Zip-Pak Machine Compatibility

Over the past 25 years, Zip-Pak Systems, our equipment division, has developed more than 700 successful customized retrofits that have enabled packagers to apply resealable technology during the packaging operation.

Solutions by Machine Type

Vertical/Form/Fill/Seal
  • Produces: 3-side seal, stand-up, Quad seal, Side Gusset, pillow pouches and Inno-Lok
  • Vertical equipment includes standard vertical form/fill/seal machines and Zipper Tape machines
  • Zippers can be applied in machine or transverse direction
  • Accepts traditional Press-To-Close, Slider and/or Vector Zippers
  • Items packaged on these systems include: shredded cheese, rice, poultry, produce, vegetables,  pet treats, and dry goods
Horizontal/Form/Fill/Seal
  • ­Produces: three-or four-side seal, stand-up pouches
  • Zipper closures can be applied in machine direction using standard Press-To-Close, Slider and/or Vector Zippers
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  • Items packaged on these systems include: shredded cheese, crackers, pet treats, and salty snacks
Pre-Made & Converting
  • Utilize pre-made pouches for automated or semi-automated filling
  • Ideal for small and medium-size businesses with limited capital to invest – large market for converters with pre-made pouch equipment
  • Available in most package types, including: low cost poly bags, three- and four-side seal laminated stand up pouches, Pillow Pouches, side gusseted bags, and Quad Seal Stand-Up Pouches
  • Pre-made pouch machines accept standard Press-To-Close, Slider and/or Vector Zippers, allowing customers a means to switch to zippered packaging quickly or test a sample market without the upfront costs
Fill/Seal
  • Fill and seal pre-formed zipper pouches
Thermoform
  • Zipper is applied in the machine direction – utilizing single or double zipper in multiple lanes
  • Consumer-friendly package features perforated tear header for easy opening and peel-able seal for tamper evidence
  • Items packaged on these systems include: sliced meats, hot dogs, cheese and bacon
Horizontal Flow Wrap
  • Produces: pillow bags and 3-side-seal packages
  • Zippers may be applied in machine or transverse direction
  • Accepts traditional press-to-close, Slider, Inno-Lok or Vector zippers
  • Items packaged on these systems include: cookies, crackers, cheese, confectionary, produce and overwrap packages used for trayed products
Retrofit Equipment

Zip-Pak Systems can help you add resealable packaging technology to your existing packaging machinery. By retrofitting your existing equipment, you can save capital and optimize efficiency.  Zip-Pak’s  has developed more than 700 successful customized retrofits and enabled packagers to apply resealable technology during the packaging operation.

2 Easy Ways to Add Zip-Pak Resealable Packaging Technology to Your Existing Packaging Machinery
  • Zip-Pak Engineering Support Services will work with your packaging machinery OEM on a retrofit solution that enables the zipper to be applied in-line.
  • Zip-Pak Systems can develop a retrofit attachment to your existing packaging machinery.
Which Zip-Pak Retrofit Solution is Right for You?

Choose from several standard packaging machinery retrofit solutions or contact us about customized converter applications.