With the VF 850 S, Handtmann expands its portfolio with a vacuum filler designed for filling and portioning viscous food products. The machine is specifically engineered for delicate products at high throughput rates. Thanks to a flow-optimized, product-friendly conveying system, technical precision, and a robust machine design, it ensures consistently high product quality while delivering outstanding filling and portioning performance. This enables the gentle and precise processing of both portion-controlled products such as ham, cooked sausage, and aspic products, as well as products containing large particles or chunky inclusions, even at high production volumes.
Maximum product quality and weight accuracy
Excellent weight accuracy for soft and delicate products, along with minimal giveaway for portioned goods, is ensured by the highly precise vane cell feed system. At the same time, flow-optimized product paths without backflow, large cross-sectional areas, minimal friction, and an exceptionally short product path within the vane cell feed system ensure consistently high product quality across all applications. Product structure is preserved, while homogeneous product appearance and clean cut surfaces are maintained.
Flexible configuration and scalable performance
Maximum machine flexibility for growing production requirements and new applications is provided by the scalable machine platform. The system can be upgraded at a later stage from performance level S6 with capacities of up to 6,000 kg/h, to S9 with up to 9,000 kg/h, and further to S12 with up to 12,000 kg/h filling capacity or up to 1,200 portions per minute. Additional options such as an external or mobile control unit, a mobile transport unit, integration of a UVC system for automatic air disinfection, and numerous other equipment and expansion options allow the machine to be individually tailored to a wide range of production requirements.
Intelligent control module for diverse production environments
The VF 850 S is designed as an intelligent module for a wide variety of production scenarios and complex line concepts. Additional functions can be activated flexibly via HFM enablement. Optional Handtmann Digital Solutions (HDS) digitalize and connect production processes, ranging from cloud connectivity and production planning and control to integration into existing company networks via Wi-Fi and Ethernet interfaces. Full update capability ensures a future-proof Industry 4.0 integration over the long term.
Reduced operating costs through efficiency and durability
Proven industrial technology and exceptionally durable key components ensure maximum reliability, high process security, and long-term value retention of the machine. TÜV-certified energy and utility efficiency, extended maintenance intervals, and optimal accessibility of all components contribute to low operating costs.
Optimum hygiene and ergonomics
The consistent hygienic design in accordance with DIN EN 1672-2:2005 ensures the highest hygiene standards and the fastest wet-cleaning procedures. Smooth, curved surfaces, rounded transitions, and the operator interface integrated into the machine front prevent dirt accumulation and simplify cleaning. Ergonomically optimized operation is supported by the height-adjustable machine design for different operator heights, a display angled toward the user, low operating forces, and user-friendly components. This reduces operator strain and facilitates operation, changeovers, and cleaning procedures.
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