Bag Making Machine

Depending on the kind of bag - open mouth or flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs) - and depending on the material to be sewn a variety of different machines is available from Union Special:

- Overedging for mesh bags - styles 39500TYA and 39500TYB
- Style 51000B for sewing paper bags
- For seaming cotton and polypropylene bags - styles 53700 BZ
- For sewing woven polypropylene bags - styles 53800BZ and 53800Z
- Styles 56100 for polypropylene open mouth bags and spouts for FIBCs
- Two Needle Double Locked Stitch Machine 56500JZ62
- Heavy duty bag making machines serie 80200 for jute, burlap and polypropylene bags
- Heavy duty machines serie BM111, BM113, BML111, BML113, 80700 and 80800 on pedestal or table for sewing FIBCs
- Heavy duty bag making machines serie 81000 for sewing jute, burlap and polypropylene open mouth bags and FIBCs

Bag Closing Machine

Sewn closures are applied to open mouth bags by passing the bag top through a sewing machine. Prior to sewing, bag tops may be formed by hand or by automatic equipment. Where protection against sifting is desired, paper tape is added to the sewn closure, either over or under the thread as desired or a filler cord can be added.

The following equipment is available from Union Special:

- Portable bag closing machines styles 2200 and 3000
- Accessories for the portables such as pedestal, top lock spring balancer, movable tables etc.
- Automatic bag closing equipment with integrated machines series 2200, styles 1200LOE and 1500LOE
- Heavy duty bag closing machines styles 80800 and BC100
- Columns Styles 20600
- Feed-In Devices Styles 29900
- Square and round telescopic columns 20600
- Belt-type and slat-type conveyors 91605G and L
- Thread break detectors, thread cones and label dispensers
- Further accessories for bag closing units, such as movable or stationary bases and other devices