Weigh Filling Machine

WeighPack offers the PrimoLinear V-5 net weigh filling machine designed to automatically weigh and dispense a variety of food products from as little as 500 g to 10 lb into a single bag.

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Weighpack Systems Inc.

Mar 12th, 2020

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Machine is integrated with the Bingo Bagger wicket pouch machine. Manufactured with a stainless-steel frame and food grade contact parts, the Bingo Bagger can fill both polyethylene and laminate materials. Its ability to provide MAP (modified atmosphere) or VAC (vacuum) packaging capabilities make it the only pre-made pouch bagging machine that can automatically vacuum or gas flush at the sealing station, reducing labor, and improving food safety by eliminating human interaction in the sealing process.

Weighpack Systems Inc.

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