In industrial bulk material processing, custom-built solutions are often seen as the gold standard. Complex products, demanding processes and high requirements for efficiency and safety frequently lead to highly individualized machine concepts.
However, in practice, one thing becomes clear: a large share of applications follows recurring, well-defined patterns. This is exactly where standardized filling and bagging systems come into play.
Standard applications dominate the market
Whether powders, granules or free-flowing bulk materials – around 80% of industrial filling tasks operate within clearly defined parameters. Conveying systems, dosing principles and bag or container types are often very similar. For these applications, a fully customized system is usually not required – and often not the most economical choice. Instead, preconfigured and proven systems are gaining importance. All systems follow the same principle: clear configurations, reduced variant diversity and ready-to-use industrial technology.
Proven technology as a standard solution
With the ESSENTIAL LINE, Greif-Velox offers a clearly structured product range designed specifically for these standard applications. The systems are based on proven machine platforms that have been deliberately standardized and preconfigured in their ESSENTIAL versions.
Typical examples include:
- VeloVac Essential – a vacuum-based bagging system for dust-free and economical filling of powders and bulk materials
- BVP Essential – a robust pneumatic packer for open-mouth bags and free-flowing products
- R-DOS Essential – a standardized liquid filling system for drums and IBCs with clearly defined configuration options
- ValvoSeal Essential – a valve bag sealing solution with ultrasonic welding, providing maximum safety during bagging and ensuring a reproducible, tight and tamper-resistant closure
Reduced to the essentials
Without compromising quality; ESSENTIAL systems are not “stripped-down” machines. They are purposefully focused on what really matters. Only proven components, standardized control concepts and clearly defined interfaces are used.
Especially for standard products, serial production or capacity expansions, this approach offers clear economic advantages. This results in:
- significantly reduced engineering effort
- shorter delivery times
- easy integration into existing production lines
- high process reliability and system availability
Less complexity means greater reliability
Another key benefit of standardized solutions is their high level of planning and cost certainty. Clearly defined specifications, predictable delivery times and proven workflows significantly reduce project risks. Service, spare parts management and operator training also benefit from standardization.
ESSENTIAL systems suitable for:
- classic bulk material applications
- international sites with limited engineering resources
- projects with tight timelines or budgets
- companies deliberately opting for robust standard technology
Conclusion: Not high-end at any price
Custom-engineered solutions remain essential for highly complex or sensitive applications. However, for many tasks, the following applies: simple, robust and economical is often the better solution.
Standardized filling and bagging systems such as the ESSENTIAL LINE demonstrate that modern packaging technology does not have to be rocket science – it simply has to work reliably.
