustable inclination
Product throughput
Up to 80 bags/minute (pillow bags)

Custom Options


Package type
Pillow,pillow with gussets,square bottom,4-seal square bottom
Sealing core inclination
Variable and adjustable
Film material compatibility
Paper-based film,laminated plastic film
Conveyor belt inclination
Adjustable