Horizontal Form Fill Seal Machine (HFFS)

January 2025 Omron Packaging

Project Description

This machine is designed for form and fill doypacks, sachets, and similar pouches. It utilizes 45+ servo motors, which can vary depending on the pouch type or client requirements. I implemented various motion control techniques to enable flexibility in servo motions through the HMI (Human-Machine Interface). The HMI allows users to modify servo motion types, offering up to eight distinct motion patterns (e.g., forward-return-forward-return) within a single motion cycle.

Another critical aspect is the motion profiles. To enhance machine speed, I used a cycloidal motion profile, which significantly reduced noise and improved motion smoothness.

For pouch design management, I implemented a registration control method that dynamically adjusts the puller axis position for each detected mark.

The unwinder section is another critical component of this machine. I applied various techniques during the development process, ultimately implementing the 'Diameter Estimated Unwinder' technique for optimal performance.

The machine supports three types of filling mechanisms:

  • Auger Filling
  • Weigher Filling
  • Liquid Filling

The machine uses a Hot Sealing Jaw system for side and top sealing pouches. I implemented a PID-controlled heating system to precisely regulate the jaw temperatures

Please check out the video below. If you need more information, feel free to contact me. I hope you enjoy it!

Project Video

Thanks for Hgmak Automatic Packaging Machinery for allowing me to share this video.

Technical Informations

  • Technology : Motion Control, Registration Control, Unwinder Control, PID Temperature Control
  • Platform : Omron : Sysmac Studio