FFS
Bagging Machines

FFS packaging machines – made in Austria

As a specialist for palletizing and packaging, we at STATEC BINDER also have FFS bagging lines for bulk materials in our range. By forming, filling and sealing, a wide range of products can be efficiently and reliably packaged with the FFS bagging machines from STATEC BINDER – and thus made ready for transport.

Our FFS packaging machines are perfect for different industries – from petrochemistry to agriculture – and their special products. And as we always strive for perfection, they can also be specifically tailored to individual needs and ordered with different accessories. Therewith we make sure to meet your individual requirements. In addition, both the commissioning and the program management are extremely intuitive, making it easy to get started as well as to optimize processes. Moreover, all STATEC BINDER machines are of high-quality workmanship and last for several decades – depending on maintenance.

As we have been developing innovative, flexible and economical bagging machines for over 45 years now, we can already draw on a great deal of experience. And we provide you with competent and highly trained staff, always keen on helping you fast and efficiently. Exactly for those reasons we, STATEC BINDER, enjoy an excellent reputation and work with different companies around the globe.

STATEC BINDER’s product portfolio includes two FFS packaging machines:

1. The powerful SYSTEM-T produces bags from the tubular reel.

2. The flexible vertical FFS machine SYSTEM-F, fabricates bags from the flat film.

Any type of free-flowing bulk material can be processed with both automatic FFS bagging machines. In addition, the SYSTEM-F is also excellent for packaging moderately free-flowing and powdery products.

What does the abbreviation FFS stand for?

FFS is the abbreviation for Form-Fill-Seal. As the name suggests, with automatic FFS bagging machines bags can be formed from a tube and get filled and then reliably sealed. Whether it’s for synthetic or glass granules, fertilizer, mulch, pet food, pellets, crushed rock, road salt, table salt or other goods – FFS bagging machines use a polyethylene film to form the primary packaging.

How do FFS packaging machines work?

The FFS machines from STATEC BINDER combine three work steps with just one system:

1. Forming

2. Filling

3. Sealing

On top of the machine, there is a net weigher that guarantees exact weighing results when filling the free-flowing products. The groundbreaking Form-Fill-Seal technology thus makes it possible for bags to be formed, filled with the product, and sealed in just one process. All packaging machines are based on the division into three workstations for forming, filling, and sealing the bags.

What advantages do STATEC BINDER FFS machines offer?

Even at high production speeds, we can use FFS machines to ensure that the bags are always filled, closed, and sealed at exactly the right time. STATEC BINDER FFS bagging machines are also convincing in terms of maintenance duration and maintenance costs. In addition, only high-quality materials and the most innovative technology are used in the automatic bagging and sealing machines from STATEC BINDER. As a result, the machines have a long lifetime and work reliably for several years.

Which products can be packaged with an FFS machine?

An FFS packaging machine can be used to package a wide portfolio of products. Above all, FFS technology has specialized in the packaging of free-flowing goods. These include, among others:

• Fertilizer

• Petrochemical products (PE, PP pellets)

• Chemical products

• Animal feed

• Food

• Minerals and fuels

Furthermore, our FFS machines have many advantageous features:

• The form fill and seal bagging machines are adapted to the product. If the good is abrasive, for example, a different material can be used in the machine or other precautions are taken to pack the product reliably.

• The FFS machines from STATEC BINDER also make it possible to switch from one packaging to another within a short period of time. In this way, a wide variety of products can be packaged and production processes can be optimized.

Our FFS packaging machines at a glance

SYSTEM-T – High-performance FFS packaging machine

SYSTEM-T is the high-performance FFS packaging machine from STATEC BINDER, which is characterized by both the highest packaging quality for PE bags from the tube and high production capacities.

Our high-performance FFS machine is suitable for packaging the following products, among others:

• Petrochemical

• Chemicals such as fertilizers

• Pet food

• Food such as sugar

• Minerals and fuels such as glass granulate

Depending on the scope of performance and equipment, we offer the SYSTEM-T in different variants. Each version meets a wide range of product requirements.

The high-performance FFS packaging machine SYSTEM-T from STATEC BINDER impresses with:

• A capacity of up to 2400 bags per hour

• The flexibility for pillow bags and/or gusset bags

• High-quality stainless steel parts

• A sturdy and compact construction

• 5–50 kg filling weight
  
  

SYSTEM-F – Fully automatic vertical form-fill-seal packaging machine

SYSTEM-F is the vertical FFS packaging machine from STATEC BINDER. It meets the highest demands in terms of state-of-the-art technology as well as particularly efficient work performance. Whether food or non-food products – our vertical form-fill-seal packaging machine can be specified for a wide range of product requirements.

How does the VFFS machine work?

1. Smooth-running ball bearings support the film roll, while a film drive unwinds the film from the roll.

2. The gluing device, which immediately follows the film roll, not only enables the film to be changed but also minimizes the time required for the roll change.

3. The film is pulled over a forming shoulder, which has a low-friction coating and is formed into a tube.

4. A permanently heated sealing bar performs the vertical overlap sealing.

5. Precise temperature and pressure control guarantee continuous welding quality.

6. A built-in blade separates an already filled pack from the tube.

7. Two electronically controlled, permanently heated sealing bars seal the finished pack and simultaneously form the bottom sealing seam for the next package.

8. Intensive air cooling allows for the shortest cycle times.
   
   

State-of-the-art electronic assemblies and high-precision mechanical components of the SYSTEM-F allow for a high level of productivity as well as optimized operating processes. The adjustable format set can be adapted to different package sizes.

The vertical FFS packaging machine SYSTEM-F from STATEC BINDER convinces with:

• A working capacity of up to 900 bags per hour

• The fitting for pillow bags and/or gusset bags

• Stainless steel parts in contact with the product

• A reliable & proven concept

• A sturdy and compact construction

• A variable filling weight of 5–50 kg

• High flexibility

• CE certificate: The possibility of nitrogen fumigation during filling to extend the shelf life of the products

References & Case Studies

References & Case Studies – Curious where and how our machines are in use?

Our automatic FFS bagging machines, as well as our other products, package and palletize a wide variety of products every day – from sugar to mulch and fertilizer. In our case studies, you can find out which problems and tasks we have already solved with our machines and how we can also support you.

Our service – Find your global contact

Our highly trained staff and worldwide partners will be happy to assist you in word and deed, whether it concerns an inquiry for a new system, a non-binding initial discussion, or if you have questions about service & spare parts. Find your contact person quickly and conveniently in the vicinity or at the headquarters in Austria.

When it comes to the development of high-performance FFS machines, you can always rely on STATEC BINDER as a partner!