Velvet VE1P: The Complete Guide to Our Rotary Premade Pouch Filling Machine
Comprehensive Guide to the Velvet VE1P: Full-servo rotary machine for pre-formed pouches (10 g – 2.5 kg capacity). Engineered for ultimate flexibility. Discover how it works.
In today’s packaging industry, flexibility is no longer optional: it’s an operational necessity. Manufacturers face frequent format changes, different product types, and the constant need to maintain high productivity while minimizing material waste.
The Velvet VE1P is the answer: a fully automatic rotary premade pouch filling machine designed to deliver maximum process control and versatility.
At Velvet, we begin by analyzing your production workflow. As a strategic partner and system integrator, we identify and customize the VE1P configuration that best matches your production requirements.
WHERE THE VE1P EXCELS: APPLICATIONS ACROSS MULTIPLE INDUSTRIES
The VE1P rotary pouch filling machine has been developed for industries where production flexibility is essential, including pet food, food, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical and chemical applications.
The machine handles a wide variety of products, including solids, granules, powders and liquids, from coffee and snacks to detergents, dishwasher tablets and metal components.
Companies can choose the VE1P for two main reasons:
Fully automate an existing manual or semi-automatic packaging process.
Add a second filling line to increase production capacity without redesigning the entire factory.
The system delivers consistent production speeds between 50 and 80 pouches per minute while handling premade pouch sizes from 10 g up to 2,500 g (2.5 kg).
This wide operating range allows manufacturers to expand their product portfolio without changing the overall production layout.
Note: For filling weights above 3 kg, other machine architectures within the Velvet range are generally more suitable.
COMPATIBLE POUCH TYPES, MATERIALS AND THE SINGLE-LIP LIMITATION
The VE1P automatically picks each pouch from the integrated horizontal pouch magazine, opens it using vacuum technology, receives the product dose from the filling system, seals the pouch and discharges the finished package onto the exit conveyor.
The machine is compatible with all major single-lip premade pouch formats, including:
Stand-up pouches (Doypack)
Flat bottom pouches
Three-side seal pouches
Four-side seal pouches
The machine processes virtually every common flexible packaging structure, including:
Multi-layer plastic laminates
Mono-material plastic structures
Aluminum laminates
Paper packaging
Paper/plastic laminates
Compostable bioplastic materials
Supported pouch dimensions range from:
Width: 80–200 mm
Height: 100–380 mm
THE VELVET APPROACH: UPSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM INTEGRATION
Selecting the right machine size is only the first step.
Our work focuses on integrating the VE1P with the entire production process, both upstream and downstream.
Because our pouch filling machine requires a feeding and dosing system, we can:
Integrate new dosing equipment, including single-head weighers, multihead weighers, auger fillers for powders and volumetric fillers for liquids or granules.
Connect the machine to existing dosing equipment already installed in your facility.
Design interchangeable dosing configurations when different products need to run on the same production line, such as whole bean coffee and ground coffee.
A typical installation includes:
VE1P rotary pouch filling machine
Product dosing system
Elevated support platform
Product elevator
Upstream, the system integrates with processing operations such as roasting, cooking or cooling.
Downstream, it communicates with quality control devices, including metal detectors and checkweighers, as well as secondary packaging systems such as cartoners, case packers and palletizing cells.
FULL SERVO TECHNOLOGY FOR COMPLETE PROCESS CONTROL
The VE1P features a modular 10-station rotary architecture, allowing every packaging phase to be independently monitored.
All movements are driven by a full servo control system, minimizing mechanical wear while improving positioning accuracy and repeatability.
Integrated sensors continuously verify pouch presence and correct opening.
If an improperly opened or missing pouch is detected, the machine automatically stops product dosing, preventing product loss and keeping the working area clean.
Optional modules can be installed on the rotary stations to further enhance packaging performance, including:
Mechanical zipper opening system
Nitrogen flushing station to reduce residual oxygen and extend shelf life
Double sealing station
Batch coding and expiration date printing
SIEMENS HMI AND SOFTWARE-DRIVEN FORMAT CHANGEOVERS
The VE1P is controlled through a Siemens SIMATIC HMI touchscreen, designed for intuitive daily operation.
Operators can:
Store production recipes
Adjust machine parameters
Export operating data
Enable remote connectivity with factory management systems
Support remote technical assistance
Changing production formats is quick and straightforward:
Software setup directly from the HMI.
Short mechanical adjustment and testing before production.
Operator training completed during installation in approximately half a day.
COMPACT LAYOUT WITH TECHNICAL SUPPORT COORDINATED FROM ITALY
Despite its 10-station rotary configuration, the VE1P maintains a compact footprint:
Width: 1,400 mm
Depth: 1,450 mm
Height: 1,600 mm (machine only; the total installation height depends on the support platform and dosing equipment)
Weight: 1,200 kg
Technical support for the entire European market is coordinated directly from Italy.
An optional spare parts kit is available with every machine, while critical components are centrally stocked to ensure rapid intervention and maximum production continuity.
ROI CALCULATING
Automating production with the VE1P allows companies to calculate ROI based on measurable improvements, including:
Lower direct labor costs
Reduced product and packaging material waste
More consistent sealing quality and improved product protection
The machine is also compatible with mono-material, recyclable and compostable packaging, helping manufacturers adapt to evolving sustainability requirements.
Automating production with the VE1P allows companies to calculate ROI based on measurable improvements, including:
VE1P’S KEY TAKEWAYS
Product versatility: packages solids, powders, liquids and granules from 10 g to 2.5 kg in single-lip premade pouches.
10-station rotary architecture: complete packaging cycle with pouch opening verification and optional zipper opening, nitrogen flushing and coding stations.
Complete line integration: designed to connect seamlessly with upstream dosing systems and downstream packaging equipment.
Simple operation: Siemens SIMATIC HMI, recipe management, rapid changeovers and operator training completed in half a day.
Italian technical support: direct assistance and optional spare parts kit to maximize production uptime.
If you would like to evaluate how the Velvet VE1P could fit into your production process, our specialists are available to analyze your packaging line and recommend the most suitable configuration.
The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is reshaping packaging compliance. From 2026, brands and manufacturers will need verifiable proof on recyclability, labeling, restricted substances such as PFAS, and recycled content targets on the road to 2040.The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is reshaping packaging compliance. From 2026, brands and manufacturers will need verifiable proof on recyclability, labeling, restricted substances such as PFAS, and recycled content targets on the road to 2040.
