- 1-800-667-6924
- info@vistasort.com
- 835 - 58th Street East, Saskatoon, SK
Portable bag closers, standard inline, and high-speed bag sewing systems for agriculture, food processing, and industrial packaging. Plain sew and tape sew — bag closing systems across Canada, supplied by Vistasort.
Bag closing equipment — commonly called bag sewing systems or bag seamers — seals filled open-mouth bags using a chain stitch thread seam, with or without reinforcing tape. These machines range from lightweight handheld units for mobile or low-volume operations, to high-performance inline systems designed for continuous automated packaging lines running at industrial throughput rates.
In agriculture and seed processing, bag closing is the final step before a filled bag leaves the plant. The quality of the closure directly affects product integrity during storage and transport. A failed seam means spilled product, rejected loads, and rework. Choosing the right system for your throughput, bag type, and operating environment is a critical configuration decision.
Vistasort supplies bag closing systems from Fischbein and nVenia — two of the leading brands in industrial bag sewing equipment — across Canada and internationally. From a single portable closer to a full automated bag closing line, Vistasort can specify and supply the right system for your operation.
Three performance tiers — portable, standard, and high-speed — plus line support equipment that integrates with any sewing system.
Handheld units that an operator carries along the bag seam. Ideal for farm-scale operations, mobile setups, and backup units on production lines. Available in standard plain sew, tape sew, and horizontal configurations.
Stationary conveyor-mounted sewing heads for production bag closing. The Fischbein Empress sew head series and 400 series cover most agricultural and food processing throughput requirements at moderate production speeds.
Purpose-built for continuous automated packaging lines at high bag-per-hour rates. The 400 HP, 400 THP, 501-P, and 501-T are designed for operations where a standard system creates a production bottleneck.
Plain sew uses thread only — faster and lower cost, standard for seed, grain, and animal feed bags. Tape sew applies a crepe or woven tape strip alongside the stitch — stronger, more finished, required for food-grade and retail packaging.
Single-needle systems produce one row of chain stitching — sufficient for most bag types and fill weights. Two-needle systems create a double-row stitch for enhanced seam strength on heavy-duty bags and high fill weights.
Thread trimmers, tag placers, and trim removal systems that integrate with any inline sewing system. Reduce manual labour at the closing station and keep production lines clean and in compliance.
Lightweight handheld bag closer for portable, low-volume bag sealing. Produces a plain sew chain stitch closure. Runs on standard 115V power. The industry reference point for portable bag closing in agricultural and industrial operations.
Handheld tape sew model that applies crepe tape alongside the stitch for a reinforced, finished bag closure. For operations requiring tape-sewn bags in a portable format. 115V standard power.
Horizontal-orientation handheld bag closer for sealing bags in a flat position. Suited for specific bag types and mounting configurations where vertical operation is impractical. 115V.
Industry-standard Empress sew head for plain bag closing on inline automated sewing systems. Reliable, widely supported, and proven across agricultural and food processing operations across Canada. Available in Model 100 and Model 101 configurations.
Stainless steel and corrosion-resistant construction for food-grade and high-moisture processing environments. Meets hygiene requirements where standard carbon steel components are not acceptable for the application.
Dual-needle sew head producing a two-row stitch pattern for enhanced closure strength on heavy-duty bags and high fill weights. Both needles operate simultaneously for a consistent, reinforced seam on every bag.
Professional bag sewing system with integrated thread stand, bag guide, and conveyor. The benchmark complete system for standard production bag closing lines in seed processing, agriculture, and food manufacturing.
Single-needle plain sew system for standard bag closing at moderate production speeds. Compact and reliable for agricultural seed and grain bags, animal feed, and industrial packaging applications.
Tape-and-needle sew system applying tape alongside the thread stitch for a reinforced, finished closure. Used for food-grade, retail-packaged, and export bags where both appearance and seam integrity are required.
Two-needle plain sew system producing a double-row stitch for maximum seam strength on heavy or high fill-weight bags. Specified where a single-needle stitch is insufficient for the bag type or application.
Compact sew heads for integration into existing bag closing lines and custom system configurations. Contact Vistasort with your line specifications for a compatibility and configuration recommendation.
Thread clipper for clean, consistent thread trimming on plain and tape sew systems. Reduces manual trimming labour at the closing station and ensures a tidy, consistent closure on every bag that leaves the line.
High-performance plain sew system designed for continuous high-volume production lines with demanding cycle rates. Specified where a standard 400 NS creates a throughput bottleneck and higher bag-per-hour rates are required.
High-performance tape sew system combining high-speed operation with tape application. For automated packaging lines requiring tape-sewn closures at throughput rates that exceed standard system capacity.
High-speed inline plain sew system for automated bag closing at industrial production rates. Engineered for continuous operation with minimal downtime in high-throughput commercial packaging facilities.
High-speed inline tape sew system engineered for continuous automated packaging lines. Applies tape and stitch simultaneously at high bag-per-hour rates for a finished, reinforced closure at scale.
Automated trim removal system that captures and removes thread trims at the sewing station, keeping production lines clean. Recommended for food-grade operations and any facility where thread contamination in the product stream is a concern. Integrates with Fischbein inline bag sewing systems.
Dual-position tag placer that applies two bag tags simultaneously — ID, lot, grade, or product tags — integrated with the bag closing system. Eliminates manual tag placement and ensures consistent tag positioning on every bag processed through the line.
Bag closing and sewing systems from Vistasort serve a wide range of agricultural, food processing, and industrial packaging operations across Canada and internationally.
Closing 25 kg, 50 lb, and custom-weight seed bags after cleaning, treating, and filling. Both portable and inline systems are used depending on plant scale and throughput. Critical for maintaining variety purity and label integrity on certified seed.
Bag closing for cereal grains, edible beans, lentils, peas, canola, and specialty crops at commercial processing plants and co-operatives. High-speed systems support large-volume bagged grain operations with demanding cycle rates.
Plain sew bag closers are the standard for bagged animal feed — pellets, mash, and mixed rations — at feed mills and custom mixing operations. Durable, high-cycle systems suited to continuous operation on demanding production schedules.
Tape sew systems and corrosion-resistant sew heads for food-grade bag closing handling flour, sugar, legumes, and food ingredients. Trim removal systems are recommended for all food-contact applications where thread contamination is a risk.
Heavy-duty bag sewing for fertilizer, mineral products, and chemical inputs in woven polypropylene and multi-wall bags. Systems with corrosion-resistant components are specified for high-pH or reactive product environments.
Bag closing systems for industrial minerals, building materials, and other bulk-packaged products requiring consistent, strong seams on heavy-duty bag types at varied throughput rates across diverse operating environments.
Founded in 1986, Vistasort has been supplying and supporting seed cleaning, grain processing, and packaging equipment to Canadian operations for four decades.
Bag closing is one component of a complete seed or grain processing line. Vistasort supplies the full line — cleaners, color sorters, conveyance, weighing, and bag closing — and specifies how your sewing system integrates with upstream and downstream equipment.
With more than 15 models across portable, standard, and high-speed categories, choosing the right system requires matching throughput, bag type, closure type, and line configuration. Vistasort's team provides specification support — not just a product list.
Vistasort supplies Fischbein and nVenia bag sewing systems — two of the leading brands in industrial bag closing. We know these products and can support you from specification through commissioning and ongoing parts supply.
Vistasort supplies bag closing systems Canada-wide — from farm-scale portable bag closers to full automated packaging lines. Based in Saskatoon, SK. Call 1-800-667-6924 or email info@vistasort.com for system inquiries.
Tell us your bag type, closure requirement, and target throughput. Vistasort will recommend the right system from the full Fischbein and nVenia range.
Bag closing is the final step. Vistasort supplies every stage of the seed and grain processing line.
