Horizontal FFS Packaging Machines | High-Speed Pauch & Bag Systems
3 Primary Packaging Formats: Flow Wrap, Sachet, Pillow Bag.
Industry-Specific Solutions: Pharma Bag to Food Pauch.
Locus Robotics supplies automated horizontal form-fill-seal (HFFS) machines designed for packaging rigid items and pre-assembled kits. While offering fewer format options than vertical systems, our horizontal packagers excel at high-speed wrapping of solid products in three primary pouch types: four-seal sachets, flow-wrap packs, and pillow bags.
Locus Robotics horizontal FFS machines deliver 25-40% higher speeds than vertical systems for rigid packaging formats. Engineered for tray sealing, blister packs, and carton loading – ideal for tablets, solids, and retail-ready packaging across pharmaceutical, food, and electronics industries.
Precision Packaging for Solid Products & Kits.
Technical Differentiators:
- Speed: 70-120 packs/min (vs. vertical's 20-80)
- Formats: Trays, clamshells, blister packs, cartons, flow-wraps
- Sealing Types: Heat, vacuum, skin, MAP (modified atmosphere)
- Integration: Robotic loading, vision inspection, checkweighers
- Compliance: GMP, FDA, ISO 9001, HACCP
Industry-Specific Applications (Table):
| Industry | Packaging Formats | Product Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Pharma | Blister packs, sachets | Tablets, capsules, medical devices |
| Food | Tray seals, cartons | Meat, cheese, ready meals |
| Electronics | Clamshells, skin packs | Components, batteries, cables |
| Cosmetics | Folded cartons, blisters | Compacts, lipsticks, compacts |
High-Speed Automation for Rigid & Semi-Rigid Packaging.
Key Applications:
✓ Bakery Goods: Buns, cupcakes in flow-wrap/pillow bags
✓ Nutrition Bars: Chocolate/protein bars in flow-wrap
✓ Hookah Products: Portioned tobacco & charcoal (vibration feeders included)
✓ Medical Supplies: Test kits (COVID/HIV), devices in sachets
✓ Produce: Pre-portioned fruits/vegetables
✓ Consumer Goods: Hardware, cosmetics, confectionery
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Output | 70-120 packs/min (multi-lane models) |
| Pouch Types | Flow-wrap, pillow bags, 4-seal sachets |
| Automation | Robotic loading options |
| GMP Compliance | Medical-grade materials, UV sterilization |
| Options | Vacuum chamber, gas flushing |
Technical Specifications & Integration Capabilities.
Machine Construction:
1. Infeed Conveyor: Manual or automated loading (from multi-head weighers/bucket elevators)
2. Film Unwinding: Precision web control system
3. Pouch Formation: 4-seal/sachet/flow-wrap tooling
4. Sealing Station: Heat/cold seal technology
5. Output Conveyor: Integrated with checkweighers/labelers
6. Rejection System: Weight/vision inspection
GMP-Compliant Medical & Pharmaceutical Solutions.
For medical devices and test kits, our HFFS machines feature:
316L stainless steel contact surfaces
UV sterilization tunnels
ISO Class 5 compatible designs
Validation packages (IQ/OQ documentation)
Vaporized H₂O₂ compatibility for aseptic processing
Why Choose Horizontal vs. Vertical Packaging?
Horizontal vs. Vertical Comparison:
Choose Horizontal When:
Requiring rigid/semi-rigid packaging (trays, cartons)
Handling fragile/deformed products (tablets, biscuits)
Needing vacuum/MAP gas flushing for shelf life
Targeting retail-ready presentation
Vertical Machines Excel With:
Flexible pouches, granules, powders & high bag diversity
Middle East: Hookah tobacco packaging specialists (vibration settling systems for moist mixtures)
SEA: Humidity-resistant electronics for tropical climates
Africa: Voltage stabilizers (170-270V) for unstable grids
LATAM: Multi-language interfaces (Spanish/Portuguese)
Integrated Production Line Configurations.
