Key Features FRV (patented) Special geometry cup forming (e.g. vase shape, thread forming etc.)

• Large savings on the packaging materials
• Separation between the base and lidding materials for recycling purposes
• Fully automatic operation based on servomotors
• Ultra Clean version (optional) (read more)
• High end peripherals and additional equipment

The FRV is designed to provide packaging solutions that are impossible to be produced by traditional Form Fill Seal lines. The packaging solutions include special shaped cups like jars, cups with a formed thread for a twist off cap application and generally any cup shape that involves undercuts (See more examples below).

The FRV is utilizing PVC, PET, PS, Polypropylene and other multilayer materials. Any lid material can be used as long as it is compatible with the base material of choice.

The available peripherals for all FRS series are the following : casepacker, cip feeder, corrective positioning system and butter extruder.

Key Features of MF 10000E

• low / medium volume production
• compact size
• easy to operate
• cost effective

The MF 10000E offers a high production rate (up to 30 cycles per minute) while maintaining its reliable and efficient operation.

The geometry of the cup is customised according to your needs.

Suitable products to be packed include semi-viscous products ,such as butter, jam, honey, chocolate, paste, sauces etc.

The MF 10000E utilizes PVC, PET, PS, PLA, as thermoformable packaging materials.

Any lid material can be used as long as it is compatible with the base material of choice.

Key Features FM30 - R1

• Rotational operation
• Preformed cups/ containers/ tubs utilization
• Up to 30 cycles per minute
• Compact size
• Easy to operate

The FM 30-R1 model is a compact fill-seal machine for preformed cups/tubs/containers, capable of working up to 30 strokes per minute. It offers high reliability with low power consumption, low maintenance costs and easy-to-use operation.

It is suitable for low up to high viscosity products as well as liquids and solids.

The operation of the machine is rotational providing many stations for different functions such as filling, sealing, inert gas supply, printing, plastic lid application etc.

FM30 - R1's main frame and working stations are constructed by stainless steel and anodized aluminium.

All systems are controlled by a PLC unit. All the settings and error messages are displayed on the panel.

Key features and Advantages

• Label material savings
• Suitable for any cup geometry (vertical or conical wall)
• Easy label changeover
• Superior adherence properties
• Compact size unit

A very important aspect of packaging is cup decoration and labelling.

It is the most effective tool to accent the characteristics of a product, giving it a unique identity. From the practical point of view, it gives the consumer vital information about the product itself (ingredients, usage directions etc.).

So far, there have been only a couple of methods to decorate a cup/container produced by a Form Fill Seal machine. One is to install a labelling machine at the exit of the FFS line, the other to have an in-line banding system which, while it is effective in applying a 360° label around the cup, limits the shapes of cups to be labelled to only straight-wall (vertical) ones.

Alfa Machine has developed an innovative system for In Mould Labelling decoration on Form Fill Seal machines that can apply a label on vertical or conical cups, it is very effective, flexible (in terms of label changeovers), compact and cost efficient in comparison to the traditional methods.

The available label types are suitable for adhering extremely well on virtually any cup material including polystyrene (PS), polypropylene (PP), PET etc.

The system was presented for the first time at the Interpack 2008 and has immediately drawn attention and very positive comments due to its unrivalled advantages and applications range. Alfa Machine has already applied for a patent protection on this innovative system (Patent Pending).