Packaging Machinery

ADM Formers (VFFS Forming Tooling)

ADM Formers are precision-engineered tooling designed to sit at the heart of every Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS) machine. Responsible for shaping flat film into a consistent, repeatable bag profile, the former plays a critical role in bag quality, sealing performance, and overall line efficiency.

Manufactured in Australia and supported by over three decades of practical packaging experience, ADM Formers are custom-built to suit both ADM VFFS machines and a wide range of third-party bag makers. Each former is engineered to match the product characteristics, film structure, bag style, and production speed—ensuring smooth film tracking, reduced friction, and stable bag formation throughout production.

As part of ADM’s auxiliary equipment offering, formers are designed to integrate seamlessly into complete packaging systems. Whether supplied as a standalone tool or as part of a new VFFS installation or retrofit project, ADM Formers are built to deliver long-term performance in demanding production environments.

From standard pillow bags through to gusseted, block bottom, and specialty bag styles, ADM works closely with customers to develop forming solutions that support consistent pack presentation, minimise downtime, and protect film integrity—backed by local engineering expertise and responsive support.

The flat bag width sizes range from the smaller 18mm to the larger 600mm plus flat bag width. 

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ADM Formers, also referred to as forming collars or forming shoulders, are precision-manufactured tooling used on Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS) machines to shape flat film into a consistent tube prior to sealing and filling. The accuracy and finish of the former directly influence bag shape, seal integrity, film tracking, and overall packaging performance.

Each ADM Former is custom-designed and manufactured in Australia to suit the specific VFFS machine, film structure, bag style, and product application. By matching the former geometry to the required flat bag width, depth, and shape, ADM ensures smooth film flow and stable bag formation at production speeds.

ADM Formers are manufactured from high-grade materials and finished to tight tolerances to minimise friction and reduce film stress during operation. This is particularly important when running modern packaging films, including laminated, recyclable mono-materials, and specialty structures that are sensitive to heat and tension.

Formers can be supplied for new VFFS installations, machine upgrades, or retrofits to existing equipment. ADM supports a wide range of bag styles and machine brands, allowing producers to improve bag quality, reduce downtime, and extend the service life of their packaging equipment through correctly engineered forming solutions.

Since 1995, ADM has manufactured for many international brands in Australia.

Different shape Formers include:

All tools are custom made.