Small parts make a huge difference, says supplier to VFFS manufacturer

Rollon provided GIC with rod ends which resist the wear and tear that sealing jaws on baggers undergo, avoiding component or system failure.

The supplier of linear motion components says it solved a challenge for the vertical form-fill-seal (VFFS) equipment manufacturer GIC. The machine builder had found that the forces exerted during the sealing phase, particularly where multilayer films were running or where a hermetic seal was required, repeatedly exceeded the capabilities of conventional rod ends. The typical result was component failure and a growing risk to machine uptime and long-term service performance.

GIC trialled Classic Line heavy-duty stainless-steel rod ends sourced from Rollon sister company Durbal. Designed specifically for high-stress and high-speed applications, these combine low maintenance requirements with high static load capacity, says Rollon UK and Ireland country manager Lee Cheshire.

They are also compatible with high-hygiene environments, withstand washdowns and can remain accessible for inspection and maintenance, he adds.

“High-speed packaging machinery is only as reliable as the components at its highest-stress points,” Cheshire states. “In sealing systems, that means selecting rod ends that can withstand combined compression, impact loads, and high-cycle operation - while remaining hygienic, low maintenance, and easy to access.”

What began as a trial has now become standard, says Rollon, with GIC fitting these rod ends into all newly manufactured machines and also retrofitting existing systems in the field to benefit from this level of reliability.

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