Bosch Packaging Technology launches at Müllereitagung 2011 in Detmold the new mandrel wheel package maker PME 4061.

It is the first machine of its kind to allow for the high format flexibility needed for point-of-sale differentiation through pack style versatility.

The PME 4061 is ideal for sugar and flour applications and can facilitate high output of up to 100 packages of sugar and 80 packages of flour per minute.

The machine's innovative open design ensures quick changeovers and therefore lower downtime. At the same time, the machine's patented Clean 90 hygienic design ensures a clean production environment.

With the PME 4061, manufacturers can use a number of bag styles in sizes ranging from 60 x 40 x 80 millimeters to 140 x 100 x 250 millimeters as well as a variety of top closures. Three-dimensional format changes can be quickly realized in only four hours with just two operators as whole format units can be exchanged instead of single parts. In previous generations of mandrel wheel package makers, changeovers required approximately 16 hours and three operators. Also, the machine's open design allows for easy access to the mandrel wheel, bucket chain and corresponding screws, contributing to additional time savings during changeovers.