VERTICAL FORM FILL AND SEAL MACHINE
GIC200
Overview
The GIC200 is an intermittent motion pneumatic VFFS machine, ideal for producing a wide range of pack formats with bag widths from 30mm–250mm.
The GIC200 VFFS Machine incorporates robust proven mechanical design and the latest Rockwell Allen Bradley controls to ensure industry-leading reliability and low cost of ownership.
Please contact GIC for further details.
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Packaging a wide variety of products including:
INTEGRATION
The GIC 200 integrates seamlessly with
- Multi-head weighers
- Augers
- Linear weighers
- Volumetric fillers
- Liquid pumps
- Bucket elevators
- Counters
INDUSTRY LEADING
Reliability
The GIC200 incorporates robust proven mechanical design and the latest Rockwell Allen Bradley controls. The result is industry leading reliability and low cost of ownership.



GIC200
Specifications
- Maximum finished flat bag width30 – 250mm
- Maximum speed60
- Power supply3 phase supply – 415V 3PH + N and E. 16A per phase D rated. Single phase available as an option, details on request
- Compressed airDependent on speed and application
- FinishHard anodised aluminium and stainless steel with painted steel electrical enclosure
- Packaging materialsAll suitable heat sealable materials including laminates and polyethelenes. Can be adapted for paper.
- Reel outer diameter450mm
- Reel core diameter76mm
- Weight600kg
GIC200
Pack Formats
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Pillow
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Gusseted
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Block Bottom
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Euroslot
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Carry Handle
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Punch Hole
FEATURES
Standard
- Full Rockwell Allen Bradley control and switchgear
- Rockwell Allen Bradley Mirco800 PLC
- Full feature 7 Inch colour Rockwell Allen Bradley HMI
- Twin belt film transport
- Low level drop-on film feed air mandrel
- Full SMC pneumatics
- Pneumatic mechanical web tension control with electronic monitored actuation
- Serrated cut-off knife
- Reel run-out sensor
- Wrapper Print Registration (PEC)
- Provision for integrated Printer mounting and anvil plates
- Manual film tracking incorporating optional coder and labeller
- Pack discharge chute
- PETG safety guards (10mm thick) complete with safety switches
FEATURES
Optional
- Remote access (Ewon)
- Stainless steel enclosure upgrade
- Gas flushing
- Poly-weld sealing system
- Label application and print options
- Bag pricker
- Splice unit
- Powered film unwind
- Vacuum drive belts
- Discharge elevator
- Pack turning device
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