Pouch packs for biscuits

14 September 2012 – High quality pouch packs are being produced for Kellogg’s and Fox’s Biscuits, using Ilapak’s Vegatronic 4000 continuous film motion, VFFS (vertical, form, fill and seal) packaging machines. The high speed machines are producing snack packs for Fox’s Rocky packs and Kellogg’s cereals.

Grange Packaging and Distribution first installed an Ilapak Vegatronic 4000 machine three years ago, producing pouch packs, since then demand for the eye catching, stand-up packs has risen significantly, prompting the company to install a further Vegatronic machine to meet growing demand.

The free-standing packs achieve excellent on-shelf product differentiation and are fitted with Euro holes so they can be presented on a hanging point-of-sale display for effective merchandising. The packs are also popular with consumers as they are easy to open.

The Vegatronic 4000 is capable of high speeds, allowing Grange to produce up to 55 packs a minute, thanks to its continuous film motion design.

The continuous film motion forms a bag from a single reel of wrapping material, unwound at a constant speed while filling and sealing the bag simultaneously. To ensure high seal quality, the machine uses loadcell technology to ensure accurate film tracking.

In addition, the motorised horizontal sealing jaws cushion the products’ drop, making it ideal for handling biscuits and other delicate snack food products.

The open frame design, which makes it easy to clean and maintain, helping manufacturers meet the stringent regulations of the food industry.

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