Apply the 2:1 Gripper Span Rule Before Selecting Your Turret Model
Every rotary premade pouch model number (200, 250, 320, 400) denotes its approximate maximum pouch width in millimeters—and its sweet-spot minimum width sits roughly at 45%–50% of that ceiling. Grounded in pouch sizing and ROI planning and pouch formats and sealing specs, staying inside one turret’s native motorized gripper span guarantees 8-minute pushbutton changeovers.
Check your SKU family (W_min to W_max and Max_Gram_Weight) against the engineering selection table below.
Turret Model Selection Matrix by Pouch Width & Fill Weight
Native zero-wrench width spans and realistic production BPM:
| Your Pouch Width Range | Max Fill Weight | Recommended Model | Net Speed (Granule / Powder) | Air & Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 – 160 mm (2× lanes) | Up to 500 g | Duplex 160D / 180D | 80 – 120 BPM | 5.5 kW; 0.6 m³/min |
| 85 – 200 mm | Up to 1,000 g | SPM-200R / 8SG-200A | 35 – 60 BPM / 28–45 powder | 3.2 kW; 0.4 m³/min |
| 120 – 260 mm | Up to 1,500 g | SPM-250R / TL-PB-250G | 28 – 52 BPM / 25–40 powder | 3.6 kW; 0.45 m³/min |
| 160 – 320 mm | Up to 2,500–3,000 g | SPM-320R / 300E | 20 – 42 BPM | 4.5 kW; 0.5 m³/min |
| 200 – 390 mm | Up to 5,000 g | 400E Heavy Bulk | 15 – 32 BPM (bottom support) | 5.4 kW; 0.6 m³/min |
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Premade Pouch Engineering Notes
- What If You Run Both an 85 mm Trial Bag AND a 280 mm Club Bag?: Trying to force
85–280 mmonto one oversized320Rslows your fast 85 mm SKU down to heavy-turret speeds and requires manual extension brackets. Either narrow the outliers (110–250 mmon a250R) or pair a200Rwith a compact single-station unit for club runs! - Bottom Support Conveyor Above 1.5 kg: Pouches heavier than
1,500 gpull hard against top grippers—320R and 400E frames add synchronized bottom-cup pedestals under Stations 4–8. - Check Zipper-to-Top Lip Dimension (
>=35 mm): Ensure your pouch converter leaves35–42 mmheader film above the zipper so gripper pads clamp below the seal bar without pinching the zipper track.
Send Your Full SKU Table for Turret Fit Confirmation
List every SKU’s width × length × bottom gusset + grams via Project Brief.
Explore related pouch systems in Premade Pouch Machines, Pouch Formats & Seal Specs, or send your pouch W×L & gram fill via Project Brief.