The state-of-the-art, high-speed Packaging Aids FW 450HS flow wrapper is loaded with great features that help packagers take their production capabilities to a whole new level. These features include a self-diagnosis function for easy troubleshooting, a low noise servo motor driving system for all four independent servo motors, and an easy-to-operate interface.
For anyone that needs to run several products on the same machine, the 450HS flow wrapper has an adjustable forming box that allows for tremendous flexibility. This machine almost thinks for itself with an overload sensing function on each servo that prevents products from being damaged if misaligned and a standard no product, no bag feature to reduce film waste.
The Packaging Aids 450HS flow wrapper can be used for packaging a wide variety of products, from baked goods to medical supplies, in transparent or registered film.

Features:
  • 4 Allen Bradley servos to control fin seals, end seals, in-feed conveyor, and film unwind
  • Precision photocell for indexing pre-printed registered film
  • No product, no bag feature standard
  • Misaligned product detection (no gap between products, no end seal)
  • Adjustable bag former to accommodate various product dimensions
  • Single film roll holder with self-centering film capability
  • 8′ in-feed conveyor with adjustable width for different product dimensions
  • Fin seal brushes to assist product transport and remove excess air from the package
  • End seal brushes to help the transition to discharge conveyor
  • Belt discharge conveyor
  • End of film detection to stop the machine automatically
  • Safety covers to prevent operator access to moving parts
  • Allen Bradley PLC with 10.4″ touch screen HMI for easy setup and changeover
  • Self-diagnosis function with an error message for easy identification
  • Memory storage of product/machine settings, up to 50 jobs
  • 4 Heated fin seal wheels with independent temperature control
  • Twin end sealing jaws with separate temperature control for each end sealing jaw
  • Painted machine frame
  • Stainless steel frame and product contact areas
  • Zig-zag end seal cut for easy opening of the package (other cutting styles optional)
  • Includes a 2-year limited warranty
Options:
  • Hot stamp printer for date & lot coding
  • Thermal transfer printer for printing bar codes and variable product information
  • Gas flush for modified atmosphere packaging, extending product shelf-life
  • Cross-Feeding Conveyor for faster product loading
  • Delicate product conveyor
  • Automatic feeding conveyors
  • Round accumulation table
  • Fixed formers
  • Straight cut end seal
  • Straight cut end seal with tear slit or tear notch
  • End seal with round hang hole or euro hang hole
  • Water cool ready transfer plates (for ice cream bars or temperature-sensitive products)
  • Water chiller (for water cool transfer plates)

 

Technical Specs

Speed: 20 – 300 packages/min

Bag Length (min – max): 2″ – 29.5″

Max Product Height: 2.25″ (3.5″ large jaw option)

Product Width: 1″- 4.75″ or (2″ – 6″ large jaw option)

Max Film Width: 17.5″

Max film diameter: 12.5″ O.D. Film Core: 3″ I.D.

In-feed conveyor length: 8 feet

Machine Dimensions:

  • Length: 153.5″
  • Width: 45.5″
  • Height: 63″

Electrical: 230V, 1-ph, 15A