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Flow Wrappers & Horizontal Flow Wrapper Machines | PacMatix Australia
PacMatix supplies a full range of horizontal flow wrappers designed for food, bakery, produce, dairy, and confectionery packaging. Each flow wrapper is built for speed, hygiene, and reliability, with tailored configurations for small-format or high-speed applications.
From compact entry-level systems to fully automated lines, we supply Italian-built GSP and Tecno Pack wrappers, supported by expert local engineering across Australia. These machines form part of our broader packaging solutions portfolio, trusted by leading Australian food manufacturers.
PacMatix is a recognised leader in the Australian packaging machinery industry, with over 60 horizontal flow wrapper installations completed in the past five years alone, across food, produce, and bakery packaging lines.
In 2022, the GSP 50s flow wrapper — sold and supported exclusively in Australia by PacMatix — was the only horizontal flow wrapping machine named a finalist in the APPMA Awards of Excellence. It was one of just two finalists in the Import & Distribution Machinery – SME category, recognised for innovation, performance, and commercial success. It remains the only flow wrapper ever selected as a finalist in the competition’s history.
Our Italian-built flow wrapping systems are trusted across bakery, fresh produce, dairy, cheese, and confectionery production — and form part of a wider range of packaging machinery designed for Australian manufacturers. Whether you’re upgrading a flow wrapping line or automating for the first time, PacMatix delivers tailored solutions, rapid lead times, and full local support.
Looking for reliable horizontal flow wrapping machines for bakery, produce, or dairy packaging?
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Entry Level Standalone Flow Wrappers
Ideal for Hand Feeding
Our entry-level flow wrappers are ideal for manual loading applications where reliability and ease of use are key.
Designed for bakery, produce, and confectionery, these compact machines provide cost-effective solutions without compromising on quality. With quick changeovers and simple controls, they are perfect for smaller production runs and businesses starting automation.
Discover real-world examples of how Australian businesses have implemented the GSP 45s and GSP 50s — complete with customer feedback, production goals, and machine results.
These installations are part of PacMatix’s wider packaging machinery solutions for Australian food manufacturers.
Need higher speeds, box motion sealing, or semi-automated feeding?
Our medium-range flow wrappers are ideal for food manufacturers scaling up their production. This category includes both rotary jaw wrappers for high-speed lines and box motion models for hermetic or MAP sealing. You’ll also find inverted top-reel versions, depending on your product type and feeding setup.
These machines flow wrap larger pack sizes, faster throughput, and optional integration with row removers, feeders, or product aligners — all while maintaining compact footprints and European build quality.
Medium Range Flow Wrappers for Semi-Automated and MAP Applications
High-speed rotary jaw flow wrapper for medium to high-volume production.
Comes standard with a 520 mm reel holder, upgradeable to 920 mm — ideal for bakery, snacks, and produce lines running up to 200 packs per minute.
Box motion flow wrapper with bottom reel for longer sealing time.
Ideal for MAP packaging of trays, pizza bases, cartons, and gusseted bags — suited to bulkier products needing reliable hermetic seals.
Inverted box motion flow pack machine with bottom reel for easy reel change and long sealing time.
Ideal for fresh produce and MAP packaging of tortillas, wraps, and soft products. Available in pneumatic or servo-driven models.
Step up to the highest standard in horizontal flow wrapping.
For manufacturers seeking even greater performance, hygiene, and automation, our premium flow wrappers deliver the next level of capability. While our medium-range machines offer flexibility and robust performance, the models below are designed for high-speed production, advanced sealing requirements, and seamless integration into fully automated lines.
These wrappers combine precision engineering with the latest technology to meet the demands of large-scale food producers and hygiene-critical applications.
Premium Flow Wrappers for High-Performance
GSP 75 E
High Performance Flow Wrapper
The GSP 75E is a high-performance flow wrapper capable of speeds up to 400 packs per minute. Ideal for integration with automatic feeding systems, it’s commonly used for packaging biscuits, crackers, and other flat, stacked products.
A reliable option for fast-paced production lines needing speed and accuracy without stepping up to the ultra-premium class.
FP 095 – High-Speed Wrapper for Bars and Confectionery
Designed for speed and versatility, the FP 095 is ideal for packaging chocolate bars, protein bars, cereal bars, and other health snacks at outputs of up to 400 packs per minute.
Perfect for integration with automatic feeders, this model is a strong performer in high-efficiency lines where consistency and throughput are key.
FP 100 – Our Flagship Flow Wrapper for High-End Production
Our most advanced horizontal flow wrapper, the FP 100 features high-speed rotary sealing and a fully electronic, hygienic design.
Manufactured to the highest tolerances for mechanical balance and stability, it's trusted by leading global producers like Ferrero for precision, reliability, and seamless integration into automated lines.
See how flow wrappers integrate into packaging lines.
These real-world examples show how our flow wrappers can be configured with infeed systems, conveyors, and end-of-line automation. From fresh produce to high-speed snacks, each line is tailored to suit the product and production goals.
Examples of Flow Wrappers in Automatic Packaging Lines
GSP 75 – Biscuit Packaging Line with Chicane Infeed
This line features a GSP 75 flow wrapper integrated with a chicane infeed system that unscrambles biscuits and aligns them single file into inline feeders, ensuring smooth and consistent transfer into the flow wrapper at high speeds.
FP 95 – Multi-Wrapper Line with Row Removal Infeed
This setup includes multiple FP 95 flow wrappers integrated into an automated infeed system with row removal.
Ideal for high-output production, the system ensures precise product grouping and continuous feeding into each wrapper for maximum efficiency.
FP 100 – Integrated Line for Layer Cakes
The FP 100 flow wrapper is shown here as part of a complete packaging line for layer cakes.
The system features a no-contact inline feeder for delicate product handling, along with automated alignment and feeding to ensure consistent, high-speed packaging with minimal manual intervention.
What do our customers say about our equipment and installations?
98%
Satisfaction rating
We’ve gathered extensive verified feedback from customers across Australia through post-service surveys sent after every job. With an ongoing satisfaction rating of 98%, this reflects the consistent quality of our technical support and rapid response times across all states and territories.
A Great guy came quickly and worked efficiently to get us running.
Director - Bread Spread
Pacmatix's tecnicians are a great service to the industry.
Manager - Lite and Easy
Fantastic service, prompt attendance and very knowledgeable.
Manager - Kez's Kitchen
In my 30 years in the industry, I have never seen support as good as what PacMatix provides.
Maintenance - Springhill Farm
Always a pleasure to work with PacMatix. Brilliant service with a smile.
Manager - Temptations Bakery
Quick response to a call for assistance. You guys really add value.
Operations - Mondelez
What do our suppliers say about our success in
promoting their equipment?
"Through our collaboration with PacMatix, Tecno Pack and GSP have seen rapid acceleration in sales of equipment than through previous partners, our market exposure has increased and the Tecno Pack and GSP brand has become a strong competitors in the Australian market.
Tecno Pack and GSP completely trust PacMatix to represent our company professionally with our clients."
Mr. Moacir Goncalves
Sales and Development Director – Asia Pacific - Tecno Pack Group
What Is Flow Wrapping?
Flow wrapping, also known as horizontal form-fill and seal (HFFS), or flow pack, is a packaging process where a product is wrapped horizontally in a continuous roll of film. The film is sealed around the product and cut to form individual packs. It’s ideal for packaging a wide range of products — from food items like baked goods, bars, confectionery, and fresh produce to retail products such as stationery, household items, and medical supplies.
Flow wrap packaging offers speed, shelf appeal, and excellent product protection, making it a preferred choice across many industries.
How Do Flow Wrapping Machines Work?
Flow wrappers are extremely versatile packaging machines used to form sealed pillow packs from a continuous reel of film. Commonly referred to as horizontal flow wrapping machines, they automate the packaging process with precision and speed.
The film is drawn through a series of unwind rollers and guided over a forming box, which shapes it into a tunnel. As the product travels through, longitudinal seals are formed underneath by heated sealing wheels. Finally, the end seals are created and cut using either rotary or box motion sealing jaws — producing clean, consistent, and professional-looking packs with minimal film waste.
This efficient, automated process enables high-speed packaging across a wide range of products, while ensuring strong seal integrity and professional product presentation.
How Do You Calculate The Pack Size?
To run your product smoothly on a flow wrapper, you'll need to match the film dimensions to your product size. This includes calculating the right cut-off length (the length of each individual pack) and film width (the total wrap width needed to form a tight, sealed pack). These values depend not only on your product’s shape, but also on the geometry of our GSP flow wrappers’ sealing jaws and wheel dimensions — which determine the minimum film and pack specs required for reliable performance. Try our free calculator below to estimate the ideal pack size for your application. An easy-to-use tool for your convenience.
What Makes Our Flow Wrappers Different
Most of the flow wrappers we supply are modern, newly designed models introduced in the last few years — with improved safety, functionality, and performance. Unlike many competitors who continue to repackage older designs, our machines feature cutting-edge controls, hygienic frames, and flexible automation options that meet the latest global packaging standards.
Designed and built in Italy by GSP and Tecno Pack, our wrappers are trusted by leading Australian food manufacturers looking to future-proof their packaging lines with reliable, easy-to-maintain equipment.
Looking for real-world fixes and smarter packaging tips? Visit our growing resource: KWIK TECH GEMS™ — a blog of fast technical insights from PacMatix engineers.
Flow Wrappers vs. Shrink Wrappers:
A Quick Comparison
When choosing the right packaging machinery for your products, it's essential to understand the core differences between flow wrappers and shrink wrappers.
While both technologies are used for wrapping products, they serve different purposes and produce distinct results.
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Flow Wrappers are designed to individually wrap products in a continuous film, creating a neat, sealed "pillow pack." They are ideal for high-speed production of single, uniform items like food bars, bakery items, or small medical products. The primary goal of a flow wrapper is efficient, hygienic, and attractive individual packaging.
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Shrink Wrappers, by contrast, are typically used to bundle multiple products together. They enclose items in a loose film that is then heated in a heat shrink tunnel to contract tightly around the product or multipack. This creates a durable, tamper-evident package that is excellent for stabilizing items for transport, securing retail multipacks (such as bottles or cans), or protecting larger items.
In simple terms, a flow wrapper is best for wrapping single units at high speed, while a shrink wrapping machine is the proven solution for bundling and protecting multiple products with efficiency and clear presentation.
Some of our happy customers
We are proud to supply packaging machinery to a wide range of trusted Australian food manufacturers and businesses, many of whom are featured below.
Looking to understand more about flow wrapping for food packaging?
Below we answer common questions about flow wrappers — including the difference between rotary and box motion sealing, film compatibility, and local support across Australia. Whether you’re packaging baked goods, fresh produce, or cheese, this section will help you make an informed decision for your production line.