PAC Machinery unveils recyclable plastic alternative for flow wrapping

PAC Machinery, a packaging equipment manufacturer based in San Rafael, California, has introduced the PAC FW 650SI Servo Box Motion Inverted Flow Wrapper, capable of running the company’s new curbside recyclable paper.

PAC says the new technology gives industries that flow wrap with an alternative to plastic packaging on horizontal flow wrappers. The FW 650SI runs with a new curbside recyclable paper mailer that, according to the company, eliminates plastic packaging for industries that flow wrap items including food, electronics, bakery, candy, industrial manufactured parts and medical devices.

“We are thrilled to continue to provide new, innovative packaging equipment and materials to the industry that helps businesses grow and meet their customer’s demands and also prepares them for a plastic-free packaging future,” PAC Vice President Greg Berguig says.

The new machine makes bags to product length at high speeds using PAC’s new curbside recyclable paper. The FW 650SI has a 13.75 inch-wide end seal jaw to accommodate products up to 12 inches wide or 8 inches high. It has the ability to print directly on the package or on a label that is applied to the package, and is ideal for apparel and other soft, delicate products packaged with a continuous motion.

The machine comes standard with a 6.5-foot infeed conveyor belt with adjustable guides for multiple loading stations, which provides flexibility when packing products of various lengths. For those not ready to make the move to paper, PAC says the FW 650SI is flexible enough that it also can run plastic-based films.

The machine has a 7-inch HMI touchscreen interface that displays key packing statistics, including production rate and efficiency for a quick changeover with a 50-recipe memory.

Safety features include enclosed electrical interlocked guarding that ensures operator safety, a CE compliant design for improved safety and troubleshooting and accessible emergency stop button.