Used V-Shapes Vertical Form, Fill and Seal Machine with Liquid Fill – Model Alpha

Manufacturer Information

Manufacturer: V-Shapes S.r.l. (Italy)

Model: Alpha

Type: Vertical Form-Fill-Seal (VFFS) Machine with integrated liquid filling

Category: Packaging Equipment – Sachet Filling & Sealing Machines

Description
The V-Shapes Vertical Form, Fill and Seal Machine (Model Alpha) is a high-speed packaging system designed for precision sachet packaging of liquid products. Built from stainless steel with 316L contact parts, it ensures durability, hygiene, and compliance with food, pharma, and cosmetic standards. The integrated volumetric filling system provides accurate dosing for low to medium viscosity liquids, achieving +/- 0.5% accuracy.
Equipped with Siemens & Rockwell PLC controls and a color touchscreen HMI, the Alpha model offers user-friendly operation, efficient changeovers, and reliable performance. With the capability to run up to 300 sachets per minute (16,000 per hour), it is suited for medium to high-volume production.
The machine was last running hand sanitizer sachets, making it well-suited for personal care and healthcare packaging applications.
Specifications

Model: Alpha

Fill Volume Range: 0.2 to 38 mL (with proper change parts)

Sachet Size Range:

Height: 50 to 100 mm

Width: 40 to 100 mm

Speed: Up to 300 sachets/min (16,000/hour)

Accuracy: ±0.5%

Filling System: Volumetric (low/medium viscosity)

Construction: Stainless steel frame, 316L contact parts

Controls: Siemens & Rockwell Automation PLC with touchscreen HMI

Electrical Requirements: 3/60/480V

Previous Use: Hand sanitizer sachet packs

Applications
This machine is ideal for industries requiring precise, hygienic, and high-speed packaging of liquid products into unit-dose sachets.
What might this be used for?

Food & Beverage: Sauces, dressings, condiments, oils, flavorings, syrups

Cosmetics & Personal Care: Hand sanitizer, lotions, creams, shampoos, gels

Pharmaceutical & Medical: Liquid medicines, antiseptic solutions, oral syrups, diagnostic solutions

Nutraceuticals: Energy gels, vitamins, supplements in liquid form

Household Products: Cleaners, detergents, chemical samples

Example Products Packaged with this Machine

Hand sanitizer sachets

Ketchup and condiment pouches

Salad dressing packs

Shampoo and conditioner sachets

Liquid soap pouches

Cosmetic cream samples

Energy gels and supplements

Pharmaceutical liquid dose packs

Household cleaner samples

Single-serve honey or syrup packs