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IM Series Horizontal Form Fill Seal Poucher
Depending on production needs, manufacturers can choose between two configurations and multiple index pitch models of the Bartelt IM Horizontal Form Fill Seal Pouching Machine.
The standard IM configuration is available in 6", 7", 8", and 9" index pitch models, it offers a mechanical performance rate of up to 120 cycles per minute. It produces pouch sizes ranging from 2" x 2" to 7.75" x 9.5".
The IM Focus configuration is designed specifically for single-serve markets, it is available in 7" and 9" index pitch models and operates at up to 100 cycles per minute. It supports the same pouch size range as the Standard IM.
With over 4,000 machines in use worldwide, the Bartelt IM stands out for its efficiency and ease of operation. Features like a servo main drive, touch screen operator panel, and the ability to run smaller side seals help reduce material usage, making it a sustainable choice for today and the future.
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- Mild steel open frame design
- Advanced web handling system
- Mechanical sealing system
- Servo driven web feed roll and mechanical cut-off assembly
- Single leading-edge bag clamp design, elevated for easy access
- Vacuum opening of pouch
- Pouch present/pouch gone sensor
- Filling stations
- Vacuum pouch discharge mechanism
- Rockwell Motion Control package
- Rockwell color touch screen operating panel
- The Bartelt® IM produces flexible pouches from roll stock
- Flat sheet from roll stock is formed into either flat or gusset pouches in the forming section of the machine
- Pouches are heat sealed using temperature controlled seal bars
- Preheat and/or cooling may be required based on film characteristics and machine speed
- Servo driven feed-roll is used in conjunction with photo registration sensors to produce pouches of desired width, and cut with a mechanical knife
- The pouches are held on spring–loaded clamps and indexed through the filling section
- A pouch detection system is used to ensure that pouches are in position for filling to minimize product loss
- The filled pouch is indexed to the top seal area where it is closed and sealed
- The completed pouch is then removed from the clamps and transferred to a discharge system
- Multiple machine configurations – optimized for the market application
- Easy to maintain and operate
- Single bag clamps – maximizes pouch opening for filling
- Flexibility to add multiple fill stations, fillers and other devices
- Easy to upgrade
- Superior seal quality
- Available in left and right hand configurations
- Single-sided operation provides complete operator access
- Excellent value solution for your packaging needs
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- Re-closable zipper assembly
- Pouch opening features- tear slit, diamond notch
- Hanger hole—round 360°, round 270°, sombrero
- Pouch coding – emboss, inkjet, laser, thermal transfer
- Seal pre-heat and cooling assemblies
- Product settling devices
- Dust control and top seal cleaning
- Gas flushing
- Pouch stretching and deflating
- Integration of auxiliary equipment: Desiccant feeders, printers and vision systems
- Integration of various product fillers: Volumetric cup filler, volumetric sliding gate filler, auger filler, vibratory rotary filler, liquid pump, scales
- Integration of funnel conveyors to increase output
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