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Explore the $71.1B packaging machinery market forecast for 2026. Learn how labor shortages and green materials (Mono-PE) are driving demand for VFFS, ultrasonic sealing, and IIoT automation.

This article is part of the Soontrue Packaging Knowledge Series under the "Packaging Machine Classification & Applications" section. For a broader view of packaging layers and machine types, see Packaging Machine Classification & Applications and Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Packaging Explained.

This article is part of the Soontrue Packaging Knowledge Series under the "Packaging Machine Classification & Applications" section. For a broader view of packaging layers and machine types, see Packaging Machine Classification & Applications and Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Packaging Explained.

This article is part of the Soontrue Packaging Knowledge Series under the "Packaging Machine Classification & Applications" section. For a broader overview of packaging layers and machine types, see Packaging Machine Classification & Applications and Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Packaging Explained.

In modern factories, packaging is no longer an afterthought or a simple "last step" before shipping. It has become a strategic function that connects production, quality, branding, logistics, regulations, and even sustainability goals. The importance of packaging in modern manufacturing can be seen everywhere: from the way products are protected during transport, to how they appear on the shelf, to how efficiently they move through automated warehouses and global supply chains.

This article is part of the Soontrue Packaging Knowledge Series.

Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS) machines are widely used in packaging for products like snacks, powders, liquids, and granules. They form bags from a roll of flat film or pre-made tubing, fill them, and seal them in a continuous process. The types of bags compatible with VFFS machines depend on the machine's design, product type, and desired packaging style. The five primary VFFS bag types—Pillow Bags, Gusseted Bags, 3 Side Seal Bags，Block Bottom Bags, and Stick Packs—each offer unique advantages for specific food applications and market positioning strategies.

Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS) machines are the backbone of modern food packaging operations, delivering consistent, efficient, and hygienic packaging solutions across diverse product lines. From granular to liquid product, these sophisticated systems ensure product integrity while maximizing operational efficiency. However, like any precision equipment, VFFS machines require systematic maintenance and care to maintain peak performance, minimize downtime, and extend operational lifespan.

VFFS packaging machines rely on specialized packaging materials to enable seamless vertical forming, filling, and sealing in continuous operations. These materials are pivotal in the global food industry, influencing food safety, shelf life, production efficiency, and overall costs.