摘要 |
The present invention relates to a packaging apparatus for an indexing-motion packaging machine (2), the machine comprising a web transport conveyor transporting a first web of flexible packaging material along a direction of transport from upstream to downstream locations through a series of stations including (A) a forming station (10) for forming at least one pocket in the first web, (B) a loading station (12) for placing food product in the at least one pocket, and (C) a closing station (14) for closing the pocket with a second web of packaging material. This packaging apparatus has a forming station and/or a closing station, each having movable die members that are counterbalanced. |