Flexible Oil Packaging to protect oils & vanaspati

 

Edible oils and hydrogenated fats (vanaspati) are extensively used in human diet. About 55% of vegetable oil consumed in India is imported, making India the world's leading importer - ahead of China and the EU. Bulk quantities are packed and transported in expensive in containers and galvanised iron drums, and sold loose by retail vendors. This practice gives scope for adulteration which has been a cause of ill health in India and many other countries.

Governments have been trying to enforce compulsory packing of edible oils in inexpensive plastic unit packages. Distribution of oils/fats in unit consumer packs is increasingly becoming popular as it assures quality product packed under hygienic conditions. In view of their logistic advantages such as light weight, reduced material cost, low storage & handling costs and convenient shapes, flexible packaging is replacing conventional bulk packs. (Source: icpe.in)

In fact, the use of flexible pouches has made it possible for organised brand owners to penetrate the rural markets with smaller SKUs. This has allowed manufacturers to pass on price reductions to consumers.

Edible oils are highly susceptible to deterioration, and need to be protected from the following:

Moisture: Moisture is a major cause of spoilage of fats and oils. Hydrolytic rancidity is caused by moisture due to hydrolysis of fats and oils to glycerol and free fatty acids which cause the off odour.

Oxygen: Oxidation of oils creates aldehydes and ketones which are responsible for the rancid odour of oils & fats. Unrefined oils are less prone to oxidation due to the presence of natural antioxidants and pigments.

Tainting by extraneous sources: Oils & vanaspati are susceptible to odour pickup from external sources, packaging materials, etc. and must be protected.

Colour & vitamin degradation: This occurs due to exposure to UV light and further accelerated by oxygen. Using opaque and pigmented packaging materials can protect oil from this.

Edible Oil packaging with Nichrome

Nichrome offers a range of automated cooking oil packaging machines for retail oil packaging. Nichrome is a leading oil filling machine manufacturer with decades of experience and a history of innovation in packaging in India.

Filpack Servo SMD
Nichrome’s most popular automatic oil filling machine is the Filpack Servo SMD. For packaging oil, ghee, vanaspati and other viscous products such as ketchup, fruit pulp, mayonnaise, curry pastes, and even grease, paint, adhesives, etc., Filpack Servo SMD is the sturdy workhorse for your packaging operations.

Main features include:

- touch screen HMI and PLC-controlled operation

- Occupies less floor space

- enclosed SS cabinet for hygienic operation

- bagger speed: 70-85 packs per minute

- pack size range: 50 ml to 1000 ml

- twin head construction with independent head operation so you can pack two different products and quantities at the same time.

Multilane Stickpack with Multi-Piston Filler
This oil sachet packing machine has been especially innovated for packing oil and other viscous liquids in convenient single-serve stickpacks. Besides oil and ghee, the Multilane Stickpack efficiently packs ketchup, honey, mustard paste, jam, mayonnaise - even shampoo!

Main features include:

- stainless steel structure

- pneumatically operated piston filler

- longitudinal & cross sealing jaw assemblies suitable for laminates

- CE-certified PLC controller

- multiple lanes - 3,4,5,6 lanes

- speed: 90-240 stickpacks per minute

HFFS Series
Nichrome offers a series of HFFSmachines with new-gen linear technology from Totpack, Spain. The machines in this series are versatile and can pack a wide range of powders, grains, snacks, liquids and viscous products by using different fillers.

Main features include:

- PLC-based with touch screen interface

- compact design

- offers both single and perforated chain of pouches

- wide range of pouch formats with superior aesthetics

- quick & easy changeover

- duplex models available for higher outputs

- speed: 100 (simplex) and 200 (duplex) packs per minute

Conclusion

To protect your edible oil, vanaspati or ghee in hygienic flexible packaging, and enhance its retail value with better aesthetics and range of SKUs, partner with Nichrome’s edible oil filling machines.  Nichrome is the proven oilpacking machine manufacturer with a wide range of packaging solutions in India.

VFFS, HFFS, Multilane and even oil filling lines or tin filling lines – Nichrome is the single-point provider of cost-effective packaging solutions for all enterprises large and small.

Reasons to Use Nichrome's Automatic Bottle Filling Line for Liquids

Bottles, bottles, bottles. Everywhere we look, we’re surrounded by bottles. In different sizes, shapes and materials.

Whether it is bottles of food & beverage liquids such as flavoured milk, energy drinks, water & buttermilk; viscous foods such as ghee, chocolate sauce & ketchup; or non-food products such as oil, liquid detergent, shampoo & handwash, bottles are part & parcel of modern life.

Why Automatic Bottle Filling Line for liquids?

Manufacturers and marketers of most products today use bottles for packaging and to ensure market success. Modern industries have bulk filling requirements which cannot be served by manual methods as the process can consume considerable time and cause spillage and wastage. Consistency and accuracy of filling are other important criteria, as is flexibility to handle different bottles and varied products. Manufacturers need equipment that allows such flexibility with easier changeovers.

No wonder, manufacturers are investing in automated bottle filling lines to maximize production efficiency, speed and capacity.

Why Nichrome for Automatic Bottle Filling Line for liquids?

When searching for the ideal Automatic Bottle Filling Line for your industry, a good place to start would be an experienced packaging solution provider who will take the time and trouble to study your product, understand needs and challenges, and then recommend the most suitable solution.

Nichrome is India’s leading provider of integrated packaging solutions for food, pharma and other applications. Nichrome partners to design and deliver custom filling & packaging systems for the best performance and ROI.

Here are some reasons why Nichrome’s Automatic Bottle Filling system will be an asset to your manufacturing operations.

Product & Container Versatility

Nichrome’s Automatic Bottle Filling system is designed to handle many different types of products, from water to handwash and oil. From products with thin watery consistency to highly viscous products, Nichrome’s liquid food packaging system can handle them all.

Nichrome’s liquid filling machine also handles a versatile SKU range with fast changeover and no change of parts. It is equally efficient packing in glass, HDPE and PP bottles or metal tins.

Accuracy & Efficiency

While automated packaging systems deliver high speed, high capacity operations, filling accuracy is crucial. Overfilling, spills and leaks can be wasteful and costly.

Nichrome’s automated bottle filling line delivers precise drip-free filling, consistently for years. The special ‘no bottle no filling’ safety device and fast, dribble cut off option eliminates wastage and helps the system achieve efficiency & speed.

Nichrome’s solution is a robust system that maximizes throughput with minimal downtime and maintenance.

Hygienic Design

Nichrome’s bottle filling machine is designed for the highest hygiene levels, minimizing cleaning and changeover time. Sloped surfaces increase drainage and prevent product buildup while stainless steel construction in SS304 or SS316 keeps the machine sanitary. Bottle sterilization and cleaning options are also available in this automated packaging system.

Operator-Friendly

Even though the packaging system is automatic, some operator interaction is essential, so the equipment must be easy to use. Nichrome’s bottle filling system is a PLC-controlled system with LCD touch screen display & settings that make control and monitoring so much easier. Problems can be easily detected and downtime prevented.

Conclusion

Nichrome’s automated bottle filling line is a complete integrated packaging system incorporating a turn table (OD 1200), bottle cleaning system, UV sterilization chamber, automatic liquid filling machine, cap feeding elevator, rotary capping machine, induction sealer, front and back labeling machine, date and batch coding system and packing table.

Depending on your applications and capacity required, Nichrome will provide the appropriate filler with 2 to 10 heads to deliver packaging speeds from 20 to 100 bottles per minute. Discuss your requirements with Nichrome today.