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VariFeed®

RNA’s VariFeed® is a high-speed automated feeding system designed to handle a wide range of pouches, flow-pack bags, and other flexible packaging with precision, consistency, and efficiency.

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Features

- Various centrifugal feeder size
- Various hopper size
- High resolution vision system
- High food grade standards

Up to 400 products per minute can be sorted for the subsequent packaging process. Meeting high food grade standards, the modular system can be customized for multiple product types and tailored to fit specific customer layouts.

Feeding pouches and sachets in their many forms requires high-speed automated systems capable of handling the most demanding and complex applications. High-volume manufacturers and repackers need to produce and package efficiently and rapidly—where speed to market is critical. So, how do you choose the best automated feeding system for your production line?

Look for flexibility, high speed, ease of installation and operation, top-quality construction, and a future-proof design that delivers a rapid return on investment (ROI). Fortunately, RNA’s VariFeed® offers exactly that.

With its simple, modular design, VariFeed® is suitable for processes across multiple industries, including chocolate and confectionery, pharmaceutical and healthcare, and dry foods. The system can be easily configured and customized to meet each customer’s specific production requirements.

VariFeed® handles a wide variety of products – products from soft bags to solid products.

Pillow Bag

The pillow pouch is a versatile bag designed to accommodate liquids, solids, powders and almost any other kind of product.

Applications

Coffee
Snack Foods
Nutritional Products
Household Chemicals
Pet Food
Liquid
Medical
Meal Kits

Pouch Bag

The pouch bag is a popular style of bag for ground coffee, spices, liquids and similar products.

Applications

Ground products
Coffee
Snack Foods
Nutritional Products
Household Chemicals
Pet Food
Liquid
Medical
Meal Kits
Produce

Block Bottom

Stand-up block bottom bags are also referred as Quad Seal Bags.

Applications

Coffee
Snack Foods
Nutritional Products
Pet Food
Dry Fruits & Nuts
Extruded Snacks
Candies and Chocolates

Doypack

Stand-up pouch with flat bottom.

Applications

Coffee
Snack Foods
Nutritional Products
Household Chemicals
Pet Food
Dry Fruits & Nuts
Extruded Snacks
Meal Kits

Flow bag / Flow pack

Successful applications include Wrapped Chocolate Bars, Cereal Bars, Protein Bars, Energy Bars, and Fruit Bars or other bars.

Sachet

Small three side seal or four side seal pouch is popular with liquid products and sample packs.

Applications

Coffee
Snack Foods
Nutritional Products
Household Chemicals
Pet Food
Liquids
Medical
Produce
Meal Kits

Stick

Stick pack pouches are a type of flexible packaging characterized by their small size and narrow shape, typically used to pack dry powders, liquids, gels, and semi-solids.

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Other successful applications include Inhaler, Plastic Container, Plastic Lid, Syringe, Plastic Spoon, Plastic Tube, Cardboard Box, Blister, etc.

Included in VariFeed®

1. RNA Bulk Hopper

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RNA Bulk Hopper

Standard off the shelf or custom bulk storage solutions; Various hopper size

2. Bowl Feeder/Centrifugal Feeder

3. Conveyor transfer system

4. PLC Control System (Siemens)

Special requirements are available upon request

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RNA Bulk Hopper

Standard off the shelf or custom bulk storage solutions; Various hopper size

Bowl Feeder/Centrifugal Feeder

RNA supply a wide choice of bowl feeders and centrifugal feeders in many different formats; Various feeder size

Conveyor transfer system

Product transportation via downstream conveyor systems to subsequent packaging operations

PLC Control System (Siemens)

Easy-to-use control software for intuitive teaching, configuration and calibration

Key Benefits

High-speed feeding

The VariFeed® is designed to run effortlessly at output rates up to 400 parts per minute

Smooth and gentle handling

The VariFeed® provides smooth, gentle operation that prevents product damage. Its standard platform offers versatility, gentle handling, and low noise levels—meeting the expectations of modern manufacturing environments.

Scalable and modular design

The VariFeed® offers flexibility to handle a wide range of products. Its modular design allows for easy configuration and customization to meet each customer’s specific requirements.

High food grade standards

Built with a robust stainless steel frame and FDA-approved materials, the VariFeed® is designed and manufactured to comply with the highest food safety standards.

Easy changeover

Enables flexible, multi-part handling with fast and simple changeovers, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity.

Applications

Wrapped Fruit Bars

Up to 400 products per minute.

Automated handling - VariFeed Chocolate Bar Feeding System

Chocolate Bars

Up to 360 products per minute.

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VariFeed® Flexible Feeding System for High-Speed Packaging Applications

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RNA VariFeed® handles and feeds Wrapped Chocolate Bars at a rate of 360 parts per minute

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Features

Included in VariFeed®

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Product transportation via downstream conveyor systems to subsequent packaging operations
Various hopper size
Various centrifugal feeder size
Integrated high performance vision systems
High food grade standards
Low maintenance and reliable

RNA Bulk Hopper (depending on application)
Bowl Feeder/Centrifugal Feeder
Conveyor transfer system (depending on application)
PLC Control System (Siemens)