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12.05.2009

Flexible and High Output vertical bagging solutions

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With the packaging solutions from confectionery packaging specialist CFS Aquarius, confectionery manufactures can bag all kinds of products in a wide range of vertical packaging styles. A wide variety of bag shapes can be created with the CFS SmartPacker (pillow bags, Quatro Seal, Block Bottom, Quatro Box, Envelope, SmartPouch and zipper bags) against an excellent price performance ratio. This guarantees outstanding product differentiation for the lowest cost of ownership.
With a bag production of more than 400 bags per minute – up to three times the speed of conventional lines – the SmartPacker TwinTube C is the high-output vertical bagging solution.

Consistent high quality for a wide choice of bag formats
The CFS SmartPacker is an extremely reliable, high-tech, compact and flexible vertical packaging machine that offers an extensive choice of packaging options in producing bags directly from the film reel. With a range of materials and variation in formats, ranging from standard flat pillow bags to more complex Quatro Seal or zipper bags, confectionery manufacturers are sure to find a packaging solution that suits their product. Nomad van Bussel Segment Sales Manager confectionery says, “In addition, the CFS SmartPacker has an extremely sensitive ‘product in seal’ detection system, which automatically opens the jaws as soon as an object or product particle is detected – without disrupting production. This brings a major advantage to confectionery manufacturers, since contamination or damage of the cross seal jaws and knife is avoided resulting in less downtime and waste.”

High output and lower cost per bag
CFS Aquarius also offers solutions for customers that request high output at the lowest Cost of Ownership. The most recent development the CFS SmartPacker TwinTube C system achieves maximum efficiency when bagging small bags, the typical capacity range for party mixes and calorie packs. The TwinTube C operates two parallel forming tubes from a single drive, achieving combined speeds of more than 400 bags per minute (depending on foil, bag size and weight). It can also run a film reel for each drive, meaning calorie packs of different widths and appearance can be simultaneously filled. Van Bussel adds, “Many confectionery manufacturers still have conventional lines running at 100 to 120 bags per minute. In this case, they could replace three machines with a single SmartPacker TwinTube C. The initial investment is lower than for two typical 150 bags-per-minute lines, and thanks to the reduced operator and maintenance requirements, the cost of ownership is also reduced. The net result is a lower cost per bag and a fast return on investment”. Where factory floor space is limited, the compact SmartPacker TwinTube C also leaves room for other equipment.

For more press information, please contact Mario de Kok
Tel. +31 492 349 349, Fax +31 492 349 416, E-mail Mario.de.Kok@cfs.com

CFS Lifecycle Performance
CFS Aquarius is part of CFS and specializes in the lollipop, confectionery and sugar cube industry. Being part of this organization Aquarius benefits of a worldwide network of customer centers and can offer top-quality support and consultancy services.
CFS specializes in performance-focused solutions for the food industry, from a single machine or packaging material to a complete production line for the preparation, marinating, processing, slicing and packaging of primarily meat, poultry, fish, seafood and cheese based products.
CFS offers Lifecycle Performance, supporting the performance of food processors here and now and in the longer term. Operational challenges such as variety and flexibility, cost per kg / pack, food safety and environment, are the basis of CFS' product and packaging innovation for improving output and reducing operating cost of food processors.