Horizontal flow packaging · E-Motion MFX
E-Motion MFX Model Horizontal Flow Wrapper
Adaptable entry-level flow wrapping: single or full servo, manual feeding or a semi-automatic 90° feeding system, hot or cold seal.
E-Motion MFX Model Horizontal Flow Wrapper with the optional semi-automatic 90° feeding system.
40 to 200
pcs per minute
90° feeding
semi-automatic, or manual feeding
8 kW
installed power
Hot and cold
seal, OPP, CPP, BOPP
Overview
About the E-Motion MFX
The E-Motion MFX is built for companies with limited or specialized production lines that need a flow wrapper which adapts to their way of working. The control is configured to the customer’s requirements: with a single servo motor for a lean entry-level machine, or with full servo drives for more precise and independent axis control. Products are fed by hand, or by a semi-automatic 90-degree feeding system that turns the product flow by a right angle into the lug chain infeed. The film comes from a single reel, is centered mechanically, formed into a tube and sealed underneath by three disc sets (puller, single heater and folding); rotary jaws close and cut each pack with hot or cold sealing. Cut length is set digitally, and the 7 in Omron touchscreen HMI keeps operation simple. With 8 kW installed power and approx. 1,500 kg machine weight, the E-Motion MFX is an economical first step into automatic flow wrapping.
Why a 90-Degree Multi-Belt Feeder
Hand loading suits small batches and frequent product changes, but output then depends on what operators can place, and many packing halls have no room for a long straight infeed. The optional semi-automatic 90-degree feeding system turns the product flow by a right angle next to the wrapper, so the line takes an L shape and fits the available floor. Products travel on belts instead of being handled one by one, which protects the surface of chocolate, wafers and bars, and the gaps between pieces are opened on the belts before the transfer hands each piece to the lug chain. A plant can start with manual feeding and add the 90° feeding system when volumes grow.
E-Motion MFX working principle with the 90° feeding option: feeding belts and transfer (1 to 4), lug chain and film tube (5, 6), rotary cross seal (7), outfeed (8). With manual feeding, products are placed directly on the lug chain.
Feed belts of the semi-automatic 90° feeding system lead the products to the right-angle transfer.
Key Features of the E-Motion MFX
Configurable drive. Single servo or full servo configuration, chosen to the customer’s requirements; Omron PLC, motion control and servo drives.
Flexible feeding. Manual feeding, or a semi- automatic 90-degree feeding system for an L-shaped line.
Lug chain infeed. Lug chain with mechanical chain tensioning carries each product into the film tube.
Digital cut length. Digitally controlled cutting length, set on the 7 in Omron touchscreen HMI; date coder input included.
Hygienic build. Surfaces in contact with the product in AISI 304 stainless steel; Sick safety limit switches and emergency relays.
Applications
E-Motion MFX Model Horizontal Flow Wrapper: Application Areas
Bar and tablet chocolate, wafers, protein and cereal bars, sweets and halva in neat pillow packs.
The E-Motion MFX packs firm, single products in a pillow pack with a fin seal underneath and crimped end seals. Packaging materials are OPP, CPP and BOPP films; cold seal keeps heat away from chocolate and coated bars, while hot seal is used for wafers, cereal bars, sweets and halva. Protrus chooses the lug chain pushers, the forming box and the seal type for each product, and confirms them on a trial with the customer’s product and film. Chocolate and coated products are typically packed in a room held at 18 to 20 °C (64 to 68 °F) so they do not take up moisture or stick together.
Products Packed on the E-Motion MFX, and More Typical Products
Tablet chocolate
Bar chocolate
Wafers
Protein bars
Cereal bars
Sweets
Halva
Typical Products and Output
| Product group | Typical size, mm (L × W × H)* | Seal | Film |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar and tablet chocolate | 80 to 200 × 20 to 80 × 8 to 20 | Cold seal | OPP, BOPP |
| Wafers | 40 to 180 × 20 to 60 × 8 to 30 | Hot or cold seal | OPP, BOPP |
| Protein bars and cereal bars | 80 to 150 × 25 to 45 × 10 to 25 | Hot or cold seal | OPP, BOPP |
| Sweets | 20 to 80 × 15 to 40 × 8 to 20 | Hot seal | OPP, CPP |
| Halva | 50 to 150 × 30 to 80 × 15 to 40 | Hot seal | OPP, CPP |
Line Integration and Layout
With manual feeding, operators place the products straight onto the lug chain, which suits short runs and many product changes. With the semi-automatic 90-degree feeding system the wrapper sits at a right angle to the production line, and the feed belts can be arranged to the left or the right to suit the floor plan. The machine itself takes approx. 4,800 × 1,200 × 1,850 mm (L × W × H), runs on 400 V/50 Hz, 460 V/60 Hz, 220 V/60 Hz (3 phase) and 6 bar compressed air, and has a date coder input for printing on the film. Overall output across the range is 40 to 200 pcs/min.
90° transfer and lug chain infeed
Single film reel and jaw guard
* Product sizes are typical values, not catalog limits. Output depends on the product, the film and the configuration and is confirmed after a trial.
Specifications
E-Motion MFX Model Horizontal Flow Wrapper: Technical Specifications
Mechanical, electrical and control data. Performance depends on the product, the film and the configuration; the final specification is confirmed in each Protrus offer.
Technical Data
| Parameter | E-Motion MFX Model | Parameter | E-Motion MFX Model |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 40 to 200 pcs/min | Disc components | 3 disc sets (puller, single heater, folding) |
| Sealing method | Hot and cold sealing | Operator panel | 7 in Omron HMI device |
| Feeding | Manual or semi-automatic 90° feeding | Drive configuration | Single or full servo |
| Installed power | 8 kW | Servo motors / drives | Omron / Omron |
| Power requirements | 400 V/50 Hz, 460 V/60 Hz, 220 V/60 Hz | Motion control, PLC | Omron |
| Pneumatic pressure | 6 bar (87 psi) | Inverters, relay modules | Omron |
| Weight | Approx. 1,500 kg (3,300 lbs), flowpack machine | AC motor | ELK |
| Length × width × height | 4,800 × 1,200 × 1,850 mm | Gearbox | Tramec, Italy |
| Cutting length | Digitally controlled | Electrical equipment | Siemens, Schneider |
| Roll width | 350 to 380 mm (13.8 to 15.0 in) | Control cabinet | DKP |
| Max. roll diameter | 350 mm (13.8 in) | Photoelectric sensors | Sick |
| Reel holder / core | Single reel / 70 to 76 mm | Safety limit switches | Sick |
| Packaging material | OPP, CPP, BOPP | Emergency relays | Sick |
| Film centering | Mechanical | Other electrical parts | Omron |
| Chain tensioning | Mechanical | Pneumatic components | SMC |
| Product contact | AISI 304 | Bearings | SKF, FAG, ORS |
| Date coder input | Included |
The flow wrapper: lug chain infeed, single film reel and guarded sealing head.
Main Assemblies and Options
Flow wrapper. Single reel with mechanical film centering, forming box, 3 disc sets underneath and rotary cross-seal jaws for hot or cold seal.
Feeding. Manual feeding, or the semi-automatic 90° feeding system for an L-shaped line.
Control. Single or full servo configuration, Omron PLC and motion control, 7 in Omron HMI, date coder input.
Frequently Asked Questions
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