SAGLIN-RZFD-TF · 6 CONFIGURATIONS
Twin-Handle
Shopping Bag Machine
One platform produces both twisted-rope and flat-handle shopping bags — replacing two separate machines and slashing capital expenditure for converters serving mixed retail markets. Six configurations from 200 to 550 mm bag width.
One machine. Two handle types.
Half the capital expenditure.
The SAGLIN-RZFD-TF series is built around a single commercial insight: most paper bag converters serving retail need both twisted-rope handle and flat-handle production capability, but cannot justify buying two separate machines for it. Every RZFD-TF machine integrates both processes onto one platform, with a 5–10 minute changeover between modes.
“For converters serving mixed retail — apparel, takeaway food, supermarket carriers — twin-handle capability is the difference between one capex line item and two.”
Six configurations span the full retail bag spectrum: the flagship RZFD-330TF for the high-speed mid-format shopping bag market at 200 bags/min, the 450ATF / 450BTF for wider formats, and the printing-ready 400NTF / 450NTF / 550NTF for large-format and inline-printed branded carriers up to 550 mm wide. One line covers approximately 70% of the global retail paper bag market without the floor space, operator, and maintenance overhead of two parallel machines.
Every RZFD-TF machine ships with electrical and pneumatic specifications adapted for the Russian market (380V / 50Hz, EAC support). Installation, commissioning, and operator training are handled by our partner HD RUS LLC in the Moscow region.
Why the RZFD-TF wins
- Twin-handle capability eliminates the need for two separate machines
- 5–10 minute changeover between twisted-rope and flat-handle modes
- Up to 200 bags/min on the flagship RZFD-330TF
- Six configurations spanning 200–550 mm bag width
- German LENZE servo motors throughout (forming, perforation, transmission, pasting)
- German SICK optical eye correction & optional inline flexo printing
Two retail bag formats on one production platform.
Every RZFD-TF machine integrates twisted-rope handle and flat-handle production into a single platform. Operators switch between modes in 5–10 minutes using preset job memory — no toolchange, no rework, no parallel line.
Twisted-Rope Handle
Premium retail handle for supermarket carriers, apparel chains, and shopping centre bags. Twisted paper rope provides excellent load capacity and a recognisable mid-to-high-end retail look.
- Handle typeTwisted paper rope
- Patch length152 / 190 mm
- Rope diameterΦ3–5 mm
- Target segmentSupermarket, apparel
Flat Handle
High-volume flat handle for cosmetics, takeaway food, and gift packaging. Flat handle production runs faster than twisted rope and uses simpler glue application — ideal for high-frequency reorder accounts.
- Handle typeFlat paper handle
- Handle width12 / 15 mm
- Handle height90 mm
- Target segmentCosmetics, takeaway
Mode changeover, not a rebuild.
Switching between twisted-rope and flat-handle production takes 5–10 minutes — handle module swap, single calibration check, restart. No engineer intervention. No production downtime beyond the changeover itself.
Compare all six configurations.
Verified specifications across the SAGLIN-RZFD-TF series. The RZFD-330TF is the volume choice — 200 bags/min on mid-format shopping bags makes it the default for converters entering the mixed-retail market.
| Specification | ★ FlagshipRZFD-330TF | RZFD-450ATF | RZFD-450BTF | RZFD-400NTF | RZFD-450NTF | RZFD-550NTF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bag Format | ||||||
| Bag bottom type | Square bottom | Square bottom | Square bottom | Square bottom | Square bottom | Square bottom |
| Handle type | Twisted + flat | Twisted + flat | Twisted + flat | Twisted + flat | Twisted + flat | Twisted + flat |
| Bag Size Range | ||||||
| Cutting length C | 270–530 mm | 300–630 mm | 380–760 mm | 300–630 mm | 380–760 mm | 380–760 mm |
| Bag bottom width H | 80–180 mm | 80–180 mm | 80–180 mm | 80–180 mm | 80–180 mm | 80–180 mm |
| Paper & Material | ||||||
| Paper thickness | 60–140 g/m² | 80–140 g/m² | 80–140 g/m² | 80–140 g/m² | 80–140 g/m² | 80–140 g/m² |
| Max paper roll width | 1050 mm | 1330 mm | 1370 mm | 1270 mm | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
| Paper roll diameter | Φ1200 mm | Φ1200 mm | Φ1200 mm | Φ1500 mm | Φ1500 mm | Φ1500 mm |
| Paper core diameter | Φ76 mm | Φ76 mm | Φ76 mm | Φ76 mm shaftless | Φ76 mm shaftless | Φ76 mm shaftless |
| Handle Specifications | ||||||
| Twisted rope — patch length | 152 mm | 190 mm | 190 mm | 152 mm | 190 mm | 190 mm |
| Twisted rope — rope diameter | Φ3–5 mm | Φ3–5 mm | Φ3–5 mm | Φ3–5 mm | Φ3–5 mm | Φ3–5 mm |
| Flat handle — handle width | 12 mm | 12 / 15 mm | 12 / 15 mm | 12 mm | 12 / 15 mm | 12 / 15 mm |
| Flat handle — handle height | 90 mm | 90 mm | 90 mm | 90 mm | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Performance | ||||||
| Bag making speed | 30–200 bags/min | 30–150 bags/min | 30–140 bags/min | 30–150 bags/min | 30–150 bags/min | 30–120 bags/min |
| Overall power | 52 kW | 55 kW | 52 kW | 55 kW | 55 kW | 55 kW |
| Footprint | ||||||
| Total weight | ≈ 18 T | ≈ 20 T | ≈ 20 T | ≈ 20 T | ≈ 20 T | ≈ 20.5 T |
| Machine dimensions | 16000 × 8000 × 2700 mm (series typical) · AC 380V / 50Hz / 3-phase | |||||
| Motion Control | ||||||
| Servo & motion system | German LENZE | German LENZE | German LENZE | German LENZE | German LENZE | German LENZE |
The RZFD-330TF flagship achieves its 200 bags/min peak on mid-format shopping bags. Wider 450/550 configurations run at 120–150 bags/min. The NTF models (400NTF / 450NTF / 550NTF) use shaftless Φ76 mm paper cores and Φ1500 mm roll diameters for larger-format and printing-ready production. Twisted-rope handle mode typically settles 10–15% below flat-handle mode at sustained speeds. Specifications subject to continuous improvement.
Eight features built for two-shift production.
The RZFD-TF series is engineered for industrial use. Here is what differentiates the flagship from generic twin-handle machines in the same class.
Twin-Handle Module
Integrated twisted-rope and flat-handle stations on one machine bed. Mode switching via job memory recall — no manual reconfiguration required.
German LENZE Servo Throughout
LENZE servo motors on the handle-forming, perforation, transmission, and pasting stations. Consistent precision across every motion-controlled axis.
SICK Optical Detection
German SICK photoelectric eye correction with optical fiber tracking. Maintains print-bag registration at full speed — critical for branded retail packaging accounts.
Touchscreen Job Memory
Touchscreen HMI with point-mark function and job memory for recurring artwork. Multi-language operator panel (EN / RU / ZH) and recipe-based mode switching.
Shaftless Roll Loading
Shaftless Φ76 mm paper core support (NTF models) for up to Φ1500 mm rolls. Faster changeover, reduced operator strain, automatic constant tension during unwinding.
MTED EPC Web Guide
MTED edge position control with constant tension system for raw material unwinding. Reduces alignment time at changeover and minimises paper waste.
Eaton Main Electrical Gear
American Eaton main electrical contactors and breakers. Reliable performance under two-shift duty cycles, predictable maintenance intervals, global parts availability.
Optional Inline Flexo Printing
Factory-fit 2- or 4-color flexographic printing unit. Produces branded retail bags directly from the kraft roll — eliminating the post-print finishing step.
Replace two parallel lines with one twin-handle machine.
The traditional approach to mixed-handle retail bag production requires two dedicated machines — one for twisted-rope, one for flat handle — running in parallel. The capital, floor space, operator, and maintenance overhead of this approach is the single largest barrier to entry for new converters.
The RZFD-TF eliminates that barrier. One machine, one operator, one maintenance schedule — producing the full retail bag spectrum with a 5–10 minute mode changeover. For typical mid-volume converters, the savings represent the difference between a viable business case and one that doesn’t close.
Choosing one twin-handle machine over two single-handle lines frees factory floor for additional production capacity or warehousing, and halves the electrical and operator overhead.
Typical Capex Reduction
Buying one RZFD-TF instead of two single-handle machines typically saves 35–45% on combined equipment investment, before counting floor space, electrical infrastructure, and operator costs. Actual savings depend on your factory baseline and target output mix.
Where the RZFD-TF performs.
The RZFD-TF series is designed for retail-mix converters — those serving multiple end markets requiring different handle types from a single production line.
Supermarket & Apparel
The core target market — supermarket carriers requiring twisted-rope, plus apparel and takeaway bags requiring flat handle. The twin-handle capability lets one machine serve both account types without splitting production.
Restaurant & Fast-Food Bags
Quick-service restaurant bags often switch between premium twisted-rope (sit-down chains) and economy flat handle (fast-casual). One machine covers both account tiers — critical for converters serving multi-brand restaurant groups.
Brand Retail Bags
Cosmetics retail typically requires flat-handle bags for routine point-of-sale and twisted-rope for premium gift packaging. With optional inline 4-color flexo, the NTF models run both directly from the kraft roll with brand artwork.
Built with global-brand components.
No compromise to lower the price point. German LENZE servo and motion control across every motion axis, with SICK optical tracking as standard.
Questions before signing the contract.
Which configuration should I choose across the six RZFD-TF models?
How long does the changeover between twisted-rope and flat-handle mode actually take?
What is the realistic production speed under shop-floor conditions?
What is the lead time and payment structure?
Can I order without inline printing, then add it later?
Is the machine EAC certified for the Russian market?
What spare parts inventory should I keep?
What installation and training is included?
Request a quote for the SAGLIN-RZFD-TF series.
Tell us your bag format mix, target output, and whether you need inline printing. We respond within 24 hours with a detailed quotation, line layout proposal, and EAC documentation plan.
SAGLIN Machinery
Product Solution Manager, Packaging & Post-Press: Michelle Zhang
Email: michellezhang@sanlinmach.com
WhatsApp / WeChat: +86 153-5621-5089
Response time: within 24 hours
HD RUS LLC — Strategic Partner
Panfilova str. 19, bld. 1
Khimki, 141407 Moscow region
Product Manager, Packaging Print Postpress
Roman Frolov · +7 916 805 6265
· Detailed price quotation with payment terms
· Configuration recommendation (330TF – 550NTF)
· Inline printing option pricing (2 / 4-color)
· Floor layout drawing for your factory
· ROI estimate based on your output mix
· EAC documentation plan and lead time