VFF Vertical Ice Packaging Machine: Automatic Weighing, Filling, and Sealing
A vertical ice packaging machine is an automated device capable of automatically performing a series of tasks, including bag forming, weighing, filling, and sealing. Since ice cubes are prone to melting and sticking together, and possess high hardness, special attention is required during the design and equipment selection phases.
I. Core Components and Workflow
1. A standard vertical ice packaging machine typically consists of several core modules that work in tandem to complete the packaging operation:
2. Lifting/Feeding System: Typically utilizes a Z-type conveyor to smoothly transport ice cubes from a storage hopper to an elevated hopper, thereby minimizing damage to the ice.
3. Weighing/Metering System: This is the most critical component. To ensure consistent weight in every bag, a computer combination weigher (also known as a multi-head weigher) is widely employed. By utilizing various combinations of multiple weighing buckets, it can rapidly calculate the combination closest to the target weight, with an accuracy typically within ±0.5%.
4. Vertical Form-Fill-Seal (VFFS) Machine: This serves as the main unit. It forms bags from a roll of film, receives the ice cubes dropped from the combination weigher, and subsequently performs the sealing and cutting operations. The sealing technology is crucial; it must ensure a strong, airtight seal to prevent moisture ingress and subsequent melting of the ice cubes.
5. Finished Product Output System: Conveys the packaged bags of ice away, facilitating subsequent boxing or inspection processes.
II. Key Selection Criteria and Recommendations
When selecting equipment, in addition to price and brand reputation, the following points are particularly important for ice packaging applications:
1. Equipment Material: Given the high humidity and low-temperature environment in which the machine operates, the machine body and all components that come into direct contact with the ice must be constructed from 304 stainless steel. This ensures corrosion resistance, hygiene, and compliance with food safety standards.
2. Core Components (Highly Important):
3. Weighing System: Must be equipped with a high-precision computer combination weigher; this is the core element for ensuring accurate weight in every package and minimizing measurement errors.
4. Control System: Models featuring a PLC control system and a touchscreen interface are highly recommended, as they offer intuitive operation and a low incidence of mechanical failure.
Machine Specification:
| Model |
ZC--VP32 |
ZC-VP42 |
ZC-VP52 |
ZC-VP62 |
| Packing Speed |
10-50 bags/min |
10-50 bags/min |
10-50 bags/min |
5~50 bags/min |
| Bag Size |
(L) 50- 190mm (W) 50-150mm |
(L) 80-320mm (W) 70- 200 mm |
(L) 80-320mm (W) 70- 200 mm |
(L)120-400mm (W)110- 300mm |
| Bag Making Form |
Pillow type back seal bag (roll film for packaging material, automatic bag making by machine is upper sealing, lower sealing and back sealing.) |
Pillow bag (optional: stand-up bag, prong bag, punch bag)) |
| Maximum Packaging Film Width |
320mm |
420mm |
420mm |
Max 2500ml |
| Measurement Range |
500ml |
1000ml |
1000ml |
620mm |
| Membrane Thickness |
0.04- 0.12mm |
0.04-0.10mm |
0.04-0.10mm |
0.04-0.14mm |
| Complete Set of Air Consumption |
0.8Mpa 0.5m3/min |
0.8Mpa 0.3m³/分 |
0.8Mpa 0.3m³/分 |
0.8Mpa 0.5m3/min |
| Total Power/Voltage |
2.5KW/220V 50Hz |
2.7KW/220V 50Hz |
2.7KW/220V 50Hz |
4.2KW/220V 50Hz |
| Dimensions |
(L)1350* (W)820* (H)1150mm |
L1480*W960*H1400mm |
L1480*W960*H1400mm |
L1964*W1240*H1960mm |
| Switchboard Weight |
380kg |
450kg |
450kg |
450kg |
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