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.
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:
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!
