Fluid

Vertical packaging machine for fluid industry

VHVP offers the best solutions for your fluids business

As a producer in the food industry, you know better than anyone that the standards in this sector are extremely high: efficiency and maximum uptime are vital. In addition, the total cost of ownership is an increasingly decisive factor when purchasing a new packaging machine. VH Vertical Packaging specialises in the development, construction, installation and maintenance of sustainable packaging machines for packaging anything in liquid form, with or without solid constituents. The Fluids sector therefore covers a broad range. These can be soups, sauces, cold packs and soap.

The production and packaging of fluid products are subject to very strict regulations regarding quality and hygiene. VHVP developed the VH Fluid especially for this market segment. A machine that meets your requirements perfectly, because we know the specifications of vertical packaging in your industry through and through. You can always count on our expert advice and, where required, we offer customisation according to your specific needs and specifications. Large-scale packaging is often Business-to-Business oriented, while small-scale packaging is generally consumer oriented.

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Value for money with VH Fluid

VH Fluid is a user-friendly machine, easy to operate and with short set-up times. With high uptime, integrated gas flushing, swirl protection and modest operating and maintenance costs, it represents a valuable investment.

Your vertical packaging machine

User-friendly and accessible

Depending on the packaging, product, environment and budget, we help you make the right choice between the Centurion, Velteko or reconditioned Aquarius. We also provide guidance on the correct dosage system.

This machine is equipped with our online Remote Engineer system, reducing the numbers of visits from our technicians. The operating system is highly advanced and easy to use. There is one central servo drive that is able to control three axes.

Familiar with the ins and outs of your industry

Fluids can create many bottlenecks and make high demands on your machine

The option to use the machine for different types of liquid must be available. Processors all face the following bottlenecks.

  • • A wet environment causes:
    – High friction of the film on the packer, forming tube, etc., which can cause slippage or ripped bags
    – Damage to the packers due to aggressive cleaning agents
  • Mainly batch oriented
  • Hot filled and cold filled
  • Leaky bags result in a great deal of contamination during production
  • There should not be too much air in the pack, air expulsion is necessary
  • The speed for small packaging is high, and the packers must also be able to handle large packaging. Because of this, a “large model” of machine should be chosen.
  • Many complexities with easy opening of the laminate pouches
  • A lot of cleaning is required
  • High static load

With VH Fluid you are responding to changing market demands

It is important to be able to respond quickly to the specific demands of consumers. When the market demand is constantly changing, the ability to be flexible and able to adapt quickly is highly desirable. With VH Fluid, you are always well prepared for these changes: a smooth transition between different types of packaging, resealable or not, etc. ensures a great deal of flexibility and continuity.

Your VH Fluid machine

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Different types of resealable packaging

All bags are available in both consumer and catering sizes. Other packaging formats can be discussed on request.
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Overview of practical applications

  • Sealing system: heat seal system with easy opening options
    – Seal interruption
    – Seal interruption with tear-off edge
  • Static discharge
  • Required sealing pressure
  • TWIN tube version for high speed for small packages
  • Fittment integration for sprouts

Heatseal system

Together with the correct seal jaw pressure, sealing bars ensure that packaging is leak proof. This system ensures that packaging is always properly sealed, even in the event of seal contamination. Where there is a lot of product overfill on an intermittent application, a collection clamp is used: this closes the packaging before sealing. All overfill is collected.

Hygiene

  • Machines are fitted with a top plate which also serves as a support for the dosing unit
  • Lance filling station can be changed easily
  • Entire pump is detachable

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For optimal operation of the line. There are often several lines that are served by one operator. Visual display of signals, such as pre-notification for end of film roll, are extremely practical and optimise efficiency.

Flanders Food Productions fully converted to Centurion Cheese

Easy to operate system, high efficiency and a hygienic design are features that define the VH Centurion. The reliable vertical packaging of thousands of packages every day in a production environment requires an extremely high level of operational reliability, and a supplier who is available 24/7 to offer support whenever required. erational reliability, and a supplier who is available 24/7 to offer support whenever required. VH Vertical Packaging is a very agreeable partner to work with, a strong company that moves forward at full speed, and is always prepared for the future!

Ben Verheyen
Head of technical service Flanders Food Productions

Turnkey solution for the fluid sector

Complete packaging lines with high efficiency

VH Vertical Packaging increasingly supplies turnkey solutions. Based on your requirements, a complete, customised packaging line is developed with the greatest care, with guaranteed high capacity and operational reliability VH takes complete control, starting from the infeed belt, or after the infeed belt. This varies per client, depending on the existing grating installation. From engineering to installation and commissioning, you will benefit one dedicated point of contact. We take a phased approach:

  • Engineering in both 3D and 2D.
  • Delivery of: elevating systems, floor construction / platform construction, weighing systems with associated partners such as Multipond, packer with accompanying options (printing and label technology), output systems with metal and checkweigher detection systems.

Full supervision by VH Vertical Packaging

For you, this means: short lines of communication, clear agreements, high-quality equipment and, above all, a pleasant collaboration with professionals who have a high level of experience of your sector. After installation of the packaging line, all your technical staff and operators will receive the appropriate training.

This means that you can be assured of an optimally efficient, future-proofed packaging line with a long service life. It goes without saying that support, maintenance and service are an integral part of our business.

Optimal support with MyCenturion

Packaging machine with a high uptime

MyCenturion from VH Vertical Packaging enables you to continuously monitor the performance of your Centurion packaging machine. Based on reports received from the control system on, for example, film standstill or film changeovers, continual improvements which lead to higher efficiency can be implemented. This system also allows for preventive maintenance to be predicted extremely efficiently, thereby keeping downtime and malfunctions to a minimum. Routine maintenance is always transparent, so that wearing parts can be replaced in good time.

Basic functionalities

We record all basic functions in a so-called machine master card. This basic data can be different for each machine. Recordings are subdivided into different main groups:

  • Basic information such as heights, line integration, peripherals and standard options
  • Software versions with accompanying custom-made updates
  • Mechanical issues, both standard modifications and custom-made modifications
  • Format and funnel information (including PDF film drawing)
  • Recording the documentation of each master card. Such as layout, e-scheme, situational photos, CE declaration (generator)

Objectives of My Centurion

– Higher uptime of packaging machines
– Highest possible output of packaging machines
– Optimal operator convenience
– Effective guidance from VHVP

Extra functionalities

– Tracking mechanical improvements
– Tracking mechanical developments
– Tracking software improvements
– Tracking software developments
– Tracking purchase orders

MyCenturion remote communication

Various communication types are supported by VH Centurion: OPC UA, MQTT, VNC Server and Mail Server.

OPC UA

Open platform communications (OPC) (UA). An external MES system collects data from the machine. OPC UA cannot be used in combination with MQTT.

MQTT

MQ Telemetry Transport (MQTT). MQTT can currently only be used to send data to MyCenturion.

VNC Server

Virtual Network Computing (VNC). VNC Server can be used to take over screens from other machines and peripherals, on condition that a VNC Server is running on the remote machine.

Mail Server

The machine will forward the data to the appropriate email address. An events list can be included.

Tell me more about VH Fluid

We are happy to give you more detailed information about this machine

For more information about your specific packaging requirements, please contact our specialists. Freek Jacobs and Marcel Wetemans are at your service. They will be happy to demonstrate the efficiency and high uptime of our Centurion machines. Call +31 (0) 495 550 733, send an email to sales@vhnl.com or use the response form.

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