PFM aims to zip up closure market with latest bg2800 zip.

PFM Packaging Machinery has launched an exciting new piece of equipment, the BG2800 Zip, a high speed multi-die flowrapper for producing zip packs. This latest variation of the popular BG2800 machine represents a major advance for the UK flow packing industry and is aimed at the food industry.

This product development from PFM has not gone unnoticed by the cheese industry where several leading UK cheese producers have already placed advanced orders for it.

Ideal for meeting increased demands for product differentiation and improved point of sale appearance from supermarkets, the BG2800, produces three side hermetically seal packs with longitudinal zips as well as standard "pillow packs" and "easy packs".

Purpose built for high speed packaging--with speeds of up to 150 packs per minute, the BG2800 Zip flowrapper produces gas flushed packs with airtight seals, which retain product freshness, whilst creating an aesthetically pleasing pack appearance.

This mechanised zip feature allows different types of readily available laminate wrapping materials to be used increasing the versatility of the style of packs that can be produced.

A free standing frame carries a reel of zip which is fed into the zip applicator, which is mounted adjacent to the former where a series of rollers transfer the zip profile to meet the film.

Heater bars are mounted beyond the roller feed and seal both the film and the zip as they travel towards the end multi die crimp seal unit.

Not only are customers benefiting from this added revolutionary technology in terms of flexibility and improved pack appearance but they are also gaining increased productivity through quicker changeover times.

BG2800 Zip machines all have state-of-the-art electronics for accurate control, a rotating multi die crossways sealing systems, with prolonged sealing times and a longitudinal linear sealing assembly, which provides smooth sealing.

All BG2800 models have the same fundamental mechanical characteristics. The most impressive feature is their rotating multi-jaw system which assures airtight seals and high wrapping speeds. The BG2800, manufactured in AISI 304 stainless steel can also be easily cleaned.

PFM's sales and operations director Chris Bolton said: "The launch of the BG2800 Zip heralds an exciting new era for packaging processes. The BG2800 offers a number of significant benefits including improved product freshness and increased packaging flexibility. PFM is confident that many more food companies will start to package their products with the added feature of a zip closure for increased flexibility and to meet retail demands."

Contact PFM Packaging Machinery on tel 0113 239 3401 or visit www.pfmuk.com