Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS)
The workhorse of bag packaging. One roll of film in, finished bags out — at 30 to 120 bags per minute. Models sized for snack foods, coffee, powders, frozen goods, and anything that flows.
What this machine does
One roll of film makes thousands of bags.
A VFFS pulls a flat roll of film, shapes it into a tube around a forming collar, fills it with your product from above, then seals it top and bottom to make a finished bag. It's the lowest-cost-per-bag format in packaging — one roll of film makes thousands of bags at high speed, with no pre-formed pouch inventory to manage.
Speed varies by product and bag style. Pillow bags of free-flowing snack mix can sustain 100–120 bpm. Block-bottom bags of sticky powder typically max around 50.
Best-fit products
Runs these well — and what each one needs
- Snack mix, chips, nuts→ multi-head weigher integration
- Coffee beans, ground→ gas flush + one-way valve
- Frozen vegetables, IQF fruit→ cold-room-rated rollers + sealed bearings
- Sugar, milk powder, protein→ auger filler
- Rice, grains, pet kibble→ volumetric cup filler
Configurations & options
Right-sized to your real product
- Bag styles: pillow, gusseted, quad-seal, block-bottom (forming-set change-parts required)
- Gas flush (MAP) for oxygen-sensitive products
- One-way valve applicator (roasted coffee)
- Zipper applicator for reclosable bags
- Hole punch / easy-tear notch
- PLC + HMI: Siemens or Mitsubishi (configurable)
- Upstream integration: multi-head weigher, auger filler, piston filler, bucket conveyor
Is this the right machine for you?
Four honest questions before you buy
- Are you bagging at more than 40 bpm? Below that, a simpler system may be cheaper per bag.
- Does your product flow freely? Sticky or fine products need a special filler (auger, piston).
- Are you OK with a pillow/gusseted bag, or do you need a stand-up pouch on the shelf?
- Do you have compressed air (6–8 bar) and 3-phase power on your floor?
Common questions
The things buyers actually ask us.
How fast can you actually run my product?
What's the difference between "peak" and "sustained" speed?
I'm running sticky protein powder. Will this work?
Can I run multiple bag sizes on one machine?
What films can I run?
What we'd test before you commit
Send 2 kg of product + 1 roll of your film.
We'll run it on a matching VFFS, record sustained throughput over 30 minutes, document seal integrity, and send you the video within 15 working days. No charge.
Get a sample test →Spec sheet
Three models, sized to your speed target.
| Model | Speed | Bag size (W × L) | Film width | Power | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VF-420 | 30–80 bpm | 90–200 × 60–300 mm | 420 mm | 3.2 kW · 380V 3-phase | 2.54 m |
| VF-620 | 30–80 bpm | 100–300 × 20–400 mm | 620 mm | 6.5 kW · 380V 3-phase | 3.76 m |
| VF-730 | 30–80 bpm | 140–350 × 20–450 mm | 730 mm | 6.5 kW · 380V 3-phase | 3.96 m |
Not sure which family?
The shelf-presence vs. cost decision.
Premade Pouch Packaging
If your product will sit on a retail shelf upright, premade pouch gives stand-up presence a VFFS bag can't. The trade-off is higher cost per pouch.
See it in contextIndustries we build for
The products and industries that run VFFS most — and the gotchas that catch first-time buyers.
Not sure which model fits your product?
Send us a sample — we'll tell you within 48 hours.