Beverages Packaging
PFM offers beverage producers a range of stand-up pouch packaging machines designed to ensure precise package control and reliable sealing for liquid products. Easy to operate and maintain, PFM solutions allow fast format changes while delivering lightweight, resistant and aesthetically appealing packages that guarantee product protection and transport safety.
Example of beverage products:
Water
Low-viscosity water increases leakage risk, as even minimal seal imperfections can cause slow drips. PFM stand-up pouch solutions ensure repeatable hermetic sealing through controlled pouch transport and constant sealing-pressure monitoring.
Milk
Milk requires high hygiene standards and reliable sealing to protect quality and prevent contamination or light-related defects. PFM integrates suitable liquid filling systems with controlled pouch handling to support hygienic processing and consistent pack integrity.
Non-alcoholic and soft drinks
Oxygen sensitivity, internal pressure, and frequent format changes create variability in beverage packaging. PFM servo-driven systems ensure precise pouch handling and fast changeovers, maintaining stable sealing and consistent seal strength through micrometric control and continuous pressure monitoring.
Fruit juices
Fruit juices are highly sensitive to oxygen, which can affect colour, flavour, and nutrients. PFM supports airtight packaging through controlled pouch movement, optional gas flushing, and monitored sealing performance.
Tea and coffee (ready-to-drink)
RTD tea and coffee require stable dosing, aroma protection, and strict hygiene control. PFM combines product-specific filling systems with controlled pouch transport to ensure consistent sealing quality.
Advanced flexible packaging for the beverage industry
Beverage packaging involves complex technical challenges driven by liquid behaviour, hygiene requirements, oxygen sensitivity and distribution stresses. Leakage risks, carbonation pressure, alcohol permeation and aroma preservation demand precise sealing control and stable package handling. At the same time, manufacturers must manage frequent format changes and increasing product diversification without compromising efficiency or product safety.
PFM stand-up pouch technology addresses these challenges through servo-controlled pouch transport, monitored sealing pressures and optimized forming, filling and sealing processes. The D-Series platform ensures consistent package integrity, flexible production and reliable performance across a wide range of beverage applications.
Precision Sealing and Leak Prevention
Continuous monitoring of sealing-unit pressures combined with micrometric pouch control ensures repeatable hermetic seals, minimizing leakage risks typical of liquid and pressurized beverages.
Hygienic Liquid Filling Integration
PFM integrates filling systems aligned with product hygiene requirements, supporting safe packaging of sensitive beverages including milk-based and functional drinks.
Easy Cleaning and Hygienic Architecture
Machine structures are designed to simplify sanitation operations through smooth surfaces, open access points and reduced product accumulation zones.
Dedicated Machines
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PV320 High Speed
The PFM PV320 High Speed is a continuous motion vertical form fill seal machine designed for high-speed wrapping og granular products with hermetic sealing performance.
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R 700/800
The R700 is a vertical form fill and seal packaging machine for the production of bags sealed on three sides, such as pillow-bags, as well as block bottom bags and/or block bottom bags with 4 corner seals.
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R 700/800 Twin
The R700 TWIN is a vertical form fill and seal packaging machine for the production of bags sealed on three sides, such as pillow-bags, as well as block bottom bags and/or block bottom bags with 4 corner seals.
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RC 700/800
RC700 is a vertical form fill and seal packaging machine for the production of bags such as pillow-bag, square bottom and Steelo-bag (squared bottom with 4 side seals).
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RQ 700/800
Intermittent, Single-reel Vertical Form Fill Seal with removable sealing unit.
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RX 800
RX800 is the entry-level VFFS machine of the MBP R range, representing the synthesis of operational simplicity, high productivity and very low running costs.
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Solaris Evo
The Solaris EVO is th high speed continuous motion vertical form fill and seal wrapper that produces 3-side sealed pillow-bags, block-bottom and Steelo- bags, doy-style bags also with zip and eurohole.
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Zenith
The PFM ZENITH is a vertical form fill seal machine designed for granular products (chips/crisps, candies and many others), combining dosing systems and wrapping into a stable and easy-to-manage process.
