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Vertical packaging machines

VME vertical packaging machine

The VME vertical packaging machine forms, fills and seals pillow bags, flat-bottom bags and strips of bags from a film reel, at up to 50 bags per minute. It is YM Packaging's entry-level packaging machine: food-grade 304 stainless steel, a good price and compatibility with all kinds of dosing systems for powder, solids or liquids.

Models: VME 400VME 620VME 900

bags/min
up to 50
bag width
80–435 mm
max. film reel
900 mm
recipes in memory
99
YM Packaging VME vertical packaging machine in stainless steel
VME 400 · VME 620 · VME 900

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Why choose it

01

Quality at a good price

The same 304 stainless steel base and the same components as the rest of the range, in an intermittent machine of up to 50 bags per minute.

02

One machine for any product

Powder, solids or liquids. It combines with all kinds of dosing systems: multihead weigher, auger filler, piston filler or volumetric filler.

03

Premium-brand components

Rockwell safety, FESTO/SMC pneumatics, MOELLER push buttons, SICK KT5 photocell and Lenze or Panasonic servo.

04

Simple operation

7" HD touch screen, 99 recipes and programs and two password-protected access levels.

05

Fast format changes

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

06

Consistent seal quality

PID temperature control from the screen, air blowing on the sealing jaw and horizontal sealing by pneumatic piston.

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Pack formats

Pillow bag

Pillow bag

80–435 mm wide

The standard VME format.

Strip of bags

Strip of bags

Bags joined in a strip, without cutting between them.

How it works

  1. Unwinding rollers guiding the film to the forming tube

    Unwinding

    The reel holder with mechanical self-centring feeds the film; it detects the end of the reel and allows semi-automatic splicing.

  2. Forming area of the VME, with the film running down the forming tube

    Forming

    The forming tube, made to the size of your bag, shapes the film. The pull-down belts are driven by a 0.75 kW servo.

  3. Multihead weigher mounted above the vertical packaging machine

    Dosing

    The product drops through the hopper from the dosing unit mounted above: multihead weigher, auger filler, piston filler or volumetric cup filler.

  4. VME sealing jaws with a bag of snacks

    Sealing

    Longitudinal and horizontal sealing by jaws with pneumatic piston, PID temperature control and air blowing for a clean finish.

  5. A bag of snacks being cut below the jaws

    Cutting

    Cut by length or by eye mark, read by the SICK KT5 colour photocell.

  6. Finished bags leaving towards the conveyor

    Outfeed

    The finished bag leaves on the conveyor; the large rear area takes a printer or labeller.

Does it fit your product?

Tell us what you pack, in which format and at what speed. An engineer studies your case and replies with a proposal.

  • Installation and commissioning
  • Operator training
  • Remote support
  • Spare parts and maintenance

Ask about this machine

VME 400 · VME 620 · VME 900

Models

VME 400VME 620VME 900
Reel width120–400 mm180–620 mm500–900 mm
Bag width80–190 mm80–300 mm240–435 mm
Speedup to 50 bags/minup to 50 bags/minup to 50 bags/min
Production typeIntermittentIntermittentIntermittent

Construction and materials

Structure304 stainless steel
FormatsPillow bag, flat-bottom bag, strip of bags
Forming tubeTo customer dimensions (one unit), tool-free change
CuttingBy length and/or by eye mark

Power

Power supply400 V AC
Total power5 kW
Compressed air6 bar · 300 l/min, with air receiver

Control and automation

Screen7" HD touch screen
Memory99 recipes and programs, two password-protected access levels
SafetyRockwell module with micro switches on all doors and openings
Push buttonsMOELLER
AlertsVisual and audible light tower, full and empty bag counter

Components

Film drive0.75 kW servo motor (Lenze and/or Panasonic)
Horizontal sealingPneumatic piston
Eye mark readingSICK KT5 colour photocell
PneumaticsFESTO / SMC, with pressure-control switch

Dimensions

Elevation of the VME vertical packaging machine1040 mm
Profile of the VME vertical packaging machine1570 mm

Products and sectors

Product types

  • Powder
  • Solids and pieces
  • Liquids

Sectors

Complete line

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

  1. DosingMultihead weigher
  2. This machineVME 400 · VME 620 · VME 900
  3. Quality controlMetal detector
  4. Weight controlCheckweigher
  5. End of lineCase packing and palletising

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.

Frequently asked questions

What speed does the VME vertical packaging machine reach?

Up to 50 bags per minute on all three models. The actual figure depends on the product and the bag length.

How does it differ from the VM vertical packaging machine?

The reel and bag widths are the same, but the VM reaches 80–90 bags per minute and the VME 50. The VME is the best-priced option for medium output.

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

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

What products can it pack?

Powder, solids or liquids. The product determines the dosing unit mounted above the machine.

What bag formats does it make?

Pillow bags, flat-bottom bags and strips of bags.

Can the format be changed without tools?

Yes. The forming tube is changed without tools, the reel holder has mechanical self-centring and the machine stores up to 99 recipes with the parameters for each format.

What is the guide price of this machine?

The guide price starts at €37,500 (excl. VAT) for the VME 400 model. The final price depends on the model, configuration and options of your line: request a proposal and we will send you a tailored quote.

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For YM customers only

Already running a YM machine? We can supply the pouches too

Doypack pouches with or without zipper, spout or valve, and 3-side seal sachets, sized for your packing machine.

  • Doypack
  • With or without zipper
  • With or without spout
  • With or without valve
  • 3-side seal sachet

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