This Handtmann VF 200 is a vacuum filler — sometimes referred to as a vacuum stuffer — a machine used in food production to accurately fill, portion, and twist a wide range of products into casings, moulds, or other packaging formats. Handtmann is a well-established German manufacturer with a long history of producing filling and portioning equipment for the meat processing, bakery, convenience food, and broader food manufacturing industries, and their vacuum fillers are widely used across professional food production environments.
This particular unit, built in 1997 and offered in used condition from the Netherlands, is constructed entirely from stainless steel and is equipped with an integrated vacuum system using a Busch pump rated at 16 m³/h. The machine operates on a three-phase 400 V (3+N, 50 Hz) electrical supply and has a power consumption of 7 kW, with a total weight of 1,240 kg. Overall dimensions are 2,000 mm wide by 1,350 mm deep by 2,100 mm high.
In terms of production capability, the VF 200 delivers a throughput of up to 5,000 kg per hour. It supports portioning as well as filling, with a portion size range running from 5 grams up to 100,000 grams, and can achieve a maximum output of 380 portions per minute. The filling pressure reaches up to 35 bar. The hopper has a capacity of 90 litres, expandable to 240 litres, and the machine is fitted with a lift to accommodate 200-litre standard trolleys, allowing straightforward loading of bulk product directly into the hopper.
Operation is managed via an intuitive touch-key control panel that allows multiple programmes to be set up with ease. The machine is compatible with a range of attachments and downstream equipment, including clippers, forming machines, and diaphragms, making it adaptable to various production lines and output formats. The versatility of this filler makes it suitable across numerous food sectors, including meat, fish, bakery, snack, salad, cheese, vegetable, fruit, vegan, vegetarian, baby food, and pet food production.
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