Built for the Demands of Modern Cannabis Packaging:

In today’s competitive cannabis market, speed, consistency, and compliance are everything. The VFS-1000 answers those demands with a design built for high-throughput cannabis packaging lines. Whether you’re handling zippered pouches for flower, stand-up bags for infused edibles, or cartons for pre-rolls and concentrates, this system keeps your workflow smooth and your output steady — no jams, no drift, no wasted motion.

• Feeds 60+ pouches per minute — optimized for cannabis packaging throughput
• Handles 3″ × 3″ to 9″ × 13″ products effortlessly
• PLC touchscreen control for fast setup and repeatable changeovers
• Integrates with any printer or labeler — from TIJ to print-and-apply systems
• Precision on-edge feeding ensures accurate, compliant label placement
• Built in the USA by Dartronics for reliability, durability, and support

The result? Faster labeling, fewer interruptions, and smoother automation that scales with your business.

Designed for Cannabis, Backed by Experience:

For nearly 30 years, Dartronics has specialized in packaging automation — designing, integrating, and supporting systems that increase uptime and throughput across regulated industries. Cannabis is no exception. The VFS-1000 was developed for the specific needs of cannabis processors and brands that deal with flexible pouches, delicate products, and strict labeling regulations.

Through AutomatingCannabis.com, Dartronics provides turnkey solutions for the cannabis space — from feeding and printing to labeling, inspection, and tracking. Whether you’re a premium edible manufacturer, an infused-product brand, or a high-volume flower processor, Dartronics delivers the automation tools to match your growth.

Why Cannabis Producers Love the VFS-1000:

• Consistency matters: The VFS-1000 delivers perfectly aligned, audit-ready labels every time.
• Flexibility built in: Switch between SKUs, sizes, or packaging formats in minutes.
• Speed + precision: No downtime, no jams — just continuous, predictable output.
• ROI in motion: Higher throughput without expanding your labor force.
• Scalable automation: Perfect for cannabis operations preparing for regional or national expansion.

Whether you’re labeling pre-roll cartons, dosing pouches for gummies, or coding concentrate sachets, the VFS-1000 keeps your packaging line running at full capacity — freeing your operators to focus on quality and consistency, not constant resets.

See the VFS-1000 Live at MJBizCon 2025

December 2–5, 2025
Las Vegas Convention Center
Dartronics | Booth C23622
mjbizconference.com

MJBizCon remains the heart of the global cannabis industry — where cultivators, processors, and brands connect to discover the innovations shaping tomorrow’s market. At Booth C23622, Dartronics will run live demos of the VFS-1000 Vertical Feeding System, feeding pouches, foil bags, and cartons directly into labeling and printing systems.

• Watch the VFS-1000 run live and see real throughput speeds
• Bring sample materials for an on-the-spot demonstration
• Explore integration options with existing labelers or coders
• Discuss full packaging-line automation with Dartronics specialists

Blaze Past Bottlenecks. Blaze Toward Growth.

The cannabis industry is moving faster than ever — and packaging lines need to move with it. The VFS-1000 Vertical Feeding System gives brands the automation power to stay ahead of demand, stay compliant, and stay profitable.

From edibles and pre-rolls to concentrates and tinctures, this system delivers the precision, flexibility, and throughput cannabis operations need to grow with confidence. Experience the VFS-1000 live at MJBizCon 2025. See how Dartronics is helping cannabis brands feed, print, and label smarter — not harder.

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Fortunately, the packaging industry has always had the available machinery to label CBD products. Machinery like the very affordable ELF-50 tabletop wrap-around labeling machine, which is the best portable tabletop labeler for CBD containers. The ELF-50 is easy to move, so you can set it up exactly where you want. For example, it can be positioned on a tabletop or bench or moved in-line for automatic or semi-automatic applications – a convenience not found with heavier, more elaborate labeling machines. 

ELF-50 Features:

Flexibility

• • • • The ELF-50’s standard one-button teach product and label sensors can be effortlessly adjusted for various labeling applications. And, with the manual position setting, your labels are placed accurately on the product every time.
      • It’s easy to upgrade the ELF-50 to activate hot-foil printer controls. This integrated feature simplifies label customization and allows the hot-foil printer to work in sync with the labeler to ensure accurate code placement.
      • Thanks to the user-friendly operating interface, changing to different labeling applications for various product sizes and types can be done simply and quickly.

Accuracy

• • • • The ELF-50’s stepper motor essentially counts the “steps” necessary to reach the next label, ensuring fast, accurate label delivery.
      • The ELF-50’s controls are fully synchronized, ensuring that all components run at the same speed.

Productivity

• • • • A preset production function means the machine automatically stops once the predetermined quantity of products has been labeled.
      • The label count feature lets you precisely track progress at any point during the production run.
      • The container/production run counter lets you see the exact production number for the day.
      • The ELF-50 features a battery-free microprocessor control system that maintains default settings and memory even after the machine sits idle for an extended period of time. Up to five settings can be stored for future use, so you don’t have to waste time re-entering the necessary information.

Practicality

• • • • The ELF-50 can be easily and conveniently moved to other production areas, allowing for changes in production or products.
      • The ELF-50 is easy to work on and adjust, putting everything you need at your fingertips with the removal of just a few screws.
      • All Pack Leader USA labelers are made of 304 stainless steel and anodized aluminum. This extremely durable metal is specially treated to guard against rusting and other effects from harsher environments.

Compliance

• • • • All Pack Leader USA labelers are manufactured in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards and meet the strict ISO 9001 quality control procedures. So, you can have confidence in undergoing required quarterly inspections from industry compliance auditors.

So if you’ve been searching for a wrap-around labeler to handle your glass jars — don’t wait. Contact us today about the ELF-50 tabletop labeler we have 1 left in stock in our virtual showroom; it will get the job done! The ELF-50 is the best portable tabletop labeler for CBD containers and is simple to use and easy to maintain. And with the current trend of days like 420 becoming more commercialized like St Pattys Day, CBD packaging facilities will need automated machinery to keep up with the demand. 

For more info on Dartronics and how we can help label and package your CBD products, please call 732-324-0800 or email: sales@dartronics.com

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Cannabis Products Work Best with Packaging Automation

Automated packaging began in 1962, so the packaging industry has about a 60-year head start on developing interchangeable packaging processes for a variety of products. And because modern cannabis products resemble items that have been packaged using automation, cannabis packaging equipment has already been created! It is almost identical to applications that have already been undertaken, tested, and verified.

With the recreational cannabis industry exploding, creating automated packaging systems for cannabis products is mandatory! Manual packaging won’t be enough for any business to keep up. Not only are manual packaging processes expensive, time-consuming and unreliable, but packaging inaccuracies in the heavily regulated drug industry can be life or death for a business. 

New Jersey alone, has several technical requirements for the packaging cannabis products such as:

• • • • • The product must be sold in an opaque package so that it may not be viewed.
        • The package must be child-resistant “special packaging.” 
        • Products are to be packaged in accordance with the “Poison Prevention Act of 1970.” 
        • New Jersey operators should look for a CR certificate from packaging providers.
        • And about 216 more rules!

Dartronics has access to all the easy-to-use automated cannabis packaging and labeling equipment for your facility to be fast, accurate, and most importantly, compliant! The machine type recommended largely depends upon your package format. Whether you will need flexible packagings like bags, feeders, stick packs, and pouches, we can supply it. Our vendors and in-house team both have all the inventory needed to support any cannabis manufacturing facility.

Cannabis Packaging & Labeling Machinery Recommendations: 

Pack Leader USA

Pack Leader USA has become a leader in cannabis labeling equipment. Their machines can handle various container types. Whether you’re packaging your products in bags, jars, or even pop-top containers, they have a labeling solution for you. Not only are their labeling machines for all different styles of containers, but there are also convenient tabletop options and fully automated inline options to fit any scale of production.

The ELF-20 is a tabletop small batch machine whose best use is for small operations. It can be moved easily, so you can set up exactly where you’d like. It can be positioned on a tabletop or bench or moved in-line for automatic or semi-automatic applications.

For larger operations try the PRO-215. It is the top-of-the-line automatic labeler designed for the highest capacity production runs. Applying labels to the top and bottom of products is built into the inline PRO-215’s two-side apply design. The PRO-215 clamshell labeler also comes as a standard feature with our custom split-belt-designed conveyor system. This allows easy placement on the front, top, and bottom with one label.

Pac Machinery

The FW 350T is an entry-level machine with a high-performance packaging system small enough to fit on a tabletop! The FW 350T flow wrapper is the perfect choice for new applications or for increasing your capacity. A product is fed into the flow wrapper either manually or automatically. This versatile machine can achieve speeds of up to 60 packages per minute!

The horizontal flow wrapper is ideal for suppliers of products that must be packaged individually. This includes candies and confections, bakery, and more. A smart and efficient way to package cannabis edibles like gummies, candies, cookies, and snacks.

 Colamark

Our Colamark partner has several machines that are being used as cannabis equipment. Specifically, the A210 Horizontal Labeling System is a flexible labeling system for narrow cylindrical containers. This vertical feeding and horizontal labeling machine is a highly efficient way to feed and label slender bottles commonly used for CBD oil bottles and other CBD products.

The A210 has various inspection functions available as options for missed labels, missed code or wrong code, etc. by machine vision devices or photo-electric devices, that will help keep your facility compliant!

With NJ legislators fast-tracking licenses being granted for production facilities, don’t wait to get your equipment. And with N.J.’s close proximity to New York City and other surrounding states –who are years away from passing any kind of recreational cannabis legislation, New Jersey is projected to generate billions of dollars in future revenue! So start making your equipment request today, and if your request doesn’t exist, we can build it! Our impressive team of dedicated engineers has an impressive turnaround time for custom projects, that will have your facility up and running in weeks!

Contact us for more info on cannabis industrial equipment. Our expert team is here to make your line simpler and faster! Take A Free Evaluation! Email us at Sales@dartronics.com or Call Dartronics at +1 (800) 298-8936  for more info.

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