I. Introduction

Coffee packaging plays a crucial role in the success of coffee producers, affecting everything from product freshness to brand perception. In recent years, vertical form-fill-seal (VFFS) machines have emerged as a popular packaging solution for coffee producers. These machines offer a range of benefits, including cost savings and improved efficiency.

II. What is a VFFS machine?

VFFS machines are a type of packaging equipment that can automatically create bags or pouches from flat roll stock. The machine forms the bag, fills it with the product (in this case, coffee), and seals it shut, all in one continuous motion. There are a variety of different VFFS machines available, including intermittent, continuous motion, and rotary machines. Different machines have varying capabilities, such as the ability to produce different bag shapes and sizes or work with different materials.

III. How VFFS machines can reduce packaging costs

VFFS machines offer a range of benefits for coffee producers, including reduced packaging costs. These machines are able to create bags efficiently and precisely, minimizing the amount of excess packaging material used. Additionally, VFFS machines are able to create bags of various sizes and shapes, such as Pillow Bag, Stick bag, Gusset Bag, Flat Bottom Bag or Stabilo / Quad Seal Bag, Vacuum Brick Bag, reducing the amount of unused space in the bag and eliminating the need for additional packaging material. Compared to traditional coffee packaging methods, VFFS machines offer a significant reduction in material waste.

IV. Factors to consider when selecting a VFFS machine

When selecting a VFFS machine for coffee packaging, there are a variety of factors to consider. Coffee producers should consider the speed and capacity of the machine, the type of bag material the machine can work with, and the shape and size of the bags the machine can produce. It’s also important to consider the ease of use and maintenance of the machine, as well as the availability of spare parts and technical support.

Technical Information:

Modle	VFJ-420	VFJ-520	VFJ-720
Bag type	Pillow type bag; Gusseted bag (Option)
Operation Mode	Intermittent
Speed	5-65bags/min	5-60bags/min ,	20-25 bags/min
Bag Length	50-300mm(L)	80-370mm(L)	100-470mm (L)
Bag Width	50-200mm(W)	60-250mm(W)	100-350mm(W)
Reel Film Width	≤420mm (16.5in)	≤520mm	≤720mm (16.5in)
Film thickness	0.04-0.12mm (40-120mic.)
Reel Outer Dia.	400mm (15.7in)
Reel Inner Dia.	75mm (2.9in)
Voltage	AC220V/50Hz, 1phase or Per customer specification
Power Consumption	2.2KW	3KW	6KW
Compressed Air Requirement	0.65 MPa0.36 M3／min	0.4m³/min	0.65 MPa0.4 M3／min
Footprint(mm)	1080(L) *1300(W) *1400(H)mm	(L)1500*(W)1170*(H)1500mm	1700(L) *1470(W) *1700(H)mm
Machine Weight	500kg	550kg	700kg

V. Case studies of successful VFFS machine implementations in the coffee industry

Customer Success Packing example: Stabilo Bag & Vent Valve—Coffee Powder
Automatic Coffee filling and sealing machine for Stabilo bags: VFJ-420 .
Packing coffee powder, milk powder, flour, etc.. The client is from Honduras.
We offer packaging design, film design and manufacturing and packaging machine manufacturing, to offer a complete set of packaging lines.

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Customer Success Packing example: Vacuum Brick Bag—Coffee Powder
Automatic Coffee filling and sealing machine for Vacuum Brick Bag: VFZ-520 .
Packing coffee powder, milk powder, flour, etc.. The client is from Egypt.
Vibration, pressing, reforming, vacuuming, sealing, cutting, smoothing and conveying such chief processing steps, take result in getting nice bag shape and appropriate vacuum degree.

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VI. Best practices for using VFFS machines in the coffee industry

To get the most out of a VFFS machine, coffee producers should follow best practices for their use. This might include selecting a machine that is appropriate for their specific needs, training staff to operate the machine effectively, and properly maintaining the machine over time. Regular maintenance and upkeep can help to prevent downtime and ensure that the machine operates at peak efficiency.

Operation manual:

VII. Conclusion

In conclusion, VFFS machines offer a cost-effective and efficient solution for coffee packaging, allowing producers to reduce material waste, improve efficiency, and save money. Our company specializes in providing high-quality VFFS machines designed to meet the unique needs of coffee producers. Contact us today to learn more about how our machines can help you achieve your goals and save money on packaging costs.
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Vertical form fill & seal machine working principle

Working principle

Working principle: vertical form fill & seal machine is a kind of automatic packaging equipment by controlling mechanical and electrical components, it can fill the material into the film and pack the film into the desired shape, so as to achieve the purpose of packaging.

Working process

Working process: The working process of vertical form fill & seal machine is mainly divided into several steps, such as material filling, film folding, film sealing, film cutting and packaging discharge. First, the material filling part will fill the material into the film; then, the film folding part will fold the film into the required shape; then, the film sealing part will seal the film; then, the film cutting part will cut the film into the required size; finally, the packaging discharge part will discharge the packaged material.

Second, the structure of the vertical form fill & seal machine

Structure composition

Structural composition: the structure of the film packaging machine is mainly composed of material filling parts, film folding parts, film sealing parts, film cutting parts, packaging out parts, etc.

Working parts

Working parts: The working parts of the vertical form fill & seal machine are mainly material filling parts, film folding parts, film sealing parts, film cutting parts, packaging out parts, etc.

Third, the operation of the vertical form fill & seal machine

Operation steps

Operating steps: the operation of the vertical form fill & seal machine steps are:
1. check the equipment to ensure that the equipment is intact;
2. check the material to ensure that the quality of the material qualified;
3. check the membrane to ensure that the quality of the membrane qualified;
4. adjust the film sealing parameters to ensure the quality of the film sealing;
5. adjust the film cutting parameters to ensure the quality of the film cutting;
6. adjust the packaging discharge parameters to ensure the quality of the packaging discharge;
7. control the equipment to achieve Automatic packaging.

Operation skills

Operation skills: when operating the vertical form fill & seal machine, the following points should be noted:
1. adjust the film sealing parameters to ensure the quality of film sealing;
2. adjust the film cutting parameters to ensure the quality of film cutting;
3. adjust the packaging discharge parameters to ensure the quality of packaging discharge;
4. control the equipment to ensure the stability of the equipment;
5. operation to ensure safety and avoid accidents.

Fourth, the film packaging machine maintenance

Regular maintenance

Membrane packaging machine maintenance mainly includes regular maintenance and troubleshooting. Regular maintenance mainly includes inspection of equipment, cleaning equipment, replacement parts, etc..

troubleshooting maintenance

troubleshooting mainly includes checking the equipment, replacing parts, checking the electrical system, etc.