The Bartelt MAG-B Horizontal Form Fill and Seal machine is the next-generation solution that will transform your pouch packaging production through innovative magnetic track motion, pitch-less operation, and unmatched changeover efficiency. As part of Bartelt’s MAG Series, the MAG-B is built for manufacturers who need fast, reliable changeovers, sustainable material compatibility, and long-term flexibility—all within a clean and low-maintenance platform.
At its core, the MAG-B features a magnetic track system, replacing traditional mechanical chains and belts with smooth, contactless motion. This enables true pitch-less operation, allowing users to quickly switch between bag sizes and formats without the manual adjustments required with mechanical spacing. During changeover, the Adaptive Sealing Control automatically adjusts the sealing and cooling bar assemblies to the correct position, including compensation for film stretch, a common challenge when using recycle-ready materials. The result is faster changeovers, fewer wear parts, and greater agility for high-mix production environments.
Also unique to the MAG-B is Bartelt’s patented magnetic pouch clamp system to securely handle a wide range of film substrates. These clamps are maintenance-free – not using mechanical springs, bushings or linkages that you will find in competitive designs - significantly increasing uptime and operational efficiency.
The MAG Series consists of four distinct models, each offering specific advantages which allow processors to choose the optimum machine for their footprint, throughput, and application needs. Features such as zipper modules, film splicers, nitrogen flushing, and eco-film compatibility can be added to any model without overhauling the core system.
The MAG-B delivers in sanitary performance with a clean, open design, and an IP69K-rated washdown magnetic track, which is ideal for food and personal care environments where hygiene is critical.
Built with advanced automation, the MAG-B incorporates intuitive, recipe-based controls, precision servo-driven motion, and an efficient film handling systems that reduce scrap and optimize roll yield. It is also engineered to run recyclable and mono-material films—empowering manufacturers to meet their sustainability targets without compromising performance or throughput.
For manufacturers aiming to upgrade their pouch packaging lines, the MAG-B has been specifically engineered to minimize the collateral costs linked to the replacement of outdated pouchers. The linear track provides the flexibility to adjust the filling position to align with current scale chute locations, while also presenting options for both right- and left-hand configurations. The MAG-B decreases downtime, promotes the use of more sustainable materials, and can be scaled over time; it offers unparalleled speed, ease of use, and versatility in the industry.
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Bartelt’s MAG-B redefines what’s possible in HFFS pouching technology through three industry-first innovations: a space-efficient magnetic track system, a patented, maintenance-free pouch clamp design and Adaptive Sealing Control which automatically adjusts sealing and cooling assemblies during changeover, including compensation for film stretch.
Traditional pouching machines rely on fixed mechanical drives, timing chains, and manual adjustments, limiting flexibility and creating wear points, increasing downtime and maintenance. Additionally, they lack the flexibility to quickly adapt to different product configurations.
Bartelt’s MAG-B’s allows one operator to perform a changeover on the fly without mechanical adjustments in less than 15 minutes. Additionally, the MAG-B is configured to utilize the front and rear of the track providing world-class functionality in a compact footprint and cycle rates that can exceed 150 PPM.
The magnetic track allows an exclusive product settling "shake" feature at filling and purging, which reduces O2 levels and obtains better product settling.
These capabilities, combined with Bartelt’s patented maintenance-free pouch clamps, result in a machine platform uniquely designed to meet your current and future production needs. When future requirements require different sizes, faster production, or the integration of mono-materials and/or thin-gauged substrates, the MAG-B is designed with the capability to adapt quickly and efficiently.
Together, these innovations provide a powerful combination of speed, flexibility, and reliability that set the MAG-B apart from conventional HFFS machines.
In an industry driven by SKU proliferation, labor challenges, and sustainability goals, the MAG-B delivers future-ready performance and adaptability—helping manufacturers stay competitive today and prepared for tomorrow.
