USED PFM HAWK 3X

Manufacturer Information
PFM is a manufacturer of automated packaging machinery, including horizontal flow wrappers, vertical form-fill-seal machines and integrated packaging systems. PFM equipment is used in food processing, bakery, confectionery, pharmaceutical, medical, consumer goods and general industrial packaging applications. The Hawk 3X is a three-axis horizontal flow wrapping machine designed to package compatible solid products in flexible film using longitudinal fin seals and transverse end seals.
Main Product Description
Used PFM Model Hawk 3X three-axis horizontal form fill and seal (HFFS) flow wrapper, manufactured in 2022, with published specifications indicating packaging speeds up to 120 packages per minute, depending on product dimensions, film characteristics and operating conditions. Designed for automated wrapping of compatible solid products in flexible packaging film. Features touchscreen operator controls, adjustable film reel and forming assembly, integrated product infeed conveyor, longitudinal fin-seal system and rotary end-seal and cutoff assembly for producing individually wrapped packages. Three-axis configuration provides coordinated control of the machine's packaging functions. Accommodates product lengths from approximately 2" to 20", widths up to 9.6" and heights up to 4.25", according to published specifications. Equipped with stainless steel packaging components, an electrical control cabinet and a mounted film roll. Electrical requirements are 230 VAC, 3-phase, 60 Hz, with 16 amp full-load current, 20 amp rated current and 5,000 amp short-circuit current rating (SCCR). Serial #167222. Manufactured in 2022 and reported to be in exceptionally clean, lightly used condition. Possible applications include horizontal flow wrapping of compatible bakery products, snack foods, confectionery, medical products, pharmaceutical items, promotional materials, hardware, household products and other suitable solid consumer or industrial goods.
Equipment Specifications

Manufacturer: PFM

Model: Hawk 3X

Equipment Type: Horizontal Form Fill and Seal Flow Wrapper

Machine Configuration: Three-Axis Horizontal Flow Wrapper

Condition: Used, Reportedly Lightly Used

Year Manufactured: 2022

Maximum Published Speed: Up to 120 Packages Per Minute

Product Length Range: Approximately 2" to 20"

Maximum Product Width: Approximately 9.6"

Maximum Product Height: Approximately 4.25"

Operator Controls: Touchscreen

Product Infeed: Conveyor

Film Handling: Adjustable Film Reel and Forming Assembly

Longitudinal Sealing: Fin-Seal System

Transverse Sealing: Rotary End-Seal Assembly

Product Separation: Integrated Cutoff Assembly

Packaging Components: Stainless Steel Components

Film Roll: Mounted Roll Included

Electrical Cabinet: Included

Voltage: 230 VAC

Electrical Phase: 3-Phase

Frequency: 60 Hz

Full-Load Current: 16 Amps

Rated Current: 20 Amps

Short-Circuit Current Rating: 5,000 Amps SCCR

Serial Number: 167222

Applications

Bakery Product Packaging: Horizontal flow wrapping of compatible cookies, brownies, pastries, muffins, snack cakes, bread products and individually portioned baked goods.

Snack Food Packaging: Packaging suitable cereal bars, granola bars, protein bars, energy bars, rice cakes and other solid snack products.

Confectionery Packaging: Wrapping compatible chocolate bars, candy bars, confectionery pieces, coated snacks and other individually packaged sweets.

Food Processing and Packaging: Producing flexible-film packages for compatible solid food products requiring individual wrapping or multipack presentation.

Medical Device Packaging: Flow wrapping compatible nonsterile medical supplies, disposable components and medical accessories where the packaging process meets product requirements.

Pharmaceutical Product Packaging: Wrapping suitable cartons, solid packaged pharmaceutical products, healthcare accessories and promotional pharmaceutical items.

Personal Care Product Packaging: Packaging compatible soaps, cosmetic accessories, personal hygiene products and small consumer goods.

Hardware Packaging: Wrapping compatible fasteners, fittings, replacement parts, small tools and hardware kits using appropriate packaging films.

Household Consumer Goods: Packaging sponges, cleaning accessories, household components and other solid consumer products.

Promotional Product Packaging: Wrapping promotional kits, sample packages, small merchandise items and marketing materials.

Industrial Component Packaging: Individually wrapping compatible plastic components, rubber parts, metal fittings and manufactured items.

Contract Packaging Operations: Supporting flexible packaging operations handling multiple compatible products and packaging formats.

Suitable Products and Materials

Bakery Products: Cookies, brownies, snack cakes, pastries, muffins, small bread products and individually portioned baked goods.

Snack Foods: Granola bars, protein bars, energy bars, cereal bars, rice cakes and compatible solid snack products.

Confectionery: Chocolate bars, candy bars, confectionery blocks, coated snack products and compatible molded sweets.

Packaged Food Items: Individually portioned food products, wrapped food bars and suitable solid food items.

Medical Supplies: Compatible nonsterile medical accessories, disposable components, examination supplies and packaged healthcare products.

Pharmaceutical Items: Cartoned pharmaceutical products, medical accessories, healthcare kits and compatible packaged solid products.

Personal Care Products: Soap bars, cosmetic accessories, grooming products and suitable hygiene-related consumer goods.

Household Products: Cleaning sponges, household accessories, small cleaning products and compatible consumer merchandise.

Hardware Components: Fasteners, screws, fittings, small replacement parts and prearranged hardware kits.

Plastic and Rubber Products: Molded plastic components, rubber parts, consumer accessories and suitable manufactured pieces.

Promotional Products: Sample kits, giveaways, printed promotional items and small retail merchandise.

Industrial Products: Compatible mechanical components, preassembled parts and other solid products suitable for flexible-film wrapping.

Product suitability depends on dimensions, shape, rigidity, feeding characteristics, film selection, sealing requirements and the configuration of the forming and sealing assemblies.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the maximum packaging speed of the PFM Hawk 3X flow wrapper?
Published specifications indicate speeds up to 120 packages per minute. Actual production speed depends on product dimensions, film characteristics, sealing requirements and machine setup.
- What type of packaging machine is the PFM Hawk 3X?
The Hawk 3X is a three-axis horizontal form fill and seal flow wrapper designed to package compatible solid products in flexible film using longitudinal and transverse sealing systems.
- What does horizontal form fill and seal mean?
Horizontal form fill and seal packaging involves feeding products horizontally into packaging film, forming the film around the products and creating longitudinal and end seals before separating individual packages.
- What product sizes can this flow wrapper accommodate?
Published specifications indicate product lengths ranging from approximately 2" to 20", widths up to 9.6" and heights up to 4.25". Actual size limits depend on the forming assembly, film configuration and application.
- Does this PFM flow wrapper include touchscreen controls?
Yes. The machine is equipped with a touchscreen operator interface for machine operation and control.
- Does the machine include an automatic product infeed conveyor?
The flow wrapper includes a product infeed conveyor designed to transport products toward the forming and sealing assemblies. The specific automatic feeding capabilities depend on the installed configuration.
- What type of sealing system does the PFM Hawk 3X use?
The machine features a longitudinal fin-seal system and rotary end-seal and cutoff assembly for forming and separating wrapped packages.
- What is the advantage of a three-axis flow wrapper?
A three-axis horizontal flow wrapper uses coordinated motion control for packaging functions. This design supports controlled product feeding, film movement and sealing operations for compatible packaging applications.
- Can the PFM Hawk 3X package food products?
The machine may be suitable for compatible bakery products, snack bars, confectionery and other solid foods. Food-contact suitability, film selection, sanitation requirements and product feeding must be verified for the intended application.
- Can this flow wrapper be used for medical or pharmaceutical packaging?
Potentially. Horizontal flow wrappers can package certain compatible medical supplies, pharmaceutical cartons and healthcare accessories. Applications requiring validated sterile barrier systems or specialized pharmaceutical compliance must be evaluated separately.
- Can the machine wrap products in plastic film?
The equipment is designed for flexible-film flow wrapping. Specific film materials, thicknesses and sealing properties should be confirmed against the installed forming and sealing configuration.
- Can this machine produce individually wrapped packages?
Yes. The horizontal flow wrapping process is designed to form film around compatible products, create seals and cut the wrapped material into individual packages.
- What electrical service does this flow wrapper require?
The machine requires 230 VAC, 3-phase, 60 Hz electrical service. The listed full-load current is 16 amps, with a rated current of 20 amps and a 5,000 amp SCCR.
- What year was this PFM Hawk 3X manufactured?
This particular machine was manufactured in 2022 and has Serial #167222.
- What is the condition of this used flow wrapper?
The machine is reported to be in exceptionally clean, lightly used condition.
- Can Aaron Equipment help determine whether this flow wrapper is suitable for my products?
Yes. Aaron Equipment can assist with reviewing the available equipment specifications, product dimensions, packaging speed requirements, film compatibility and production needs to help evaluate whether the PFM Hawk 3X is appropriate for your application.
- Can Aaron Equipment arrange shipping for this packaging machine?
Yes. Aaron Equipment can assist with coordinating domestic and international freight transportation. Machine dimensions, weight, loading requirements and destination should be confirmed before shipment.
- How can I request pricing, photographs or additional equipment information?
Contact Aaron Equipment to request current pricing, availability, photographs, available documentation and additional information about the PFM Hawk 3X flow wrapper, Serial #167222.