Matrix Apollo™ Servo-Driven Intermittent High Speed bagger


Watch the Matrix Apollo servo driven intermittent high speed bagger in action. This fast machine offers high packaging speeds while accommodating numerous bag styles, including flat bottom and gusseted style. It features Matrix’s advanced servo motion control of the film pull belts and the end-seal jaws for smoother and faster operation than ever before.

Mike Crummy, an engineer at Matrix Packaging Machinery, introduces the new features of the Apollo machine.

One of its standout features is the ability to quickly set up the machine, significantly reducing changeover time and downtime. We’ve incorporated automatic controlled axes in critical motion areas, such as the forming tube. When the forming tube is changed, the machine can revert to the original settings, eliminating the need for tools and reducing the risk of costly mistakes during setup. This not only saves time and money but also minimizes wasted packaging film.

These features are controlled through the touchscreen interface. Each recipe contains data for the axes positions, which can be adjusted in real time during operation to optimize for varying conditions throughout the packaging day. Once optimized, the settings are saved in the recipe for easy retrieval. The axes use small servo motors, providing powerful, repeatable, and reliable motion positioning.

At the rear of the machine, we have axes to set up the registration position, a critical function for printing on bags. The registration can be adjusted forward, backward, left, or right using the same servo motor technology. Additionally, the edge guide system employs a small drive unit to control the film's position relative to the former for automatic positioning. During a changeover, the system moves into the correct location once new tooling is in place, saving the operator considerable time.

These innovations make the Apollo machine more efficient and user-friendly, helping to optimize the packaging process and reduce downtime.