Packaging Machine-Two-in-one Confluence Line

1. Product Overview

The vertical form-fill-seal (VFFS) packaging machine is the final packaging core of the Globule "2-in-1 Merging Line". The machine turns roll film into finished bags automatically through the complete cycle of bag forming, filling, sealing and cutting: flat film is drawn over a forming tube into a cylinder and longitudinally sealed into a bag; the weighed product from the multihead weighers drops through the merging chute into the bag; the transverse sealing unit seals and cuts; and finished bags are discharged continuously — true high-speed automated packaging.

In the 2-in-1 Merging Line, the VFFS machine carries the core mission of "one machine serving two lines, high-speed packaging": the product merged from the two weighing channels is bagged entirely by this single machine. This demands an extremely high packaging rhythm and strong infeed capacity — the machine must both "catch" the continuous product flow merged from two lines and "bag fast", converting the speed advantage into real output. The Globule VFFS machine is designed and configured precisely around this requirement for speed, continuity and stability.

The machine suits the bagged production of potato chips, corn chips, egg yolk cakes and other puffed and snack foods, and supports multiple bag styles as well as gas-flush or plain packaging needs. The whole machine is built from food-grade stainless steel; the packaging area follows hygienic design guidelines with a round-tube frame, concealed wiring and easy-to-clean surfaces, visually consistent with the entire 2-in-1 Merging Line. Whether supplied as part of the complete line or purchased alone for an existing upstream section, the Globule VFFS delivers high-speed, stable performance as the line's undisputed "master of the final seal".

2. Core Advantages

Advantage 1: High-speed packaging that fully absorbs merged dual-line capacity

The capacity design of the 2-in-1 Merging Line ends at the VFFS machine: the merged output of two scales flows into this one packer. To that end, the machine uses a high-speed transverse sealing mechanism and an optimized bag-forming sequence, completing a large number of form–fill–seal cycles per minute, precisely matched to the weighing rhythm of the two scales. The faster the packer bags, the freer the scales are to run at high speed — and the greater the whole-line output.

Advantage 2: High-speed merged infeed — smooth filling without spillage

Merging two lines means product enters the packer at higher density and speed, so the infeed design decides packaging smoothness. The Globule VFFS is equipped with a large-diameter forming tube and an optimized chute interface that docks seamlessly with the weigher discharge — product falls into the bag at high speed without blocking, splashing or spilling. For large, light puffed pieces, the forming tube and bag-width options can be changed flexibly per product, ensuring full, attractive bag shapes.

Advantage 3: Strong, neat seals — locking in freshness and quality

Seal quality is the lifeline of packaging. The machine features precise temperature control on both transverse and longitudinal seal units, with uniform sealing pressure and stable temperature. Seal parameters are optimized for oily, powdery products such as chips and egg yolk cakes, producing firm, flat, leak-proof seals that extend shelf life. A gas-flush option is available to fill fragile products like chips with protective gas, adding cushioning and freshness.

Advantage 4: One machine, many bag styles — flexible changeover

The machine supports pillow/back-seal, three-side seal and other bag styles, with adjustable bag length and width. Recipe management on the touchscreen lets operators recall parameters with one touch when switching products, completing changeover quickly. For a snack industry that runs many products and formats, this "one machine, many jobs, fast switching" capability lets a single line handle diverse orders flexibly and raises utilization.

Advantage 5: Hygienic design and intelligent control in one machine

The whole machine is food-grade stainless steel, and the packaging area has no dead corners and is easy to clean; round-tube frame, concealed wiring and quick-release structures satisfy FSMA sanitary design guidelines. The control system offers self-diagnostics, production statistics and remote-support capabilities on a friendly interface, keeping the high-speed machine controllable, inspectable and maintainable at all times.

3. Technical Specifications

4. Role in the 2-in-1 Merging Line

The whole meaning of "2-in-1" is ultimately realized at the packaging machine: the high-speed merged product flow that two weighing channels work so hard to create becomes real capacity only when a single packer consumes it completely and turns it into qualified bags. The VFFS machine is the "last kilometer" where the value of the 2-in-1 Merging Line is cashed in.

In the system, the VFFS machine performs three core duties. First, receiving: with a large-diameter forming tube and merging-chute interface, it steadily catches the continuous product flow merged from the two multihead weighers — high-speed feeding without spillage or blockage. Second, packaging: through high-speed forming, filling and sealing cycles, it converts the continuous flow into finished bags with firm seals and full shapes, its rhythm precisely matched to the two scales. Third, output: a stable bag-discharge rhythm hands finished bags to the take-off conveyor, which leads to the Metal Inspection and Weighing Machine for the final quality gate — a complete closed loop of weighing, packaging, discharge and inspection.

In short, the feeder and weighers decide how fast the product arrives; the VFFS machine decides how fast the finished bags leave. With one machine serving two lines, the Globule VFFS turns the "two-in, one-out" design of the 2-in-1 Merging Line from drawing into reality — one packer, the capacity of two lines, and a steady return on investment.

5. Why Choose Globule

Designed for merged dual-line high-speed packaging

● : the packaging rhythm matches the two scales' capacity precisely, truly delivering the system value of "one machine serving two lines".

One design system, worry-free integration

● : sharing one design lineage and control architecture with the elevators, feeders, weighers, conveyors and inspectors, with mature interfaces and signals — smooth whole-line commissioning.

We understand puffed-food packaging

● : sealing and forming are optimized for oily, powdery products, and gas flushing is available for fragile items; the details survive production reality.

Hygiene and safety together

● : food-grade stainless steel, round-tube design, washdown capability and concealed wiring — "Hygiene First · Safety First" is more than a slogan.

Local Shanghai manufacturing and service

● : a 10+ year engineering team covering design, installation, commissioning and after-sales support, with fast response and clear accountability.

6. Contact Us

● Company: Globule Sanitary Conveyor Pty Ltd / Shanghai Lingan Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

● Email:

[email protected]

● Tel: +86 13818737877

● Address: No.28 Huiye Road, Songjiang District, Shanghai, China