Altico is a family-run business and a proud national supplier of landscape and garden products to the gardening sector. With a growing portfolio of products and customers, their need to expand their production capacity led them to team up with Bulk Automations’ BAC range. The BAC-1000 was the machine of choice, with its unrivalled output capacity and compact footprint.

The Bulk Automation BAC-1000 mobile bagging line is a cutting-edge and highly efficient solution for packaging bulk materials. Below is an overview of the key components and processes of this Mobile Form, Fill & Seal (VFFS) bagging line:

Bulk Material Feed:
Bulk material is introduced into the system via a bulk hopper and in-feed conveyor, facilitating a seamless and uninterrupted flow of raw materials into the bagging line.

Weighing/Dosing System:
Product is either precisely weighed prior to filling the bag or volumetric dosed directly into the Form Fill and Seal (VFFS) machine.

Form Fill And Seal (VFFS) Bagging Machine
The MF 54 vertical packaging machine is a reliable and efficient solution for medium-sized packaging needs. It offers a high output capacity at a competitive price, making it a cost-effective choice for businesses.

This machine can produce up to 1000 bags per hour, ranging in size from 5 to 20 kg. The bags produced are either pillow or gusset style, with a compact, square shape that can reach a maximum size of 470×680 mm.

The packaging process begins with a flat film reel, which is then formed into a bag around a tube. The bag is sealed vertically and horizontally to create an airtight three-seal package.

To ensure accuracy and precision, the machine is equipped with a pair of servo-controlled rubber belts that pull the film downwards to the desired length of the bag. Simultaneously, the dosing unit dispenses the correct amount of product into the bag.

Overall, the MF 54 vertical packaging machine offers a seamless and efficient packaging solution for businesses looking to streamline their operations.

Bag Handling:
Bags filled by the VFFS are then transported along a series of conveyors, including rumble conveyors and bag flatteners, to ensure that they are presented to the robot in the best shape and orientation for palletizing.

Robot Palletising:
The high-speed ABB 460 robot palletizing system significantly enhances the productivity of the bagging line by efficiently handling the palletizing process. An automated pallet handling system is utilized to dispense empty pallets, which are then prepared for loading. Once the bags are palletized, full pallets are stored in the pallet accumulation zone until they are retrieved by fork truck operators. This state-of-the-art system has the capability to process up to 1000 small bags per hour, making it a highly efficient solution for bulk material handling. Furthermore, the automated pallet handling system ensures a smooth and continuous flow of bulk material in and full pallets out of the system, resulting in a streamlined operation for packed materials.

The BAC-10000 mobile bagging line provides a complete solution for the efficient and automated bagging of bulk materials. This innovative system combines Form, Fill & Seal technology with an automatic palletizing system, ensuring a seamless operation. Contact the sales team to discuss your requirements and see how the BAC range can streamline and increase your production.