Abstract: Device for handling flexible packages, of the type used in horizontal packing machines that are used to form packets from a heat-sealable complex sheet, fill them with the product to be packed and heat-seal the openings when they are full. The device includes scissors for cutting the packets that are formed continuously from the complex sheet, a packet-lifting mechanism and a revolving mechanism that moves horizontally. The revolving mechanism consists of a moving chain, and several sets of carrying clips that are attached horizontally to the outer sides of the chain. The carrying clips pick up the packets supplied by the lifting clips at a collection station, move them horizontally through the packing machine filling and sealing stations and finally release them at a packet release station.