Paper vertical form-fill-seal system aims for higher speeds

摘要

A new paper-only vertical form-fill-seal (VFFS) technology for dry goods, able to produce both gable-top and 'brick'-type sachets with dust-tight seals, is likely to expand further into windowed options and higher-speed machine versions. Bosch Packaging Technology has worked with Swedish-based paper supplier BillerudKorsnaes to develop the Sealed Paper Packaging system.This combines reel-fed Axello ZAP paper with a specific hotmelt adhesive and an adapted VFFS machine. Currently, the system is producing 1 kg gable-top bags of sugar at speeds of 40 packs per minute (ppm).