Snack Packaging Systems
Snacks are our only bag. Only Ishida bagmakers provide features, flexibility, and a low lifecycle cost specifically developed for the snack food packaging industry.
SNACK PACKAGING EXPERTISE Ishida + Heat and Control are the only companies that build bagmaking and packaging systems exclusively for the snack industry. From the economical Astro to the flexible format Atlas, Ishida bagmakers excel at the handling of product and film, seal quality, speed, weigher interface, quick changeovers, and control / communication functions required for snack foods. One call delivers expert ongoing support. The Heat and Control / Ishida team provide complete single-source service for integrated weigher-bagmaker systems, product infeed, finished package handling, equipment demonstrations, applications assistance, service, parts, training, and technical support.
INTEGRATED WEIGHER-BAGMAKER SYSTEMS Ishida snack bagmakers and weighers are designed to work together. In fact, the same experts design and build both Ishida bagmakers and weighers at the same factory. Integrated direct-mount weigher-bagmaker systems deliver the highest speed and are simple to set-up and operate. Their space-saving design reduces support structure requirements, size and vibration.
ITPS ISHIDA TOTAL PACKAGING SYSTEM Seamless high-speed integration of the Ishida weigher, bagmaker, seal checker, checkweigher and error rejector are controlled from a single touch screen. Adjustment and changeovers are easily performed with minimal operator training. Direct connection to LAN via Ethernet provides access to detailed analysis of production statistics for effective line management and waste reduction.
ATLAS SNACK BAGMAKERS The Atlas family of bagmakers features exclusive Ishida technology for the highest efficiency in snack packaging. Produce consistently perfect seals using any film. • Precise product charge control enables high packaging speeds with or without gas flushing • Load cell controlled film tension and servo pull-down belts reduce waste and ensure quality bags • Automatic film centering, bag length setting, and simple film threading and splicing provide fast changeovers
ATLAS FLEXIBLE FORMAT BAGMAKER Produce a wide variety of bag styles and sizes on one Ishida bagmaker for the ultimate in snack packaging flexibility. Bag and film changeovers are simple with package parameters easily retrieved from memory on the color LCD touch screen. Load cell and servomotor film controls ensure consistent package quality at high speeds. • Flat-bottom • Gusset • Pillow
• Hem-seal • A variety of hole-punch, tear-notch, and perforation options
‘Ishida high performance bagmakers offer the highest available packaging speeds’
ASTRO SNACK BAGMAKERS Economical and efficient Astro bagmakers deliver high packaging speeds, simple film changes, and easy operation for a wide range of bag sizes. • Servomotor film control and programmable sealing parameters ensure consistent seal quality • Product stripping plates help produce perfect end seals and reduce film waste • Fast changeovers with a film roll air-chuck and no-tools lightweight formers • Color LCD touch screen and integrated self-diagnostics simplify operation and maintenance
SEAL CHECKER Accurate leak detection, gentle bag handling, and user-friendly operation deliver superior quality control of up to 150 bags per minute. Ishida’s proprietary feedback control system permits the servo-operated inspection head to apply the optimum pressure on each bag for precise seal checking and air fill control without product damage.
FLEXIBLE STRIP-PACK APPLICATOR Produce ready-to-display hanging strips of bags to promote point-of-purchase sales. • • • •
Fully-automatic operation with any brand of bagmaker Hand-feed bags to create customized displays Adjust the number and pitch of bags on each strip Portable Strip-Pack Applicators are available for in-store use
TECHNICAL SUPPORT Pre- and post-sale support includes same-day parts shipment, rapid-response service, applications assistance, engineering, installation and operator training. With more factory-trained service technicians in more locations, Heat and Control provides the industry’s most responsive and experienced technical support.
DEMONSTRATION + TESTING Test snack products on the latest Ishida bagmakers and other equipment at Heat and Control packaging demonstration centers. Evaluate performance, refine production processes and identify the equipment that produces the best operational results.
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