Vertical Packaging Machine (VFFS) for Snacks, Powder & Granules

About Vertical Packaging Machine (VFFS) for Snacks, Powder & Granules

A vertical form-fill-seal (VFFS) machine builds bags from a roll of film in a vertical configuration, doses the product and seals it in one continuous motion. Dosing is matched to the product—multi-head weighers for snacks and granules, auger fillers for powders, piston pumps for liquids and pastes. It produces pillow, gusseted, quad-seal, sachet and stick packs for food, pet food, pharma and detergents with a compact footprint.

How to Choose

  • Product and dosing system: weigher for granules/snacks, auger for powder, piston/pump for liquids and pastes
  • Bag style: pillow, gusseted, quad seal, sachet or stick pack according to shelf appeal and protection
  • Film type: BOPP, PE, laminated or foil barrier films, including recyclable mono-materials
  • Speed and bag size: cycles per minute and maximum film width for your pack dimensions
  • Integration and hygiene: compatibility with weighers, coders and cartoners, plus SS 304/316 and GMP build

FAQ

Q: How does a VFFS machine work?
A: Film is unwound and formed into a tube, the vertical seam is sealed, product is dosed in, then horizontal jaws seal the top and cut the bag—repeating continuously.

Q: Which filler do I need for my product?
A: Use a multi-head weigher for free-flowing snacks and granules, an auger filler for powders, and a piston or pump for liquids and pastes.

Q: What bag types can it produce?
A: Common formats include pillow bags, gusseted bags, quad-seal bags, sachets and stick packs, depending on machine accessories.

Q: Is a VFFS machine space-efficient?
A: Its vertical design has a small floor footprint and integrates easily with weighers, metal detectors, coders and cartoners.