Rollstock Economics for High-Volume Retail Confectionery
Vertical form-fill-seal (VFFS) baggers unwind flat printed BOPP/CPP or PET/PE laminate film over a stainless forming shoulder, seal the vertical fin/lap seam, drop a weighed candy charge, and close the horizontal jaws in one synchronized servo cycle. Within candy packaging machines, explore pillow and gusset VFFS candy baggers and exact-count multi-lane VFFS machines.
Standard 420/520 intermittent servo frames run 10–70 bags/min on 4.0 kW power, while continuous-motion dual-belt frames reach 90–120 bags/min.
VFFS Frame Classes for Confectionery
Select film web width and jaw motion by bag dimensions and target BPM:
| VFFS Frame Series | Max Film Web | Bag Width × Length | Speed Envelope | Bag Styles Supported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compact 320 / 420 Servo | 320–420 mm | W 50–200 mm; L 60–300 mm | 15–75 bags/min | Pillow, 3-side/back seal, chain bags |
| Standard JT-520W Intermittent | 520 mm | W 60–250 mm; L 100–350 mm | 10–70 bags/min | Pillow, side-gusset, euro-hole peg bag |
| High-Speed 520 Continuous | 520 mm | W 60–250 mm; L 50–350 mm | 80–120 bags/min | High-volume retail pillow & gusset packs |
| Quad-Seal / Block-Bottom 520/720 | 520–720 mm | W 80–300 mm; stand-up gusset | 20–55 bags/min | 4-corner edge-sealed retail shelf bag |
Compare pre-converted stand-up zipper bags on premade pouch candy machines.
Confectionery Engineering Details
- Euro-Slot & Round Peg-Hole Punches: Retail convenience-store candy racks require clean heated or pneumatic euro-slot punches integrated into the horizontal jaw assembly.
- Double Servo Film Pull Belts: Vacuum or high-friction double belts advance glossy printed candy laminates without slip, holding eye-mark registration within ±1 mm.
- Product Settling & Gusset Tucking: Pneumatic bag-shaker plates settle bulky wrapped twists so candy pieces never bridge inside the top cross-seal.
Rollstock Film & Jaw Checks
Confirm film thickness (typically 50–90 μm BOPP/VMCPP or PET/PE), inner core ID (76 mm), and heat-seal jaw serration pitch.
Send your target bag width × length via our Project Brief.
Compare related confectionery systems in Candy Packaging Machines, Weighing & Dosing Specs, or send your candy specs via Project Brief.