Modularity and simplicity lead to FFS efficiency: bells and whistles may be impressive, but simplified form-fill-seal equipment ramps up packaging line Used Portal BR

Modularity and simplicity lead to FFS efficiency: bells and whistles may be impressive, but simplified form-fill-seal equipment ramps up packaging line

To hear some form-fill-seal (FFS) manufacturers tell it, FFS isn't exactly, to quote the cliche, rocket science. And that includes both vertical form-fill-seal (VFFS) and horizontal form fill-seal (HFFS) equipment.

But that's not giving credit where credit's due. Sure, FFS equipment isn't going to send anybody to the moon but where technological innovation truly lies--and where the best equipment jumps out ahead of the competition--is through simplicity.

That doesn't mean new machinery isn't being built with whiz-bang technology--it is. But what technology has been added, has been added to simplify the system's operations.

Take servo motors, for example. While at one time prohibitively expensive, is a technology that has almost become the norm in FFS. Servos are getting cheaper, and they make the machines more flexible and easier to maintain. Ultimately, servo motors help FFS machines quickly produce functional and consumer friendly packages.

According to Rick Stickles, Ropak Manufacturing Co.'s product manager for VFFS equipment, while servo motors help raise machine efficiencies, the easy changeover feature is key to operator friendly, reliable equipment.(Continue Reading)

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