Why flow wrapping?
Flow wrapping, also referred to as horizontal form fill and seal (HFFS), is your versatile and cost-effective packaging technique for high-volume packaging operations.
The process wraps a product in a clear or printed Polyolefin, polypropylene, or laminate film, forming a 3-sided seal package to produce a light and flexible package. There are three broad types of flow wrapping you can choose from; form-fill-seal, shrink wrap packaging, and stretch film packaging. The type you choose will depend on your product characteristics and packaging goals.
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Our customers choose flow wrapping because it’s…
• Manufacturer-user friendly
• Suited for high-volume production
• Cost-effective
• Versatile
• Produces minimal waste
Flow Wrapping is a Practical, Versatile Option
Flow wrapping is used in primary packaging of individual or grouped products, to bundle loose products for retail sale or shipping, as well as in secondary packaging operations to replace the carton. You can flow wrap a large variety of products from cupcakes to syringes and thousands of products in between.
Flow wrapping is well-suited for primary packaging of individual products that can be both flat and irregularly shaped. A flow wrapper is ideal for foods including chocolate, energy, and cereal bars, biscuits, crackers, dried foods, and fresh produce.
Medical products such as surgical instruments and syringes can be sterilely wrapped. You can also flow wrap a large variety of common household and consumer goods such as napkins and cleaning materials.
Additionally, your marketing team will reap the benefits of increased branding, printable instructions, or unobstructed views of the product if desired.
Flow Wrapping Equipment
Artic Side Seal
Speeds of up to 100 ppm depending on product sizes • MAP • Available Zipper applicator • Reduces labor for loading premade zipper bags
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MAIN BENEFITS
- Full visibility of the product on top and bottom side of the package.
- Allows branding and logos on both sides of the package
- Reclosable pack with zipper
MAIN CHARACTERISTICS
- Long Dwell sealing head characterized by an “oval” motion profile in the jaws, assures hermetically sealed packages.
- Packs at high production speeds.
- Speed: Up to 100 pack/min
- Fully manufactured in stainless steel.
- Fully servo controlled machine.
- HMI & Controls – Rockwell Automation controls
Flow Vac 55 SD
Sanitary design flow wrapper with full washdown capability, equipped with Rockwell Automation controls. Ideal for packaging fresh meat and cheese.
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FEATURES
- The FV 55 creates a vacuum shrink bag around the product
- Bottom reel packaging machine that feeds the barrier roll stock film beneath the level of the product feeding line
- Product does not come into contact with the seal area
- Vacuum bag is formed around the product and a full hermetic seal is formed along the length of the bag
- FLOW-VAC® system senses the beginning of each product and indexes the incoming product automatically.
FS 400
A brand new stretch shrink wrapper with superb sanitary design, leak-resistant seals, simplified film loading and available Allen Bradley® controls.
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The ULMA FS 400 stretch shrink wrapper is a machine designed specifically for the fresh poultry and meat packaging market segment. Flow-wrap (HFFS) packaging offers producers of poultry and meat the ability to cost-effectively package a wide variety of product sizes and shapes for optimal retail presentation. This new machine is a cost-effective, sanitary design flow pack solution that dramatically improves on the original patented technology developed over 20 years ago.
BENEFITS
- Ultra-reliable, user-friendly machine operation and product changes
- High water protection rate to ensure sanitization and cleaning processes
- Reduced cost of ownership
KEY FEATURES
- Superb sanitary design
- Stainless steel construction
- Speeds up to 60 packages per minute
- 15″ HMI graphic touchscreen
- Use of belts to stretch film, reducing the need to rebuild chains
- Single electrical cabinet
- Single mechanical cabinet, with easy access to motors and drive components
The FS 400 reliably produces packages by using a belt system that stretches the film and forms a tight bag around trayed products. A vacuum system then evacuates air from the pack before the seals are created, eliminating the need for holes in the pack during the shrinking process. The narrow longitudinal trim seal on the bottom of the pack allows for printing on both the top and the bottom of the package. The result is a tightly wrapped, leak-resistant, case-ready package with a superb aesthetic appearance.
With a cantilever design, stainless steel construction, two belt indexing conveyors, and access to wash the entire infeed frame, the FS 400 is in a class of its own for sanitary stretch shrink wrapping.
The FS 400 features speeds up to 60 packages per minute, servo-driven technology, and open access for cleaning and maintenance. Available with Allen Bradley® controls from Rockwell Automation, the FS 400 is equipped to reduce solution complexity and maintenance costs, while realizing better quality, capacity, and throughput. Learn more about our partnership with Rockwell Automation, and smart, connected machines.
MAIN OPTIONS
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Allen Bradley® controls
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Simplified film loading
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Mirror image machines
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Dual-film mandrels
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Two-belt sanitary design indexers
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Tracking tunnel for end-seal shrinking on printed film
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Photocell for print registered films
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Wide range of hot air and hot water shrink tunnels
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Vacuum scrap removal
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MAP kit
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Flexible electronic machine to wrap products up to 280 mm. (11”) wide and 180 mm. (7”) high
- Printed and non printed films
- Automatic indexer for simplifying the feeding and packaging process
- Electronic control of every single motor in the machine, for user friendly machine operation and product changes
- UPC control (ULMA industrial PC) or Allen Bradley® controls
- Fresh food oriented design for easy cleaning and optimum machine sanitation
- Machine is manufactured using stainless steel materials and all its components have a high protection degree against humidity (IP65 or higher)
- Sturdy construction cantilever format frame with all mechanisms isolated from the packaging process to improve machine sanitation and maintenance
- Wash down construction automatic feeding system.
Press Release 1/28/20: Harpak-ULMA Introduces FS-400 Flow Wrapper for Fresh Poultry, Meat Packaging
OCEAN
Horizontal Flow Wrapper (HFFS) that makes a shrink film pack for frozen fish. High production performance.
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New shrink wrapping machine designed to wrap frozen fish products at high speed.
Designed for the frozen fish sector, the machine has a food-industry oriented design with special consideration for hygiene, machine sanitation, protection against humidity, stainless materials, etc. The machine is fully built in stainless steel or plastic materials, and has been designed to avoid dust accumulation and to ease cleaning. In this sense, its cantilever design and the simplicity of the new cross sealing system are key aspects that ensure that the maximum hygienic conditions are maintained.
This machine has an innovatively designed cross sealing station. The sealing jaw has an oval movement, which allows reaching high sealing speeds and simplifies the transfer of the product through the sealing jaw. These features increase the machine’s productivity and minimize the reject levels.
Its reduced size (it requires less than 5 m2), high production output and user friendliness make the OCEAN the ideal machine for the frozen fish sector.
The new TRLX-200 shrink tunnel has been designed to meet the speed requirements from the wrapping machine. Thus, the tunnel has a great shrink capacity at high speeds which gives the perfect finish the products require.
SIENNA
Horizontal Flow Wrapper (HFFS) that makes a three sealing pillow pack for irregular or difficult to drag products. Can also make a modified atmosphere (MAP) package. This machine has the newest and most innovative developments.
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The new SIENNA family is the result of ULMA’s commitment to innovation and technological development. This ongoing process brings us a new family of machines with improved performance and ease of use.
The new SIENNA features all the strength, reliability, and ease of operation of ULMA machines. Added to these well known characteristics of ULMA, the new model also features a higher flexibility and versatility (as the sealing head is powered with an independent motor), together with a much easier operation thanks to its touch screen control panel.
The great flexibility, proven reliability and the innovative technology applied to the new SIENNA family turns this line into the ideal packaging machine for a very wide range of applications in the food industry, especially in the produce, meat, cheese,… sectors.
TECHNICAL FEATURES
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Electronic packaging machine powered with independent motors synchronized electronically.
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Machine is built on a stainless steel frame in a cantilever execution, to avoid dirt and dust accumulation and allowing optimum ease of cleaning and hygiene. It also enables easy access to the mechanical and electrical components.
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Motorized height adjustment of the longitudinal sealing system to make its adjustment easier. The box motion type cross sealing station is provided with 400 mm. wide jaws. The sealing head is equipped with an independent motor that provides a very high flexibility as it allows optimizing the cycle time and also to produce minimum length packs.
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Easy access reel holder that easies the load of heavy rolls. It is equipped with motorized film unwinding system for the optimum machine work.
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In-feed conveyor 2 meters long fully made in stainless steel.
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The touch screen control panel allows a simple and very intuitive access to the machine parameters. It allows various parameter settings for each product (bag length, speed, sealing time, etc…).
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The “No product – No Bag” and “Misplaced product” safety functions are standard in this machine.
MAIN OPTIONAL DEVICES
- Shrink film version (polyolefin).
- Mixture version for BOPP and shrink film.
- Low density polyethylene film version (LDPE).
- Various types and lengths of in-feed conveyors.
- Wide range of printing equipment is available.
- Photocell for print registered film.
- Special version for wide products with 550 mm wide jaws.
- Closing belts for short size products.
FR 500
Horizontal Flow Wrapper (HFFS) that makes a three sealing pillow pack. It is specially designed to be integrated into packaging systems in applications with medium and high speed productions.
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The FR 500 machine represents the highest technology model in the range of ULMA horizontal wrappers.
Fully electronic, it integrates a multi-axis electronic control which synchronizes machine’s main movements.
It is specially designed to be integrated into packaging systems in applications with medium and high speed productions.
The model FR 500 is completed with different feeders and auto-loaders designed mainly for bakery and chocolate products.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Stainless steel and cantilever construction.
- Electronic machine equipped with four independent servomotors (rotary jaws, sealing rollers, in-feed conveyor and motorized reel holder) synchronized by an electronic multi-axis control)
- Four pairs of sealing rollers.
- Automatic reel change.
- Pneumatic fixing of film reel.
- 10″ color touch screen to adjust machine parameters, diagnostics and reporting.
- In-feed conveyor with chain at one side.
- Top motorized belt system at exit belt.
- Empty and badly sealed package rejector.
- Complete range of in-feed conveyors depending on the application and product.
MAIN OPTIONAL ELEMENTS
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- Printing system.
- Cold plate sealing rollers.
- Overhead and side devices.
- Aspiration system between rollers.
- “D-Cam” type jaw.
- Gusseting device by mechanical or air system.
FV 35
Horizontal FLOW-VAC® type Flow Wrapper (HFFS) that forms a vacuum pack from a single shrink and barrier film. For processed and smoked meat as well as cheese. It is also a suitable machine for pork and lamb meat.
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The FLOW-VAC® system has been developed by ULMA Packaging to create a vacuum shrink bag around the product to be packed.
The new FV 35 system offers an entry level solution at a very competitive investment level, for those applications that require the automation of the vacuum packing process.
The ULMA FV 35 machine is a bottom reel packaging machine, that feeds the barrier roll stock film beneath the level of the product feeding line. The barrier film unwinds off the reel as the product moves into the longitudinal seal head system, which prevents the transverse seal being contaminated as the product does not come into contact with the seal area.
The vacuum bag is formed around the product and a full hermetic seal is formed along the length of the bag (longitudinal seal). All excess material from the longitudinal seal is removed from the package via a film scrap removal system. This provides a shrink bag with excellent aesthetics as a result of the narrow longitudinal seal.
The FLOW-VAC® system senses the beginning of each product and indexes the incoming product automatically. The end seal (transverse seal) is a very reliable high quality, fully hermetic seal.
Designed for the Fresh Food industry, fully manufactured in Stainless Steel, the FV 35 is the perfect solution for the automation of the vacuum packing process while offering a high level of flexibility.
KEY BENEFITS
- High flexibility.
- Process automation.
- Increased productivity.
- Less material usage.
- Reduced labor requirements.
- Less seal contamination.
- Less vacuum leakages.
REVOLUTIONARY NEW APPLICATION
Using patent-pending technology, ULMA has developed a simple but brilliant solution to automate the feeding of a belt vacuum chamber on both sealing bars. Packages are sealed only on one end and prepared to be transferred to the buffering belt of the vacuum chamber with the open end facing both seal bars on the vacuum chamber. A 90° transfer system pairs the packages to the buffering belt of the vacuum chamber so that both seal bars can be utilized. If the products are not small enough to be paired, an auto-detect system will load the product as a single item. This automated system increases productivity and reduces labor costs. The packaging system is ideal for the meat and cheese industry.
The FLOW VAC® 35 SD packaging system is based on a flow-wrapping machine that creates vacuum bags from a barrier roll stock located on the bottom side. The machine loads the product onto the film and creates a vacuum bag around the product with a fully hermetic top longitudinal seal and one (1) end open cross seal. Once the bag has been created an exit belt transports this bag with the product inside it to the vacuum system.
The system offers significant benefits as it produces savings in packaging material usage as well as minimizing costs.
The machine is designed for the fresh food sector following USDA design criteria. In the machine’s design, special consideration has been made to the machine’s
cleaning process, protection from humidity and use of stainless materials, etc. Following these guidelines, hollow areas and niches have been prevented, product or liquid collection areas have been removed and the machine has been made accessible for inspection, maintenance, cleaning and sanitation.
KEY BENEFITS:
Sanitary design for the fresh food sector following USDA design criteria.
- Protection from humidity
- Use of stainless steel materials
- Easy accessibility for cleaning and inspection
- Elimination of hollow areas, niches and other possible liquid collection areas
- Continuous welds on stainless steel frame that prevent crevices and collection areas
- Cantilever frame format eliminates horizontal surfaces
- Electronic components mounted in a separate cabinet inside machine’s main frame
REVOLUTIONARY NEW APPLICATION
Using patent-pending technology, ULMA has developed a simple but brilliant solution to automate the feeding of a belt vacuum chamber on both sealing bars. Packages are sealed only on one end and prepared to be transferred to the buffering belt of the vacuum chamber with the open end facing both seal bars on the vacuum chamber. A 90° transfer system pairs the packages to the buffering belt of the vacuum chamber so that both seal bars can be utilized. If the products are not small enough to be paired, an auto-detect system will load the product as a single item. This automated system increases productivity and reduces labor costs. The packaging system is ideal for the meat and cheese industry.
FOV 400
Automatic wrapping machine developed to shrink-pack or to film-wrap a wide variety of products in a flow-pack (pillow pack) format creating an overlapped longitudinal seal.
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The FOV 400 is an automatic wrapping machine developed to shrink-pack or to film-wrap a wide variety of products in a flow-pack (pillow pack) format creating an overlapped longitudinal seal.
The FOV 400 machine is the result of ULMA’s commitment to innovation and the technological development of our products. The machine has been developed by a team made up of specialized engineers and researchers in the ULMA Packaging Technological Center. The result is robust construction and a highly flexible machine that incorporates state of the art packaging technology.
This high flexibility on the FOV 400 machine allows wrapping a wide variety of products with simple and fast change-overs and the use of different wrapping materials on the same machine. The robust construction of the machine is complemented with an Industrial PC based electronic control, and a touch screen that allows controlling and storing the settings for the different products to be wrapped in a data base.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Electronic machine controlled by an Industrial PC based motion control system for increased flexibility.
- The machine is built on a strong painted steel frame.
- The feeding conveyor is a pusher type in-feed that carries the product and synchronizes its position automatically with the cross sealing head.
- Equipped with a double reel holder for rolls up to 850 mm. wide and 350 mm. in diameter.
- The flexible forming box allows adapting the film tube to the different products to be packed.
- The longitudinal overlap sealing system is created by an ionizer for shrink-wrap packs, or by means of a hot sealing system for film-wrapping packs.
- The cross seal is created by a Long-Dwell sealing head system with sealing jaws that are 400 mm. wide. The system is powered by a brushless servomotor.
- The machine includes the “No product – no bag” function as standard. This function avoids creating empty bags while the in-feed conveyor keeps running in a continuous mode hence optimizing the production.
- The control panel is equipped with a touch screen for the user/machine interface. The screen uses very intuitive menus in a user friendly environment which allows quick setting and storage of the different parameters.
MAIN OPTIONAL ELEMENTS
- Mixture version designed to run shrink polyolefin film and Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) on the same machine, ideal for contract packers.
- Print registration photocell.
- Automatic feeding and indexing system for regular products.
- Wide variety of in-feed conveyor designs is available in variable lengths to accommodate the required layout.
- Wide variety of friction feeders, labeling equipment, printing equipment
FR 200
Horizontal Flow Wrapper (HFFS) that makes a three sealing pillow pack with medium-high performance level.
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ULMA as a packaging manufacturer leader, is always moving one step forward updating equipment with the latest innovations and state of the art technologies.
As a result of these innovations, the new FR200, among other capabilities, allows for a much faster packaging speed than previous models.
This new model is equipped also with our latest motion control technology including a control based on an Industrial PC, which provides the machine with the capabilities of higher level models.
The FR200 machine’s design is based on ULMA construction strength, quality and reliability. These characteristics, together with the ease of use and ergonomics, ensure the FR200 satisfies the needs of a wide range of applications.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Cantilever construction which facilitates easy access for sanitation.
- Left to right operating direction.
- Rotary cross sealing jaws.
- 3 pairs of rollers for longitudinal film pulling and sealing.
- Self centering reel holder provided with a brake system.
- Infeed conveyor 2 m (6 1/2’) long.
- Adjustable film folding box.
- Machine control system by 7” UPC Industrial PC.
- HMI through a 7” color touch screen. Offers graphical visualization for parameter setting and alarm identification. Ethernet connection for remote interaction and visualization.
FR 200 I P for “PEPPER WRAPPING”
- This version is specifically designed to pack groups of peppers in combination with a weigher, allowing the machine to create variable length packages.
- Infeed conveyor with one belt and two pushers specifically designed for peppers.
- The bag length is regulated in accordance with the product’s length measure by a photoelectric sensor located in the infeed conveyor.
- Allows for working on a fixed bag length mode and running print registered film.
- Possibility to use the machine to pack products in tray.
MAIN OPTIONS
- Automatic feeder for trays.
- Different types and various lengths of infeed conveyor (for continuous run version).
- “No product – No bag” function.
- “Misplaced product – Double bag” function.
- Photoelectric sensor for centering of print registered film (continuous run version).
- Double self-centering film roll holders.
- Right to left oriented machine.
- Stainless steel model for wet environments.
FR 305
Horizontal Flow Wrapper (HFFS) that makes a three sealing pillow pack. Specially designed for the bakery, cookie, chocolate and candy-confectionery industries.
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The new FR 305 is the result of ULMA’s commitment to innovation and technological development. This ongoing process has given rise to the new FR 305 as part of the range of rotary jaw packaging machines.
The new FR 305 replaces the previous family of bottom film rotary jaw packaging machines, adding the latest technological developments to the experience, strength and proven reliability of the previous models.
The new FR 305 features all the characteristic strength, reliability, and operational simplicity of the ULMA machines, together with an ergonomic cantilever design that makes cleaning and sanitizing easier. In addition to these well known characteristics of ULMA machines, the new model also features very high flexibility for the different format changeovers thanks to the state of the art industrial PC electronic platform.
All these features make the FR 305 the ideal machine that will fulfill the needs of customers requiring to pack irregular products or products that are difficult to transport.
TECHNICAL FEATURES
- Electronic packaging machine powered with independent motors synchronized electronically.
- Machine is built on a cantilever format, reducing dirt and dust accumulation, permitting optimum cleaning and hygiene. It also gives an easy access to the mechanical and electrical components.
- Left to Right operating direction.
- In-feed conveyor is 2 meters long (in the standard configuration).
- Easy access reel holder that simplifies the loading of heavy rolls.
- Adjustable film folding box.
- Longitudinal sealing system by film feeding and sealing rollers, with a height adjustment system providing quick and easy settings.
- Cross seal is made by rotary sealing jaws with an electronic overload safety switch.
- Machine parameter settings (bag length, pusher position, …) from touch screen.
- Machine includes a 5″ monochrome touch screen for the user/machine interface, including functions as parameters settings, machine status information, fault diagnostics, etc.
- Control allows data storage for up to 99 different machines set-ups.
MAIN OPTIONAL DEVICES
- Wide variety of in-feed conveyor designs is available in variable lengths to accommodate the required layout.
- Wide variety of auto feeding systems.
- “No Product – No Bag” function.
- “Misplaced product safety” function.
- Print registration photocell.
- Right to Left oriented machine.
- Stainless Steel version suitable for wet environments.
- Shrink film version.
- D-cam type jaw version for laminated films.
- Wide variety of printing equipment.
FR 400 Twin
Introducing the FR 400-TWIN: ULMA's high-output horizontal packaging machine for the bakery, confectionery, and biscuit industries. This compact powerhouse combines two machines in one, doubling output and optimizing efficiency while reducing required space by 50%.
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The FR 400 Twin is the ideal system for long-term service life, reduced Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), and overall savings. With impressive speed and versatile format flexibility, it is a benchmark solution for medium to high-output production.
The FR 400 Twin is part of the FR wrapping machine range and has been designed to provide an efficient solution to meet high-output requirements in a compact design. The machine occupies up to 50% less space, which makes it the perfect choice for optimising the area required in the production plant.
The standout feature of this system is its ability to combine two separate machines in parallel into a single unit which, when operated by a single operator, delivers high efficiency and productivity.
With output speeds reaching up to 2 x 700 packs/min and the capability of being adapted to the different packaging formats required, the FR 400 Twin is poised to become a benchmark in the market, providing customers with the versatility they need.
KEY FEATURES
- Allen-Bradley® Controls
- Small Footprint
- Double Infeed Conveyor with Transferring Belts
- Double Exit Belt
- Ease of Use and Maintenance
- Single HMI
- Improved TCO
- Enhanced Productivity, Reliability and Efficiency
Ease of use and maintenance
The design enables easy access and maintenance to guarantee optimal performance and a long service life. The machine is easy to access and operate, with the practical top-mounted electrical cabinet, ensuring easy access from both sides for maintenance and ease of cleaning. The belts are detachable for cleaning, without using tools.
Single 15″ HMI
The machine is equipped with a user-friendly interface and intuitive design to facilitate the operation of the machine and allow full operation from a single control panel.
Improved TCO
Ease of maintenance and cleaning has a direct impact on the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), generating long-term savings. In a sample scenario, two FR 400 Twin machines could be used for an equivalent of four FR 400 machines. They could be set up in a mirror arrangement, making it possible for a single operator to handle the two Twin lines.
Productivity, reliability and efficiency
The FR 400 Twin represents a qualitative leap in high-output horizontal packaging. With its format flexibility, productivity, reliability and production efficiency, this machine is the right solution for medium to high-output companies looking to improve their packaging capacity and deliver high-quality packaging. This machine is a key improvement and innovation in the industrial bakery, confectionery and biscuit sectors.
FR 400
The FR 400 Flow Wrap machine has been designed to be integrated into medium and high speed packaging systems.
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Mainly focused on bakery, confectionery and biscuits applications, this machine is a general use flow wrapper allowing to pack a wide range of products in different sectors (soaps, personal care products…)
The machine has been specifically designed to be integrated into automated packaging systems. It has a sturdy construction and high reliability for the high level of requirements demanded by these applications. The control system has also been designed for ease of operation and connectivity with other ancillary and general productivity equipment.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Painted steel cantilever construction with independent electrical cabinet.
- Electronic machine equipped with independent servomotors synchronized by an electronic multi-axis control.
- Infeed conveyor with chain at one side to avoid dirt accumulation.
- Top reel holder with pneumatic reel fastening and automatic reel change.
- Long sealing system by four pairs of sealing rollers with a tiltable first pair.
- Motorized belt system at exit belt.
- Empty and badly sealed package rejector.
- 10″ touch screen with graphic icons to adjust machine parameters, diagnostics and reporting.
FLOW VAC 45
Horizontal FLOW-VAC® type Flow Wrapper (HFFS) that forms a vacuum pack from a single shrink and barrier film. For all type of food products. Medium-high performance level.
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The Ulma FLOW-VAC® is a lower reel machine, with the barrier roll stock film being fed from below the level of the product feeding line. This is essential to prevent seal contamination.
The vacuum bag is formed around the product and a full hermetic seal is formed along the length of the bag (longitudinal seal). The FLOW-VAC® senses the beginning of each product and indexes the incoming product automatically. The end seal (transverse seal) is a high quality full hermetic seal. Both seal systems are equipped with the latest technology to provide the most reliable seals possible. All excess material from the longitudinal seal is removed from the package via a film scrap removal system.
The Ulma FLOW-VAC® operates at the speed of incoming product and reacts to any speed variation in the production line.
The electronic platform of the FLOW-VAC® series is PC based with modem link options. The FLOW-VAC® machine has been designed for user friendly film roll change over. Product setup parameters are controlled through an industrial PC and a touch screen. The software is a Microsoft Windows based graphic icon software.
The barrier film unwinds off the reel as the product moves into the longitudinal seal head system. This prevents the transverse seal from being contaminated as the product does not come into contact with the seal area.
Designed for the food sector and manufactured from stainless steel, the FLOW VAC ® ensures that maximum hygienic conditions are maintained for all sectors of the food industry.
OPTIONS
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Right to left versions.
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Various date-coding options.
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Photocell for printed film registration system.
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Exit conveyor (different options).
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In-feed conveyor (different options).
REVOLUTIONARY NEW APPLICATION
Using patent-pending technology, ULMA has developed a simple but brilliant solution to automate the feeding of a belt vacuum chamber on both sealing bars. Packages are sealed only on one end and prepared to be transferred to the buffering belt of the vacuum chamber with the open end facing both seal bars on the vacuum chamber. A 90° transfer system pairs the packages to the buffering belt of the vacuum chamber so that both seal bars can be utilized. If the products are not small enough to be paired, an auto-detect system will load the product as a single item. This automated system increases productivity and reduces labor costs. The packaging system is ideal for the meat and cheese industry.
FLOW VAC 55
Horizontal FLOW-VAC® type Flow Wrapper (HFFS) that forms a vacuum pack from a single shrink and barrier film. For all type of food products. High performance level.
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The Ulma FLOW-VAC® is a lower reel machine, with the barrier roll stock film being fed from below the level of the product feeding line. This is essential to prevent seal contamination.
The vacuum bag is formed around the product and a full hermetic seal is formed along the length of the bag (longitudinal seal). The FLOW-VAC® senses the beginning of each product and indexes the incoming product automatically. The end seal (transverse seal) is a high quality full hermetic seal. Both seal systems are equipped with the latest technology to provide the most reliable seals possible. All excess material from the longitudinal seal is removed from the package via a film scrap removal system.
The Ulma FLOW-VAC® operates at the speed of incoming product and reacts to any speed variation in the production line.
The electronic platform of the FLOW-VAC® series is PC based with modem link options. The FLOW-VAC® machine has been designed for user friendly film roll change over. Product setup parameters are controlled through an industrial PC and a touch screen. The software is a Microsoft Windows based graphic icon software.
The barrier film unwinds off the reel as the product moves into the longitudinal seal head system. This prevents the transverse seal from being contaminated as the product does not come into contact with the seal area.
Designed for the food sector, and manufactured from stainless steel, the FLOW VAC ® ensures that maximum hygienic conditions are maintained for all sectors of the food industry.
OPTIONS
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Right to left versions.
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Various date-coding options.
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Photocell for printed film registration system.
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Exit conveyor (different options).
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Infeed conveyor (different options).
REVOLUTIONARY NEW APPLICATION
Using patent-pending technology, ULMA has developed a simple but brilliant solution to automate the feeding of a belt vacuum chamber on both sealing bars. Packages are sealed only on one end and prepared to be transferred to the buffering belt of the vacuum chamber with the open end facing both seal bars on the vacuum chamber. A 90° transfer system pairs the packages to the buffering belt of the vacuum chamber so that both seal bars can be utilized. If the products are not small enough to be paired, an auto-detect system will load the product as a single item. This automated system increases productivity and reduces labor costs. The packaging system is ideal for the meat and cheese industry.
FM 200
Horizontal Flow Wrapper (HFFS) that makes a totally hermetic three sealing pillow pack for fresh food in modified atmosphere (MAP). Medium-high performance level.
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FM 200 is a machine developed to pack fresh food products in a Flow-Pack (pillow pack) style bag with three seals.
The new FM 200 family is the result of ULMA’s commitment to innovation and technological development. The result of this ongoing process has given rise to a new family of machines, providing improved performance and ease of use.
The new FM 200 features all the strength, reliability, and operation simplicity of the ULMA machines. Additionally, the new model also features a higher flexibility and versatility, together with a much easier operation thanks to its touch screen control panel.
The great flexibility, proven reliability and the innovative technology applied to the new FM 200 assures the ideal packaging machine for a wide range of applications in the fresh food industry.
TECHNICAL FEATURES
- Electronic packaging machine powered with independent motors synchronized electronically.
- Machine is built on a stainless steel frame in a cantilever format, reducing dirt and dust accumulation and permitting optimum cleaning and hygiene. It also allows for easy access to the mechanical and electrical components.
- In-feed conveyor, 2 meters in length, manufactured in stainless steel (standard configuration).
- Easy access reel holder that simplifies the loading of heavy rolls. It is equipped with a motorized film unwinding system for optimum machine operation.
- Motorized height adjustment of the longitudinal sealing system providing quick and easy settings.
- The box motion type cross sealing station provides an over-pressure system to guarantee high quality hermetic seals.
- The sealing head is equipped with an independent motor that provides high flexibility, optimizing the cycle time and enabling smaller, accurate package lengths.
- The touch screen control panel allows a simple and very intuitive access to the machine parameters. It provides various parameter settings for each product (bag length, speed, sealing time, etc…).
- The “No product – No Bag” and “Misplaced product” safety functions are standard in this machine.
MAIN OPTIONAL DEVICES
- Barrier laminated film version: OPA/PE or similar.
- Shrink barrier film BDF version.
- Print registration photocell.
- “On-line” gas analyzing systems.
- Wide variety of in-feed conveyor designs is available in variable lengths to accommodate the required layout.
- Wide variety of printing equipment.
FM 500
Horizontal Flow Wrapper (HFFS) that makes a totally hermetic three sealing pillow pack for fresh food in modified atmosphere (MAP). Up to 250 products/min.
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A new machine for MAP packaging in a high-speed modified atmosphere, capable of packaging up to 250 products/min. Mainly aimed at applications in the meat, cheese, ready meal and baked goods sectors, among others, which require a guarantee and safety when it comes to packaging, whether with or without a modified atmosphere.
The machine is equipped with an LD (Long Dwell) cross sealing head, which thanks to its long sealing time and its revolving movement is capable of guaranteeing the airtightness of the packaging at high levels of production.
As a result, the machine assembly is extremely robust and reliable, which is necessary for guaranteeing proper operation at these levels of production.
This new model was designed to meet the hygiene and cleanliness requirements of the target sectors, incorporating highly rustproof and waterproof elements, as well as designs that minimise points where residues and dirt can accumulate.
The machine is controlled via an industrial PC with a 10″ HMI touchscreen, facilitating both its use by the operator through graphic icons and the connectivity of the machine with the productive environments.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Electronic machine with independent servomotors that are synchronised electronically.
- Frame made of stainless steel in a hygienic design, with the independent electrical cabinet built into it.
- Infeed system with washable “Open Frame” design, so that it can be cleaned directly with a water jet.
- Front-loading reel holder with pneumatic reel fastening system to facilitate film roll loading.
- Longitudinal welding system designed to achieve hermetic seals at high speed, with an adjustment system for different films from the HMI.
- Cross sealing system by “Long Dwell” sealing head, designed to achieve hermetic seals at high production rates.
- Control panel for the machine located on a movable arm to facilitate access for the operator. Featuring a 10″ color touchscreen to facilitate its use by the operator.
MAIN OPTIONAL ELEMENTS
- Top and Bottom reel versions.
- Versions for different films (laminated barrier films, BDF barrier shrink films, etc.)
- Inline residual oxygen analyser systems.
- “Easy-Tape” system to facilitate the automatic reel change.
- Different automatic infeed systems
- Ethernet connection for data acquisition, VNC, production control systems, etc.
FM 300
Horizontal Flow Wrapper (HFFS) that makes a totally hermetic three sealing pillow pack for fresh food in modified atmosphere (MAP). Medium-high performance level.
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FM 300 is a machine developed to pack fresh food products in a Flow-Pack (pillow pack) style bag with three seals.
This model has been developed in the ULMA Packaging Technological Center by a team made up of specialized engineers and researchers. The result is a machine that incorporates the state of the art packaging technology to satisfy the most stringent requirements in the food industry.
The stainless steel construction on a cantilevered frame, its high degree of protection against moisture, together with its design made of parts that can be easily disassembled to sanitize the machine, turns the FM 300 into the ideal packaging machine for a very wide range of applications in the fresh food industry.
The FM 300 machine is equipped with a Box Motion sealing head powered by two independent motors. This technology provides a very high degree of flexibility and allows obtaining very high quality hermetic seals in those versions dedicated to MAP without loosing its great production capacity.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Electronic machine powered by several independent motors that are synchronized and controlled by an Industrial PC based motion control system. All these features and technologies make a very flexible and highly versatile machine and reduce product changeover time to minimum levels.
- The machine is fully built on a cantilevered stainless steel frame to ensure the maximum hygiene and sanitation levels. The design prevents dirt trap areas and also provides easy access to the drive components for maintenance.
- In-feed conveyor is designed so that it can be easily removed and disassembled for ease of cleaning and sanitation.
- Front loading reel holder with a pneumatic film roll fastening system makes the reel changeover easy for the operators.
- Fully flexible folding box to adapt the film. The machine stores the product height information so that it is recalled with every product changeover. The machine then automatically sets the sealing roller height and the cross sealing jaws central to the stored position.
- Box Motion sealing head powered by two independent motors to provide a very high degree of flexibility and high quality hermetic seals in the versions dedicated to MAP without loosing the production capacity.
- Temperature regulation is independent for the different sets of rollers and also for the Top and Bottom sealing jaw. Temperature regulation is integrated in machine’s touch screen.
- Machine’s control panel is located on a swivel arm so that it can be easily accessed from any machine position. It is equipped with a touch screen that uses very intuitive menus in a user friendly environment.
- The “No product – no bag” and “Misplaced product” functions are standard in this machine.
MAIN OPTIONAL ELEMENTS
- Different versions are available for different films (BOPP, shrink film, barrier laminates OPA/PE or similar, …).
- Print registration photocell.
- “On-line” gas analyzing systems.
- Wide variety of in-feed conveyor designs is available in variable lengths to accommodate the required layout.
- Wide variety of printing equipment.
- Interface to production control software.
Chaotic Master Bag Line
Significant Cost Savings Example Using One Pacific Master Bag 55 vs. Four Manual Snorkel Style (MAP) Systems
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- Reduces labor for loading Master Bags
- Cycle speeds range from 14 to 25 master bags per minute depending on tray size and grouping size
- Pacific Master Bag 55 allows different tray sizes through the machine with no change over
- Variable cut off length by measuring tray configuration
- Easily adjustable for single lane and dual lane configurations
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Four Manual Snorkel Style (MAP) System – 8 people – 12 to 14 master bags per minute
One Pacific MB 55 – 4 people – 14 to 25 master bags per minute
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LABOR SAVINGS:
4 people per line per shift
4 X $45,000 per year loaded labor rate = $180,000.00/shift
$180,000.00 savings per line per shift x 2 shifts = $360,000.00 in labor savings per year
ABSORBERS:
- Current operation is precut absorbers in pouches, manual inserted into master bags.
- $.03 savings per unit based on purchase of bulk rolls
- $.03 x 20 packs/min = $.60/min x 60 min = $36.00 savings per hour
- $36.00/ hr. x 14 hr. production = $504.00 savings per day
- $504.00 per day x 300 working days = $151,200.00 in savings per year
INCREASE IN EFFICIENCY:
- $$$$$
- 25% Reduction in production time
- Increased capacity for new business
ARTIC
Horizontal Flow Wrapper (HFFS) that makes a totally hermetic three sealing pillow pack for fresh food in modified atmosphere (MAP). High performance level. Reclosable side seal feature available.
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Packaging machine designed to pack fresh food products with modified atmosphere (MAP) for extended shelf life. The system is used to pack products such as fresh or processed meat, poultry, pizza, fish, pasta or cheese in MAP. The shelf life is extended as the product is packed in a hermetically sealed pack with a mixture of protective gases inside.
The new Long Dwell sealing head is characterized by an “oval” motion profile in the jaw, which assures packs with perfectly hermetic seals at high production speeds. This new sealing head, together with the state-of-the-art electronic technology and a food-industry oriented design, turn this ARTIC family into the ideal machine to meet the demands of the food industry.
Available with Allen Bradley® controls from Rockwell Automation, the Artic is equipped to reduce solution complexity and maintenance costs, while realizing better quality, capacity, and throughput. Learn more about our partnership with Rockwell Automation, and smart, connected machines.
TECHNICAL FEATURES
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Electronic packaging machine powered with independent motors synchronized by a motion control system.
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Machine design is specially adapted to make cleaning of machine easy, and to keep the machine in optimum hygienic condition.
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Machine is built on a cantilevered stainless steel frame to prevent dirt and dust accumulation and allowing for optimum cleaning and hygiene.
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Long Dwell cross sealing station specially designed to obtain hermetic seals at high speed when using barrier films.
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Reel holder with pneumatic fastening system and motorized system for the unwinding of film.
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2 meter long in-feed conveyor made fully in stainless steel and designed for easy cleaning.
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Gas flushing system.
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The control panel has a monochrome touch screen for the user/machine interface that allows various parameter settings for each product (bag length, speed, temperatures, etc …)
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The “No product – No Bag” and “Misplaced product” safety functions are standard in this machine.
RE-CLOSABLE SIDE-SEAL FEATURE
OPTIONS:
- Sanitary version. This version is manufactured with high degree stainless steel materials and designed for ease of sanitary cleaning of the machine and avoidance of dirt accumulation.
- Top Reel and Bottom Reel versions.
- Versions for various films (barrier laminated film, shrink barrier film “BDF”, …)
- Photocell for print registration.
- “On line” residual oxygen analyzer with automatic gas flow regulation.
- In-line automatic feeding systems.
ATLANTA
Horizontal Flow Wrapper (HFFS) that makes a three sealing pillow pack with high performance level.
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ULMA, as a packaging manufacturer leader, is now providing electronic motion control in all its new versions of the ATLANTA family.
The new version of the ATLANTA machine includes a motion control system to the well known and established ATLANTA Horizontal Form Fill and Seal (HFFS) Wrapping machine. This new version provides new features to the machine keeping its well known high reliability.
This model features the main characteristics of other ULMA machines such as strength, ease of operation, and reliability. In addition, it also features an ergonomic cantilever design that makes cleaning and sanitizing easier. It is also possible to integrate many different automatic and semi-automatic feeders.
The result is the ATLANTA, a solution for medium to high production demands, and for any automatic line that requires a HFFS automatic wrapping machine.
Available with Allen Bradley® controls from Rockwell Automation, the Atlanta is equipped to reduce solution complexity and maintenance costs, while realizing better quality, capacity, and throughput. Learn more about our partnership with Rockwell Automation, and smart, connected machines.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Cantilever construction that provides for easy cleaning and maintenance, with easy access to mechanical and electrical components.
- Left to right operating direction.
- Rotary cross sealing jaws with an electronic overload safety switch.
- Self-centering film reel holder with a dancing arm operated brake system.
- Infeed conveyor: 2 meters (6½ ’) long.
- Adjustable film folding box.
- Machine parameter settings (bag length, pusher position,… ) via the touch screen control.
- 5″ Touch screen setting of machine parameters, visible operational status and error messages.
- The control allows data storage for up to 99 different machine set-ups.
MAIN OPTIONS
- Conveyors with various lengths and types are available.
- Various automatic feeding systems..
- “No Product – No bag” function.
- “Misplaced product – Double Bag” function.
- Photoelectric sensor for centering of print registered film
- Double self centering reel holder.
- Automatic film reel splicing.
- Right to Left oriented machine.
- Stainless Steel version suitable for wet environments.
- Shrink Film Version.
- “D-Cam” type jaw version for laminated films.
ATLANTA HI-TECH
Horizontal Flow Wrapper (HFFS) that makes a three sealing pillow pack with the highest technological performance level in its range.
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The ATLANTA HI-TECH model represents the model with the highest technology among ULMA horizontal packing machines. It includes a multi-shaft electronic control which synchronizes the main movements of the three main shafts of the machine.
This electronic control gives the machine high versatility and flexibility in product changes and also perfect dynamics in machine movements. This technology, together with strength, reliability, ergonomic design and ease of cleaning (typical of the ATLANTA family) allows achievement of the highest performance from the machine. ATLANTA HI-TECH can also incorporate a wide range of automatic and semi-automatic feeders.
The result is the ATLANTA HI-TECH: a flow pack machine able to meet the strictest applications. This is true for manual feeding applications and for installations where the packing machine has to be installed in an automatic packaging line.
Available with Allen Bradley® controls from Rockwell Automation, the Atlanta Hi-Tech is equipped to reduce solution complexity and maintenance costs, while realizing better quality, capacity, and throughput. Learn more about our partnership with Rockwell Automation, and smart, connected machines.
MAIN FEATURES
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Machine with three independent engines (clamps, rollers, feeding unit) synchronized by means of a multi-shaft electronic control.
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Built on a vertical plate to ease cleaning.
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Easy access to mechanical and electronic elements for maintenance purposes.
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Working sense: left to right.
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Cross-welding spinning clamps with electronic effort limiter.
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Three pairs of longitudinal film welding and dragging rollers with pneumatic opening.
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Self-centering motor-driven coil support with lever brake.
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2 meter long feeding unit.
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Mold with stretchable former.
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Package length adjustment, cutting speed adjustment (elliptical) from touch screen.
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Touch screen for machine parameter adjustment, diagnosis and information of machine state.
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Parameter memory storage : up to 50 products.
OPTIONAL
- Different types and lengths of feeding unit.
- Photocell for printed film centring.
- “No product”, “No package” and “Badly located product in clamps” functions.
- Motor-driven coil support with independent engine.
- Motor-driven regulation of cross-welding head height.
- 12″ color screen based on industrial PC with screen-integrated temperature control.
- Automatic coil change.
- Different automatic feeding systems.
- Left version machine.
- Stainless version for wet environments.
- Version for retractable polyolefins.
- Version for DC-type clamp.
Artic Side Seal
Speeds of up to 100 ppm depending on product sizes • MAP • Available Zipper applicator • Reduces labor for loading premade zipper bags
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MAIN BENEFITS
- Full visibility of the product on top and bottom side of the package.
- Allows branding and logos on both sides of the package
- Reclosable pack with zipper
MAIN CHARACTERISTICS
- Long Dwell sealing head characterized by an “oval” motion profile in the jaws, assures hermetically sealed packages.
- Packs at high production speeds.
- Speed: Up to 100 pack/min
- Fully manufactured in stainless steel.
- Fully servo controlled machine.
- HMI & Controls – Rockwell Automation controls
Flow Vac 55 SD
Sanitary design flow wrapper with full washdown capability, equipped with Rockwell Automation controls. Ideal for packaging fresh meat and cheese.
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FEATURES
- The FV 55 creates a vacuum shrink bag around the product
- Bottom reel packaging machine that feeds the barrier roll stock film beneath the level of the product feeding line
- Product does not come into contact with the seal area
- Vacuum bag is formed around the product and a full hermetic seal is formed along the length of the bag
- FLOW-VAC® system senses the beginning of each product and indexes the incoming product automatically.
FS 400
A brand new stretch shrink wrapper with superb sanitary design, leak-resistant seals, simplified film loading and available Allen Bradley® controls.
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The ULMA FS 400 stretch shrink wrapper is a machine designed specifically for the fresh poultry and meat packaging market segment. Flow-wrap (HFFS) packaging offers producers of poultry and meat the ability to cost-effectively package a wide variety of product sizes and shapes for optimal retail presentation. This new machine is a cost-effective, sanitary design flow pack solution that dramatically improves on the original patented technology developed over 20 years ago.
BENEFITS
- Ultra-reliable, user-friendly machine operation and product changes
- High water protection rate to ensure sanitization and cleaning processes
- Reduced cost of ownership
KEY FEATURES
- Superb sanitary design
- Stainless steel construction
- Speeds up to 60 packages per minute
- 15″ HMI graphic touchscreen
- Use of belts to stretch film, reducing the need to rebuild chains
- Single electrical cabinet
- Single mechanical cabinet, with easy access to motors and drive components
The FS 400 reliably produces packages by using a belt system that stretches the film and forms a tight bag around trayed products. A vacuum system then evacuates air from the pack before the seals are created, eliminating the need for holes in the pack during the shrinking process. The narrow longitudinal trim seal on the bottom of the pack allows for printing on both the top and the bottom of the package. The result is a tightly wrapped, leak-resistant, case-ready package with a superb aesthetic appearance.
With a cantilever design, stainless steel construction, two belt indexing conveyors, and access to wash the entire infeed frame, the FS 400 is in a class of its own for sanitary stretch shrink wrapping.
The FS 400 features speeds up to 60 packages per minute, servo-driven technology, and open access for cleaning and maintenance. Available with Allen Bradley® controls from Rockwell Automation, the FS 400 is equipped to reduce solution complexity and maintenance costs, while realizing better quality, capacity, and throughput. Learn more about our partnership with Rockwell Automation, and smart, connected machines.
MAIN OPTIONS
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Allen Bradley® controls
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Simplified film loading
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Mirror image machines
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Dual-film mandrels
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Two-belt sanitary design indexers
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Tracking tunnel for end-seal shrinking on printed film
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Photocell for print registered films
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Wide range of hot air and hot water shrink tunnels
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Vacuum scrap removal
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MAP kit
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Flexible electronic machine to wrap products up to 280 mm. (11”) wide and 180 mm. (7”) high
- Printed and non printed films
- Automatic indexer for simplifying the feeding and packaging process
- Electronic control of every single motor in the machine, for user friendly machine operation and product changes
- UPC control (ULMA industrial PC) or Allen Bradley® controls
- Fresh food oriented design for easy cleaning and optimum machine sanitation
- Machine is manufactured using stainless steel materials and all its components have a high protection degree against humidity (IP65 or higher)
- Sturdy construction cantilever format frame with all mechanisms isolated from the packaging process to improve machine sanitation and maintenance
- Wash down construction automatic feeding system.
Press Release 1/28/20: Harpak-ULMA Introduces FS-400 Flow Wrapper for Fresh Poultry, Meat Packaging
OCEAN
Horizontal Flow Wrapper (HFFS) that makes a shrink film pack for frozen fish. High production performance.
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New shrink wrapping machine designed to wrap frozen fish products at high speed.
Designed for the frozen fish sector, the machine has a food-industry oriented design with special consideration for hygiene, machine sanitation, protection against humidity, stainless materials, etc. The machine is fully built in stainless steel or plastic materials, and has been designed to avoid dust accumulation and to ease cleaning. In this sense, its cantilever design and the simplicity of the new cross sealing system are key aspects that ensure that the maximum hygienic conditions are maintained.
This machine has an innovatively designed cross sealing station. The sealing jaw has an oval movement, which allows reaching high sealing speeds and simplifies the transfer of the product through the sealing jaw. These features increase the machine’s productivity and minimize the reject levels.
Its reduced size (it requires less than 5 m2), high production output and user friendliness make the OCEAN the ideal machine for the frozen fish sector.
The new TRLX-200 shrink tunnel has been designed to meet the speed requirements from the wrapping machine. Thus, the tunnel has a great shrink capacity at high speeds which gives the perfect finish the products require.
SIENNA
Horizontal Flow Wrapper (HFFS) that makes a three sealing pillow pack for irregular or difficult to drag products. Can also make a modified atmosphere (MAP) package. This machine has the newest and most innovative developments.
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The new SIENNA family is the result of ULMA’s commitment to innovation and technological development. This ongoing process brings us a new family of machines with improved performance and ease of use.
The new SIENNA features all the strength, reliability, and ease of operation of ULMA machines. Added to these well known characteristics of ULMA, the new model also features a higher flexibility and versatility (as the sealing head is powered with an independent motor), together with a much easier operation thanks to its touch screen control panel.
The great flexibility, proven reliability and the innovative technology applied to the new SIENNA family turns this line into the ideal packaging machine for a very wide range of applications in the food industry, especially in the produce, meat, cheese,… sectors.
TECHNICAL FEATURES
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Electronic packaging machine powered with independent motors synchronized electronically.
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Machine is built on a stainless steel frame in a cantilever execution, to avoid dirt and dust accumulation and allowing optimum ease of cleaning and hygiene. It also enables easy access to the mechanical and electrical components.
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Motorized height adjustment of the longitudinal sealing system to make its adjustment easier. The box motion type cross sealing station is provided with 400 mm. wide jaws. The sealing head is equipped with an independent motor that provides a very high flexibility as it allows optimizing the cycle time and also to produce minimum length packs.
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Easy access reel holder that easies the load of heavy rolls. It is equipped with motorized film unwinding system for the optimum machine work.
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In-feed conveyor 2 meters long fully made in stainless steel.
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The touch screen control panel allows a simple and very intuitive access to the machine parameters. It allows various parameter settings for each product (bag length, speed, sealing time, etc…).
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The “No product – No Bag” and “Misplaced product” safety functions are standard in this machine.
MAIN OPTIONAL DEVICES
- Shrink film version (polyolefin).
- Mixture version for BOPP and shrink film.
- Low density polyethylene film version (LDPE).
- Various types and lengths of in-feed conveyors.
- Wide range of printing equipment is available.
- Photocell for print registered film.
- Special version for wide products with 550 mm wide jaws.
- Closing belts for short size products.
FR 500
Horizontal Flow Wrapper (HFFS) that makes a three sealing pillow pack. It is specially designed to be integrated into packaging systems in applications with medium and high speed productions.
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The FR 500 machine represents the highest technology model in the range of ULMA horizontal wrappers.
Fully electronic, it integrates a multi-axis electronic control which synchronizes machine’s main movements.
It is specially designed to be integrated into packaging systems in applications with medium and high speed productions.
The model FR 500 is completed with different feeders and auto-loaders designed mainly for bakery and chocolate products.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Stainless steel and cantilever construction.
- Electronic machine equipped with four independent servomotors (rotary jaws, sealing rollers, in-feed conveyor and motorized reel holder) synchronized by an electronic multi-axis control)
- Four pairs of sealing rollers.
- Automatic reel change.
- Pneumatic fixing of film reel.
- 10″ color touch screen to adjust machine parameters, diagnostics and reporting.
- In-feed conveyor with chain at one side.
- Top motorized belt system at exit belt.
- Empty and badly sealed package rejector.
- Complete range of in-feed conveyors depending on the application and product.
MAIN OPTIONAL ELEMENTS
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- Printing system.
- Cold plate sealing rollers.
- Overhead and side devices.
- Aspiration system between rollers.
- “D-Cam” type jaw.
- Gusseting device by mechanical or air system.
FV 35
Horizontal FLOW-VAC® type Flow Wrapper (HFFS) that forms a vacuum pack from a single shrink and barrier film. For processed and smoked meat as well as cheese. It is also a suitable machine for pork and lamb meat.
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The FLOW-VAC® system has been developed by ULMA Packaging to create a vacuum shrink bag around the product to be packed.
The new FV 35 system offers an entry level solution at a very competitive investment level, for those applications that require the automation of the vacuum packing process.
The ULMA FV 35 machine is a bottom reel packaging machine, that feeds the barrier roll stock film beneath the level of the product feeding line. The barrier film unwinds off the reel as the product moves into the longitudinal seal head system, which prevents the transverse seal being contaminated as the product does not come into contact with the seal area.
The vacuum bag is formed around the product and a full hermetic seal is formed along the length of the bag (longitudinal seal). All excess material from the longitudinal seal is removed from the package via a film scrap removal system. This provides a shrink bag with excellent aesthetics as a result of the narrow longitudinal seal.
The FLOW-VAC® system senses the beginning of each product and indexes the incoming product automatically. The end seal (transverse seal) is a very reliable high quality, fully hermetic seal.
Designed for the Fresh Food industry, fully manufactured in Stainless Steel, the FV 35 is the perfect solution for the automation of the vacuum packing process while offering a high level of flexibility.
KEY BENEFITS
- High flexibility.
- Process automation.
- Increased productivity.
- Less material usage.
- Reduced labor requirements.
- Less seal contamination.
- Less vacuum leakages.
REVOLUTIONARY NEW APPLICATION
Using patent-pending technology, ULMA has developed a simple but brilliant solution to automate the feeding of a belt vacuum chamber on both sealing bars. Packages are sealed only on one end and prepared to be transferred to the buffering belt of the vacuum chamber with the open end facing both seal bars on the vacuum chamber. A 90° transfer system pairs the packages to the buffering belt of the vacuum chamber so that both seal bars can be utilized. If the products are not small enough to be paired, an auto-detect system will load the product as a single item. This automated system increases productivity and reduces labor costs. The packaging system is ideal for the meat and cheese industry.
The FLOW VAC® 35 SD packaging system is based on a flow-wrapping machine that creates vacuum bags from a barrier roll stock located on the bottom side. The machine loads the product onto the film and creates a vacuum bag around the product with a fully hermetic top longitudinal seal and one (1) end open cross seal. Once the bag has been created an exit belt transports this bag with the product inside it to the vacuum system.
The system offers significant benefits as it produces savings in packaging material usage as well as minimizing costs.
The machine is designed for the fresh food sector following USDA design criteria. In the machine’s design, special consideration has been made to the machine’s
cleaning process, protection from humidity and use of stainless materials, etc. Following these guidelines, hollow areas and niches have been prevented, product or liquid collection areas have been removed and the machine has been made accessible for inspection, maintenance, cleaning and sanitation.
KEY BENEFITS:
Sanitary design for the fresh food sector following USDA design criteria.
- Protection from humidity
- Use of stainless steel materials
- Easy accessibility for cleaning and inspection
- Elimination of hollow areas, niches and other possible liquid collection areas
- Continuous welds on stainless steel frame that prevent crevices and collection areas
- Cantilever frame format eliminates horizontal surfaces
- Electronic components mounted in a separate cabinet inside machine’s main frame
REVOLUTIONARY NEW APPLICATION
Using patent-pending technology, ULMA has developed a simple but brilliant solution to automate the feeding of a belt vacuum chamber on both sealing bars. Packages are sealed only on one end and prepared to be transferred to the buffering belt of the vacuum chamber with the open end facing both seal bars on the vacuum chamber. A 90° transfer system pairs the packages to the buffering belt of the vacuum chamber so that both seal bars can be utilized. If the products are not small enough to be paired, an auto-detect system will load the product as a single item. This automated system increases productivity and reduces labor costs. The packaging system is ideal for the meat and cheese industry.
FOV 400
Automatic wrapping machine developed to shrink-pack or to film-wrap a wide variety of products in a flow-pack (pillow pack) format creating an overlapped longitudinal seal.
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The FOV 400 is an automatic wrapping machine developed to shrink-pack or to film-wrap a wide variety of products in a flow-pack (pillow pack) format creating an overlapped longitudinal seal.
The FOV 400 machine is the result of ULMA’s commitment to innovation and the technological development of our products. The machine has been developed by a team made up of specialized engineers and researchers in the ULMA Packaging Technological Center. The result is robust construction and a highly flexible machine that incorporates state of the art packaging technology.
This high flexibility on the FOV 400 machine allows wrapping a wide variety of products with simple and fast change-overs and the use of different wrapping materials on the same machine. The robust construction of the machine is complemented with an Industrial PC based electronic control, and a touch screen that allows controlling and storing the settings for the different products to be wrapped in a data base.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Electronic machine controlled by an Industrial PC based motion control system for increased flexibility.
- The machine is built on a strong painted steel frame.
- The feeding conveyor is a pusher type in-feed that carries the product and synchronizes its position automatically with the cross sealing head.
- Equipped with a double reel holder for rolls up to 850 mm. wide and 350 mm. in diameter.
- The flexible forming box allows adapting the film tube to the different products to be packed.
- The longitudinal overlap sealing system is created by an ionizer for shrink-wrap packs, or by means of a hot sealing system for film-wrapping packs.
- The cross seal is created by a Long-Dwell sealing head system with sealing jaws that are 400 mm. wide. The system is powered by a brushless servomotor.
- The machine includes the “No product – no bag” function as standard. This function avoids creating empty bags while the in-feed conveyor keeps running in a continuous mode hence optimizing the production.
- The control panel is equipped with a touch screen for the user/machine interface. The screen uses very intuitive menus in a user friendly environment which allows quick setting and storage of the different parameters.
MAIN OPTIONAL ELEMENTS
- Mixture version designed to run shrink polyolefin film and Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) on the same machine, ideal for contract packers.
- Print registration photocell.
- Automatic feeding and indexing system for regular products.
- Wide variety of in-feed conveyor designs is available in variable lengths to accommodate the required layout.
- Wide variety of friction feeders, labeling equipment, printing equipment
FR 200
Horizontal Flow Wrapper (HFFS) that makes a three sealing pillow pack with medium-high performance level.
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ULMA as a packaging manufacturer leader, is always moving one step forward updating equipment with the latest innovations and state of the art technologies.
As a result of these innovations, the new FR200, among other capabilities, allows for a much faster packaging speed than previous models.
This new model is equipped also with our latest motion control technology including a control based on an Industrial PC, which provides the machine with the capabilities of higher level models.
The FR200 machine’s design is based on ULMA construction strength, quality and reliability. These characteristics, together with the ease of use and ergonomics, ensure the FR200 satisfies the needs of a wide range of applications.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Cantilever construction which facilitates easy access for sanitation.
- Left to right operating direction.
- Rotary cross sealing jaws.
- 3 pairs of rollers for longitudinal film pulling and sealing.
- Self centering reel holder provided with a brake system.
- Infeed conveyor 2 m (6 1/2’) long.
- Adjustable film folding box.
- Machine control system by 7” UPC Industrial PC.
- HMI through a 7” color touch screen. Offers graphical visualization for parameter setting and alarm identification. Ethernet connection for remote interaction and visualization.
FR 200 I P for “PEPPER WRAPPING”
- This version is specifically designed to pack groups of peppers in combination with a weigher, allowing the machine to create variable length packages.
- Infeed conveyor with one belt and two pushers specifically designed for peppers.
- The bag length is regulated in accordance with the product’s length measure by a photoelectric sensor located in the infeed conveyor.
- Allows for working on a fixed bag length mode and running print registered film.
- Possibility to use the machine to pack products in tray.
MAIN OPTIONS
- Automatic feeder for trays.
- Different types and various lengths of infeed conveyor (for continuous run version).
- “No product – No bag” function.
- “Misplaced product – Double bag” function.
- Photoelectric sensor for centering of print registered film (continuous run version).
- Double self-centering film roll holders.
- Right to left oriented machine.
- Stainless steel model for wet environments.
FR 305
Horizontal Flow Wrapper (HFFS) that makes a three sealing pillow pack. Specially designed for the bakery, cookie, chocolate and candy-confectionery industries.
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The new FR 305 is the result of ULMA’s commitment to innovation and technological development. This ongoing process has given rise to the new FR 305 as part of the range of rotary jaw packaging machines.
The new FR 305 replaces the previous family of bottom film rotary jaw packaging machines, adding the latest technological developments to the experience, strength and proven reliability of the previous models.
The new FR 305 features all the characteristic strength, reliability, and operational simplicity of the ULMA machines, together with an ergonomic cantilever design that makes cleaning and sanitizing easier. In addition to these well known characteristics of ULMA machines, the new model also features very high flexibility for the different format changeovers thanks to the state of the art industrial PC electronic platform.
All these features make the FR 305 the ideal machine that will fulfill the needs of customers requiring to pack irregular products or products that are difficult to transport.
TECHNICAL FEATURES
- Electronic packaging machine powered with independent motors synchronized electronically.
- Machine is built on a cantilever format, reducing dirt and dust accumulation, permitting optimum cleaning and hygiene. It also gives an easy access to the mechanical and electrical components.
- Left to Right operating direction.
- In-feed conveyor is 2 meters long (in the standard configuration).
- Easy access reel holder that simplifies the loading of heavy rolls.
- Adjustable film folding box.
- Longitudinal sealing system by film feeding and sealing rollers, with a height adjustment system providing quick and easy settings.
- Cross seal is made by rotary sealing jaws with an electronic overload safety switch.
- Machine parameter settings (bag length, pusher position, …) from touch screen.
- Machine includes a 5″ monochrome touch screen for the user/machine interface, including functions as parameters settings, machine status information, fault diagnostics, etc.
- Control allows data storage for up to 99 different machines set-ups.
MAIN OPTIONAL DEVICES
- Wide variety of in-feed conveyor designs is available in variable lengths to accommodate the required layout.
- Wide variety of auto feeding systems.
- “No Product – No Bag” function.
- “Misplaced product safety” function.
- Print registration photocell.
- Right to Left oriented machine.
- Stainless Steel version suitable for wet environments.
- Shrink film version.
- D-cam type jaw version for laminated films.
- Wide variety of printing equipment.
FR 400 Twin
Introducing the FR 400-TWIN: ULMA's high-output horizontal packaging machine for the bakery, confectionery, and biscuit industries. This compact powerhouse combines two machines in one, doubling output and optimizing efficiency while reducing required space by 50%.
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The FR 400 Twin is the ideal system for long-term service life, reduced Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), and overall savings. With impressive speed and versatile format flexibility, it is a benchmark solution for medium to high-output production.
The FR 400 Twin is part of the FR wrapping machine range and has been designed to provide an efficient solution to meet high-output requirements in a compact design. The machine occupies up to 50% less space, which makes it the perfect choice for optimising the area required in the production plant.
The standout feature of this system is its ability to combine two separate machines in parallel into a single unit which, when operated by a single operator, delivers high efficiency and productivity.
With output speeds reaching up to 2 x 700 packs/min and the capability of being adapted to the different packaging formats required, the FR 400 Twin is poised to become a benchmark in the market, providing customers with the versatility they need.
KEY FEATURES
- Allen-Bradley® Controls
- Small Footprint
- Double Infeed Conveyor with Transferring Belts
- Double Exit Belt
- Ease of Use and Maintenance
- Single HMI
- Improved TCO
- Enhanced Productivity, Reliability and Efficiency
Ease of use and maintenance
The design enables easy access and maintenance to guarantee optimal performance and a long service life. The machine is easy to access and operate, with the practical top-mounted electrical cabinet, ensuring easy access from both sides for maintenance and ease of cleaning. The belts are detachable for cleaning, without using tools.
Single 15″ HMI
The machine is equipped with a user-friendly interface and intuitive design to facilitate the operation of the machine and allow full operation from a single control panel.
Improved TCO
Ease of maintenance and cleaning has a direct impact on the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), generating long-term savings. In a sample scenario, two FR 400 Twin machines could be used for an equivalent of four FR 400 machines. They could be set up in a mirror arrangement, making it possible for a single operator to handle the two Twin lines.
Productivity, reliability and efficiency
The FR 400 Twin represents a qualitative leap in high-output horizontal packaging. With its format flexibility, productivity, reliability and production efficiency, this machine is the right solution for medium to high-output companies looking to improve their packaging capacity and deliver high-quality packaging. This machine is a key improvement and innovation in the industrial bakery, confectionery and biscuit sectors.
FR 400
The FR 400 Flow Wrap machine has been designed to be integrated into medium and high speed packaging systems.
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Mainly focused on bakery, confectionery and biscuits applications, this machine is a general use flow wrapper allowing to pack a wide range of products in different sectors (soaps, personal care products…)
The machine has been specifically designed to be integrated into automated packaging systems. It has a sturdy construction and high reliability for the high level of requirements demanded by these applications. The control system has also been designed for ease of operation and connectivity with other ancillary and general productivity equipment.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Painted steel cantilever construction with independent electrical cabinet.
- Electronic machine equipped with independent servomotors synchronized by an electronic multi-axis control.
- Infeed conveyor with chain at one side to avoid dirt accumulation.
- Top reel holder with pneumatic reel fastening and automatic reel change.
- Long sealing system by four pairs of sealing rollers with a tiltable first pair.
- Motorized belt system at exit belt.
- Empty and badly sealed package rejector.
- 10″ touch screen with graphic icons to adjust machine parameters, diagnostics and reporting.
FLOW VAC 45
Horizontal FLOW-VAC® type Flow Wrapper (HFFS) that forms a vacuum pack from a single shrink and barrier film. For all type of food products. Medium-high performance level.
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The Ulma FLOW-VAC® is a lower reel machine, with the barrier roll stock film being fed from below the level of the product feeding line. This is essential to prevent seal contamination.
The vacuum bag is formed around the product and a full hermetic seal is formed along the length of the bag (longitudinal seal). The FLOW-VAC® senses the beginning of each product and indexes the incoming product automatically. The end seal (transverse seal) is a high quality full hermetic seal. Both seal systems are equipped with the latest technology to provide the most reliable seals possible. All excess material from the longitudinal seal is removed from the package via a film scrap removal system.
The Ulma FLOW-VAC® operates at the speed of incoming product and reacts to any speed variation in the production line.
The electronic platform of the FLOW-VAC® series is PC based with modem link options. The FLOW-VAC® machine has been designed for user friendly film roll change over. Product setup parameters are controlled through an industrial PC and a touch screen. The software is a Microsoft Windows based graphic icon software.
The barrier film unwinds off the reel as the product moves into the longitudinal seal head system. This prevents the transverse seal from being contaminated as the product does not come into contact with the seal area.
Designed for the food sector and manufactured from stainless steel, the FLOW VAC ® ensures that maximum hygienic conditions are maintained for all sectors of the food industry.
OPTIONS
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Right to left versions.
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Various date-coding options.
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Photocell for printed film registration system.
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Exit conveyor (different options).
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In-feed conveyor (different options).
REVOLUTIONARY NEW APPLICATION
Using patent-pending technology, ULMA has developed a simple but brilliant solution to automate the feeding of a belt vacuum chamber on both sealing bars. Packages are sealed only on one end and prepared to be transferred to the buffering belt of the vacuum chamber with the open end facing both seal bars on the vacuum chamber. A 90° transfer system pairs the packages to the buffering belt of the vacuum chamber so that both seal bars can be utilized. If the products are not small enough to be paired, an auto-detect system will load the product as a single item. This automated system increases productivity and reduces labor costs. The packaging system is ideal for the meat and cheese industry.
FLOW VAC 55
Horizontal FLOW-VAC® type Flow Wrapper (HFFS) that forms a vacuum pack from a single shrink and barrier film. For all type of food products. High performance level.
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The Ulma FLOW-VAC® is a lower reel machine, with the barrier roll stock film being fed from below the level of the product feeding line. This is essential to prevent seal contamination.
The vacuum bag is formed around the product and a full hermetic seal is formed along the length of the bag (longitudinal seal). The FLOW-VAC® senses the beginning of each product and indexes the incoming product automatically. The end seal (transverse seal) is a high quality full hermetic seal. Both seal systems are equipped with the latest technology to provide the most reliable seals possible. All excess material from the longitudinal seal is removed from the package via a film scrap removal system.
The Ulma FLOW-VAC® operates at the speed of incoming product and reacts to any speed variation in the production line.
The electronic platform of the FLOW-VAC® series is PC based with modem link options. The FLOW-VAC® machine has been designed for user friendly film roll change over. Product setup parameters are controlled through an industrial PC and a touch screen. The software is a Microsoft Windows based graphic icon software.
The barrier film unwinds off the reel as the product moves into the longitudinal seal head system. This prevents the transverse seal from being contaminated as the product does not come into contact with the seal area.
Designed for the food sector, and manufactured from stainless steel, the FLOW VAC ® ensures that maximum hygienic conditions are maintained for all sectors of the food industry.
OPTIONS
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Right to left versions.
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Various date-coding options.
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Photocell for printed film registration system.
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Exit conveyor (different options).
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Infeed conveyor (different options).
REVOLUTIONARY NEW APPLICATION
Using patent-pending technology, ULMA has developed a simple but brilliant solution to automate the feeding of a belt vacuum chamber on both sealing bars. Packages are sealed only on one end and prepared to be transferred to the buffering belt of the vacuum chamber with the open end facing both seal bars on the vacuum chamber. A 90° transfer system pairs the packages to the buffering belt of the vacuum chamber so that both seal bars can be utilized. If the products are not small enough to be paired, an auto-detect system will load the product as a single item. This automated system increases productivity and reduces labor costs. The packaging system is ideal for the meat and cheese industry.
FM 200
Horizontal Flow Wrapper (HFFS) that makes a totally hermetic three sealing pillow pack for fresh food in modified atmosphere (MAP). Medium-high performance level.
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FM 200 is a machine developed to pack fresh food products in a Flow-Pack (pillow pack) style bag with three seals.
The new FM 200 family is the result of ULMA’s commitment to innovation and technological development. The result of this ongoing process has given rise to a new family of machines, providing improved performance and ease of use.
The new FM 200 features all the strength, reliability, and operation simplicity of the ULMA machines. Additionally, the new model also features a higher flexibility and versatility, together with a much easier operation thanks to its touch screen control panel.
The great flexibility, proven reliability and the innovative technology applied to the new FM 200 assures the ideal packaging machine for a wide range of applications in the fresh food industry.
TECHNICAL FEATURES
- Electronic packaging machine powered with independent motors synchronized electronically.
- Machine is built on a stainless steel frame in a cantilever format, reducing dirt and dust accumulation and permitting optimum cleaning and hygiene. It also allows for easy access to the mechanical and electrical components.
- In-feed conveyor, 2 meters in length, manufactured in stainless steel (standard configuration).
- Easy access reel holder that simplifies the loading of heavy rolls. It is equipped with a motorized film unwinding system for optimum machine operation.
- Motorized height adjustment of the longitudinal sealing system providing quick and easy settings.
- The box motion type cross sealing station provides an over-pressure system to guarantee high quality hermetic seals.
- The sealing head is equipped with an independent motor that provides high flexibility, optimizing the cycle time and enabling smaller, accurate package lengths.
- The touch screen control panel allows a simple and very intuitive access to the machine parameters. It provides various parameter settings for each product (bag length, speed, sealing time, etc…).
- The “No product – No Bag” and “Misplaced product” safety functions are standard in this machine.
MAIN OPTIONAL DEVICES
- Barrier laminated film version: OPA/PE or similar.
- Shrink barrier film BDF version.
- Print registration photocell.
- “On-line” gas analyzing systems.
- Wide variety of in-feed conveyor designs is available in variable lengths to accommodate the required layout.
- Wide variety of printing equipment.
FM 500
Horizontal Flow Wrapper (HFFS) that makes a totally hermetic three sealing pillow pack for fresh food in modified atmosphere (MAP). Up to 250 products/min.
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A new machine for MAP packaging in a high-speed modified atmosphere, capable of packaging up to 250 products/min. Mainly aimed at applications in the meat, cheese, ready meal and baked goods sectors, among others, which require a guarantee and safety when it comes to packaging, whether with or without a modified atmosphere.
The machine is equipped with an LD (Long Dwell) cross sealing head, which thanks to its long sealing time and its revolving movement is capable of guaranteeing the airtightness of the packaging at high levels of production.
As a result, the machine assembly is extremely robust and reliable, which is necessary for guaranteeing proper operation at these levels of production.
This new model was designed to meet the hygiene and cleanliness requirements of the target sectors, incorporating highly rustproof and waterproof elements, as well as designs that minimise points where residues and dirt can accumulate.
The machine is controlled via an industrial PC with a 10″ HMI touchscreen, facilitating both its use by the operator through graphic icons and the connectivity of the machine with the productive environments.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Electronic machine with independent servomotors that are synchronised electronically.
- Frame made of stainless steel in a hygienic design, with the independent electrical cabinet built into it.
- Infeed system with washable “Open Frame” design, so that it can be cleaned directly with a water jet.
- Front-loading reel holder with pneumatic reel fastening system to facilitate film roll loading.
- Longitudinal welding system designed to achieve hermetic seals at high speed, with an adjustment system for different films from the HMI.
- Cross sealing system by “Long Dwell” sealing head, designed to achieve hermetic seals at high production rates.
- Control panel for the machine located on a movable arm to facilitate access for the operator. Featuring a 10″ color touchscreen to facilitate its use by the operator.
MAIN OPTIONAL ELEMENTS
- Top and Bottom reel versions.
- Versions for different films (laminated barrier films, BDF barrier shrink films, etc.)
- Inline residual oxygen analyser systems.
- “Easy-Tape” system to facilitate the automatic reel change.
- Different automatic infeed systems
- Ethernet connection for data acquisition, VNC, production control systems, etc.
FM 300
Horizontal Flow Wrapper (HFFS) that makes a totally hermetic three sealing pillow pack for fresh food in modified atmosphere (MAP). Medium-high performance level.
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FM 300 is a machine developed to pack fresh food products in a Flow-Pack (pillow pack) style bag with three seals.
This model has been developed in the ULMA Packaging Technological Center by a team made up of specialized engineers and researchers. The result is a machine that incorporates the state of the art packaging technology to satisfy the most stringent requirements in the food industry.
The stainless steel construction on a cantilevered frame, its high degree of protection against moisture, together with its design made of parts that can be easily disassembled to sanitize the machine, turns the FM 300 into the ideal packaging machine for a very wide range of applications in the fresh food industry.
The FM 300 machine is equipped with a Box Motion sealing head powered by two independent motors. This technology provides a very high degree of flexibility and allows obtaining very high quality hermetic seals in those versions dedicated to MAP without loosing its great production capacity.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Electronic machine powered by several independent motors that are synchronized and controlled by an Industrial PC based motion control system. All these features and technologies make a very flexible and highly versatile machine and reduce product changeover time to minimum levels.
- The machine is fully built on a cantilevered stainless steel frame to ensure the maximum hygiene and sanitation levels. The design prevents dirt trap areas and also provides easy access to the drive components for maintenance.
- In-feed conveyor is designed so that it can be easily removed and disassembled for ease of cleaning and sanitation.
- Front loading reel holder with a pneumatic film roll fastening system makes the reel changeover easy for the operators.
- Fully flexible folding box to adapt the film. The machine stores the product height information so that it is recalled with every product changeover. The machine then automatically sets the sealing roller height and the cross sealing jaws central to the stored position.
- Box Motion sealing head powered by two independent motors to provide a very high degree of flexibility and high quality hermetic seals in the versions dedicated to MAP without loosing the production capacity.
- Temperature regulation is independent for the different sets of rollers and also for the Top and Bottom sealing jaw. Temperature regulation is integrated in machine’s touch screen.
- Machine’s control panel is located on a swivel arm so that it can be easily accessed from any machine position. It is equipped with a touch screen that uses very intuitive menus in a user friendly environment.
- The “No product – no bag” and “Misplaced product” functions are standard in this machine.
MAIN OPTIONAL ELEMENTS
- Different versions are available for different films (BOPP, shrink film, barrier laminates OPA/PE or similar, …).
- Print registration photocell.
- “On-line” gas analyzing systems.
- Wide variety of in-feed conveyor designs is available in variable lengths to accommodate the required layout.
- Wide variety of printing equipment.
- Interface to production control software.
Chaotic Master Bag Line
Significant Cost Savings Example Using One Pacific Master Bag 55 vs. Four Manual Snorkel Style (MAP) Systems
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- Reduces labor for loading Master Bags
- Cycle speeds range from 14 to 25 master bags per minute depending on tray size and grouping size
- Pacific Master Bag 55 allows different tray sizes through the machine with no change over
- Variable cut off length by measuring tray configuration
- Easily adjustable for single lane and dual lane configurations
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Four Manual Snorkel Style (MAP) System – 8 people – 12 to 14 master bags per minute
One Pacific MB 55 – 4 people – 14 to 25 master bags per minute
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LABOR SAVINGS:
4 people per line per shift
4 X $45,000 per year loaded labor rate = $180,000.00/shift
$180,000.00 savings per line per shift x 2 shifts = $360,000.00 in labor savings per year
ABSORBERS:
- Current operation is precut absorbers in pouches, manual inserted into master bags.
- $.03 savings per unit based on purchase of bulk rolls
- $.03 x 20 packs/min = $.60/min x 60 min = $36.00 savings per hour
- $36.00/ hr. x 14 hr. production = $504.00 savings per day
- $504.00 per day x 300 working days = $151,200.00 in savings per year
INCREASE IN EFFICIENCY:
- $$$$$
- 25% Reduction in production time
- Increased capacity for new business
ARTIC
Horizontal Flow Wrapper (HFFS) that makes a totally hermetic three sealing pillow pack for fresh food in modified atmosphere (MAP). High performance level. Reclosable side seal feature available.
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Packaging machine designed to pack fresh food products with modified atmosphere (MAP) for extended shelf life. The system is used to pack products such as fresh or processed meat, poultry, pizza, fish, pasta or cheese in MAP. The shelf life is extended as the product is packed in a hermetically sealed pack with a mixture of protective gases inside.
The new Long Dwell sealing head is characterized by an “oval” motion profile in the jaw, which assures packs with perfectly hermetic seals at high production speeds. This new sealing head, together with the state-of-the-art electronic technology and a food-industry oriented design, turn this ARTIC family into the ideal machine to meet the demands of the food industry.
Available with Allen Bradley® controls from Rockwell Automation, the Artic is equipped to reduce solution complexity and maintenance costs, while realizing better quality, capacity, and throughput. Learn more about our partnership with Rockwell Automation, and smart, connected machines.
TECHNICAL FEATURES
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Electronic packaging machine powered with independent motors synchronized by a motion control system.
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Machine design is specially adapted to make cleaning of machine easy, and to keep the machine in optimum hygienic condition.
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Machine is built on a cantilevered stainless steel frame to prevent dirt and dust accumulation and allowing for optimum cleaning and hygiene.
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Long Dwell cross sealing station specially designed to obtain hermetic seals at high speed when using barrier films.
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Reel holder with pneumatic fastening system and motorized system for the unwinding of film.
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2 meter long in-feed conveyor made fully in stainless steel and designed for easy cleaning.
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Gas flushing system.
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The control panel has a monochrome touch screen for the user/machine interface that allows various parameter settings for each product (bag length, speed, temperatures, etc …)
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The “No product – No Bag” and “Misplaced product” safety functions are standard in this machine.
RE-CLOSABLE SIDE-SEAL FEATURE
OPTIONS:
- Sanitary version. This version is manufactured with high degree stainless steel materials and designed for ease of sanitary cleaning of the machine and avoidance of dirt accumulation.
- Top Reel and Bottom Reel versions.
- Versions for various films (barrier laminated film, shrink barrier film “BDF”, …)
- Photocell for print registration.
- “On line” residual oxygen analyzer with automatic gas flow regulation.
- In-line automatic feeding systems.
ATLANTA
Horizontal Flow Wrapper (HFFS) that makes a three sealing pillow pack with high performance level.
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ULMA, as a packaging manufacturer leader, is now providing electronic motion control in all its new versions of the ATLANTA family.
The new version of the ATLANTA machine includes a motion control system to the well known and established ATLANTA Horizontal Form Fill and Seal (HFFS) Wrapping machine. This new version provides new features to the machine keeping its well known high reliability.
This model features the main characteristics of other ULMA machines such as strength, ease of operation, and reliability. In addition, it also features an ergonomic cantilever design that makes cleaning and sanitizing easier. It is also possible to integrate many different automatic and semi-automatic feeders.
The result is the ATLANTA, a solution for medium to high production demands, and for any automatic line that requires a HFFS automatic wrapping machine.
Available with Allen Bradley® controls from Rockwell Automation, the Atlanta is equipped to reduce solution complexity and maintenance costs, while realizing better quality, capacity, and throughput. Learn more about our partnership with Rockwell Automation, and smart, connected machines.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Cantilever construction that provides for easy cleaning and maintenance, with easy access to mechanical and electrical components.
- Left to right operating direction.
- Rotary cross sealing jaws with an electronic overload safety switch.
- Self-centering film reel holder with a dancing arm operated brake system.
- Infeed conveyor: 2 meters (6½ ’) long.
- Adjustable film folding box.
- Machine parameter settings (bag length, pusher position,… ) via the touch screen control.
- 5″ Touch screen setting of machine parameters, visible operational status and error messages.
- The control allows data storage for up to 99 different machine set-ups.
MAIN OPTIONS
- Conveyors with various lengths and types are available.
- Various automatic feeding systems..
- “No Product – No bag” function.
- “Misplaced product – Double Bag” function.
- Photoelectric sensor for centering of print registered film
- Double self centering reel holder.
- Automatic film reel splicing.
- Right to Left oriented machine.
- Stainless Steel version suitable for wet environments.
- Shrink Film Version.
- “D-Cam” type jaw version for laminated films.
ATLANTA HI-TECH
Horizontal Flow Wrapper (HFFS) that makes a three sealing pillow pack with the highest technological performance level in its range.
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The ATLANTA HI-TECH model represents the model with the highest technology among ULMA horizontal packing machines. It includes a multi-shaft electronic control which synchronizes the main movements of the three main shafts of the machine.
This electronic control gives the machine high versatility and flexibility in product changes and also perfect dynamics in machine movements. This technology, together with strength, reliability, ergonomic design and ease of cleaning (typical of the ATLANTA family) allows achievement of the highest performance from the machine. ATLANTA HI-TECH can also incorporate a wide range of automatic and semi-automatic feeders.
The result is the ATLANTA HI-TECH: a flow pack machine able to meet the strictest applications. This is true for manual feeding applications and for installations where the packing machine has to be installed in an automatic packaging line.
Available with Allen Bradley® controls from Rockwell Automation, the Atlanta Hi-Tech is equipped to reduce solution complexity and maintenance costs, while realizing better quality, capacity, and throughput. Learn more about our partnership with Rockwell Automation, and smart, connected machines.
MAIN FEATURES
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Machine with three independent engines (clamps, rollers, feeding unit) synchronized by means of a multi-shaft electronic control.
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Built on a vertical plate to ease cleaning.
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Easy access to mechanical and electronic elements for maintenance purposes.
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Working sense: left to right.
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Cross-welding spinning clamps with electronic effort limiter.
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Three pairs of longitudinal film welding and dragging rollers with pneumatic opening.
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Self-centering motor-driven coil support with lever brake.
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2 meter long feeding unit.
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Mold with stretchable former.
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Package length adjustment, cutting speed adjustment (elliptical) from touch screen.
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Touch screen for machine parameter adjustment, diagnosis and information of machine state.
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Parameter memory storage : up to 50 products.
OPTIONAL
- Different types and lengths of feeding unit.
- Photocell for printed film centring.
- “No product”, “No package” and “Badly located product in clamps” functions.
- Motor-driven coil support with independent engine.
- Motor-driven regulation of cross-welding head height.
- 12″ color screen based on industrial PC with screen-integrated temperature control.
- Automatic coil change.
- Different automatic feeding systems.
- Left version machine.
- Stainless version for wet environments.
- Version for retractable polyolefins.
- Version for DC-type clamp.