Triangle Package Machinery Co. will debut its newest innovative technology, a stand-alone integrated zipper unit, at Pack Expo booth #S-1714 November 3-6. This unit allows any existing vertical form fill seal (VFFS) bagger to be converted from traditional pillow style bags to reclosable zipper. 

The company’s latest industry-first easily converts any brand of existing in-house VFFS baggers to accept 3-flange or 4-flange transverse zippers. It can be easily moved and positioned behind a variety of VFFS machines with the option to supply the machine as a mobile unit. Since operating staff is already familiar with the existing bag machine, training needs for the integrated system are minimized.  

The machine’s sanitary design and field-proven zipper technology make it ideal for both dry goods and sanitary food applications. Its flexibility makes it an excellent choice for consumer-packaged goods (CPGs) companies as well as contract packagers. Non-proprietary controls from Allen-Bradley feature a new icon-based, multilingual touch screen HMI to further enhance ease of operation and accessibility. The unit comes standard with a CAT 2 safety rating, with an option for a CAT 3 rating, allowing for peace of mind in operational safety.  

“This unique stand-alone zipper unit is a versatile technology that will help food producers adapt and grow in an increasingly challenging environment,” said John Cooke, director of sales. “Rather than having to invest in a completely new bagging machine, we’ll be able to help our customers convert to a variety of reclosable packages, while not having to purchase multiple technologies.”

About Triangle Package Machinery Company
Triangle Package Machinery Company has been your trusted partner since 1923. The US-based, family-owned and -operated company proudly offers fully customizable packaging equipment including vertical form fill seal (VFFS) bag machines, multihead weighers, bag-in-box cartoners and pre-made pouch machines. Several food-safe levels of sanitation are available including painted steel, stainless steel, stainless steel washdown and USDA/3-A. Triangle manufactures and ships all parts directly from its 120,000-square-foot facility in Chicago. A century after its founding, Triangle’s third and fourth generations use its legacy of expertise to continue keeping food safe with proven engineering, quality manufacturing and superior customer service. The company’s durable, accessible machines endure the test of time while being backed by a knowledgeable regional support team.