Vertical packaging machines

VM vertical packaging machine

The VM vertical packaging machine forms, fills and seals pillow bags, flat-bottom bags and strips of bags from a film reel, using laminated or single-layer film. Built in AISI 304 stainless steel and designed for humid environments and extreme temperatures, it works with powder, granules, solids or liquids depending on the dosing unit fitted.

bags/min: 40–90
bag width: 80–435 mm
max. film reel: 900 mm
recipes in memory: 99

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VM 400 · VM 620 · VM 900

Why choose it

One machine for any product

Powder, granules, solids or liquids. It combines with a multihead weigher, auger filler, piston filler or volumetric filler.

Built for demanding environments

Frame and structure in AISI 304 stainless steel, suitable for food use, humid environments and extreme temperatures.

Premium-brand components

OMRON or SIEMENS PLC, Rockwell safety, FESTO/SMC pneumatics, SICK photocell and Lenze or Panasonic servo.

Simple operation

7" HD touch screen (10" optional), 99 recipes and two password-protected access levels.

Fast format changes

Tool-free forming tube change, self-centring reel holder and semi-automatic film splicing.

Consistent seal quality

PID temperature control from the screen, air blowing on the sealing jaw and an encoder that ensures the length of each bag.

In action

Pack formats

Pillow bag

80–435 mm wide

The standard VM format.

Flat-bottom bag

With the optional flat-bottom system (English fold).

Strip of bags

Bags joined in a strip, without cutting between them.

How it works

Unwinding
The self-centring reel holder feeds the film; it detects the end of the reel and allows semi-automatic splicing.
Forming
The forming tube, made to the size of your bag, shapes the film. The pull-down belts are servo-driven.
Dosing
The product drops through the hopper from the dosing unit: multihead weigher, auger filler, piston filler or volumetric cup filler.
Sealing
Longitudinal and horizontal sealing by jaws with PID-controlled temperature and air blowing for a clean finish.
Cutting
Cut by length or by eye mark, read by the SICK KT5 photocell. The encoder ensures the exact length.
Outfeed
The finished bag leaves on the conveyor, ready for the metal detector, weight control and case packing.

Technical specifications

Models

	VM 400	VM 620	VM 900
Reel width	120–400 mm	180–620 mm	500–900 mm
Bag width	80–190 mm	80–300 mm	240–435 mm
Speed	40–80 bags/min	40–80 bags/min	40–90 bags/min
Production type	Intermittent	Intermittent	Intermittent

Construction and materials

Frame and structure	AISI 304 stainless steel
Films	Laminated and single-layer: OPP/CPP, OPP/PE, MST/PE, PET/PE…
Formats	Pillow bag, flat-bottom bag (optional), strip of bags
Cutting	By length and/or by eye mark

Power

Power supply	400 V AC
Total power	Approx. 5 kW
Compressed air	6 bar · 300 l/min

Control and automation

PLC	OMRON CP1L or SIEMENS S7-1200
Screen	7" HD touch screen (10" optional)
Memory	99 recipes and programs
Safety	Rockwell module with micro switches on all doors

Components

Film drive	0.75 kW servo motor (Lenze and/or Panasonic)
Horizontal sealing	Pneumatic piston (servo optional)
Eye mark reading	SICK KT5 colour photocell
Pneumatics	FESTO / SMC, with air receiver

Dimensions

Elevation of the vertical packaging machine

1330 mm

2250 mm

Options and extras

Bag format

Flat-bottom system (English fold)
Euro hole
Easy-open
Special sealing for polyethylene

Product and atmosphere

Inert gas
Product retainer
Bag tapper
Anti-static bars
Mechanical anti-clog system in the forming tube

Control and connectivity

10" touch screen
Remote connection
End-of-reel detection and early warning
Servo motor for horizontal sealing

Mechanics and coding

Printer
Vacuum belts (Becker pump)
Expanding shaft for the film reel
Mesh guards without polycarbonate
Inclined machine

Products and sectors

Product types

Powder
Granules
Solids and pieces
Liquids

Sectors

Complete line

The machine integrates with the rest of the line: dosing, quality control and end of line.

DosingMultihead weigher
This machineVM 400 · VM 620 · VM 900
Quality controlMetal detector
Weight controlCheckweigher
End of lineCase packing and palletising

Frequently asked questions

What products can the VM pack?

Powder, granules, solids and liquids. The product determines the dosing unit mounted above the machine, for example a multihead weigher for snacks or an auger filler for powder.

What speed does it reach?

Between 40 and 80 bags per minute on the VM 400 and VM 620 models, and up to 90 on the VM 900. The actual figure depends on the product and the bag length.

What is the difference between the VM 400, VM 620 and VM 900?

The reel and bag width. The VM 400 handles film reels from 120 to 400 mm, the VM 620 from 180 to 620 mm and the VM 900 from 500 to 900 mm, for bags up to 435 mm wide.

What type of film can I use?

Laminated and single-layer film, such as OPP/CPP, OPP/PE, MST/PE or PET/PE. An optional special seal is available for polyethylene.

Can the format be changed without tools?

Yes. The forming tube is changed without tools and the machine stores up to 99 recipes with the parameters for each format.

How does it differ from the VMC vertical packaging machine?

The VM is an intermittent machine, from 40 to 90 bags per minute. The VMC is a continuous-motion machine and reaches up to 120 bags per minute.

Does it work in humid or cold environments?

Yes. It is built in stainless steel and designed to withstand unfavourable locations, such as humid environments and extreme temperatures.

Is this the right machine for your product?

Tell us what you pack, in which format and at what speed. An engineer will reply with a proposal.

Request information Technical service and spare parts

Installation and commissioning
Operator training
Remote support
Spare parts and maintenance

DatasheetVM 400 · VM 620 · VM 900Download the catalogue with every model, size and option.Download PDF