Theevolution of the small package: from marginal need to strategic leverage
Packaging of small formats-pouchesfrom 100 grams up to 1kg-is no longer reserved for secondary lines or promotional batches. Today it represents a key strategy for those who want to preside over large-scale retail, e-commerce and vending channels. The VN87 vertical packaging machine was created precisely for this type of need, with mechanical and software features designed to ensure maximum versatility in a small space, while maintaining constant speed and accuracy even with discontinuous formats.
Compact, flexible, modular: what makes the VN87 automatic vertical packaging machines unique
According to the official sheet¹, the VN87 is designed to process bags from 100 g to 1 kg, with a throughput of up to 4200 bags/hour. The compact frame (small base footprint) allows installation even in departments with limited space availability. The forming tube and sealing unit are easily accessible and quickly interchangeable, allowing quick format changes, often completed in less than five minutes. This detail makes a difference in multi-reference productions or with frequent demands from large-scale retailers.
Alpha-1 electronic feeder: reliability on short dough and fragile products
La VN87 can be equipped with the Alpha-1 electronic scale, which ensures accurate dosing even on irregular products such as short pasta, crispy snacks or crumbly cookies. The load cells are designed to minimize impact and movement during discharge, keeping accuracy well within metrological limits even with light products or variable grain size. Product descent occurs on axis with the bag mouth, ensuring homogeneity and protection against breakage or chalking.
Clean welds, thinner film, reduced costs
The sealing unit works on flat plastic film reels, enabling in-line bag creation-a solution that allows switching from preformed bags to film on a reel, reducing material cost and increasing the availability of graphic variants. Servo-driven pulling optimizes alignment, keeping the bag taut during sealing. This allows thinner films to be used without compromising the seal, while improving the environmental profile of the packaging.
Automatic packaging machine also ideal for small parts, technical items and bulk components
Thanks to its modular architecture, the VN87 lends itself not only to the food industry, but also to the packaging of small mechanical parts, screws, hardware components or plastic accessories. It can be combined with piece counting systems or special scales for high-density objects. This transversality makes it an even more solid investment for multi-sector companies or contract suppliers.
Connectivity, remote control and Industry 4.0 readiness
La VN87 is prepared for connection to supervisory systems via Ethernet port and Siemens PLC logic. This makes it compatible with Industry 4.0 projects, enabling cycle monitoring, data collection and remote support. Access to the tax benefits provided by the tax credit is thus simplified, with a direct impact on the return on investment.
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