Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS) Packing Machine

A vertical form fill seal machine — VFFS — forms a bag from a flat roll of film around a forming tube, fills it with a metered product dose from above, and seals it, producing sealed pillow bags in one continuous automatic cycle.

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Product Overview

The Wanttone VFFS packing machine combines compact structure, stable performance, and easy operation at a reasonable price, packing granules, small pieces, and portioned products for the food, chemical, pharmaceutical, hardware, and daily-products industries. Delivered as part of a turnkey packing project, it comes with support from packet design and film sourcing through to complete automatic packing solutions.

Sealed biscuit snack pouches on the original VFFS outlet conveyor

Capabilities & Applications

Key Features

  • Form, Fill & Seal in One Machine

    Bag forming from roll film, product dosing, and bag sealing happen in a single compact cycle, eliminating pre-made bag costs and simplifying the packing process.

  • Controlled Bag Sealing

    A longitudinal back seal and two cross seals form the pillow bag; sealing settings are matched to the film and product.

  • Flexible Dosing Options

    Volumetric cups for free-flowing granules, auger fillers for powders, or combination weighers for piece products — the dosing system is matched to your product.

  • Compact Footprint, Stable Performance

    A space-saving vertical structure with quality pneumatic and electrical components delivers dependable daily operation in plants of any size.

  • Easy Operation & Fast Changeover

    PLC control with a clear HMI stores bag length, sealing temperature, and dose settings per product, making operation and changeover simple for any skill level.

  • Food-Grade Hygienic Build

    Stainless-steel contact parts and an accessible product path support fast cleaning and compliance with food-industry hygiene standards.

  • Turnkey Project Support

    From packet design and packing material selection to equipment and fully automatic packing system integration, Wanttone supports the complete packaging project.

Applications

  • The VFFS machine packs portioned and granular products into pillow bags: small biscuit and cookie pieces, broken-biscuit and snack formats, nuts and confectionery, sugar and seasoning sachets, powdered products, and non-food items such as hardware and daily-use goods. In biscuit plants it complements flow wrappers and on-edge packers by handling small-piece, mixed, and portion formats those machines cannot.

A Defined Role in the Line

  1. Upstream Requirements

    Confirm the incoming material or product condition, target throughput, infeed height and available utilities.

  2. Core Machine Function

    Bag forming from roll film, product dosing, and bag sealing happen in a single compact cycle, eliminating pre-made bag costs and simplifying the packing process.

  3. Downstream Integration

    Match discharge height, line speed, control signals, guarding and cleaning access with the next operation.

Specifications & Configuration

Technical Parameters for Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS) Packing Machine
ItemSpecification (typical range, customizable)
Machine typeVertical form fill seal (VFFS)
Dosing systemVolumetric cup / auger / weigher (per product)
Bag stylePillow bag; format and dimensions per forming set
FilmHeat-sealable roll film (OPP, laminated, metallized)
Packing speedMatched to product and dose size (customizable)
ControlPLC with HMI; recipe storage
ConstructionFood-grade stainless steel contact parts
InstallationCompact vertical footprint

Pouch size, dosing accuracy, and speed are configured to your product — contact us for a tailored specification.

The Wanttone Difference

Choosing a VFFS machine is really choosing a packing partner, and Wanttone’s strength is complete, accountable delivery. As a biscuit equipment manufacturer with 40+ years of experience since 1981 — and a biscuit producer running our own branded products — we understand packaging from both sides: the machine’s mechanics and the product’s behavior inside the pack. We deliver VFFS as part of turnkey packing projects: packet design, packing material sourcing, dosing system selection, equipment supply, and integration into automatic packing lines alongside our flow wrappers, on-edge packers, and feeding systems. ISO 9001 quality management governs every build, and our one-stop service covers installation, commissioning, operator training, and lifetime after-sales support with technicians regularly dispatched to customer sites.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does VFFS mean and how does the machine work?

VFFS stands for vertical form fill seal. The machine forms a bag from a flat film roll around a vertical forming tube, fills it with a metered product dose from above, then seals it — producing finished pouches in one continuous cycle.

Which bag format does standard VFFS use?

Standard VFFS commonly produces pillow bags with a longitudinal back seal and top and bottom cross seals. Other bag styles require suitable forming and sealing tooling.

What products can the VFFS machine pack?

Free-flowing granules, powders, small pieces, and portioned products — from biscuit pieces and snacks to sugar sachets, nuts, and non-food hardware or daily-use items. The dosing system is selected to match your product.

How is the fill weight controlled?

By the dosing system: volumetric cups for granules, auger fillers for powders, or multi-head weighers for piece products. Target weights are stored per recipe on the PLC for repeatable accuracy.

Can Wanttone support the whole packing project, not just the machine?

Yes. Our turnkey service covers packet design, packing material sourcing, dosing selection, equipment supply, and integration into fully automatic packing systems.