CRYOVAC® Brand FlexPrep® Vertical Form Fill Seal Systems

CRYOVAC® Brand FlexPrep® Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS) Systems provides high-speed manufacturing and filling of CRYOVAC® FlexPrep® Portion Dispensing Pouches using either clear or printed films.

 

Featuring simple, easy-to-operate touchscreens, these systems can package hot or cold condiments, sauces, or dressings in pouches designed to be compatible with specialized sauce guns from Franke Foodservice Systems and Server Products Corporation.

Food service operators rely on CRYOVAC® brand FlexPrep® technology for condiment packaging systems to deliver cost-effective portion control, improved product shelf life, and back-of-house process efficiency. Product viscosities can range from balsamic vinaigrette to peanut butter with no need to transfer products from bulk packages to a secondary container.

Features and Benefits

  • Quick and easy film roll changeout for streamlined product changeovers
  • One-part fill, hot or cold, smooth or with particulates up to ¼”
  • Can accept wide range of product viscosities, product yield up to 98%
  • Seal bars create proprietary frangible seal for use with specialized dispensers
  • Accurate and reliable weight control
  • Headspace-free, flexible liquid packages with zero scrap

Serving Up Portioned Perfection with FlexPrep®

Customer Case Study

See how one of North America’s largest producers of condiments changed the back-of-house game for world’s largest fast food franchise with CRYOVAC® FlexPrep® portion control packaging.

Specifications

All CRYOVAC® brand equipment complies with FDA requirements for food packaging. Filling speeds will vary based on package size, product viscosity, and film type.

CRYOVAC® Brand FP3002 VFFS System

Package Size:

  • Widths: various, see equipment product information sheet
  • Length, single stroke: from 3.93” - 21.3” (100mm – 540mm)
  • Length, double stroke: from 21.3” – 38.6” (540mm –980mm)

Package Volume:

variable from 3 to 270 fluid ounces (85mL – 8L)

Output Rate:

  • single lane: variable up to 70 ppm
  • dual lane: variable up to 140 ppm

Fitment Type:

optional, various

Electrical Voltage:

  • 230 VAC, 3 phase, 60 Hz, 60 AMP for machine
  • 25 kVA isolation transformer recommended

Air Requirements:

25 cfm @ 90 psi, 1” dedicated supply line

CRYOVAC® Brand FP2052 VFFS System

Package Size:

  • Length: 8.4” – 13” (215mm – 330mm)
  • Widths: 4.8” (122.5mm)

Package Volume:

variable, from 10 – 27 fluid ounces (295.7 – 798.4mL)

Output Rate:

variable, up to 90 ppm

Fitment Type:

optional, various

Electrical Voltage:

  • 230 VAC, 3 phase, 60 Hz, 60 AMP for machine
  • 460 VAC, 3 phase, 60 Hz, 40 AMP for pump

Air Requirements:

30 cfm @ 90 psi, 1” dedicated supply line

Frequently Asked Questions

No. The seal of a CRYOVAC® brand FlexPrep® pouch is designed to break in a specific way when placed in a specialized Server Products or Franke FoodService dispenser. The proprietary combination of film type, seal type, and dispenser type are unique to the FlexPrep® system and has been designed to ensure 98% evacuation.

CRYOVAC® brand FlexPrep® VFFS machines can package sauces, condiments, or dressings ranging in viscosity from balsamic vinaigrette to peanut butter, from ketchup to hot fudge, from sour cream to nacho cheese. The dispensing units available from Franke Foodservice and Server Products Company have also been designed to accommodate a wide range of viscosities. Depending on product types, some pouches may require gentle heating for application at end use.