8S-285

Package Powders and Food Products in Bags from 130 mm–285 mm Wide

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Overview

Your Solution for High-Capacity Premade Pouch Packaging

The Viking 8S-285 is a high-capacity rotary premade pouch machine designed for efficient packaging of powders and food products. It supports both intermittent and continuous motion modes, handling pouch widths from 130 mm to 285 mm at speeds of up to 60 bags per minute. With advanced automation, rugged construction, and premium sealing capabilities, it’s the ideal choice for operations requiring pouch packaging precision, cleanliness, and versatility.

Key Features

  • 8 stations, single bag
  • Bagging speeds of up to 60 BPM
  • Intermittent and Continuous Motion Mode Settings
  • Highly durable closed steel frame for added integrity
  • Cooling station for liquid products

Specifications

Number of Stations 8
Number of Lanes 1
Maximum Speed Per Minute (dry cycle) 60
Bag Gripping Range (mm) 130-285mm
Maximum Bag Length (mm) 420mm (500mm with extender)
Power Supply 480V / 3 Ph / 50/60 Hz / 30 A
Compressed Air 21 cfm
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Features

  • 8 stations, single bag
  • PLC control with touch screen operation
  • Servo-driven Allen Bradley Control platform
  • Highly durable welded steel frame
  • Production parameter memory including gripper size, machine speed, sealing temperature, and filling volume
  • Pouch presence detection – no filling, no sealing
  • Bag deflation with wire guide or push bars
  • Automatic deoxidizer feeding station
  • Two step sealing process guarantees clean sealing
  • Cooling station for liquid products
  • Intuitive touch screen human interface (HMI)

Max Speed

60 bpm

Bag Size

Min 130 mm W x 150 mm L

Max285 mm W x 420 mm L

Compatible Applications

Bakery icon Bakery
Candy icon Candy
Cannabis+Food+Beverage icon Cannabis
Food & Beverage
Cannabis+Health+Medical icon Cannabis
Health & Medical
Cereal, Nuts & Snacks icon Cereal, Nuts & Snacks
Cheese icon Cheese
Coffee icon Coffee
Fresh Fruit & Vegetables icon Fresh Fruit & Vegetables
Liquids icon Liquids
Meat, Poultry & Fish icon Meat, Poultry & Fish
Medical Devices & Supplies icon Medical Devices & Supplies
Medical Testing Kits icon Medical Testing Kits
Non-Food icon Non-Food Products
Pasta, Beans & Rice icon Pasta, Beans & Rice
Pet Food & Treats icon Pet Food & Treats
Pills & Capsules icon Pills & Capsules
Powders icon Powders
8S-285

Options

  • Proprietary Viking robotic pick & place bag infeed system
  • Product filling – can be integrated with multi-head scales, volumetric fillers and auger fillers
  • Fully interlocked safety guards
  • Pre Sealing station for liquid or paste
  • Zipper opening device
  • Clean-in-place design
  • Long raised rotary shaft extender for longer bags
  • Extended bag magazine
  • Date coding: emboss, hot stamp, inkjet or thermal transfer
  • Quality control: checkweigher, metal detector, X-ray inspection
  • Dust suction nozzles and dust collector
  • Product settler
  • Bag supporter for heavy fills
  • Ethernet connectivity
  • Washdown structure (IP65 or IP66)
  • Steam or gas flush
  • Rotary running clockwise model
  • Bag rejection system
  • Stand-up discharge

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