LayerQuestar LQ-500×2
100,800 pcs / 8-hr shift
LQ-500×2

LQ-500×2 Automatic T-shirt Bag-making Machine (Two Lines)

Hot Cut
420 pcs/min Speed
450 mm Max Bag Width
2 Lines
Overview

LQ-500×2 — Machine Overview

The LQ-500×2 is a dual-line automatic hot-cut T-shirt bag making machine that runs two independent production streams simultaneously from a single machine frame. Each line handles bags up to 450 mm wide and 650 mm long, covering the full standard range of grocery, retail, and food-service vest carrier bags.

Each line is driven by its own servo motor and controlled through a shared PLC system with LCD display. Photoelectric eye tracking enables accurate cut registration on pre-printed film. The integrated automatic punching and folding unit produces handle openings in-line, while the swing-type discharge system with bag-bottom shaping delivers neatly stacked finished bags ready for bundling — no secondary handling required.

At 210 pcs/min per line, the LQ-500×2 delivers a combined output of 420 bags per minute. Running a single 8-hour shift at 80% efficiency produces approximately 100,000 finished bags — roughly double the output of a single-line machine within the same floor footprint.

Best For
Mid-to-high volume bag converters; supermarket and grocery chain suppliers; factories upgrading from single-line production; operations supplying multiple retail channels requiring both T-shirt bags and flat poly bags from one machine.
Engineering

Key Features of the LQ-500×2

Core engineering decisions that determine output consistency, precision and long-term running cost.

Dual Independent Servo Drives

Each production line runs its own servo motor, allowing independent bag length settings on both lines and holding length deviation within ±1 mm.

420 Bags/Min Combined Output

Two simultaneous production lines deliver up to 420 finished bags per minute — doubling throughput versus a single-line machine on the same floor footprint.

PLC + LCD Control System

Full-process automation across both lines — feeding, sealing, cutting, punching, and conveying — managed from a single PLC interface with LCD display.

Photoelectric Eye Tracking

Optical registration sensor on each line detects print marks on pre-printed film, ensuring every cut aligns with the graphic layout regardless of speed.

Integrated Auto-Punching & Folding

Handle holes are punched and bags folded in-line during production. No secondary punching station required.

Swing-Type Discharge & Bottom Shaping

Finished bags from both lines are bottom-shaped and discharged via swing mechanism into neat, aligned stacks ready for bundling.

Independent Blade Heating

Each cutting blade uses a dedicated heating circuit with precision temperature controller, enabling fast switches between HDPE and LDPE film grades without full-system recalibration.

Wide Bag Size Range

Each line handles bags from 200 mm up to 450 mm wide and up to 650 mm long, covering convenience-store vest bags through large grocery carriers.

Applications

What This Machine Produces

Confirmed output types for this machine configuration. Actual results depend on film specification and tooling selection.

Water Sachet — product made on LayerQuestar LQ-500×2

Water Sachet

Supermarket Bag — product made on LayerQuestar LQ-500×2

Supermarket Bag

Shopping Bag — product made on LayerQuestar LQ-500×2

Shopping Bag

Moisture Proof Dry Goods Inner Padding — product made on LayerQuestar LQ-500×2

Moisture Proof Dry Goods Inner Padding

LDPE Garbage Bags — product made on LayerQuestar LQ-500×2

LDPE Garbage Bags

Ice Bag — product made on LayerQuestar LQ-500×2

Ice Bag

High Pressure Edge Checking Bottle Bags — product made on LayerQuestar LQ-500×2

High Pressure Edge Checking Bottle Bags

HDPE T-shirt Shopping Bags Mono Layer — product made on LayerQuestar LQ-500×2

HDPE T-shirt Shopping Bags Mono Layer

Flat Bag — product made on LayerQuestar LQ-500×2

Flat Bag

Biodegradable Bags — product made on LayerQuestar LQ-500×2

Biodegradable Bags

2 Color Striped Bag — product made on LayerQuestar LQ-500×2

2 Color Striped Bag

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Specifications

Technical Specifications

All specifications are under standard operating conditions and may vary depending on film material, bag size and configuration.

Model NumberLQ-500×2
Total Power8-12 kw
Machine Weight2,700 kg
Cut TypeHot Cut
Lines / Channels2
Max Bag Width450 mm
Speed420 pcs/min
Film Thickness0.010–0.025 mm(10–25 µm)
MaterialsHDPE, LDPE, LLDPE

Specifications subject to change without notice. Contact LayerQuestar for the latest confirmed datasheet for this model.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the LQ-500×2. For configuration-specific questions, contact our engineering team directly.

What is the total output of the LQ-500×2?

The LQ-500×2 runs two independent lines at up to 210 bags per minute each, for a combined maximum of 420 bags per minute. At 80% operational efficiency over an 8-hour shift, this produces approximately 100,000 finished bags per shift.

What is the maximum bag size each line can produce?

Each line produces bags up to 450 mm (17.7") wide and 650 mm (25.6") long, covering the full standard range of T-shirt and vest carrier bags used in grocery, retail, and food service.

What film thickness does the LQ-500×2 handle?

The machine processes film from 0.010 mm to 0.025 mm (10–25 microns). The lower end suits ultra-thin HDPE singlet bags; the upper end covers standard to medium-duty LDPE and LLDPE retail bags.

Can both lines run different bag lengths at the same time?

Yes. Each line has an independent servo motor and PLC length setting, so both lines can be configured for different bag lengths simultaneously within the machine's size range.

What bag types can this machine produce?

The LQ-500×2 is designed for T-shirt (vest carrier) bags as its primary output. With the punching unit disengaged, it also produces flat bottom-sealed poly bags for produce, food packaging, or industrial use.

Does the machine handle pre-printed film?

Yes. Each line is equipped with a photoelectric eye tracking system that reads registration marks on pre-printed film rolls and automatically adjusts the cut position to maintain consistent print alignment on every bag.

How does the LQ-500×2 compare to a single-line machine?

The LQ-500×2 produces approximately twice the output of a single-line machine while occupying only marginally more floor space (5500 × 1800 mm versus a typical single-line footprint of 5500 × 1200 mm). It is the natural upgrade path for converters whose single-line capacity is the production bottleneck.

What is the warranty on the LQ-500×2?

LayerQuestar provides a 12-month standard warranty on the machine, plus lifelong after-sales support covering remote troubleshooting, spare parts supply, on-site technical service, and operator training.

Ready to discuss the LQ-500×2?

Send us your bag size, output target and film spec — LayerQuestar will respond within 4 business hours.