VT500 Vertical Form Fill and Seal

Machine overview

Entry-level intermittent VFFS bagger with compact footprint and gentle product handling. 

The IMA Ilapak Vegatronic 500 is a compact and cost-effective entry-level intermittent motion VFFS (Vertical Form Fill Seal) machine engineered to deliver professional pack quality with low total cost of ownership. Built to handle a broad range of applications, from snacks and confectionery to grains, coffee, and frozen products, the Vegatronic 500 excels in flexibility and reliability within a reduced footprint.
Its ease of use, fast changeovers, and medium speed performance make it an unbeatable solution for companies seeking to elevate packaging efficiency at an entry-level investment.

Production plant

Ilapak Italia S.p.A.

Machine highlights

  1. Intermittent Motion VFFS Technology

  2. Unbeatable entry-level design

  3. Compact Footprint

    Saves valuable space without compromising performances.

  4. Inclined Version Available

    Ensures gentle handling for fragile or brittle products.

  5. Versatile Application Range

    Handles snacks, confectionery, grains, coffee, IQF and more.

  6. Low Product Drop

    Ideal for delicate products that require soft handling.

  7. Fast Changeovers

    Minimizes downtime and boosts productivity.

  8. User-Friendly Operation

    Simple interface and easy setup reduce operator training time.

Technical information

VEGATRONIC 500 – VEGATRONIC 500 Inclined
Machine Speed100 cpm
Wrapping MaterialsHeat sealable materials (laminate, co-extruded, recyclable, etc.), polyethylene
Electronic PlatformOmron PLC, Allen Bradley PLC*, Siemens PLC*
Program Memory40 programs
HMIColour TFT 6″ touch screen, Allen Bradley*, Siemens*
Power RequirementAC 400 V ±5%, 3 phase, neutral, 50/60 Hz, 6.5 KW, 9 A
Compressed AirUp to 125 l/min at 5 bar (72.5 psi), up to 225 l/min at 5 bar (72.5 psi) for LDPE
Electrical CabinetRight-hand version, left-hand version* or remote cabinet*
Machine Dimensions (W x D x H)1136 x 2011 x 1096 mm (44.75 x 79.25 x 42.5″)
Machine FinishingElectrostatic epoxy powder coating, stainless steel*
Machine Weight600 kg (1325 lb)
Bag Dimensions
Max. Width280 mm (11″), 270 mm (10.75″) for LDPE
Min. Width50 mm (2″)
Max. Length**330 mm (13″)
Film Reel Dimensions
Max. Width580 mm (22.75″), 630 mm (24.75″)*
Max. Outer Diameter350 mm (13.8″)
Core Diameter76 mm (3″), 152 mm (6″)*

*Optional
**Greater length feasible on request

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