Integrated Mini Dairy Plant from Nichrome

 

India is currently the world’s largest milk producer and contributes over 23 per cent of global milk production. Milk production in India has grown at a CAGR of 6.2 per cent - growing from 146.31 million tonnes in 2015, to 209.96 million tonnes in 2021. Dairy production has reached a value of approximately 4.2% of India’s GDP and accounted for 20% of India’s gross agricultural output. With the relentless growth in the availability of milk and milk products in the years prior, India has been the largest consumer of dairy products since 1998. 

The dairy industry makes up a major part of the rural economy in India and serves as an important source of work and income. Almost all the dairy items produced in India are consumed domestically with liquid milk making up most of the market. 

In addition to being a sound business opportunity, India’s dairy industry is a critical avenue for socio-economic development. The Government of India has consistently and regularly introduced programs and initiatives that target the continuous development of the dairy sector. 

Nichrome’s History in the Indian Dairy Industry 

With an association going back more than 4 decades, Nichrome now offers the fastest milk packaging machine in addition to many other automatic dairy packaging solutions for liquid, powder and viscous products in the dairy industry. 

In fact, Nichrome made its entry into automated packaging machines to promote the cause of the White Revolution in India. Nichrome developed the country’s very first milk pouch packaging machine in response to the Government’s demand for indigenous and economical dairy packaging solutions. 

Its first Filpack machine was installed at Kurla Dairy, Mumbai - starting the commercial distribution of milk pouches on 7th March 1977. 

Nichrome is India’s path

breaking integrated packaging solutions provider with many advanced automated dairy packaging solutions for all kinds of products in the dairy industry.

 Mini Dairy Plant from Nichrome 

Nichrome has recently developed an integrated mini dairy plant that allows small dairy farmers to process and package their products for commercial retailing. These farmers tend to sell their dairy products to local cooperatives where they don’t always get the right price.

Nichrome’s entry-level milk processing plant has been developed for the benefit of small dairy farmers. It is a low capital investment, small milk processing plant without a boiler that heats the milk electrically. This mini dairy plant is energy-efficient, requires low maintenance and is relatively easier to operate. 

Functioning of the Mini Dairy Plant 

-       Raw milk is stored in silos

-       Impurities in the milk are removed

-       The milk then moves to the pasteuriser

-       The milk is heated to 72.5 degrees Celsius in the pasteuriser with electricity

-       The milk passes through the homogeniser once heated to 65 degrees Celsius

-       During homogenisation, the fat globules are broken down into extremely small particles and distributed uniformly through the milk to prevent the separation of cream in the milk

-       The milk is then returned to the pasteuriser where pathogens and microorganisms are destroyed at a temperature of 72.5 degrees Celsius

-       Then the milk is cooled to 8 degrees Celsius in the PHE Chiller

-       The milk is then moved to a storage tank

-       Once stored, the milk is packaged in pouches of 200ml, 500ml or 1000ml capacities using a Nichrome milk packaging machine

 Conclusion 

Nichrome's expertise in dairy products packaging technology is well renowned - not just in India but in other countries as well. Nichrome offers a variety of packaging solutions for dairy products such as milk, lassi, buttermilk, curd, cream, ghee, and even dairy whitener and milk powder.

If you’re on the lookout for a turnkey integrated milk packaging system that can deliver cost-efficient, trouble-free performance every time for a sustained period of time, connect with Nichrome. Nichrome will carry out an in-depth study of your operations, requirements, space and facilities to provide you with a bespoke, holistic solution. As a result, you get an integrated packaging solution that is tailor-made for the optimal utilization of space, performance and resources.

 

For further information about the Mini Dairy Plant and other cutting-edge integrated packaging solutions, visit www.nichrome.com.

Gel Your Packaging with Nichrome

 

Gel packaging was a hassle before modern flexible packaging machines turned out to be a boon for it. Automated packaging machines make packaging easy, clean and quick - whether it’s a medical cream, paste or gel. 

Why go for flexible pouch packaging for gels? 

Flexible pouches are better for gel packaging because they: 

-       Are lighter and provide increased portability for end-users

-       Need about 60% less plastic than traditional packaging

-       Require less energy to produce

-       Emit less CO2 and produce less landfill waste material

-       Allow for efficient and economical transportation 

Considerations for your gel packaging machine 

When you are deciding on a liquid pouch packaging machine, it is essential to discuss your packaging requirements with your packaging machine manufacturer. These include: 

Viscosity:

The term viscosity describes the internal friction of a moving liquid. In the case of gel packaging, viscosity has a considerable effect on the rate at which the liquid/gel travels, how long it takes to set in place, and the time it takes to insert the fluid into flexible packaging.

Your packaging machine manufacturer will determine the product filler to be used based on viscosity, to ensure that it supplies the right amount of force in order to generate the desired flow with accuracy and control so that the pouch doesn’t overfill.

Fill Temperature:

Viscosity reduces when viscous products are heated, allowing them to flow more easily. Hence when deciding on the filling system, the temperature at which the liquid is filled is of critical importance.

Protection:

The packaging material you choose needs to be suitable for your specific gel product. It should furnish a reliable barrier to protect against external elements that may end up spoiling your product like dust, moisture, oxygen et al.

 Printing:

Customers of today expect in-depth and authentic information about the product and its usage on the pack. This calls for a packaging machine that facilitates this critical requirement and also presents your brand to the world.

Quantity:

You need to decide on a package size and package format - single or multiple dose sachets, larger stand-up pouches with zippers, spouts or handles 

Why go with Nichrome? 

Nichrome possesses a range of HFFS packaging machines with next-generation, linear technology from Totpack in Spain. The series from Totpack is highly versatile and can be employed to pack a diverse range of powders, grains, snacks, liquids and viscous products, with the use of different fillers. This series also comes with a range of pouch formats that have better aesthetic appeal. 

These HFFS machines are based on PLCs and come with a touch screen interface. The design of this series is compact and versatile and can produce both single and perforated chains of pouches with a quick and easy changeover. This series also includes efficient duplex modules for higher outputs. 

Nichrome’s Easysnap Technology 

Easysnap is a cutting-edge new worldwide standard for single-dose packaging of liquid/semi-liquid products and offers convenience, ease of one-handed opening, complete dispensing of the product and on-the-go functionality. 

Easysnap offers many advantages in the packaging of ointments, liquid medications, medicated gels etc:

 1.    Easy to use

The Easysnap package is designed to be easily opened with one hand only. There is no need to tear, peel, or unscrew bottle caps - you just have to fold and squeeze. It is convenient to use for children, the elderly and disabled people.

2.    Handy Mobility

The Easysnap package can be carried individually in pockets or handbags, or even in greater quantities in packs while avoiding leakage or compression. Its semi-rigid bottom is unbreakable unless it is folded over 90 percent.

3.    Cheap and Ecological

This packaging format has lower production costs when compared to bottles, jars, or thermoformed dose packaging. It does not spread any residue and is significantly easier to recycle.

4.    Smart Design

Easysnap comes with an ergonomic design and is versatile and stylish. The packaging design can be customized in form and visuals to offer better branding and retail appeal.

5.    Hygienic and Clean

With Easysnap, there is no risk of spills or contamination of the product when opening and dispensing as it dispenses the product in a clear and accurate manner.

6.    Safe for Consumers

Easysnap packaging delivers exact doses and is easy to dispense which is especially important in pharma products.

7.    Minimal Wastage

The design of Easysnap ensures that 98% of its contents are dispensed, leading to less wastage and certainty about the dosage of contents consumed.

8.    Beneficial for Manufacturers

The Easysnap technology is simple to customise, brand, deliver and distribute. The stylishly designed pack boosts brand image, and its no-spill, contamination-free features are advantageous for business. 

Conclusion 

Nichrome is India’s leading packaging machine manufacturer and a capable provider of integrated packaging solutions for a wide range of applications across the Food, Pharma and non-food industries. Nichrome has over four decades of experience and considerable expertise in the packaging industry. It offers a product range that delivers the most relevant and cost-effective automated packaging solution.

Whether your need is for Liquid packaging, solid packaging, viscous packaging; food, non-food or pharmaceutical products; whether you are looking for a Tea packaging machine, Sachet filling machine, Vertical Form Fill Seal Machines, Liquid packaging machines, Spice packaging machine, shampoo packing machines, pharma powder packaging, Sugar packaging machine - whatever your needs may be, connect with Nichrome.

Nichrome believes in dynamically working with customers to design the most effective packaging solution. With its immense expertise, technology, R&D and manufacturing capabilities, Nichrome can even provide customised solutions to configure the ideal integrated packaging solution for your business requirements.

Nichrome also offers training for customers’ staff and assures quick service and maintenance support. You can easily and definitely overcome your packaging challenges with Nichrome as your packaging partner.

Visit www.nichrome.com to learn more!

The First Name in Secondary Packaging

 

Secondary packaging is an additional layer of packaging of products applied after the primary packaging to group a certain number of products into a cohesive SKU (Stock Keeping Unit). Secondary packaging is used by many businesses to contain, aggregate, pinpoint and protect the products within the primary packaging.

Secondary packaging may be in the form of either commercial packaging or consumer packaging. Secondary commercial packaging is rarely seen by the end-user and it is not designed to appeal to them. The materials for secondary commercial packaging tend to lack colours and graphics. Secondary consumer packaging is designed to appeal to consumers while still providing an additional protective layer for the product. This kind of packaging is designed to be attractive with colours and graphics that entice customers to make the purchase. 

When secondary packaging is done with apt branding and packaging design, it can act as the catalyst that clinches the sale of your product to the consumer over those of competitors sitting on market shelves beside yours.

Secondary packaging can add to the luxurious experience of using a product. It imbues sophistication to the packaging and adds the differentiating factor between a premium product and a mainstream one. For eg, a premium food product may have multiple layers of packaging that extend the experience of consuming it.

Secondary packaging may even be required to protect and secure the packaged product during shipping in addition to shielding the primary packaging from scuffs and scratches.

Another goal of secondary packaging is to provide tamper-proof packaging, to ensure that the primary product is not tampered with during transit. Secondary packaging helps the consumer ascertain if the primary product was damaged, contaminated or tampered with on its way to them.

Elements of Secondary Packaging

The secondary product packaging can be composed of many elements: 

-       The box

-       Interior padding

-       Product assortment separators

-       Physical reinforcement to prevent transit damage 

The various elements of secondary packaging can have another level of branding to increase the product’s appeal and visibility on retail shelves. 

Benefits of Secondary Packaging 

1.    Ease of Transportation - When transporting large numbers of SKUs, it is important to have something to hold them together for practicality and convenience. The secondary packaging may be in the form of a bigger box/carton or a shrink-wrapped bundle of products that makes them easy to transport.

2.    Increased Convenience - Secondary packaging makes it easy for consumers who want to buy a bundle, assortment or batch of a certain product to handle and carry it conveniently.

3.    Improved Merchandizing - The secondary packaging of smaller items can be used to increase the aesthetic appeal of these products on market shelves.

4.    Value Proposition - Bundling an assortment of products into a single SKU can add to the value perceived by the consumer, leading to increased sales.

5.    Benefits for Ecommerce - The right secondary packaging can help Ecommerce companies prevent damage during shipping, improve brand recognition and enhance the customer experience.

 Secondary Packaging Solutions from Nichrome 

Nichrome is India’s top integrated packaging solutions supplier and one of the best packaging machine manufacturers with numerous secondary packaging solutions for a wide range of applications. Nichrome provides packaging solutions in India that are custom-made according to the customer’s requirements, space and budget. These are integrated with a primary packaging machine for an end-to-end solution.

Their secondary packaging solutions include: 

Automatic Pouch Stacking and Wrapping System

This is a high-speed stacking and wrapping system used in single and duplex machines that can pack and stack as per requirements. It consists of a conveyor, pouch orienter, pusher, and flow wrapping machine. 

HDPE Bag Filling System

This is a system that is controlled by PLCs and comes with an LCD touchscreen HMI that displays its status and is used to change settings. This system has an incredibly user-friendly design that allows for fast changeovers. It can pack in different bag sizes ranging from 500 to 5000 grams.

Cartoning Machine

Nichrome’s Horizontal Carton Packing Machine is significantly fast and efficient. This is a secondary packaging machine and carton box packing machine which has an output rate of 50-55 cartons per minute. It can handle a range of cartons: parallel tuck in, opposite tuck in, lock bottom and glued.

Automatic Milk Pouch Crating System

This is a system that solves the issue of counting and filling pouches in crates in sync with high-speed primary packaging machines. This is a customizable system that can be designed according to the customer’s floor layout and the number of machines. It provides a complete end-of-the-line solution that encompasses everything from crate washing to cold storage. It helps to adhere to the quality and safety standards in addition to keeping count of pouches and crates. 

Conclusion 

Make the best use of space, and enhance efficiency and resource utilization with Nichrome’s bespoke automated secondary packaging solutions. Nichrome’s expertise as a case packer manufacturer in India has been developed over 4 decades in the business, with more than 7000 successful installations in over 45 countries across the globe. Nichrome is your first choice comprehensive end-to-end integrated packaging solutions provider.

TRAY SEALING SIMPLIFIED BY NICHROME

 

Companies in the food & beverage industry know how critical packaging is for keeping food fresh and preventing deterioration. Packaging also plays a crucial role in attracting customers and making the food easily transportable. Tray sealing is a newish trend that looks like it's here to stay.

Nichrome is happy to introduce you to this new technology for food packaging.

What are Tray Sealers?

Tray sealers are automated packaging machines that apply plastic film lids to trays of varying materials, sizes, shapes and depths. They are also known as heat sealers, top sealers or tray lidding machines. The versatility of this technology makes it the optimal solution for packaging fresh produce, meats, frozen meals, ready-made meals, snacks and more. In India, their application is growing in the snacks and sweetmeats section with a large number of mithai and savoury items being packaged in thermoformed trays.

How do Tray Sealers work?

Tray Sealers come in two basic formats: semi-automatic and automatic. The process begins with the product-filled trays entering the in-feed conveyor where they get indexed and spaced. They are then picked up by a transfer beam to be transferred within the tooling. The seal plate picks up the product-filled trays and lifts them against the film. The film and trays are then compressed against the heated upper tooling to activate the sealing properties against the tray, while simultaneously cutting the film. Finally, after the necessary seal dwell time has elapsed, the seal station lowers the trays back down and ejects them to the out-feed of the machine.

Tray Sealers from Nichrome

Nichrome, India’s leading provider of automatic packaging machines and integrated packaging solutions has tied up with Tecnovac, Italy to bring the latest MAP tray sealing technology to India’s food industry. The offerings include:

Athena: This is an automatic tray sealer for small to medium production scale, designed for longevity and continuous operation in aggressive environments. The simple and intuitive interface makes it the best choice for most users. Athena is capable of packaging in modified atmosphere any combination of compatible trays and top film studied for such applications. Thanks to the Athena’s strong stainless steel structure, easy maintenance and conformity to hygienic requirements, this machine is ideal for use in small and medium sized companies.

Athena is available in different versions: only sealing, sealing and MAP, sealing/MAP/SKIN, and for trays up to 250mm high.

Olympia: This semi-automatic machine has been designed to package food in sealing alone, in a modified atmosphere or with “SKIN effect”. The compact size and simple use make this machine the ideal choice for those entering the world of professional packaging.

Built entirely in stainless steel, it is fitted with the best components on the market to guarantee performance and reliability.

Olympia too is available in different versions: sealing alone, sealing/gas-vacuum, sealing/gas-vacuum/SKIN-SKIN PROTRUDING, and for high packages up to 250 mm.

Olympia PRO: The Olympia PRO model has been developed to easily pack foods in pre-formed trays.

 

The semi-automatic configuration with the rotary table and the two vacuum chambers, maximizes the production! In fact, during the packaging cycle, it’s possible to unload and load up the second chamber, increasing productivity.

Why Nichrome?

Since Nichrome developed India's first indigenous milk packaging machine in 1977, they have been at the forefront of next-generation packaging technologies; a brand trusted for its rich legacy of pioneering innovation, extensive domain knowledge and manufacturing competency in packaging systems.

For enterprises big and small, for applications existing and emerging, Nichrome offer infinite possibilities in integrated, automated packaging solutions - as they partner with customers through the complete lifecycle, offering application-specific solutions, backed by dependable service and support.

Based in Pune, India, Nichrome’s sales & service network spans India and the world. They have presence in 45 countries and more than 10,000 successful installations worldwide.

Conclusion

Nichrome's tray sealing solutions, for mithai manufacturers and makers of Indian snacks, ready meals, fresh produce, etc., the Tecnovac range offers unmatched advantages, matched by Nichrome's proven expertise, sales & service network, and sound installation support.

 

Food grains and pulses are a rich source of life-sstaining nutrients. Good sources of carbohydrates, they also provide protein, fat, vitamins and minerals. They are the dietary staples for more than 95% of India's population. Rice is the predominant cereal grain consumed in India, followed by wheat, maize, millet and sorghum.

Although grains are annual crops, they are consumed throughout the year. In general, grains are characterised by good storage stability, however they do get affected by high humidity, attack by pests, rodents, insects, etc., and physiological factors such as respiration and consequent heat build-up in the grains.

Hence, proper and safe storage methods need to be adopted till the grains are consumed. Proper packaging processes and packaging materials can help to achieve satisfactory storage.

Usually, before bulk packaging and storage, grain manufacturers/marketers fumigate their grains to diminish microbial growth and increase shelf life.

Packaging of grains and pulses must provide protection against 4 types of risks:

1. Biological - insects, rodents, micro-organisms, etc.

2. Physical -temperature, humidity and losses caused by improper sealing/seaming of the bag.

3. Chemical - moisture and oxygen

4. Physiological - respiration and heating of the product

CONSIDERATIONS FOR GRAINS AND PULSES PACKAGING

To protect the products and retard deterioration, grains need to be packed in functional packaging with the following qualities:

1. Ability to protect the contents from spoilage and pilferage

2. Offer protection against environmental conditions - barrier against moisture

3. Be insect-resistant to prevent insect infestation and insect damage

4. Offer protection against micro-organisms - provide oxygen barrier to prevent their growth

5. Strength to withstand transportation, handling and storage

6. Be economical, easily available and disposable

7. Conform to food laws & regulations

8. Assist in selling with attractive graphics for retail appeal

NICHROME’S GRAIN & PULSES PACKAGING SOLUTIONS

Nichrome offers a wide range of vertical form fill seal machines (VFFS) and horizontal form fill seal machines (HFFS) for automatic, high-speed packaging of grains, pulses and seeds, as per the latest industry norms and requirements.

Nichrome’s VFFS range

Grains & Seeds Packaging Machines like the Excel Plus series offer innovative packaging solutions that follow stringent packaging quality standards for grains and seeds.

The Excel series includes:

Excel 400 Plus Intelligent Electronic Weigh Filler: This grain packaging machine packs in a variety of standup pouches as well as CSPP pouches - in quantities up to 10 kg. Key features include print mark scanners, servo motor driven bag length control system, and adjustable stroke of cross sealing jaws for optimum performance.

Excel 400 Plus Cup Filler: This CE marked PLC controlled automated packaging machine is designed as per stringent quality standards and can be easily integrated with upstream or downstream systems. Besides grains, pulses and sugar, this rice packaging machine can also be used for detergent packaging.

Excel Vertipack 320: India's first vertical pouch grain packaging machine from Nichrome! With its high-speed performance, sturdy design, online check weigher & metal detector, compatibility with multiple fillers, and a variety of standup pouch formats, Excel Vertipack 320 assures you robust performance with unmatched versatility.

The VFFS range also includes:

Sprint 250 Intelligent Weigh Filler: For pouch quantities up to 2 Kgs, Nichrome’s SPRINT 250 PLUS series offers speed, accuracy and efficiency for flexible packaging of a wide variety of snacks, grains, powders, etc.Besides grains, this rice bagging machine is also suited to packaging tea, whole spices, seeds and sugar.

Wing 200 E-line: This is an entry-level pulse packing machine, innovated by Nichrome, especially for startups and SMEs. It packs grains, pulses, sugar and other products up to 1 kg quantities in CSPP bags.

Nichrome’s HFFS range

Nichrome's HFFS packaging machines bring you new generation, linear technology from Europe. The Series is versatile, and can be used for packing a wide range of pulses, grains, seeds, and even other liquid and viscous products using different fillers. The Series also offers a range of pouch formats with superior pouch aesthetics.

Models in this series include the T110, T170 and T140. These are all PLC based machines with touch screen interface. Well-designed duplex modules are available for higher outputs.

CONCLUSION

If you're looking for a high-performance, reliable grain filling machine or pulses packing machine for your factory, or want to get the best dal packing machine price, it's worth giving Nichrome a call.

Nichrome has a 40+ years track record as top packaging machine manufacturer, and is recognised as a leader in packaging technology with a wide, proven range of automated packaging machines, filling systems and integrated packaging solutions - Nichrome is certain to providethe most appropriate, cost-effective solution for your needs.  

Dairy And Milk Packaging Solutions From Nichrome

 Since developing the first indigenous milk pouch packagingmachine in the 1970s, Nichrome has been growing its expertise and developing technology for milk and dairy packaging. In the present day, Nichrome is India’s leading integrated packaging solutions provider and offers the fastest milk packaging machine in addition to other automated dairy packaging solutions for liquid, powder and viscous products in the dairy industry.

VFFS Machines for Dairy Packaging 

The Filpack Series from Nichrome presents pathbreaking technology for milk and dairy packaging. The Filpack Servo 12K, with a speed of 12,000 packs/hour is the fastest milk pouch packaging machine. It can pack CSPP pouches of 200 ml, 500 ml and 100 ml with proficiency and accuracy.

Another machine from the Filpack Series is the Filpack Servo 6K that delivers accurate and properly sealed CSPP pouches at a speed of 6000 packs/hour. The applications of this machine include milk, flavoured milk, lassi, buttermilk, curd.

The Filpack Series also includes:

Filpack CMS 5L

The Filpack CMS 5L from Nichrome is a more versatile machine that can package both liquids and viscous products with a pneumatic filling system for better filling consistency. This machine fills and seals pouches of larger quantities - up to 5500 ml in CSPP format.

The packaging speed goes up to 800 pouches/hour for liquids while it is 400 pouches/hour for viscous products.

Filpack CMD Alpha 

The Filpack CMD Alpha is another effective packaging solution for milk and other liquids. This machine is significantly shorter than conventional machines and occupies less floor space as no side opening is required.

Solid-state control technology controls the impulse seal system while there is a specially designed film roll unwinding mechanism for snag-free bag pulling. 

This machine comes with twin heads so it is possible to pack two different products at the same time. One can even carry out maintenance on one head while the other is in use. 

Filpack Servo Universal 

This machine is a nextgen solution for dairy packaging. Filpack Servo Universal is a high speed, versatile performer that serves multiple applications in both free-flowing (milk, buttermilk, etc) and viscous liquids (cream, ghee, etc).

 The pack size from this machine ranges from 200 ml to 1000 ml, with output speed reaching up to 5000 packs per hour. 

The Double Head Combo model of the Filpack Servo Universal enables customers to fill viscous products on one head and liquid on the other. 

Nichrome’s Filpack packaging machines are heavy-duty performers with simple, maintenance-friendly construction. With product contact parts made of SS304 stainless steel and a UV film sterilization system for the packaging material, the Filpack machines are built for hygiene. 

Optional accessories like balance tanks, SCADA system, automatic CIP system, automatic pouch counting & crating systems etc are available.

Nichrome’s HFFS Series 

Bringing in new generation, linear technology, Nichrome’s HFFS packaging machines are versatile and can be used for packing a wide range of dairy powders, liquids and viscous products such as ghee using different fillers. This series of machines also offers superior pouch aesthetics along with a range of pouch formats. 

These machines from Nichrome are based on PLCs and have a touchscreen interface. The HFFS machines are compact and adaptable and offer both single and perforated chains of pouches with a quick and easy changeover.

 Nichrome’s current range of HFFS machines includes the T110, T140 and T170. 

Conclusion 

Since its pathbreaking start, Nichrome’s capacity and offerings for milk packaging have grown and evolved with every passing decade. Nichrome offers automated packaging machines and integrated packaging systems for a wide variety of dairy products that are liquid (milk, buttermilk, flavoured milk), viscous (ghee, curd) or powders (milk powder). 

Nichrome’s dairy packaging machines and systems bring with them certain common benefits such as compact maintenance-friendly construction, high-speed performance, requisite hygiene standards and accurate filling and sealing. 

Nichrome’s mini milk dairy plant opens the doors to business opportunities for small farmers. Nichrome customises the solution after partnering with customers to study individual requirements, needs and constraints. Nichrome works hard to ensure that training farmers and their staff to operate the machine is easy and hassle-free.

Nichrome helps even small dairy farmers gain access to modern technology thereby opening the door to productivity and profitability.

Easy, Smart and Efficient Non-Food Product Packaging

 

Just as in the case of food products, non-food products also come with their own challenges and call for a high level of precision and customization for packaging. It is patently clear that a packaging system for hardware will differ from a shampoo packaging machine. Similarly, the packaging of foundry flux and inoculants needs technology that’s distinct from that in a cosmetic packaging machine.

We have a diverse range of high-performance packaging solutions for non-food products. Nichrome’s machines are designed with durability, dependability and repeatability in mind and tailored to suit the toughest applications.

Nichrome is a pioneer in packaging solutions in India for non-food sectors.
Nichrome’s solutions for non-food product packaging include: 

Bottle Filling Line

Nichrome offers a bottle filling line for liquids which is an efficient integrated system for bottle filling and packaging that includes an automatic liquid filling machine, induction sealer, turntable, UV sterilisation chamber, labelling machine, cap feeding elevator, rotary capping machine, date & batch coding system, and packing table. 

The possible SKUs can vary from 100ml to 20 litres. The applications of this system include a wide range of food & beverage liquids and also non-food liquids such as handwash, liquid detergent, perfumes, oil, shampoo, machine oil, varnish etc. 

Tin/Bottle Filling Line 

Nichrome has a rugged tin filling line in its repertoire that is designed for accurate and efficient performance. The line - controlled by PLCs - has a digital touch screen that displays settings and comes with safety enclosures with interlocks for rotary parts.

The machine can be constructed with SS3014, SS316 and MS painted material. A range of tin sterilization and cleaning options are available. 

Nichrome’s machines can pack a wide range of food and non-food products in tin or composite tin containers by just changing the filler. 

Vacuum Packaging 

Nichrome’s vacuum packaging machines help protect valuable and fragile products. Vacuum Packaging reduces the volume, optimizes operations and prevents fraud.

This packaging method provides optimal protection against external factors such as dirt, dust, moisture, scratches and dehydration. Vacuum packaging helps attain significant savings on storage and transport. 

Blister Packaging 

Blister Packaging is a type of plastic packaging that is applied to small consumer products and pharmaceuticals. It has various applications such as electronics, home improvement tools, stationery and more. The packaging material is mostly made from thermoformed plastics. Blister packs are backed up by paperboard, aluminium foil, and even other plastic sheets.

Blister packs are characterized by their low cost, theft deterrence, tamper evidence and good protection.

Pouch Packaging 

Nichrome can confidently claim leadership in integrated packaging solutions for flexible pouches of different products and for a wide range of pouch formats. The VFFS and HFFS packaging machines from Nichrome can be used for packaging a wide range of non-food products such as paint powder, fertilizers, agrochemicals, varnish, adhesives, cement & wall putty, dyes & pigments, lube oil, coolants, pet foods, cosmetics, personal care products, and even hardware. 

Nichrome’s Clients 

Time and time again, Nichrome has established itself as a capable partner for packaging non-food products. Some satisfied customers include:

      ●     Fevicol - Pidilite Industries

●     Varnish - Elantas Beck

●     Handwash liquid - Asian Paints

●     Hand wash powder - Godrej

●     Adhesive - Win 

Why Nichrome? 

Nichrome is one of the country’s leading packaging machinemanufacturers, with 40+ years of experience and expertise in the field. Nichrome is present in 45 countries with 8000+ successful installations worldwide. 

Nichrome’s own in-house Research and Development and manufacturing capabilities help it be a partner to customers through the complete life cycle to deliver application-specific solutions which are backed by reliable service and support.

 For certain applications such as pharmaceutical processing and packaging, Nichrome has tied up with major international players who are market leaders in their respective fields. It can be said that Nichrome offers the best of both worlds - International technology supported by reliable, local support.

Nichrome can be counted upon for relevant, dependable and cost-effective non-food packaging solutions. Get in touch with Nichrome for your Non-Food packaging requirements today!

FOOD PACKAGING APPLICATIONS SERVED FROM NICHROME

 

The global food packaging market is vast, mature and growing at an exciting pace. Packaging companies serving the sectors of food, beverages, personal care and pharmaceutical are expected to do well in the post-pandemic situation, with changing demand patterns and government measures pushing up demand for packaged food products.

The food packaging market is broadly segmented into 3 categories based on product: rigid, semi-rigid and flexible. While rigid packaging has the largest market share, the flexible packaging market is growing exponentially due to technological advancements. Moreover, flexible packaging offers several advantages: it uses less material, needs less energy during formation, produces lesser greenhouse gases during manufacturing. Being lightweight & unbreakable, it is economical to pack, store and transport.

In India, few can match Nichrome’s expertise in flexible packaging for food products. Nichrome is a leading food packaging machine manufacturer with integrated packaging solutions. Nichrome’s packaging technology is well accepted around the world too.

Whether you want to package food grains, powders, liquids, viscous products or ready-to-eat foods, Nichrome offers a reliable, high-speed, cost-effective solution for your purposes.

Nichrome offers a wide range of food packaging machines, besides liquid packaging machines for products such as milk, juice, water. Let’s take a look at some of the different technologies Nichrome offers in food packaging machines:

Nichrome in Food Packaging

Nichrome’s entry into food packaging machines goes back four decades. Nichrome pioneered the first indigenous milk pouch packaging machine forty years ago, and since then has consistently grown its expertise and product portfolio to include the most efficient and cost-effective solutions for the food industry. Whether you are looking for liquid packaging machines or powder packaging machines, grains & seeds packaging machines or tea packaging machines, ketchup packaging machines or sugar packaging machines - Nichrome is the one-stop packaging machines supplier you can trust.

A key aspect of Nichrome’s food packaging machines is their versatility. Many of the machines are designed to serve a variety of applications by simply changing the filler. What’s more, Nichrome automated packaging machines ensure minimum downtime for activities such as product changeover, dimensions or filling weight changeover, cleaning, etc.

Let’s take a quick peek into Nichrome’s offerings for food packaging. The product portfolio can be broadly divided into the following sections, as per the applications they serve:

Oil & Viscous

For packaging oil and other viscous products, Nichrome's Filpack Servo SMD is a durable, heavy-duty performer, with a touchscreen HMI panel and PLC that controls operations. It occupies less floor space and has an enclosed SS cabinet for hygienic operation.

Nichrome also offers the Multilane Stickpack, a fast and durable stickpack packaging machine to package viscous products in convenient single-serve stickpacks that are gaining popularity in the hospitality and travel sectors.

Milk & Liquid

For milk, other liquids and dairy products, Nichrome's Filpack series offer reliable, hygienic and accurate liquid filling solutions. Equipped with advanced servo technology, Nichrome's milk and liquid packaging machines offer fast and accurate pouch packaging. The range includes:

- Filpack Servo 6K

- Filpack Servo 12K

- Filpack Universal

- Filpack CMD Alpha

- Filpack CMS 5L

Powder

Nichrome offers a range of proven powder packaging machines for the full gamut of free-flowing and non-free-flowing powders. Spice powder packaging machine or atta packaging machine, salt packaging machine or milk powder packaging machine–Nichrome has a suitable solution for every need.

Besides the multilane stickpack packaging machine for packing in small, single-use sachets, Nichrome offers some high speed vertical and horizontal packaging machines:

- Excel 400 Plus Servo Auger

- Sprint 250 Plus Servo Auger

- Maxima 200

- Maxima 400

- T-series of HFFS

Snacks & Namkeen

Nichrome offers a wide range of automated snack packagingmachines, each offering different flexible packaging formats. From large bulk packs and stand up pouches to chains of small pouches and sealed trays using MAP technology, Nichrome's snack packaging solutions offer a variety of pouch formats, speeds and applications. The machines vacuum-pack chips, namkeen kurkure, pasta, dry fruits, candies -even grains, sugar and pulses.

Nichrome also offers the Wing 200 E-Line for entry-level requirements of startups and SMEs. Other snack packaging machines include:

- Excel Vertipack 320

- Snackpack

- Excel 400 Plus Multi-Head Weigher

- Sprint 250 Plus Multi-Head Weigher

Grains & Pulses

Nichrome offers a wide range of automated packaging machines, filling systems and integrated packaging solutions for your grain and seed packaging needs. Food Packaging Machines like those in Nichrome’s Excel Plus series, equipped with modern technology offer innovative packaging solutions that follow stringent packaging quality standards for a wide range of products.

Whether you want to pack grain in 500gm retail pouches or larger 2 Kg and 10 Kg formats, Nichrome has the grain packaging machine for you. Nichrome also offers Wing 200 E-Line, an automated packaging machine for startups and small-medium enterprises. It offers all the technology and expertise in a compact, affordable format. Nichrome’s offerings include:

- Excel 400 Plus Intelligent Electronic Weigh Filler

- Sprint 250 Plus Intelligent Electronic Weigh Filler

- Excel 400 Plus Cup Filler

- Excel Vertipack 320

- Wing 200 E-Line Snackpack

These machines are also well suited for other applications such as sugar, tea, whole spices, dry fruits, even snacks & namkeen.

Tea & Coffee

Nichrome has been a pioneer in tea packaging machines in India. Today, besides tea packaging machines for packing tea in a variety of flexible pouches, Nichrome offers complete integrated packaging systems for tea packaging for end-to-end efficiency. For tea packaging and coffee packaging, Nichrome's rugged range of packaging machines includes:

- Excel 400 Plus Intelligent Electronic Weigh Filler

- Sprint 250 Plus Intelligent Electronic Weigh Filler

- Excel 400 Plus Servo Auger

- Sprint 250 Plus Servo Auger

- DH Wing Servo Auger Filler

- Excel Vertipack 320

- Multilane Stickpack & PV215 for sachet packaging of coffee powder

Nichrome also offers a series of horizontal form fill seal (HFFS) machines for packaging tea and coffee. The advanced linear technology and small footprint make Nichrome's T-series a popular choice.

RTE & Instant Mixes

For effective and hygienic packaging of ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook foods, Nichrome's Pick-Fill-Seal (PFS) machine comes with specially designed fillers.

The rotary filling and sealing technology of this RTE packaging machine enables 2 different fillers to dispense different ingredients in the same pouch, allowing for easy and gentle mixing of ingredients. Foods can be packed in a variety of stand up pouches which can then be subjected to retort packaging for longer shelf life.

Besides this horizontal packaging machine, Nichrome offers the Athena Thermoforming Tray Sealing machine from Tecnovac, Italy. Athena is able to seal, pack in a protective atmosphere (vacuum + gas) or with "Skin effect" all types of trays or jars. Due to its strong stainless steel structure and easy maintenance, Athena is ideal for use in small and medium-sized companies.

For marketers of cut fruits & vegetables, meat & fish, namkeen & sweets and even ready-to-eat meals like biryani, Athena ensures the food products stay safe and hygienic till they reach the consumer's table.

Conclusion

Try Nichrome for all your food packaging needs. Nichrome will study your product, understand your requirements, and deliver the optimal solution for your specific industry. For the latest, most cost-effective automatic packaging machines and packaging solutions India, Nichrome is the preferred partner for progress.

MAKING NON-FOOD PRODUCT PACKAGING EASY, SMART AND DEPENDABLE.

 

Every non-food product comes with its own challenges, and require a high level of precision and customisation for packaging. For example, a packaging system for hardware will differ from a shampoo packaging machine; packing foundry flux and inoculants requires technology that’s different from that in a cosmetic packaging machine.

If yours is a non-food product, we’re sure to have a high-performance packaging solution for you. Our machines are built with durability, dependability and repeatability in mind, and tailored to suit the toughest application.

Nichrome is a leader in packaging solutions India for non-food sectors. Some of Nichrome’s solutions for non-food product packaging include:

BOTTLE FILLING LINE
Nichrome’s bottlefilling line for liquids is an efficient integrated system for bottle filling and packaging that covers a turntable, UV sterilisation chamber, automatic liquid filling machine, cap feeding elevator, rotary capping machine, induction sealer, labeling machine, date & batch coding system, and packing table.

SKUs range from 100 ml to 20 ltrs. Applications include a wide range of food & beverage liquids as well as non-food liquids such as perfumes, oil, shampoo, handwash, liquid detergent, machine oil, varnish, etc.

TIN / BOTTLE FILLING LINE
Nichrome offers a sturdy tin filling line designed for accurate and efficient performance. The PLC-controlled line has a digital LCD touch screen displaying settings, and safety enclosures with interlocks for rotary parts.

Machine construction is available in SS3014, SS316 and MS painted material. Various tin sterilisation and cleaning options are available.

By changing the filler, one can pack a wide range of food and non-food products in tin or composite tin containers. Pharma powders and detergent powders can be packed efficientlyin this line.

VACUUM PACKAGING
Vacuum packaging machine enables you to protect valuable, fragile products. Furthermore, it reduces the volume, optimizes your operation and prevents fraud.

Optimal protection against external influences, such as dirt, dust, moisture, scratches and dehydration. Realize significant savings on storage and transport with your compact vacuum packed products.

BLISTER PACKAGING
This is a form of plastic packaging that is used for small consumer goods and pharmaceuticals. Applications include electronics, home improvement tools, stationery and more. It is mostly made from thermoformed plastics. Blister packs have a backing of paperboard, aluminium foil, or even other plastic sheets.

Blister packs are low-cost packaging that is theft deterrent, tamper evident and provides good protection.

POUCH PACKAGING
Nichrome is a leader in integrated packaging solutions for flexible pouch packaging of different products and varied pouch formats. Nichrome offers VFFS and HFFS packaging machines for packaging a wide range of non-food products such as agrochemicals, cement& wall putty, fertilizers, paint powder, varnish, adhesives, dyes & pigments, lube oil, coolants, pet foods, cosmetics, personal care products, and even some hardware.

SOME OF OUR CLIENTS

Nichrome has proved itself as a competent partner for packaging non-food products. Some of our satisfied customers include:

·         Fevicol- Pidilite Industries

·         Varnish – Elantas Beck

·         Hand wash liquid – Asian Paints

·         Hand wash powder-Godrej

·         Adhesive – Win

WHY NICHROME?

As one of the country’s leading packaging machine manufacturers, Nichrome brings 40+ years of experience & expertise. Nichrome’s track record includes presence in 45 countries and 8000+ successful installations worldwide

Nichrome has its own, inhouse R&D and manufacturing capabilities and partners through the complete life cycle to deliver application-specific solutions, backed by dependable service & support.

For some applications, such as pharma process and packaging, Nichrome has technology tie-ups with international majors who are all leaders in their respective fields. So you get the advantage of the latest, international technology backed by dependable, local support.

Count on Nichrome for relevant, reliable and cost-effective non-food packaging solutions. Contact Nichrome with your requirements today.