HORIZONTAL FLOW WRAPPING & CUSTOMIZED PACKAGING SOLUTIONS

Horizontal Flow Wrapping Machines

Explore ZONESUN horizontal flow wrapping machines for forming film around products and sealing individual pillow-style packs. Match product dimensions, feeding arrangements and compatible packaging film to your required output, with standalone operation or line integration assessed for your workflow.

Products & Feeding

Define product size, shape, orientation and support needs for suitable infeed and spacing.

Film & Pack Format

Match film material, thickness, roll width and printed-film requirements to the selected model.

Forming & Sealing

Assess bag dimensions, longitudinal and end seals, and cutting clearance with actual samples.

Output & Line Integration

Coordinate feeding, wrapping cycles and downstream handling around your packaging workflow.

Share product samples, desired bag dimensions, film specifications and target output for selection guidance.

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CHOOSE YOUR FLOW WRAPPING SETUP

Find the Right Horizontal Flow Wrapping Configuration

Match product presentation, film handling and sealing to the pack you need.

Product Infeed & Support

Assess manual placement or automatic feeding, product spacing and conveyor support for your product shape and handling needs.

Film Feed & Bag Forming

Confirm the film-feed arrangement, forming dimensions and supported roll format. Provide printed-film details where relevant.

Sealing & Control Options

Match longitudinal and end sealing to the film and output. Confirm available sensing, controls and optional functions for the model.

Automatic wrapping does not necessarily include automatic product sorting or feeding. Confirm infeed equipment, print registration, coding and other options in the proposed scope.

PRODUCTS & PACKAGING APPLICATIONS

Match Flow Wrapping to Your Product

Use actual products, film and finished-pack samples to assess feeding, support and sealing.

Food & Confectionery

Share product dimensions, fragility and surface condition. Assess food-contact requirements, feeding and seal clearance.

Tray-Supported Products

Provide the loaded tray size and weight. Check film forming, conveyor transfer and end-seal space.

Soap & Personal Care Products

Include product shape, surface finish and any protective support. Assess pack presentation and handling marks.

Boxes & Solid Retail Items

Define orientation and desired bag size. Confirm forming clearance and film coverage around the item.

Long Items & Grouped Sets

Specify item length, quantity per pack and arrangement. Assess dedicated feeding or grouping requirements.

Protective Film Packaging

For bubble film or other specialist materials, select a model designed for the specified film and confirm the sealing process.

Application suitability is model-specific. Irregular, soft or easily damaged products may need dedicated support, trays or feeding arrangements.

FROM ROLL FILM TO FINISHED PILLOW PACK

How Horizontal Flow Wrapping Works

A typical process coordinates product spacing, film forming and sealing without a separate shrink stage.

  1. 01

    Feed & Space

    Present products in the required orientation and spacing on the infeed.

  2. 02

    Form the Film

    Unwind compatible roll film and form it around the product using the selected forming arrangement.

  3. 03

    Seal & Cut

    Form the longitudinal seal and end seals, then separate individual packs using the configured cycle.

  4. 04

    Check & Transfer

    Check seal condition, bag size and product position before downstream handling.

The exact sequence depends on the model and film. Coding, gas flushing, automatic inspection and rejection require confirmed equipment options.

KEY SELECTION POINTS

What to Confirm Before Choosing a Flow Wrapper

Provide these six details to assess feeding, film compatibility and practical output.

Product Dimensions & Condition

Share length, width, height, weight and size variation. Describe fragility, stickiness and support requirements.

Film Material & Roll Details

Provide film structure, thickness, width, roll diameter and core size. Confirm the sealing layer and model compatibility.

Bag Size & Seal Requirements

Define finished bag dimensions, seal locations and required pack performance. Provide finished-pack samples where possible.

Printed Film & Registration

Share artwork repeat length and registration-mark details. Confirm supported sensing and print alignment for the selected model.

Output & Feeding Method

State packs per minute or hour, products per pack and SKU changes. Include manual or automatic feeding capacity.

Layout, Utilities & Changeovers

Provide available space, conveyor heights, power and any air requirements. List film and product-format changes.

AUTOMATED PACKAGING & CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS

Integrate Flow Wrapping into Your Packaging Workflow

Coordinate product presentation, wrapping and downstream packing around your production process.

Upstream Product Presentation

Review product discharge, orientation and readiness for wrapping. Define the transfer from existing equipment.

Feeding, Spacing & Grouping

Assess suitable guides, conveyors and grouping devices. Confirm the operator tasks and automatic-feeding scope.

Film & Sealing Coordination

Match film feed and product spacing to the sealing cycle. Evaluate seals at the proposed operating conditions.

Coding & Inspection

Define dates, batch codes, print checks and seal inspection where needed. Confirm compatible additional equipment.

Downstream Cartoning & Case Packing

Plan finished-pack orientation, counting and transfer into retail cartons or shipping cases where required.

Samples, Layout & Format Changes

Review representative products and film. Assess change parts, film threading, service access and restart checks.

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HORIZONTAL FLOW WRAPPING FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How does flow wrapping differ from shrink wrapping?
Flow wrapping forms roll film around products and makes longitudinal and end seals to create pillow-style packs. Shrink wrapping uses suitable shrink film and a heat-shrinking stage. Define your required finished-pack style first.
Does an automatic flow wrapper automatically feed products?
Not necessarily. Products may be placed manually or supplied by dedicated feeding equipment. Confirm sorting, spacing and grouping functions separately from the wrapping cycle.
Can one machine use different film materials?
Only within the supported specifications. Film structure, sealing layer, thickness and roll format affect compatibility. Provide actual film samples for assessment.
Can it use printed film and add dates or batch codes?
Printed-film registration requires suitable sensing and controls. Date or batch printing requires a compatible coder. Confirm both functions for the selected configuration.
Can it pack irregular or delicate products?
This depends on the product, infeed support and sealing clearance. Trays, guides or dedicated feeding arrangements may be required; assess actual samples.
Does flow wrapping automatically extend shelf life?
Shelf life depends on the product, film barrier, seal integrity and storage conditions. Gas flushing or other preservation functions must be specified separately and validated for the product.
What should I send for equipment selection?
Share product samples and dimensions, desired bag size, film specifications and samples, printed-film details, feeding requirements, target output and line layout.

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Need Help Planning Your Flow Wrapping Setup?

Share your products, packaging film and production requirements. ZONESUN can help assess feeding, forming, sealing and line-integration options for your packaging workflow.

Helpful details: product samples · bag dimensions · film specifications · print requirements · target output · line layout

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