The Alfa 500 is Edda’s premium, fully continuous side sealer POF shrink wrapping machine. With kissing belts and a flying cross-seal jaw, it seals and cuts the film while products keep moving, reaching up to 100 pkg/min (max.) and wrapping products of unlimited length in clear POF film for a tight, glossy, retail-ready finish. Built in Bursa by Edda, Türkiye’s first manufacturer of horizontal stretch wrapping machines.
What the Alfa 500 wraps
- High-volume food, bakery and confectionery packs
- Printed materials, books and flat multi-packs
- Personal care, cosmetics and household product bundles
- Long or short products run at high line speed, regardless of length
How it works
Products are fed continuously into centre-folded POF film. The side sealer closes the open long edge of the film along the moving product, while kissing belts hold film and product together and keep them travelling without a stop. A flying cross-seal jaw moves with the product to make the front and rear seals on the run, so the line never pauses — this is what lets the Alfa 500 reach up to 100 pkg/min (max.). The sealed pack then passes through the shrink tunnel for a tight, clear finish.
Technical specifications
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Max. product height (H) | 150 mm |
| Min. product dimensions (W x H x L) | Unlimited x 350 x 150 mm |
| Max. film width | 600 mm |
| Film roll core (inner) diameter | Ø 30 mm |
| Recommended film thickness | 10, 30 micron |
| Machine dimensions (W x H x L) | 4500 x 1500 x 1400 (h) mm |
| Vertical jaw length | 470 mm |
| Capacity | 100 pkg/min (max.) |
| Power supply | 380 V, 50/60 Hz, 3P+1N+1G (208/415/480 V optional) |
| Main motor power | 5 kW |
| Power incl. heat tunnel | 15 kW |
| Max. jaw height | 180 mm |
Full specifications, layout drawings and options are in the product catalogue.
Applications in detail
The Alfa 500 is Edda’s premium continuous side sealer, with kissing belts and a flying cross-seal jaw that seal the film while products keep moving. It reaches up to 100 packs per minute (max.) and wraps products of unlimited length in clear, glossy POF film.
High-volume food and confectionery packs
Bakery, confectionery and food packs that leave a production line at high speed are wrapped without stopping the flow.
Printed materials and books
Books, magazines and flat multipacks are wrapped continuously in clear, glossy film. See our printed matter and retail page.
Personal care and household bundles
Cosmetics, personal care and household product bundles get a tight, retail-ready finish.
Long and short products
Because the long seal follows the product, short and long items run on the same machine without changing a sealing frame.
How the Alfa 500 works
The Alfa is a fully continuous side sealer. Products are fed without stopping into centre-folded POF film; the side-sealing unit closes the long edge while kissing belts hold film and product together. A flying cross-seal jaw moves with the product, making the front and rear seals on the run, so the line never pauses for a seal.
This continuous motion is what allows the Alfa to reach the highest outputs in Edda’s shrink range. The sealed packs pass straight through the shrink tunnel for a tight, glossy finish, and product length is unlimited.
Choosing the right model
The Alfa series is the high-output option among Edda’s side sealers. Choose the Alfa 500 when output matters most; the Admiral series offers larger sealing jaws (up to 950 mm) for wider products at lower speeds.
| Model | Type | Sealing jaw | Max. film width | Capacity (max.) | Motor / total power | Machine size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfa 500 | Continuous side sealer | 470 mm | 600 mm | 100 packs/min | 5 / 15 kW | 4500 × 1500 × 1400 (h) mm |
| Alfa 650 | Continuous side sealer | 650 mm | 750 mm | 60 packs/min | 5 / 18 kW | 4500 × 1680 × 1400 (h) mm |
| Admiral 500 | Automatic side sealer | 500 mm | 600 mm | 60 packs/min | 4 / 14 kW | 3700 × 1500 × 1400 (h) mm |
| Admiral 650 | Automatic side sealer | 650 mm | 750 mm | 45 packs/min | 4 / 17 kW | 4000 × 1680 × 1400 (h) mm |
| Admiral 850 | Automatic side sealer | 850 mm | 950 mm | 30 packs/min | 4 / 17 kW | 4400 × 1850 × 1400 (h) mm |
| Admiral 950 | Automatic side sealer | 950 mm | 1100 mm | 20 packs/min | 4 / 20 kW | 4800 × 2050 × 1400 (h) mm |
All models wrap products up to 150 mm high; capacity depends on product dimensions. For the whole range, see our POF shrink wrapping machines.
Shrink film for the Alfa 500
The Alfa 500 takes centre-folded POF shrink film up to 600 mm wide, in 10–30 micron.
POF (polyolefin) film is clear, glossy and strong for its thickness, and it stays flexible in the cold, which makes it the usual choice for retail products and food. This machine is designed for POF film.
Film is supplied centre-folded, and the roll width should cover the product width plus its height with some margin for the seals. Our team can recommend film width and thickness for your products.
Installation and integration
The Alfa 500 measures 4500 × 1500 × 1400 (h) mm (as listed in the catalogue, W × L × H). It runs on 380 V three-phase power, 50/60 Hz, with a main motor of 5 kW and a total installed power of 15 kW including the heat tunnel; 208, 415 and 480 V versions are available.
Products can be fed by hand or from an existing conveyor, and finished packs can go to boxing, labelling or palletising. Ask us about infeed conveyors and pack collection for your line.
What to check before ordering
- Product size: height (up to 150 mm on all POF models), width and length.
- Output: packs per minute now and in the coming years.
- Product length: fixed sizes suit an L-bar machine; long or varying lengths suit a side sealer.
- Film: POF only, or POF and PVC.
- Infeed: manual loading or connection to a printing, filling or production line.
- Power and space: single-phase or three-phase, and the floor area available.
Operation, maintenance and service
Operators load the film roll, set the sealing and tunnel parameters for each product and keep the infeed clear. Routine care includes cleaning the sealing jaws and conveyor, checking seal quality and following the maintenance intervals in the operating manual.
Edda machines run in more than 80 countries. Installation, training and service are provided by Edda and its local distributors, with remote support from our engineers in Bursa, Türkiye.
Why manufacturers choose Edda
- Türkiye’s first manufacturer of horizontal stretch wrapping machines, with a dedicated shrink-wrapping range built on the same engineering base
- Machines running in over 80 countries, supported by local distributors
- A complete range, from compact entry-level wrappers to fully automated packaging lines
Related machines
- Alfa 650: same continuous side sealer, sized for larger products
- Admiral series: automatic side sealer POF shrink wrapping for products of unlimited length
- Supra series: automatic L-bar POF shrink wrapping
- Uniqa series: PE shrink wrapping for heavier multi-packs and bundles
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum film width on the Alfa 500?
600 mm, on rolls with a Ø 30 mm core.
What makes the Alfa series a continuous-motion machine?
Kissing belts carry film and product together without stopping, and a flying cross-seal jaw seals and cuts while travelling with the product, so the line never has to pause between packs.
What is the maximum output of the Alfa 500?
Up to 100 pkg/min (max.), depending on product dimensions.
What is the difference between the Alfa and Admiral series?
Both are side sealers that wrap products of unlimited length. The Alfa is the premium, fully continuous model with kissing belts and flying cutting for the highest output; the Admiral is the automatic side-sealing version of the Supra for general-purpose lines.
What output can the Alfa 500 reach?
Up to 100 packs per minute (max.), depending on product dimensions and film.
Which film thickness should I use on the Alfa 500?
POF film in 10–30 micron is recommended. Thinner film is enough for light products; thicker film gives more strength for heavier packs.
What power supply does the Alfa 500 need?
380 V three-phase, with a main motor of 5 kW and 15 kW total including the heat tunnel.
Is there a limit on product length?
No. The side seal runs along the product, so product length is unlimited; the maximum product height is 150 mm.
Can it be connected to my line?
Yes. Products can be fed from an existing conveyor, and finished packs can go on to boxing, labelling or palletising.
What are kissing belts?
Pairs of belts that hold the film and the product together as they move through the side sealer, so film and product travel as one and the seal stays straight at high speed.
What does a flying cross-seal jaw do?
It moves along with the product while it makes the front and rear seals, so the product does not have to stop for each seal.
Get a quote for the Alfa 500
Tell us what you pack, the product dimensions and the output you need. Our team will reply with a configuration and price.