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Abstract

A method for forming a flexible pouch having a fitment, the method including the steps of sealing the bottom, top and one side of a material to form a pouch. The pouch is formed around a forming tube, leaving one side of the flexible pouch unsealed. A fitment is installed on the flexible pouch, either on the corner (45 degree angle) or on the top of the pouch. The product filled through the unsealed side of the flexible pouch while continuously moving the flexible pouch down the forming tube, the forming tube also continuously supplying product to fill the flexible pouch and sealing the unsealed side of the flexible pouch. An apparatus for forming a flexible pouch is provided having a forming tube. The forming tube is adapted to allow material to wrap around the forming tube to form a flexible pouch, the forming tube also operable to dispense product into the flexible pouch through an exit of the forming tube. The apparatus further includes a first sealer operable to seal a top portion of the flexible pouch while the flexible pouch is wrapped around the forming tube. A fitment installer is provided is provided to install a fitment into the flexible pouch, the fitment installer positioned adjacent to and down the line from the first sealer. A second sealer is operable to seal the side portions of the flexible pouch after the product has been filled into the flexible pouch through one of the side portion.

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