USED BOSSAR BL-3000/ST

🏭 Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer: Bossar Packaging

Model: BL3000 / STU3

Serial Number: Available (not provided here)

Control System:

Allen Bradley CompactLogix PLC 5550

Allen Bradley Ultra 5000 Servos via DeviceNet

Allen Bradley PanelView 1250 HMI

Condition: Used, excellent working condition

Power Requirements: 3 Phase / 60 Hz / 480V

📝 Description
This Used Bossar Model BL3000 STU3 Horizontal Form Fill Seal Machine is a high-performance pouching solution specifically designed for liquid stand-up pouch packaging. Featuring a time-pressure liquid filler, the system supports up to 150 pouches per minute, with reliable Allen Bradley CompactLogix controls, Ultra 5000 servos, and a PanelView 1250 HMI. Built with stainless steel contact parts and engineered for fast changeovers via top datum line alignment, the machine includes three filling nozzles, triplex punch die cutter, triplex embosser/date coder, and photo eye registration.
The system includes three magnetic flow meters, a heated and jacketed hopper with temperature probe and agitation—ideal for hot fill applications. Most recently ran 3 oz aloe vera drink with pulp at 80°C, into an 86mm x 171mm pouch with a 47mm bottom gusset, achieving 150 ppm. Compatible with pouch sizes up to 230mm x 350mm flat.

⚙️ Specifications

Model: BL3000 / STU3

Type: Horizontal Form Fill Seal (HFFS)

Product Type: Liquids – hot fill compatible

Speed:

Up to 150 pouches per minute (standard)

OEM: 80–100 ppm for 230mm x 350mm pouches

Pouch Sizes:

Min: 140mm x 140mm x 42+42mm (STU)

Max: 230mm x 350mm (flat)

Last ran: 86mm x 171mm with 47mm bottom gusset (3 oz pouch)

Filling System:

Time-pressure liquid filler

Heated/jacketed hopper with temperature probe & agitation

Three magnetic flow meters

Three liquid filling nozzles

Controls & Automation:

Allen Bradley CompactLogix PLC 5550

Ultra 5000 servos via DeviceNet

PanelView 1250 HMI

Construction: All stainless steel contact parts

Changeover: Top datum line system for fast changeovers

Film Handling:

Max film diameter: 900mm

Max film width: 850mm

Film edge alignment, photo eye registration

“No pouch, no fill” logic

Other Features:

Triplex punch die cut unit

Triplex embosser/date coder

Central lubrication system

Previous Product: 3 oz Aloe Vera Drink with Pulp at 80°C

🧰 Applications
Perfect for:

RTD beverages (ready-to-drink drinks)

Functional or wellness drinks

Fruit juices and aloe vera drinks

Energy shots and sports hydration packs

Liquid supplements and nutraceuticals

Yogurt, kefir, or smoothie-style drinks

Baby food purees in pouch format

Soups, sauces, and dressings

Hot fill food and drink applications

Shaped stand-up pouches with die-cut profiles

📦 Commonly Used For (Bulleted)

Liquid stand-up pouch production

Time-pressure filling with heated hopper

Hot-fill beverage pouch packaging

Flow-meter controlled liquid dosing

Aloe vera and pulp-based drinks

RTD beverage pouch manufacturing

Triplex liquid nozzle pouching

Die-cut stand-up pouches

Servo-controlled pouch machine

Automated film registration & fill control