Vertical form fill and seal machines (VFFS) are essential in the food packaging industry, ensuring efficiency and reliability. Among the crucial components that keep these machines running smoothly are Megadyne “Pull Down” synchronous belts.
These engineered belts are indispensable in form fill and seal machines and bagging machines, supporting a range of industries. In the food industry, they play a crucial role in the packaging of sweets, potato chips, tea, coffee, cookies, and pasta.
In vertical packaging machines (VFFS), ensuring a uniform pulling force of the packaging is crucial for achieving optimal results. Typically, a pair of “Pull Down” synchronous belts are positioned opposite each other on a metal tube. A plastic film, paper, or foil is wrapped between the tube and the belts. The motion of the belts vertically moves the film, creating a bag which then is sealed and filled.
Toothed belts often feature counterbores or longitudinal grooves on the coating side to facilitate suction and guide the material using a vacuum.
What sets Megadyne “Pull Down” synchronous belts apart?
“Their unparalleled ability to maintain synchronous speed and consistent vacuum between the belt and the foil ensures seamless and efficient operation throughout. Moreover, thanks to their superior coating material, engineered for high abrasion resistance, our belts last longer.” – says Roberto Ala – Industry Segment Manager of Packaging at Megadyne.
Key benefits:
- Uniform Wear Surfaces: free from hard spots, increasing performance.
- Continuous durable covers: providing consistent friction for an extended belt lifespan.
- Outlasting performance: precision machinery of holes, slots, grooves, and profiles within a precise tolerance.
- Seamless Covers: enhanced reliability without splices or seams.
- Superior Abrasion Resistance: increased trouble-free lifespan.
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