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The VPL-180 continuous motion vertical form, fill and seal machine from Rovema features modern linear servo drive technology and operates at mechanical speeds of up to 220 cycles/minute, making it suitable for high-speed candy and snack applications. The unit allows users to set functions such as sealing time, sealing pressure, cooling time, speed and all jaw movements, both vertical and horizontal, for highest performance, flexibility and top-seal quality. The machine is 5 ft. tall and can produce pillow style bags of 1.97 in. to 7.01 in. with a maximum bag length of 11.8 in. The company says size changeovers are quick and simple.
Rovema Packaging Machines; 770-513-9604; www.rovema.com
The Food Defense Strategy Exchange (FDSE) is a forum for food defense professionals to interact and share their knowledge and experiences. At the most recent FDSE, a poll of attendees revealed that approximately two-thirds were either re-evaluating their existing food defense plan, or implementing new food defense plans. In this podcast, Don Hsieh, Director of Commercial and Industrial Marketing at Tyco Integrated Security, discusses this topic and other findings from the exchange, and offers some best practices to proactively protect a company’s brand from food adulteration.
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