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PFM Packaging Machinery has launched a new piece of equipment, the BG2800 Zip, a high speed multi die flowrapper for producing zip packs. This latest variation of the popular BG2800 machine – aimed at the food industry – represents a major advance for the UK flow packing industry and has not gone unnoticed by the cheese industry where several leading UK cheese producers have already placed advanced orders for it. Ideal for meeting increased demands for product differentiation and improved point of sale appearance from supermarkets, the BG2800, produces three side hermetically seal packs with longitudinal zips as well as standard ‘pillow packs’ and ‘easy packs’. Purpose built for high speed packaging – with speeds of up to 150 packs per minute, the BG2800 Zip flowrapper produces gas flushed packs with airtight seals, which retain product freshness, whilst creating an aesthetically pleasing pack appearance. This mechanised zip feature allows different types of readily available laminate wrapping materials to be used increasing the versatility of the style of packs that can be produced. BG2800 Zip machines all have state of the art electronics for accurate control, a rotating multi die crossways sealing systems, with prolonged sealing times and a longitudinal linear sealing assembly, which provides smooth sealing.