Higher output and lower cost per bag

The SmartPacker TwinTube C operates two parallel forming tubes from a single drive, achieving combined speeds of up to 400 bags (weighing 10 to 18 g) per minute. It can also run a film reel for each drive, meaning calorie packs of different widths and appearance can be simultaneously filled. Says Stan van Vegchel, Director Sales & Customer support, “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. Van Vegchel adds, “As the industry consolidates, manufacturers are tending to move production to fewer sites, so productivity per square metre is becoming more important.”

Small calorie packs

The CFS SmartPacker TwinTube C system achieves maximum efficiency when forming small bags weighing 10 to 60 g, the typical capacity range for party mixes and calorie packs. This is also a size range where some bag-packing machines have difficulties, so the SmartPacker TwinTube C will provide a reliable as well as fast solution. The TwinTube C can also handle bags as small as 40 mm wide, so that mini treat size bags or the overlong narrow bags with mini candy can be handled. With variable width capability up to a total of 145 mm, manufacturers can also produce bigger bags.

For more information:

Stan van Vegchel, Director Sales & Customer support CFS, T +31 495 457 738, E Stan.van.Vegchel@CFS.com

CFS Weert B.V., P.O. Box 296, 6000 AG Weert, The Netherlands

Tel. +31 495 457 777, Fax +31 495 524 125, E-mail info@cfsaquarius.com

CFS Lifecycle Performance

CFS Aquarius is part of CFS and specialises in the lollipop, confectionery and sugar cube industry. Being part of this organisation Aquarius benefits of a worldwide network of customer centres and can offer top-quality support and consultancy services.
CFS specialises in performance-focused solutions for the food industry, from a single machine or packaging material to a complete production line for the preparation, marination, 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.