{"id":11890,"date":"2026-01-08T07:33:29","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T07:33:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fill-package.com\/?p=11890"},"modified":"2026-01-08T07:33:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T07:33:29","slug":"why-are-your-vffs-bags-tearing-5-quick-fixes-for-seal-failures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fill-package.com\/es\/why-are-your-vffs-bags-tearing-5-quick-fixes-for-seal-failures\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Are Your VFFS Bags Tearing? 5 Quick Fixes for Seal Failures"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Your packaging line is running smoothly, and then it happens: you start seeing bags coming off your <\/span><\/span>VFFS machine<\/span><\/strong> with tears and splits right at the horizontal seal. It\u2019s a frustrating problem that stops production, creates waste, and can feel difficult to diagnose. The good news is that the cause is usually one of a few common issues, and you can often fix it yourself.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Before you call for service, here is a quick troubleshooting guide written from an operator\u2019s perspective. These are the 5 most common reasons for bag tearing and how to fix them fast.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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5 Common Fixes for Torn VFFS Bags<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Work through these solutions one by one. Remember to only make small, single adjustments at a time to see what works.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Fix #1: Lower the Air Pressure<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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This is the #1 most common culprit. Over time, it\u2019s easy to think that \u201cmore pressure equals a better seal,\u201d but the opposite is often true. Too much force causes the sealing jaws to slam shut, physically weakening or even cutting the film at the edges of the seal. It creates a brittle area that tears easily when the bag is pulled or filled.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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