Choosing the machine is the most important decision in your project. The wrong machine either limits the market you can sell to or makes you pay for features you will not use. Answer three questions first: which bags do your customers want, what sizes, and how much space and power do you have?
Quick comparison
| Machine | Bag types | Output | Power | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZXL-A700 | W-cut, loop handle, lock handle | 40–120 bags/min | 15 kW | 10.5 × 2.05 m |
| ZXL-B700 (3-in-1) | T-shirt, W-cut, D-cut | 40–120 bags/min | 12 kW | 8 × 2.05 m |
| ZXL-D700 (4-in-1) | Flat with handle, D-cut, T-shirt, loop handle | 40–120 bags/min | 15 kW | 10 × 2.05 m |
| ZXL-E700 (5-in-1) | Box, flat with handle, D-cut, T-shirt, loop handle | 40–120 bags/min | 18 kW | 12 × 2.05 m |
| ZX-LT500 | 3D box bags and heat-retaining food delivery bags | 60–80 bags/min | 50 kW | 11 × 6.85 m |
Starting out with the lowest running cost
The ZXL-B700 (3-in-1) is the most compact and uses the least power (12 kW), and makes the most requested bags: T-shirt, W-cut and D-cut. A strong first machine.
Customers in fashion retail and exhibitions
The ZXL-D700 (4-in-1) adds flat bags with an outside handle, the type clothing shops and companies order for promotion, with bag widths up to 800 mm.
Covering the whole market with one machine
The ZXL-E700 (5-in-1) makes every type including box bags, so you can serve restaurants and sweet shops as well as everyone else without a second machine.
Specialising in box and food delivery bags
The ZX-LT500 is dedicated to 3D box bags and heat-retaining food delivery bags, runs heavier fabric up to 150 g/m² and produces 60–80 bags per minute. It needs more space and power (50 kW).
Don't forget printing
Most customers want a logo on the bag. A 2 colour flexo printer suits simple logos and a 4 colour printer suits full-colour designs; both print up to 1160 mm wide at 10–60 m/min, and a high speed 4 colour model reaches 80 m/min. All printers need 380V power.
Read more about printing machines: 2 or 4 colour flexo? →
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