4. Vertical Bagger Keeps the Film Moving to Attain High Fill Rates
Morpheus vertical form-fill-sealer from Matrix
WestPack 2022 Booth #5221
The most advanced vertical bagger from Matrix comes in three versions to meet your production needs:
1. Morpheus: Standard machine with up to 12-inch bag width
2. Morpheus AB: Includes Rockwell controls; up to 12-inch bag width
3. Morpheus XL: Accommodates up to 15-inch bag width
The continuous-motion systems can reach speeds as high as 200 bags per minute (depending on application) because of a unique jaw system that enables the film to keep moving. The jaw cuts the film and provides just enough dwell time for the three bag seams to properly seal, even for polyethylene films that need a longer dwell time.
Here’s how it works, according to the company: “The film is pulled while the jaw is closed as opposed to waiting until the jaw opens to pull film, gentle product handling occurs as the jaw is in the elevated position when product is dropped into the bag, minimizing drop distance. The jaw then lowers, pulling the film down with the movement to seal the top of the bag.”
The continuous box-motion system handles a variety of products, including snacks; frozen, fresh cut, or IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) produce, cheeses; and more.