Before introducing what an FFS packing machine is, let’s first understand FFS heavy-duty packaging film. With the continuous advancement of science and technology, technologies in the flexible packaging industry are also evolving, giving rise to a wide range of new packaging materials and products. Among these packaging products, FFS heavy-duty packaging film serves as a core representative of modern packaging production technology. Manufactured with virgin PE raw materials and high-quality additives via a three-layer co-extrusion film blowing production line and supporting four-color printing line, it is specially designed for high-speed automatic packaging machines and acts as an ideal flexible packaging solution for granular and powdery solid products.
Compared with traditional packaging, FFS heavy-duty packaging film features two major advantages:
First, it enables one-stop forming during bag making and packaging, namely automatic bottom cutting and forming (Form), automatic material filling (Fill), and automatic bag sealing (Seal). Produced by high-speed automatic packaging equipment, FFS heavy-duty packaging film effectively cuts labor costs and delivers flexible and convenient bag production.
Second, FFS heavy-duty packaging film is suitable for packaging heavy goods, covering multiple industries including resin, chemical raw materials, food, grains and building materials. It boasts excellent sealing performance, superior moisture-proof, waterproof and anti-fouling properties. With the application of new materials, the film features reduced thickness and enhanced mechanical strength, achieving a lower overall packaging cost than traditional packaging solutions. In addition, it solves the warehousing pain points of conventional packaging, greatly saving storage space and warehouse costs. The film is easy to recycle and eco-friendly. Against the backdrop of sustainable development strategies, FFS heavy-duty packaging film conforms to the trends of the times and international packaging standards, enjoying broad market prospects in China.
FFS stands for: Bottom Forming → Automatic Line Filling → Bag Sealing.
The FFS heavy film packaging unit is a new type of packaging equipment independently developed by JLS Packaging specifically for industries such as petrochemicals, plastic pellets and feed. Adopting PE film as packaging material, the equipment processes PE flat film or tubular film into finished bags for material forming, metering and sealing, and is widely applicable to the packaging of powdery and granular materials such as flour, mortar and plastic particles.
Advantages of Packaging Material (PE Packaging Film)
- Integrated FFS packaging system with high efficiency and fast operation
- Packaging speed: 200~1500 bags per hour (varies by material)
- Packaging accuracy: ±20~100g (varies by material)
- Bag specification range: 10~50kg
- Applicable materials: Various powders and granular materials with bulk density ≥ 0.3kg/L
FFS Packaging Machine + High-level Palletizer + Film Wrapping Machine
It can be matched with JLS Packaging’s intelligent automatic palletizing and film wrapping equipment to form a fully integrated production line covering packaging, palletizing and film wrapping. This fully guarantees the safety of materials during transportation and storage, improves overall production efficiency, and enhances packaging appearance. It is the optimal choice for enterprises to realize intelligent and high-speed production expansion.
The equipment integrates bag forming, filling and sealing functions, featuring a compact footprint and quick, convenient installation. It adopts M-type PE heavy-duty film rolls and heat sealing technology, with German imported heating strips and temperature controllers supporting sectional heating. Bag dimensions can be adjusted on demand. The dustproof design adapts to both granular and powdery materials. Multiple feeding and weighing systems are optional to suit diversified packaging demands. The human-machine interface enables real-time monitoring of equipment operation and data storage for later inquiry. Modular design facilitates functional expansion and subsequent upgrading.
What Is an FFS Heavy Film Packaging Machine?
The FFS heavy film packaging machine series provides universal, flexible and cost-effective packaging systems for tubular forming, filling and sealing applications, meeting throughput requirements of up to 2,000 bags per hour. As a fully automatic bagging system, it can form, fill and seal side gusset bags and pillow bags. Using a single roll of tubular film, it delivers higher cost efficiency than pre-made bag packaging systems. The TFFS series is an ideal solution for free-flowing products. Its performance can be expanded with auxiliary equipment to adapt to almost all production capacities. Bag length and width can be adjusted rapidly, and film roll replacement takes less than 5 minutes. The equipment is equipped with fully accessible and simplified channels for control, adjustment and maintenance, with on-site installation completed within 24 hours.
FFS Heavy Film Automatic Packaging & Palletizing System
The JLS Packaging FFS heavy film automatic packaging and palletizing complete system meets customers’ higher production demands. The complete system consists of high-speed FFS automatic packaging units that complete Form-Fill-Seal in one process, as well as supporting full-automatic palletizing equipment.
Core Features
- Compact structure and high integration, saving floor space;
- Synchronized bag forming, filling and sealing for high packaging speed;
- Efficient compaction to improve filling rate, servo precise bag length control and lower packaging costs;
- Instant high-temperature fusion sealing and rapid ultra-low temperature cooling & solidification technology to optimize sealing quality;
- Advanced fieldbus technology and user-friendly HMI, supporting visual parameter setting, intelligent system diagnosis and auxiliary functions, easy to operate and maintain;
- Compatible with a wide range of materials with extensive industry applications.
What Are the Advantages of FFS Heavy-duty Film Bag Making & Packaging Machines?
JLS is a leading supplier of automatic forming, filling and sealing bagging machines and packaging systems for powder, granular and block materials. FFS bagging machines support continuous, fully automatic and unattended operation. Our FFS equipment manufactures bags from flat plastic film rolls or tubular film rolls. The selection of FFS models depends on material properties, bulk density, bag weight/volume and packaging film cost.
- Bags made from flat film: The machine unfolds flat film, shapes it into a tube, forms finished bags, and fills with powder, particles, fragments or flakes. The top seal of the filled bag serves as the bottom of the next bag.
- Bags made from tubular film: The machine continuously unfolds tubular film to produce bags and complete product filling.
FFS tubular forming-filling-sealing machines are specially designed for packaging free-flowing powder and granular materials, with a working speed up to 33 BPM and a maximum output of 2000 bags per hour based on product characteristics. The full stainless steel structure makes it perfectly suitable for corrosive materials and food-grade packaging scenarios.
Working Principle of FFS Packaging Machines
FFS equipment integrates three core procedures into one single system: forming, filling and sealing. Equipped with a net weight scale on the top, it ensures high-precision weighing for free-flowing materials. The Form-Fill-Seal technology realizes integrated bag forming, product filling and sealing in one continuous process. All packaging machines are divided into three independent working stations, responsible for bag forming, material filling and bag sealing respectively.
