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flow wrappers
IMA’s flow wrappers can be customised to meet each customer’s specific needs, providing maximum production flexibility and efficiency at every performance level — from entry-level machines to fully automated, high-speed lines. Each model is available in multiple configurations and can be equipped with a wide range of optional modules for the packaging of food, coffee, home and personal care items, tissue and nonwovens, as well as pharmaceutical and medical products.
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Food
In the Food sector, flow wrapping demands versatility, hygienic design and high reliability. IMA’s HFFS solutions handle a wide range of products – bakery items, chocolate and confectionery, biscuits, snacks, cheese, fresh produce, meat and poultry, fish and seafood, breakfast cereals, frozen goods and pet food – ensuring gentle handling and consistent pack integrity. Our machines deliver high productivity, rapid format changeovers and compatibility with sustainable films, providing protective and visually appealing packages across all speed requirements and line configurations.
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Coffee
In the Coffee market, flow wrapping plays a key role in preserving aroma, freshness and overall sensory quality. IMA’s HFFS solutions are optimised for capsules and pods, ensuring high seal integrity, barrier protection and gentle product handling. Compatibility with sustainable materials, optional protective-atmosphere features and full integration with dosing and filling processes provide reliable, attractive packages for both retail and professional channels.
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Personal Care
In the Home & Personal Care industry, flow wrapping plays a crucial role in protecting items sensitive to moisture, contamination, or impact while ensuring a flawless on-shelf appearance. IMA’s HFFS technologies handle soaps, sponges, accessories and individually wrapped cosmetic items with precision and care. Sustainable materials, reliable sealing, controlled product handling and flexibility for fragile or premium formats make these machines ideal for high-volume production.
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Tissue & Nonwoven
In the Tissue & Nonwoven sector, flow wrapping provides a high-speed, open-frame solution designed specifically for the wipes industry. Pillow or quad-seal packs can be produced, with or without gusseting or reclosable systems, including labelling and lidding. The machines are fully compatible with cleanroom environments, energy-efficient, and optimised for sustainable and recyclable materials. Rapid format changeovers, modular design, and seamless integration with converting and end-of-line systems ensure continuous, high-efficiency operation on fast-paced lines.
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Pharma
Born from IMA’s extensive experience in the Pharma sector, HFFS flow wrapping solutions combine product protection, innovative architecture and proven know-how, offering minimal footprint, full visibility of product and packaging, and easy access for cleaning operations and maintenance. Excellent ergonomics, rapid format changes, and built-in bypass functionality ensure smooth production. Their modularity and flexibility make them suitable for a wide range of applications, including blisters, syringes, inhalers, medical devices and bottles, while fully complying with GMP standards.

































