The DZ-1100 is the continuous-rolling build of the DZ series: a belt feeds pouches through double-sealed rolling chambers for steady, higher output than a swing-lid chamber machine. This guide covers when a rolling build beats a chamber build, the two DZ-1100 variants, and how to cost the step up. For the rest of the family see our DZ selection guide.
Continuous rolling vs double chamber
A double-chamber machine (such as the DZ800/2SB) overlaps loading and evacuating, but an operator still moves pouches by hand. A continuous-rolling build feeds pouches on a belt through the sealing zone, so throughput is set by belt speed and seal-bar count rather than by how fast one person can load. The trade-off is footprint and complexity: a rolling line needs a steadier, belt-fed upstream and a clear discharge path.
The two DZ-1100 variants
- Computer-controlled DZ-1100 — programmable cycle parameters for repeatable packs across product changeovers. See the computer-controlled DZ-1100.
- Double-sealed DZ-1100 — an extra seal band for wider or twin pouches. See the double-sealed DZ-1100.
Both are built to order, so chamber, seal-bar and voltage are confirmed against your pouch and output.
When to step up from a double chamber
A rolling build pays off when a double-chamber machine is bottlenecked by manual loading — typically when volume is steady and the pouch is uniform enough to belt-feed. If your pack varies a lot in size or you run short batches, a double-chamber build stays more flexible. Estimate your packs per hour from pouch size and target vacuum first (our capacity and film-width guide), then compare builds at that number.
Cost framing, not a quote
A rolling line costs more upfront and needs more floor space, but it removes the manual-loading bottleneck and lowers labour per pack at high volume. The break-even is the labour and throughput you recover — we confirm the real numbers on a written quotation once we know your line layout. For a full side-by-side of models see our DZ model comparison.
Frequently asked
Is the DZ-1100 the same as a DZ-800? No. DZ-800 is the double-chamber size; DZ-1100 is the continuous-rolling size. They serve different throughput bands — see the selection guide for the split.
Can a DZ-1100 flush nitrogen? Gas flushing can be specified on request for MAP packs; for a purpose-built four-seal nitrogen model see the DZ-4S.
Does it run as part of a line? Yes — pair it with washing, cutting and freezing upstream and a vacuum packing line downstream.
Request a quote
Send your pouch dimensions, fill weight and target packs per hour and we specify the right DZ-1100 variant — request a quote.