ADM-C400 Continuous motion Vertical Form Fill and Seal Packaging machine

ADM Packaging Automation will release its new locally made ADM-C400 Continuous motion Vertical Form Fill and Seal Packaging machine on stand C065 at APPEX 2024. Following the success of the ADM-C260, the C400 will provide a larger bag size range from 120 to 400 mm flat bag width.

Designed and manufactured in Australia, the unit’s design showcases ADM Packaging Automation’s 30 years of experience in the flexible packaging industry. Its team of engineers have worked closely to cover all facets of design to cater for the local market from concept to completion.

The continuous motion solution provides many advantages when compared with the older intermittent technology. Better tracking performance due to consistent film tensioning, better speeds and longer filling time are coinciding with the continuous motion draw down. The synchronised drive system enhances equipment performance and life span.

The system is designed to cater for many bag types, including pillow bags, Block bottom bags, Quadseal bags, Zip application and more. It is powered by 415 V, 50 Hz, 10 kW and air consumption of 0.5 m³/min 0.6 MPa.

The unit provides maximum performing speeds of 135 bpm for a 120 mm wide flat-bag down to 70 bpm for 400 mm wide flat-bag and maintains a high-capacity sealing force of up to 400 kg. The maximum rewind size capacity is 550 mm diameter and 850 mm long.

The control system includes a high-speed, Ethernet-based synchronous motion network for all its servo application to achieve high performance. Other technology used includes Panasonic, SICK safety sensors, SEW drives, Omron, Phoenix electrical, just to name a few.

The former, manufactured by ADM is designed for lightweight easy changeover. The vacuum drive system delivers the film for continuous film repeat length. A regulated film tensioner is also used to cater for a large range of film specifications.

The system is fully automatic, easy to use and built to AS4024 safety standards.