Packaging machine with a weighing device

A packaging machine for packaging articles with a stretchable film, the packaging machine comprising:

• a weighing device, which is rigidly fastened to a machine frame, for determining a respective weight of a single article to be packaged;
• a film transport device, which is fastened to the machine frame, with a belt conveyor for transporting the film to the article to be packaged;
• and
• a folding mechanism for folding the film, the folding mechanism comprising:
• two lateral slides that push the film left and right under the article to be packaged;
• and
• a rear slide which pushes the film from behind under the article to be packaged, wherein both the lateral slides and the rear slide are fastened to the machine frame via at least one damping element which is designed in such a way that it prevents or at least dampens transmission of mechanical vibrations of the lateral slides and of the rear slide to the machine frame.