5 Signs It's Time to Upgrade Your Vertical Packaging Equipment

Discover 5 clear signs your vertical packaging equipment needs an upgrade. Boost speed, cut downtime, and improve quality with Kinsun’s expert solutions.

 

Your packaging line is the engine of your factory. If your equipment is outdated, you're likely facing more downtime, higher costs, and slower output. A reliable vertical bagging machine keeps your products moving efficiently. At Chat with Us, we help manufacturers upgrade to smarter, faster solutions. Here's how to know when your vertical packaging equipment—or VFFS machine—is ready for a replacement.

1. Your Machine Breaks Down Too Often

Frequent downtime is a serious warning sign. If your vertical form fill seal machine needs constant repair, you're losing production time. You’re also spending more on maintenance and parts. One client switched to our updated pouch packaging system and reduced unplanned downtime by 60% within three months. That’s real progress.

2. It Can’t Keep Up with Your Orders

If your machine is slowing down your growth, it’s time to rethink. Older equipment can't meet higher volumes or faster cycle times. For example, if you're using a VFFS machine that fills 30 bags per minute, and your orders demand 70, you're missing business. Kinsun’s high-speed vertical packaging machines handle growing demand without sacrificing quality.

3. The Packaging Quality is Inconsistent

Do bags arrive with poor seals or uneven fills? That hurts customer trust. Inconsistent quality often comes from aging machinery. Upgrading to a modern vertical pouch filler ensures accurate fills, tight seals, and consistent product appearance. One customer reported a 35% drop in product returns after switching to an automated packaging line from Kinsun.

4. Spare Parts Are Hard to Find

When your equipment gets older, parts become scarce. That means longer waits and more downtime. It also drives up repair costs. Many buyers upgrade simply because sourcing obsolete components becomes a constant problem. New systems from Kinsun come with full support and fast spare parts delivery.

5. You're Missing Automation and Data Features

Modern vertical packaging equipment comes with built-in sensors, real-time tracking, and automatic adjustments. If your machine can’t give you real-time production data, you’re falling behind. Our latest VFFS systems offer smart interfaces that integrate with your factory ERP. You’ll reduce waste and improve line visibility overnight.

Industry Trends and Data

The global packaging machinery market is growing rapidly. According to research from PMMI, over 60% of food and consumer goods manufacturers plan to invest in automated packaging technology by 2026. Automation improves efficiency, consistency, and traceability—key needs in today’s production environment. Don't let outdated technology hold you back.

Real Results from Real Clients

At Kinsun, we recently helped a snack food company replace their 12-year-old vertical form fill seal machine. Within 90 days of switching to our fully automated VFFS equipment, their throughput increased by 45%, and sealing defects dropped by over 80%. Upgrading isn’t just about new hardware—it’s about unlocking better business results.

Ready to Upgrade?

If you’re seeing these signs, it's time to act. The longer you wait, the more you risk missed orders and rising costs. Kinsun is ready to help you transition smoothly to next-gen vertical packaging equipment built for speed, precision, and performance.

Let’s talk about how to transform your packaging line—starting today.

FAQs

• Q: What is a VFFS machine?

• A: VFFS stands for Vertical Form Fill Seal. It forms bags from a film roll, fills them with product, then seals and cuts them—all in one vertical motion.

• Q: How long does it take to see ROI after upgrading?

• A: Most of our clients see noticeable improvements—like faster cycle times and reduced maintenance—within 3 to 6 months.

• Q: What industries use vertical packaging equipment?

• A: It’s used in food, pet supplies, chemicals, seeds, powder products, and more—anywhere that needs efficient pouch or bag filling.

• Q: Can Kinsun help with custom machine configuration?

• A: Yes. We offer customizable VFFS machines tailored to your bag sizes, products, and speed requirements.