K-Series Horizontal Form, Fill & Seal Pouching Machine

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The Bartelt K-Series is a servo-driven horizontal form-fill-seal machine designed to provide flexibility and efficiency for a wide range of pouch packaging needs. With pre-programmed recipe settings, the K-Series ensures fast, reliable changeovers, helping manufacturers maintain high productivity while reducing downtime.

Ideal for industries such as snacks, confectionery, and personal care, the K-Series excels at handling lighter products that require precise and consistent packaging. Whether you're packaging chips, candies, or personal care items, this machine ensures every pouch is perfectly sealed and maintains its quality throughout production.

Capable of running up to 100 pouches per minute, the K-Series boosts production efficiency, allowing companies to meet growing demand without sacrificing accuracy. With flexible configurations to support stand-up pouches, gusset bottoms, and frangible seals, the K-Series offers versatility to meet diverse packaging requirements.

In line with today’s focus on sustainability, the K-Series also supports eco-friendly packaging materials, helping businesses reduce their environmental footprint while delivering high-quality, consumer-friendly packaging.

For more information on how the Bartelt K-Series can enhance your packaging operations, contact us today.

Product Specs:
  • SpeedUp to 100 ppm
  • Pouch SizeWidth: Min 4" (102mm) – Max 10.25" (260mm); Height: Min 4" (102mm) – Max 15" (381mm)
  • Pouch Type3-4 sided fin seal, gusset bottom, Delta Pac stand-up pouch, DOY stand-up pouch, membrane seal, frangible seal, zipper pouch

The K-Series includes advanced features designed to enhance precision and flexibility in pouch packaging, offering reliable performance for a variety of industries.

Features & Benefits:

  • Servo-driven horizontal form-fill-seal system → Provides high precision and reliable operations for various pouching applications.
  • Pre-programmed recipe settings → Ensures quick, repeatable product and size changeovers, reducing downtime.
  • Dual bag clamp system → Provides superior handling for heavier pouches, enhancing production flexibility.
  • Modular design → Offers customizable configurations for specific packaging applications and easy upgrades.
  • Full servo execution → Ensures precise control over every stage of the pouching process, from forming to sealing.
  • Pouch detection system → Minimizes product loss by ensuring pouches are properly positioned for filling.

Standard Equipment:

  • Stainless steel open frame for easy maintenance and cleaning
  • Servo-controlled film unwind system
  • Temperature-controlled seal bars for reliable pouch sealing
  • Servo-controlled pouch opening and closing system with vacuum and air assist
  • Product fill stations with servo-controlled pouch handling
  • Rockwell Motion Control package with a color touch screen
  • Automatic film registration system
  • “No open pouch – no fill” feature to minimize product waste

Enhance your K-Series machine with customizable options designed to meet your specific production needs.

  • Re-closable zipper assembly
  • Tear slit or diamond notch for easy pouch opening
  • Hanger hole
  • Pouch coding (emboss, inkjet, laser, thermal transfer)
  • Product settling devices for better pouch quality
  • Dust control and top seal cleaning
  • Gas flushing for product preservation
  • Integration of auxiliary equipment (desiccant feeders, printer, vision system, labelers)
  • Integration with various product fillers (volumetric cup filler, auger, sliding gate filler, vibratory rotary filler, scale, liquid pump)

Browse our blog for articles on how the K-Series enhances packaging across various industries, plus expert tips:

Flexible Solutions, Lasting Partnerships: John B. Sanfilippo & Son and Bartelt Drive Packaging Excellence Together: Read how Bartelt’s K-Series drove packaging excellence to John B. Sanfilippo & Son

Elevating Pet Care Packaging: Bartelt’s Premier Solutions: Discover how the K-Series and other Bartelt machines deliver versatile, high-quality pouch packaging solutions tailored to the pet care industry, enhancing efficiency and product protection.

Bartelt Packaging Solutions for the Snack and Candy Industry: Learn how the K-Series meets the unique packaging needs of the snack and candy industry, focusing on freshness, protection, and sustainable practices with flexible packaging solutions.

From Convenience to Sustainability: The Advantages of Pouch Packaging: Explore the benefits of pouch packaging across industries, including how Bartelt's K-Series machines contribute to sustainability, product freshness, and packaging versatility.