Vertical Form Fill and Seal solutions (VFFS)

Vertical Form Fill and Seal (VFFS) machines are automated packaging systems that form pouches from roll-fed film, fill them with product like snacks, powders, granules, or liquids, then seal and cut them in one continuous or intermittent process, ideal for high-speed food production lines.

These compact units typically handle bag widths of 60-400mm and lengths up to 500mm, achieving 50-300 bags per minute depending on model, with servo-driven film transport, PLC/touchscreen controls, and options for gas flushing (MAP), zipper application, euro slots, or tear notches to extend shelf life and enhance retail appeal.

Constructed in stainless steel (often IP65 washdown-rated), they integrate easily with multihead weighers, augers, or volumetric fillers upstream and checkweighers/metal detectors downstream, processing films like PE, PP laminates, or recyclable materials while minimising waste in applications from cereals and pet food to fresh produce.

Common in UK food factories, VFFS solutions offer flexibility for pillow, gusseted, or stand-up pouches, reducing labour and material costs with reliable seals at speeds suited to SME