A High-Speed Box Motion VFFS machine is an advanced vertical packaging solution that combines high throughput with exceptional seal quality. It is designed for applications where a strong, hermetic seal is just as important as production speed.
Unlike standard intermittent machines that must stop the film to seal, this continuous-motion system uses a “box motion” sealing head. The horizontal sealing jaws move both vertically and horizontally, travelling with the film for an extended period (a “long dwell”) before opening and returning.
This action creates a high-integrity, airtight seal while the film is still moving, enabling high-speed production. It is the definitive solution for packing fresh produce, frozen foods, coffee, and powders that require Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) or use thick, challenging film materials.
This machine is the premium choice for achieving both high-speed throughput and guaranteed, high-quality hermetic seals. It excels where other VFFS systems fall short.
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The defining feature: the horizontal sealing jaws move with the film in a rectangular "box" path, providing a long dwell time for a perfect, hermetic seal without stopping the film feed.
The film is pulled through the machine in one smooth, continuous movement, driven by servo-controlled belts. This enables high-speed operation (up to 180 bags/min) and reduces mechanical stress.
The system is specifically designed to create the high-integrity seals required for Modified Atmosphere Packaging, with integrated gas lances to flush the bag with a precise gas mixture before sealing.
Independent servo motors for the film pull-belts and sealing jaw motion ensure precise timing, high-speed synchronisation, and accurate bag length, all while allowing for fast, recipe-based changeovers.
This technology is not limited to simple pillow bags. The controlled motion makes it ideal for producing more complex, high-value bag styles, such as gusseted bags and block-bottom (flat-bottom) bags.
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