this is a double acting , multi - lane machine and method for the forming , filling and sealing of plastic or paper film pouches of various sizes commonly used to hold liquid viscous , dry , particulated or powdery materials or other substances . the machine includes a four roll film dispensing station , a multi unit pump or dispensing station , one of each double acting stations such as side seal station , pull wheel station , cross seal station , and cross cut station . the invention provides for production of a multitude of pouches in a manner of two sets of two films allowing to double the production output of current machinery without any change to cycle time or increase of operational time . coordination and movement of the various stations is accomplished through electronic computer control , working in conjunction with multiple motion controlling devices such as servo motors , air cylinders , belts , linkages and the like . the machines stations and components are adjustable or interchangeable so that pouches of various lengths and widths may be formed .