Designed for Producing Large Bags an Bags with Fitments
The General Packaging 48 vertical bagging machine is an extraordinarily heavy-duty VFFS machine. This bagger is designed for applications where pumps or fitments are applied to bags and for high-speed production of large bags.
The high-pressure sealing jaws are actuated by hydraulic pressure from a self-contained system.
Features & Benefits of Models 48 and 48W
- Heavy-duty film transport system with stepper drive motors for supported or unsupported packaging materials
- Vacuum film gripping belts handle a wide range of standard packaging materials with less belt wear
- Friction belts available for porous materials
- Easy and quick no-tool changeover from one bag size to another
- Hydraulically-powered seal bars apply high pressure to seal multiple layers of heavy packaging materials
Control Features of Models 48 and 48W
- Touch-screen for data display
- Sealed keypad for data entry
- Displays set temperature and actual temperature
- Displays timing values and function
- Stores recipes of programmed values for multiple product/package sizes
- Help screens to assist in operation and troubleshooting
- Machine fault indications
- Programmed interface with weigh scales, combination scales, auger fillers, volumetric cup fillers, liquid fillers
- Optional computer interface
Options & Accessories
- Gas relief valve or fitment applicator
- Roll leaf or ink printer
- Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP), gas flushing
- Bag in bag models
Types of Bags
- Pillow
- Gusseted
- Three side seal
- Square bottom
Types of Fitments for Dispensing Liquids
- Valve
- Fitment
- Cap
- Pump
- Large fitment
Powders and Granular Products
General Equipment has built VFFS machines to package powdered and granular products for decades. Hundreds of General Packaging VFFS machines are successfully packaging these types of products in facilities across the country.
- Chemical products
- Flour
- Baking powder
- Yeast
- Sugar
- Detergents
- Coffee
- Powdered eggs
- Potting soil
- Cake mixes
- Soup mixes
- Tea
- Rice
- Seeds
Liquid Products
General Equipment builds the very best VFFS machines for bagging liquid products.
- Sauces
- Stews
- Soups
- Pie fillings
- Freezer gels
- Liquid soaps
- Industrial greases
- Water
- Soaps
- Sanitizing alcohol gels
- Lotions
- Chili
- Ink for large scale laser printers
- Fruit juices
- Water
Dry Products
Experts at bagging liquid and powder products, General baggers easily handle dry products.
- Beans
- Candies
- Cereals
- Nuts
- Pet food
- Popcorn
- Salads
- Snacks
- Hardware
Please contact Pro Pac or call 888-318-0083 for your vertical form fill seal bagging equipment.
General 48 & 48W Heavy-Duty Bagging Machines |
Model | Pillow Width | Pillow Length | Square Bottom Face | Square Bottom Side | Square Bottom Length |
48 | 1.5" to 8" (38 mm to 203 mm) | 3" to 15" (76 mm to 380 mm) | 2" to 7" (51 mm to 178 mm) | 1" to 4.5" (25 mm to 114 mm) | 4" to 15" (102 mm to 380 mm) |
48W | 1.5" to 14" (38 mm to 356 mm) | 3" to 36" (76 mm to 762 mm) | 2" to 7" (51 mm to 178 mm) | 1" to 5.5" (25 mm to 140 mm) | 4" to 30" (102 mm to 752 mm) |