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BW Packaging has introduced Hayssen X850, a multi-jaw flow wrapper designed for packaging cheese and other products that require high seal integrity at high speeds.

The packaging technology company, part of the Barry-Wehmiller business, said its patented individual ring technology and quick-release jaw design make the new machine ‘unlike anything else on the market today’.

With high throughput, it cycles up to 300 with over one second of dwell time and is able to detect and clear product jams without stopping. The machine’s film unwind system allows operators to easily fine-tune film tracking, enabling easy film loading and reducing downtime, while the servo jaw control minimises wear and maintenance.

The Hayssen X850’s design features a stainless steel frame for IP66 wash down, hygienic sloped surfaces and independent temperature control. It will run various types of zippers and films, including recyclable materials.

According to Brantley Turner, senior product manager at BW Packaging, the “smart” machine includes RFID log-in and advanced OpView HMI standard to simplify operations for manufacturers.

Jim Kolmus, vice president of innovation at BW Packaging, commented: “The Hayssen X850 was designed to build upon the strong foundation of our previous Hayssen RT model, a flow wrapper that has been a powerhouse for many block and sliced cheese manufacturers for almost 70 years”.

He added: “Rooted in customer feedback, the X850 modernises the operators’ experience in several ways, notably reducing the number of tasks and time required for maintenance”.