Vertical Form Fill Seal Machine

VFFS Machine

Vertical Form, Fill and Seal (VFFS) bagging product line — Hayssen Ultima SVOur Hayssen Ultima SV Vertical Form, Fill and Seal (VFFS) bagging product line features a variety of continuous- and intermittent-motion bag filling systems. These vertical bagger systems are capable of supporting low-, medium-, and high- speed packaging applications across a wide range of products and industries, making them the ideal choice for users seeking a reliable vertical form fill seal machine.All of our VFFS machine models, including the Hayssen Ultima SV, are fully protected by our lifetime service guarantee. We believe our customers are our partners, and we remain committed to ensuring that your vertical bagger is continuously supported by our technicians.The machine’s servo-driven system features an off-the-shelf Allen-Bradley operator interface with an Allen- Bradley control system. Sealing systems for laminate and polyethylene packaging materials can also be customized to meet your specific application requirements.
Welpack has supplied VFFS packaging systems to snack food, rice, spice, and frozen food manufacturers across Malaysia. Our team provides machine selection consultation, installation, and ongoing technical support from our Puchong, Selangor facility, so your production line stays running.

Production Rate

Up to 100 bags per minute

Package Range

Minimum Width: 2-1/8” (54mm)
Minimum Length: 3” (76mm)
Maximum Width: 8” to 16” (203 to 406mm) depending on frame size
Maximum Length: 8” to 28” (203 to 711mm) depending on frame size

Power Requirements

230 vac, single phase, 50/60 hz, 20 amp service

Air Requirements

2.5 scfm @ 65 psi

  • Affordable Intermittent Motion VFFS Technology
  • User-friendly Allen-Bradley control system with color touch screen
  • Heavy-duty jaw assembly houses a cushion for shock and noise abatement
  • More dwell time for better looking seals and increased packaging speeds using independent stager/cooler
  • Servo motor driven, self-centering pull belts
  • Patented Measure, Form, Pull film advance concept, servo motor driven
  • Open frame for ease of access

Packaging Styles

Multihead Weigher Packing 1

Gusseted

Multihead Weigher Packing 2

Pillow

Multihead Weigher Packing 3

Stick Pack

Multihead Weigher Packing 4

3 Side Seal

Multihead Weigher Packing 5

Doy Pack

Multihead Weigher Packing 6

Quad Pack

How VFFS Works

Film Unwind

A roll of flexible packaging film is fed into the machine, providing the material to form each bag efficiently.

Forming Tube

The film passes through a forming tube, shaping it into a vertical bag ready to hold the product while maintaining precise dimensions.

Vertical Seal

The edges of the film are sealed vertically to create a secure pouch, ensuring the product stays safely inside during filling.

Product Fill

The product, whether powder, granules, liquid, or solids, is accurately dispensed into the bag using a suitable filling system.

Horizontal Seal

After filling, the top of the bag is sealed horizontally, preserving freshness and hygiene while completing the bag structure.

Cut

The sealed bag is cut from the continuous film, ready for handling or secondary packaging, and the cycle repeats automatically for high-speed production.

How It’s Used

Snack and dry food packaging

Packs chips, nuts, rice, and powders into sealed bags.

Frozen food lines

Handles vegetables, seafood, and ready-to-cook items efficiently.

Coffee and beverage powders

Forms airtight sachets that preserve aroma and freshness.

Industrial materials

Suitable for detergents, fertilizer granules, and plastic pellets

Medical and pharmaceutical items

Packs tablets, small disposables, and medical powders cleanly.

Products You Can Pack

Snacks & Chips

A vertical form fill seal machine is ideal for packing snacks such as chips, nuts, and crackers. It ensures consistent portioning and secure sealing to keep products fresh for retail distribution.

Rice & Grains


Rice, beans, and other grains can be packaged efficiently with automated vertical packaging systems. Strong seals help protect the product and reduce spillage during handling and transport.

Powders

Powdered products like spices, flour, and milk powder require accurate filling and clean packaging. A vertical form fill seal machine helps maintain consistent weight while minimizing product waste.

Liquids & Sauces

Liquids, sauces, and pastes can be packed using specialized filling systems integrated with the machine. This ensures hygienic filling and reliable sealing for consistent pouch packaging.

Frozen Food

Frozen vegetables, fruits, and seafood can be packed quickly and securely. Proper sealing helps maintain product quality and makes them suitable for cold storage and transportation.

VFFS vs HFFS: Which Machine Do You Need?

Both VFFS and HFFS (horizontal form fill seal) machines form bags from roll film, fill them, and seal them automatically.
The difference is the orientation and the product types they suit best.

VFFS

A VFFS machine forms bags vertically. Product drops down into the bag by gravity. This makes it ideal for free-flowing products like snacks, grains, powders, and liquids that can be dispensed from above. VFFS machines have a smaller floor footprint because the process runs vertically.

HFFS

An HFFS machine forms bags horizontally. Product is placed or pushed into the bag from the side. This suits solid, pre-formed items like biscuits, chocolate bars, soap bars, noodle cakes, and medical devices that cannot be dropped without breaking or shifting.

Quick Comparison:

VFFS is best for: chips, nuts, rice, powder, granules, liquids, sauces, frozen vegetables. Bag types: pillow bag, gusseted bag, stick pack, 3-side seal, doy pack. Filling method: gravity drop from above. Floor space: compact vertical footprint.

HFFS is best for: biscuits, bars, noodle cakes, soap, trays, medical items. Bag types: flow wrap (fin seal or lap seal). Filling method: product placed or pushed horizontally. Floor space: longer horizontal footprint.

If your product flows or pours, VFFS is typically the right choice. If your product has a fixed shape and cannot be dropped, HFFS is the better fit. Welpack supplies both VFFS and HFFS machines to cover the full range of primary packaging needs.

Need more info? Check out our most frequently asked questions.

What is a VFFS machine?

A VFFS (vertical form fill seal) machine is an automated packaging system that forms bags from a roll of flat film, fills them with product, and seals them in one continuous vertical process. It is used across food, pharmaceutical, and industrial packaging.

What products can a VFFS machine pack?

Snacks, chips, rice, grains, powders, spices, coffee, frozen food, sauces, liquids, pet food, seeds, and small industrial materials. The bag style and dosing system are configured based on your product type.

What is the difference between VFFS and HFFS?

VFFS drops product vertically into bags and suits free-flowing items like powders, granules, and liquids. HFFS pushes product horizontally into flow-wrap bags and suits solid items like biscuits, bars, and trays.

How does the machine form the bag?

A roll of film is rolled into a tube and then it is closed along the edge and then filled with the product and again closed on the top and bottom.

How fast can a VFFS machine run?

Speed depends on the model and product. Welpack’s Hayssen Ultima SV produces up to 100 bags per minute. Actual speed varies based on bag size, product type, and filling accuracy requirements.

Is it compatible with various film materials?

Yes. It is compatible with the laminates, polyethylene film, and other materials that have the ability to be sealed using heat which is often used in food and industrial packaging.

What bag styles can a VFFS machine produce?

Pillow bags, gusseted bags, stick packs, 3-side seal pouches, doy packs (stand-up pouches), and quad seal bags. The bag style is selected based on your product and retail presentation needs.

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