PFM D-Series - Horizontal Form Fill Seal Pouch Machine

The 6 most important innovations:

Simple:

The D-Series is simple because all functions and operations are precisely controlled, parameterized and repeatable, including:

• Automatic film stretch control & compensation
• Sealing parameters are material driven, not speed dependent
• Fast format change: takes 20 minutes on average
• Low-tension film transport.Indicates time left before the end of the reel
• Machine is easily accessible, can be sanitized and inspected

Modular:

Each D-Series base machine features 3 areas that can be set-up independently during the format change. The pouch is opened, checked, filled with product, gas flushed (if necessary), sealed and cooled.

• Forming: Forming Area takes the material from the reel, forming the pouch up to the cutting stage; in other words until the pouches are separated
• Filling: In the Filling Area product is dosed, filling the pouches
• Sealing: The Sealing Area transports the pouch without releasing it until the packaging process is completed

The machine can be enhanced by integrating the following modules: Check-weigher, Metal detector, X-Ray, Secondary Packaging.

Accessible:

360º access to all mechanical and electronic components, enhanced ergonomics and supreme cleanability.

Compact:

The PFM D-Series features a space-saving 90° reel holder assembly layout. The film unwinder, reel-holding shaft, compensating device, printer adjustment system and the gusset punch dies are located at the back of the machine.This arrangement significantly reduces the overall machine length. Electrical cabinets are integrated in the machine frame to reduce overall installation width and avoid cable trays crossing walkways.

Fast Format Change:

Complete format changes in minutes, not hours thanks to a highly automated, tool-less procedure with no clean-down required before changeover.

Pouch formats selected from HMI menu, pouch transport grippers reposition in seconds, automated positioning of module A assemblies, including: sealing jaws, tear notch & corner rounding units, knives and material pulling rollers. Automated reel edge alignment. Minimal change parts with “Single Minute Exchange of Dies” concept. Fast ramp-up to full production with HMI-driven adjustments. Intelligent interface suggests positions for new formats.Fully automatic option for “K” base seals. Optional automatic reel splicing.

High Productivity OEE:

The all in one conveyor system transports and firmly holds the pouches in order to ensure maximum operational safety.The film-stretch control, sealing pressure, unit acceleration and reel-end prediction system are just some of the software features making the operator’s job easier permitting constant monitoring of all functions. The OEE index (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) is the verifiable scale of high performance created by the whole set of features included in the D-Series machine.