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VolPak / New version of the HFFS for preformed pouches

Introduced for the first time three years ago, SC+ has seen ongoing refinement and improvement efforts and is now available in different versions

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Volpak for pouches Toiletry cosmetics SC 01

The latest SC+ version of Volpak has been developed for the filling and packaging of preformed pouches. In this version, the machine has an extremely compact layout that allows its use in small spaces. Moreover, the high level of automation and the precision of its mechanical mechanisms guarantee the production of extremely high-quality pouches, completely imperfection-free.

For its characteristics, this version of the SC+ is especially suited to the Asian market, where the quality of the packaging, in industries such as makeup and personal care, is extremely important. In countries such as Japan, the quality of the pouches containing products such as makeup, lotions and shampoo is as important as the product itself. The SC+, however, is flexible enough to allow its use in other industries as well, regardless of the density and foaming properties of the product. This means that the SC+ is also suitable for the packaging of solid products.
Volpak for pouches Toiletry cosmetics SC 03
Multiple locking system options
All of this is also made possible by the ample flexibility that the SC+ allows in terms of materials: the customer can employ pouches made with different types of films, including recyclable mono-materials, with a positive impact on the environment. The closure system also allows for great flexibility; SC+ can employ different kinds of caps that can also be positioned differently depending on the circumstances. SC+ has three different setups for preformed pouches.
Volpak for pouches Toiletry cosmetics SC Overview
One of the best TCOs in the market
The SC+ machine has been designed to meet the Industry 4.0 requirements, which demand minimal supervision by the operator and low maintenance, thus guaranteeing a 60% saving on such costs compared to more commonly used machines. The SC+ is also extremely efficient, both from an energy consumption point of view and in terms of packaging material waste, which are very small, with a percentage of rejected pouches about 85% lower compared to the competition. The machine concept allows the production to continue, even if one of the dosing systems fails, thus avoiding downtime. Finally, the ratio of “non-compliant” pouches is especially low, being about 1 every 30.000. All these areas make it so the “cost per pouch” of the SC+ is one of the best on the market.
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