Form Fill Seal Machine Knives for Bagging Machines

Upgrade your packaging line with high-quality Form Fill Seal (FFS) machine knives

Toothform FFS knife Options for horizontal and vertical form fill machines

Our replacement knives for vertical form fill seal (VFFS) and horizontal form fill seal (HFFS) bagging machines are engineered for superior performance on polyethylene films, multi-layer laminates, and aluminium foil packaging. Advanced manufacturing and precision grinding ensure clean cuts, reduced blade changeovers, and long service life.

We manufacture vertical and horizontal FFS knife models for various markets: food, drink, tobacco, pet food, chemical, medical, and pharmaceutical. To meet your bagging and heat sealing requirements, we can provide you with a technical advice and after sales support when ordering form fill seal knives from us.

We supply customers globally with form fill knife models compatible with the leading packaging systems. 

 

One of our most popular brand is Gloucester Bag Knives.

For info about tooth profiles and steel options, please follow the link.

Why Choose Our FFS Machine Knives?

Industry-leading cutting solutions designed for maximum performance and longevity

✓  Superior Edge Retention

Advanced heat treatment processes ensure our blades maintain sharp cutting edges up to 3x longer than standard knives, reducing downtime and replacement costs.

🎯 Precision Manufacturing

CNC machined to exact tolerances for perfect fitment on all major FFS machine brands including Bosch, Triangle, Hayssen, and Ilapak systems.

Custom Solutions

We produce custom knives to your exact specifications, including special profiles, coatings, and dimensions for unique applications.

Form Fill Seal Knife Types

Complete range of cutting solutions for all bagging machine applications

VFFS Machine Knife:

VFFS Machine Knife Precision blade for vertical form fill seal machines. Durable steel with optional TiN coating. 

HFFS Machine Knife:

Optimized for horizontal FFS machines. Clean cuts and long-lasting wear resistance.

HFFS Machine Knife:

Optimized for horizontal FFS machines. Clean cuts and long-lasting wear resistance.

If required, we can customise your form fill seal knives with a tear notch.

Our advanced technology enables us to combine a huge variety of tooth profiles and pitches to form tear notches that perform a clean cut and easy-to-open tear notch.

Technical Specifications of our Pelletizer Blades

Available materials and configurations for optimal performance

Material Type

Stainless Steel

Tool Steel

High Speed Steel (HSS)

Hardness (HRC)

54 – 58

60 – 64

62 – 66

Applications

Food & pharmaceutical

High-volume production

High-speed VFFS/HFFS operations

Benefits

Upon custom application

Superior toughness and longevity

Superior heat resistance, maintains hardness at elevated temperatures, ideal for continuous production

Compatible Form Fill Seal Machine Brands

Our replacement knives fit all major VFFS and HFFS bagging machine manufacturers.

Bosch Packaging

Precision replacement knives for Bosch SVE, SVC, and SUB series vertical form fill seal machines. Our blades ensure optimal performance on Bosch pillow bag and quad seal baggers used in snack food, coffee, and frozen food packaging applications.

Sandiacre Packaging Machines

Precision replacement blades for Sandiacre vertical form fill seal baggers and auxiliary equipment. Our knives fit Sandiacre’s robust VFFS systems, widely used in agricultural, pet food, and bulk product packaging across the UK and international markets.

Rovema

Premium replacement blades for Rovema VPK, BVC, and CSC series packaging machines. Our knives support Rovema’s vertical and horizontal bagging systems in food processing, chemical, and building materials industries.

Can’t find your machine manufacturer?

We supply replacement knives for over 50+ FFS machine brands, including BW Flexible, ULMA Ilapak, Line Equipment, Hayssen, Multipack, Paramount, Packaging (Fuji), Intamac, Purpak, PFM, and many more.

  Contact us with your machine model number for exact-match replacement blades.

We never compromise on quality of our Form Fill Seal Knives

Fernite is committed to supplying the highest quality machine knives on the market. We never compromise on the quality of our material or the quality of our craftsmanship.

When you buy from Fernite you can be assured that:

  • Every blade is manufactured in the UK, at our ISO9001 certified Sheffield factory
  • We only use high quality, fully traceable European steel.
  • Every blade is manufactured to your exact specifications
  • If you already know the type of knife you need, please get in touch
    enquiries@fernite.co.uk. To enable us to provide a fast and accurate quote, please give as much information as you can.
vertical form fill knife (VFF) from Fernite of Sheffield, From the Fernite product range

Frequently Asked Questions from our Customers

What types of films can these knives cut?

Our knives work with polyethylene (PE), laminated films, foil, and multi-layer packaging films.

Are these knives compatible with my machine?

We offer knives compatible with most major VFFS and HFFS bagging machines. Contact us with your model for confirmation.

How long do FFS machine knives last?

Blade lifespan varies based on film type, usage, and maintenance. Regular sharpening and cleaning can extend knife life significantly.
Contact us today

Contact Nick to find out more.

 Office: +44 (0) 114 244 0527 Ext: 129

Email: nick.wright@fernite.co.uk

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Get the Right Knives for Your FFS Machine

Contact us today for expert recommendations and fast quotes on all Form Fill Seal machine knives

Please provide us either your blade number, or your operating machine model, or even custom sketching when enquire. Our blades are designed for compatibility with various models.

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