The pet food industry is currently at a crossroads between sustainability and operational efficiency. As consumer demand for eco-friendly packaging surges, brands are moving away from traditional multi-layer laminates toward recyclable mono-material films. However, these sustainable structures introduce a physics problem: they are notoriously difficult to seal at the high speeds required for modern pet […]
VFFS
Doypack on VFFS: Flexibility That Lets Co-Packers Say “Yes” More Often
For co-packers, flexibility isn’t optional, it’s the business model. One day you’re running a 4 oz snack. The next, a 2 lb bag of pet treats. Then marketing wants a new size with a zipper. Every changeover costs time, and downtime hits the bottom line. That’s why doypack-style stand-up pouches produced on a VFFS machine […]
Finding Sweet Success in Candy Packaging
Forrest Gump once said, “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” That analogy symbolizes the unpredictability of life. But for candy manufacturers, unpredictability is the last thing anyone wants, especially in their packaging operations. With so many different options to package candy, choosing the right system for a […]
How to Set Back Seal Pressure on Your Matrix Morpheus MVC Bagger
Welcome to another installment of our Matrix How-To Series! This blog post will guide you through the process of setting the back seal pressure on your Matrix Morpheus or MVC Vertical Form Fill Seal Bagger. This procedure is crucial for ensuring consistent and reliable seals, which are essential for maintaining the quality of your packaging. […]
Ensuring Proper Back Seal Alignment on Your Matrix Morpheus MVC Bagger
Welcome back to our Matrix How-To Series! In this post, we address a crucial maintenance step for your Matrix Morpheus or MVC Vertical Form Fill Seal Bagger: back seal alignment. This guide complements our instructional video featuring Jessie Swisher, a Matrix Service Technician, who provides detailed instructions on how to achieve precise back seal alignment […]