State: MI

ELBA S.p.A., with over 60 years of experience worldwide, designs and manufactures automatic high-speed pouch and bag making machines. More than 3,000 active installations worldwide serve different markets (food, pet food, groceries, dairy, chemical, diapers, agricultural, courier and much more), including medical and pharmaceutical ones.ELBA offers tailor-made solutions and provides commissioning, training and after-sales support. The machines’ modular design allows them to be customized and their existing configuration can be upgraded at any time, to face new unpredictable market demands. The ELBA machines can produce different kinds of bags and pouches:the SA-V machine can manufacture stand-up/Doypack, side gusset, center seal and 2/3 side seal pouches;the SA-U machine can produce simple bottom/side sealed bags, gusseted bags, boutique bags, STEB, courier bags, heavy-duty bags and much more;the SA-M machines can manufacture high-quality pouches, header bags and flat and gusseted reels for the medical and pharmaceutical markets;the SA-W machine can produce a wide range of wicket bags like bottom gusset bags, bread bags, poultry shrink bags, hygiene bags and diaper bags;the SA-V/TVB machine can manufacture high-barrier shrink bags with straight/curved bottom seals and side seals.All the machines can run with recyclable films, as proof of the ELBA’s commitment to the environment and attention to the customers’ needs. Furthermore, they are equipped with a kinetic energy recovery device which ensures savings of up to 20% on total energy consumption.Thanks to the mechanical processing department and the sister company FAE, 80% of the machine parts are produced in the ELBA facilities, ensuring high-quality controls during the whole process and the utmost attention to the smallest details.The machines are fully equipped with Siemens components and are entirely controlled by a state-of-the-art HMI based on Profinet, one of the most advanced communication protocols that controls each of the installed stations/tools independently and in real-time and, consequently, the whole production process. Each station is independent, servo-driven and plug & play.The Siemens connection system, installed on all the machines, enables the service department to offer real-time and on-site technical support within 24 working hours.Thanks to manufacturing and technological capacities and as a result of constant investments in R&D, ELBA develops advanced and patented solutions, serving the market innovatively and efficiently.Attention, high accuracy and the perfect combination of technological and manufacturing capacities are the keystones of the ELBA strategy. | Since 1956, ELBA has been designing and manufacturing high-speed bag and pouch making machines, reaching more than 5,000 installations worldwide to date. Over 70 years of activity, ELBA’s customer-oriented philosophy has remained constant, focusing on modular machines that enable tailor-made and highly customized solutions.Digitalization represents another key pillar of ELBA’s business approach. Through dedicated software, customers can access real-time advanced analytics, comprehensive production traceability, and detailed reporting, enhancing operational efficiency and process control.ELBA offers a wide range of machines capable of producing different types of bags and pouches using both conventional materials and recyclable films, serving multiple markets including food, pet food, groceries, medical, pharmaceutical, and more.The SA-V machine is suitable for producing stand-up/Doypack, side gusset, center seal, and 2- or 3-side seal pouches. It can process a wide variety of laminated materials and mono-PE recyclable films, both printed and unprinted, ensuring high performance and high-strength seals.The SA-V/TVB model manufactures high-barrier shrink bags with straight or curved bottom seals and side seals. Its flexible collection system allows bags to be stacked or collected in a cascading arrangement on adhesive tapes.The SA-U is designed for manufacturing bags with bottom and side sealings, gusseted bags, boutique bags, STEB, courier bags, heavy-duty bags, and more. A wide range of accessories can be installed, including string zippers, flexi loops, patch handles, rigid handles, and die-cut handles.The SA-W has been developed to produce a wide range of wicket bags, such as bottom gusset bags, bread bags, poultry shrink bags, hygiene bags, and diaper bags. Bottom gusset forming, cross-handle insertion, and the paramount shape device are among the optional systems that further enhance production flexibility.Dedicated to the medical and pharmaceutical markets, the SA-M machines can produce high-quality pouches, header bags, and flat and gusseted reels. Both the SA-M CH and SA-M RW can be equipped with a patented Chevron sealing station, featuring load cells for sealing parameter control and multizone heating elements to ensure a uniform temperature of the sealing area.ELBA machines are fully equipped with Siemens components and managed by a state-of-the-art HMI based on Profinet®, one of the most advanced industrial communication protocols. This system allows independent, real-time control of each station and tool, ensuring precision and full oversight of the production process. Every station is servo-driven, plug-and-play, and designed to operate autonomously.Thanks to the Siemens connection system installed across all machines, ELBA’s service department can provide real-time remote diagnostics and on-site technical support within 24 working hours. To further optimize production scheduling, the machines are also developed with tool-less systems that drastically shorten changeover times.Attention to detail, high accuracy, and the perfect combination of technological and manufacturing expertise are the cornerstones of ELBA’s strategy.