Choosing a form fill seal bagging machine usually comes down to a format question first: does your product move best through a vertical bagger that forms film around the fill, or a horizontal line that thermoforms, seals, and can add gas or vacuum? The four used machines here sit across that split, with a listed price spread of roughly $57,581 between the lowest and highest. That range means the practical decision is about how much function you need now and how much condition risk you are willing to accept.
Quick take
For the lowest listed price, the Universal Packaging S1500CA vertical unit starts the price ladder at $1,918.99. At the other end, the Variovac Optimus horizontal thermoformer lists at $59,500.00 and brings vacuum, MAP, steam, and shrink capability. The BSI Bagmaster 400 and Accraply VF350 occupy the middle, with the Accraply offering usable dimensional and electrical specifications for planning a floor spot.
Listed price comparison
| Machine | Listed Price | Price Bar |
|---|---|---|
| BSI Bagmaster 400 Vertical Form, Fill and Seal Bagging Machine | USD 19,999.99 | |
| UNIVERSAL PACKAGING INC S1500CA VERTICAL FORM FILL & SEAL MACHINE 012608900 | USD 1,918.99 | |
| ACCRAPLY VF350 Vertical Form Fill Seal Packaging Machine | USD 7,500.00 | |
| Variovac Optimus Horizontal Form Fill Seal Machine | USD 59,500.00 |
Decision matrix
- Lowest listed price, simple vertical bagging: UNIVERSAL PACKAGING INC S1500CA.
- Defined footprint and power specs, mid-priced vertical: ACCRAPLY VF350.
- Broader sealing modes in a horizontal platform: Variovac Optimus.
- Mid-priced vertical where repairs are acceptable: BSI Bagmaster 400.
Product notes
BSI Bagmaster 400 Vertical Form, Fill and Seal Bagging Machine
The BSI Bagmaster 400 is the mid-priced vertical machine in this set. It is a used, United States-made vertical form/fill/seal unit, so it aligns with operations that want to form bags from film, fill them, and seal them in a continuous vertical pass. Choose it when you need a second vertical option between the lower-priced Universal Packaging machine and the higher-priced Variovac horizontal unit. The limitation is condition: the machine is missing one front and two side plexiglass doors, a metal side door, and the control touch panel. The door handle lock is broken, the casters may move with difficulty or not at all, and there is general wear consistent with a used unit.
UNIVERSAL PACKAGING INC S1500CA VERTICAL FORM FILL & SEAL MACHINE 012608900
The Universal Packaging S1500CA is the easiest entry point on listed price. It is a used vertical form/fill/seal unit made in the United States, and it can be the right pick when you need a vertical bagging solution at the least listed cost. The trade-off is the condition terms: the unit is sold as-is, with express and implied warranties disclaimed. For a buyer who is comfortable with an as-is used machine and no warranty support, this is the lowest-priced listed route into vertical bagging.
ACCRAPLY VF350 Vertical Form Fill Seal Packaging Machine
The Accraply VF350 sits between the Universal and the BSI on price. It is a used/as-is vertical form/fill/seal machine from 2013 with a stainless steel enclosed frame, forming tube, sealing jaw assembly, and integrated control panel with operator interface and safety disconnect. The concrete reason to choose it is planning data: 230V 3-phase 60Hz power, 999lb weight, and 45X38X92 dimensions. The main limitation is that it is used/as-is, so no reconditioning is implied. Inspection and setup before production will be up to the buyer.
Variovac Optimus Horizontal Form Fill Seal Machine
The Variovac Optimus is the feature-heavy option at the highest listed price. This used horizontal thermoformer can seal, vacuum, MAP, steam, and shrink, with packaging depth up to 110mm and output of 13 cycles per minute. It includes an integrated circulatory cooling unit that does not consume water and an IPC 10-inch touchscreen with error diagnosis and data back-up via USB or Ethernet. Choose it when a horizontal format with multiple sealing modes is essential. The limitation is the price: it is the highest listed price here, and it is still a used machine, so the buy-in is substantial.
Final recommendation by use case
- If you want the least expensive listed vertical bagger and can work with as-is terms, the UNIVERSAL PACKAGING INC S1500CA is the entry pick.
- If you want a defined used vertical unit with known dimensions and power specs, the ACCRAPLY VF350 fits a more planned floor layout.
- If you need horizontal flexibility for vacuum, MAP, steam, and shrink, the Variovac Optimus carries the most capability listed.
- If you have a mid-range budget and can source a replacement touch panel and doors, the BSI Bagmaster 400 may be the vertical unit to consider.
No single machine is the obvious pick; the right one depends on whether you are filling an entry slot or building out a multi-format horizontal line.
