Future-proof VFFS packaging from Syntegon

Rising requirements and regulations are increasing pressure on the food industry. With modern VFFS technology, Syntegon enables manufacturers to secure quality, speed and compliance at the same time without compromising efficiency or sustainability.

In the food industry, packaging has long been a value driver. Global supply chains and tight margins are increasing the pressure to deliver maximum output, while retailers and consumers expect the highest quality and shelf life. In short, performance must not come at the expense of product quality. What three packaging challenges are currently shaping the food industry - and how Syntegon’s modern vertical packaging machines solve them.

Challenge 1: Maximum output without compromising quality

High speed is essential: modern packaging lines must be able to process up to several hundred bags per minute. But the faster the process, the more even the smallest deviations affect quality. Visual defects or product loss are the result.

What manufacturers need today:

• stable, reproducible seal quality, even at high speeds
• intelligent product-in-seal detection to prevent waste and downtime
• fast intervention options without mechanical adjustments

Challenge 2: Efficiently processing sustainable materials

Legal regulations and consumer expectations are increasingly driving demand for sustainable packaging. Recyclable mono-materials, paper-based solutions or bio-based films offer environmentally friendly alternatives, but they also bring technical challenges.

In the packaging process, they must be handled differently from conventional films and require more precise temperature control as well as adapted sealing parameters.

If machines are not designed for this, it leads to:

• reduced speed,
• unstable seals,
• and higher waste.

The requirement is clear: sustainability must work without any loss of efficiency.

Challenge 3: Global compliance and regional requirements

Anyone producing or exporting internationally must comply with a wide range of regulations. Whether FDA requirements in North America, specific hygiene rules in Asian markets or the new PPWR in Europe, complexity is steadily increasing.

Added to this are industry-specific demands, such as wet cleaning in frozen food processes. Today, a machine must cover multiple markets and standards without manufacturers having to carry out time-consuming changeovers or run duplicate lines.

Modern VFFS technology brings quality, sustainability and compliance together

With the SVX series, we at Syntegon demonstrate how the three key requirements in the food industry can be combined in a single machine. This is made possible by a combination of precise drive technology, stable sealing motions and a modular design that can be adapted to products, materials and markets.

At the heart of the SVX is our unique Cross-Seal Drive: four independently controlled servo motors ensure precisely guided sealing movements, even at high speeds.

At the same time, the SVX automatically detects when a product is in the sealing area and adjusts the process accordingly. Sealing force and parameters can be set directly via the HMI. The result: stable seals, less scrap and reliable product-in-seal detection at industry-leading packaging speeds.

The benefits of the SVX series at a glance

• Industry-leading speed with up to 300 bags/min per lane
• Patented cross-seal drive for precise, fast sealing movements
• Product-in-seal detection to minimize scrap
• Future-proof flexibility thanks to a wide range of bag styles and formats
• Compact and hygienic design for easy integration and cleaning
• Digitally connectable with Synexio for live KPIs, monitoring and performance optimization

Vertical packaging as a competitive advantage

Packaging processes in the food industry must become faster, more sustainable and more compliant with regulations. Our modern VFFS machines make exactly this balancing act possible. Investing today in flexible, high-performance vertical packaging machines ensures stable processes in the long term and future-proofs production for the market and consumer requirements of tomorrow.

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This article was originally published by Syntegon.