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Showing posts with label Cosmetic Packaging Machine. Show all posts

Tuesday, 24 August 2021

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.

Sunday, 28 February 2021

FLEXIBLE PACKAGING WITH NICHROME

 


According to the Flexible Packaging Association, flexible packaging is any package or any part of a package whose shape can be readily changed. Examples include pouches and bags. Its opposite is rigid packaging, which includes formats like bottles, cans, and jars.

Flexible packaging accounts for 19 percent of the overall packaging market and is expected to grow at a rate of 3.9 percent CAGR by 2023, according to the 2019 Flexible Packaging Marketing Assessment by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. Convenient packaging, excellent barrier properties, sustainable materials and growing customer base for fast-moving consumer products and consumer durables in emerging countries are driving this expansion.

Especially for food manufacturers and even pharmaceutical and cosmetic product manufacturers, flexible packagingis emerging as the preferred choice. Here are some of the reasons why:

·         Convenient - fulfils consumer demand for portability

·         Cost-efficient - low cost per package

·         Lightweight - low storage & distribution costs

·         Safer distribution - less risk of breakage and injury

·         Eco friendly - small carbon footprint

·         Customisable - can be moulded into varieties of shapes & sizes

·         Brand building - more surface for graphics & messaging; scope for creative concepts

AUTOMATIC FLEXIBLE PACKAGING MACHINES

Automatic flexible packaging machines can be divided into 2 broad categories:

Form-Fill-Seal: FFS machines are the most widely used flexible packaging type. As the name suggest, themachine forms bags, fills them with the product, and seals the filled bag. Some FFS machines work vertically(vertical-form-fill-seal or VFFS) and some perform the process horizontally (horizontal-form-fill-seal or HFFS). VFFS are the more popular type as they occupy limited floor space and usually cost less than HFFS machines.

For industries that need to package their products (e.g. condiments, drink mixes, sugar, etc.) in small packets, multi lane machines are extremely popular. Used popularly as sugar sachet packaging machine or ketchup packaging machine, these form-fill-seal machines create multiple packagesvia multiple channels simultaneously.

Fill-Seal:These machines are growing in demand. The machine fills pre-made pouches with product and then seals the pouches shut.Some of these premade pouch filling machines operate in a rotary fashion and others in a straight line. Rotary machines offer better ergonomics for operators, and occupy less floor space.

NICHROME EXPERTISE IN FLEXIBLE PACKAGING

Nichrome is a leading name in packaging solutions India. A pioneer of flexible packaging in1977, Nichrome today has built up the expertise, experience and product range to serve the widest range of flexible packaging needs in food, pharma and other industries.

Whether you are looking for a namkeen packaging machine or automatic sugar filling machine;salt packaging machine or shampoo packaging machine; cosmetic packaging machine or powderfilling machine, grain packaging machine or milk filling machine- Nichrome hasa solution for you.

POUCH FORMATS IN FLEXIBLE PACKAGING

Nichrome’s flexible packaging machines can accommodate a variety of pouch formats. Some of the main ones include:

THREE SIDE SEAL BAGS are flat pouches sealed on three sides.

CENTRE SEAL PILLOW PACKS comprise of two flat panels sealed together on the top and bottom with a vertical seal down the back. This bag type is popular for value-brands, chips, single-serving snacks, milk, and fractional packs of coffee.

DOYPACKS are stand-up pouches with an oval-shaped base. This bag type is growing in popularity for premium products in many industries, including snacks, dry fruits, coffee, and powder supplements.

QUAD SEAL BAGS have a rectangular bottom and can stand unassisted. This bag type has two side gussets and two panels joined together with four vertical seals, providing a more structured bag and modular look. This bag type is popular for premium coffee brands.

FLAT BOTTOM BAGS are similar to quad seal bags, featuring two gussets, but only have a single vertical seal. This bag type is popular for coffee and pet food.

GUSSETED BAGS are similar to pillow packs but have side gussets, offering more internal space.

SACHETS are small, flat 4-side sealed packets, often used for single-serving condiments and spices.

STICK PACKS are very narrow pillow bags, used for single-serving powders and liquids.

CONCLUSION

Over four decades in the business, Nichrome has proved itself as one of the most capable and competitive packaging machine manufacturers in India. Nichrome flexible packaging solutions are marked by speed, accuracy and durability. They incorporate advanced technology and state-of-the-art features at a competitive price.

Nichrome’s plus point is its capabilities for customisation. Nichrome studies the client’s product and packaging requirements in detail, then customises a solution that delivers the best ROI and business outcomes.

Friday, 24 May 2019

Seven Great Advantages of Blister Packaging

Pharmaceutical Packaging Machine
Pharmaceutical Packaging Machine
Pharmaceutical Packaging Machine
Blister packaging seems to be growing in popularity as pharma manufacturers look for solutions with heightened protection against oxygen, moisture and contaminants. Opaque blisters also protect light-sensitive products from UV rays.
Blister packaging machines seal products in a pre-formed cavity or pocket made from a formable web, usually made of PET (polyethylene terephtalate) or PVC (polyvinyl chloride). This usually has a backing of paperboard or a lidding seal of aluminum foil or plastic. Another type is constructed with foil as both the blister web and the lid or seal. This type is usually created by cold stretching.

Today, blister packaging is the preferred packaging for the pharma industry, used for packing tablets, capsules, vials, ampoules, syringes and liquid products. It is also increasing popular for packing some foods and small consumer goods.

The main advantages of blister packaging include:
Protection

Blister packs not only protect the product against light, oxygen, humidity & contaminants, it provides protection against mishandling and tampering. Since the product stays securely sealed from the external environment, shelf life in extended, making it safe and suitable for long-term storage and display.
Marketing

Blister packaging offers a range of colours and finishes. The card option also allows manufacturers clean space to include branding, instructions, product information, etc. in an attractive, easy-to-follow way. All this helps the product to stand out in retail outlets, build brand and increase customer loyalty.
Cost-effective

Higher packaging speeds and reduced costs make blister packaging a more cost-effective solution. Blister packs eliminate the need for additional cartons, thereby reducing the cost of packaging. There are several different types of blister packaging – Face Seal, Trap, Mock, Slide and Interactive. Each one has its unique qualities and price points, from entry level to high end.
Visibility

With a see-through plastic front, these containers make the encased product perfectly visible to the consumer. Doing so provides reassurance that the amount of product contained is as advertised and that all pieces are accounted for. Visibility promotes retail display, and since customers can view the item but not touch it, is safeguarded against thieves and tampering.
Tamper-resistant

The product units are individually sealed and therefore individually protected from tampering. Any form of tampering is immediately visible.
Helpful & easy to use

For consumers, blister packaging provides clear space for instructions and other important data. It offers patients a clear individual dose, making it easier for patients to track whether they have taken the prescribed drug on a given day. To use, consumers just have to pop the pill out of the package which can be done quite easily. Drugs not consumed remain in the original package, fully protected. Blister packs are also easy to carry when travelling – ideal for today’s on-the-go lifestyle.
Customization

All plastic blisters are thermoformed, so manufacturers can customise every design to the product. Regardless of the size, shape or number of items contained in the blister pack, it can be customized to fit the needs of the product.
Conclusion

From medicines & electronic items to cosmetics & toys, SD cards & batteries to toothbrushes & dental floss, a blister pack makes a great marketing and packaging tool. If you have a product that could benefit from blister packaging, contact Nichrome.
Nichrome is 
India’s leading integrated packaging solutions provider, with over 4 decades of industry experience.  Well known as a world-class manufacturer of flexible packaging machines, Nichome offers a range of packaging solutions for Food, Pharma and other industries. If you are contemplating blister packaging machines for your business, Nichrome will partner with you to understand your requirements and deliver the relevant solution that can ensure desired outcomes. Talk to Nichrome to discover the most appropriate, efficient and cost-effective solution for production unit.

Saturday, 22 December 2018

Spotlight on Stick Packaging Machines

MULTI LANE STICK PACK - NICHROME PACKAGING SOLUTIONS


Packaging is not only about hygiene and protecting the product. It's about convenience. Nothing illustrates this better than the stick pack, a form that's growing in popularity around the world.

Remember the slim, one-portion sachets of sugar, milk powder or coffee powder at the cafeteria or in the hotel room? Or those small use-and-throw packs of ketchup or mustard that accompanied the pizza or burger you ordered?
Those slim, single-portion sachets are called stick packs. The stick pack offers consumers convenience (it is easy to open and provides just the right amount of product) plus the freshness of the product is guaranteed. The stick pack is a safe and hygienic packaging form used in both the food industry and the pharmaceutical sector. Although at first glance, stick packs might not seem very environment-friendly because they are packaged individually, they comprise 35% less packaging material than a sachet.
Applications of stick packaging

Stick pack machines are perfect for packaging a wide variety of powder, granular, and liquid products. Powder products can be dense, fine, loose, and particulate materials. Liquids can be substances of differing viscosities including water-like fluids, gels, and pastes.
Stick packaging is very popular for powdered drink mixes, liquid and powder pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals, and granular ingredients like sugar, seasonings, coffee/tea premixes. The medical and dietary supplement industries also highly favour stick packaging.

Stickpack with Servo Auger filler
Stickpack with Servo Auger filler

Why stick packs are a hit

Single serve and controlled dosage packaging is very popular with today’s consumers, spanning across generations and demographics.  Millennials and young professionals love stick packs because they are portable, convenient, and fit unobtrusively into their busy lives. Whether they contain daily medication or favourite coffee, they allow ‘on the go’ consumers to take their lifestyle on the road. The aging population uses stick packs because they are lightweight and often feature easy-open options like tear notches, making it easier for those with limited dexterity to handle and use the product. Parents are attracted to stick packs because they can easily feed their children with a single, easy to open, controlled serving size package that requires little clean up.
Stick packs also offer unmatched economy and convenience for service providers in the hospitality, food or airlines industries. They help these players to provide food and neutraceutical powders in hygienic, single-serve packaging.
How stick pack machines work

The operation of stick pack machines is very similar to that of single lane vertical form fill seal packaging machines: a roll of film is cut and formed into multiple stick packs; the bags are filled with product and then sealed, all in a vertical fashion, at speeds of up to 80 bags per minute per lane.

Volumetric Multiple Cavity Filler
Volumetric Multiple Cavity Filler

Stick pack machines produce more than one pack at a time and usually have multiple channels to produce several stick packs at a time. Some machines in the market can accommodate up to 20 lanes, producing over 1,200 stick packs per minute!

How to choose the right stick pack machine

When selecting your stick pack machine, it's always better to consult an expert or talk to a packaging machine manufacturer who will understand your requirements and guide you. You will need to consider the desired stick width & length, the product to be packed and its properties, desired speed (packs per minute, hour, shift, etc.) and convenience options (tear notches, chain of packs, pour spouts etc.).

All stick pack machines can utilise different fillers, depending on the product to be packaged.
  • Liquid Fillers (for liquid, gel and paste type products such as honey, jam, ketchup, mustard paste, olive oil, shampoo)
  • Auger Fillers (for powders and dusty products like milk powder, tea/coffee premix, spice powders, nutraceutical & pharma powders)
  • Volumetric Fillers (for free-flowing non-dusty powders like sugar, table salt, pepper)

Stick pack machines can be built to accommodate different stick widths, convenient designs including pour spouts and specialty die-cut shapes, and can also feature easy-open options like tear notches and micro-perforations.

You may want to print expiration dates or lot codes on your stick packaging. There are many multi-lane printing options available for the task.

Stickpack with Multi-Piston Filler
Stickpack with Multi-Piston Filler

Conclusion

As with all capital investments, it pays to go with a reliable and experienced packaging partner like Nichrome. Nichrome will work with you to understand your product and operations define key points and then provide the most accurate configuration for your specific needs. After all, you will be relying on this equipment to handle a vital part of your production process, so it must deliver.

As India’s leading packaging machine manufacturer, Nichrome designs, develops, manufactures, sells, and services flexible packaging machinery for food and non-food industries worldwide. Nichrome’s decades of industry experience, and focus on packaging innovation and project integration makes them uniquely poised to be your trusted packaging partner, for projects and enterprises large or small.

Wednesday, 17 October 2018

Status of flexible packaging in modern India.

Over the past 8 to 10 years, India has achieved tremendous growth in terms of industrialization and globalization. The inherent result of which, there has been tremendous demand of modern technologies and upgradation of quality of packaging and in general, the quality of life. Food industry offers what is unquestionable, one of the largest opportunities for growth in India today. The industry will play a vital and positive role in the Indian economy. To reach such phenomenon growths, it is quite evident that the processing and preservation technology of food products has to keep pace with the growth. Hence, it is expected that the modern technology of flexible packaging like Aseptic Packaging, Barrier Packaging, and Controlled Atmospheric Packaging will make big inroads in India.
Potential
The growth in the flexible packaging industry in India is mainly driven by the food and the pharmaceutical packaging sectors. The large and growing Indian middle class, along with the growth in organised retailing in the country are fuelling growth in the flexible packaging industry. Another factor, which has provided substantial stimulus to the packaging industry, is the rapid growth of exports, which requires superior packaging standards for the international market.
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Flexible Packaging
The Indian packaging industry is dominated by plastic flexible packaging. The traditional rigid packaging users have also been seen to shift to flexible packaging in recent times. According to industry sources, the main reason for this is that flexible packages are found aesthetically attractive, cost-effective and sturdy. Consumer preference for the use of convenient packaging and packaged products in affordable quantities in laminates is also one of the main reasons that have contributed to the growth of flexible packaging in India. The food-processing sector is the largest user of flexible packaging, accounting for more than 50 percent of the total demand. The flexible packaging segment is estimated to be growing at over 35 percent annually.
Laminated products including form-fill-seal pouches, laminated tubes and Tetra packs are growing at around 30% p.a. This also represents a corresponding additional requirement of capacity in the manufacturing sector. This means that the production will need to increase nearly 100% from the current levels. This is a huge challenge before the nation and a great opportunity for the players in the Flexible Packaging arena. This also opens possibilities for new entrants in the field provided they meet the changing scenario of customer needs and new challenges.
Initiatives are needed to convert the large unpacked commodities into processed, packed and well-presented commodities. India’s imports at 20-25% with a value of $125 million of its total packaging machinery indicate further opportunities not only for Indian companies to increase their share in domestic market but also for international companies to explore new business opportunities in India. The food & beverage and pharmaceutical segments occupy the largest share in the packaging industry, accounting for 85% and 10%, respectively. The plastic packaging market is expanding rapidly registering a growth of 20-25% per annum and is valued at 6.8 million tonnes while the paper packaging industry stands at 7.6 million tonnes. The packaging industry is poised to grow rapidly led by the increasing use of innovative packaging equipment and the rising volumes in flexible packaging market. So it can easily be concluded that future is bright for flexible packaging in India for this decade.
As India’s pioneer and leading provider of integrated packaging solutions, Nichrome is well known for its expertise and experience in flexible packaging. From VFFS and HFFS machines for primary packaging to turnkey packaging solutions for end-to-end lines, Nichrome promises sound project design capabilities, strong R&D, and single-source convenience for enterprises of all scales.
Credits: Milind Bhole, CEO, Neil & Sid Consultants, Pune.

Friday, 17 August 2018

Carrying Indian rice across the world: Nichrome Packaging

Rice has been one of India’s biggest exports for some years now, and the demand seems to be growing. Iran and Saudi Arabia are two of the biggest importers of Indian basmati rice, accounting for 40-45% share.
According to ICRA, Indian basmati rice exports are expected to post strong growth in FY2018 and FY 2019. While the Middle East, Britain and United States import premium basmati rice, India also exports non-basmati varieties of rice to African and Asian countries. Thailand is a strong contender for non-basmati rice exports, and last year, Africa’s import demand shifted from India to Thailand, on cost competitiveness. However, with depleted stocks and rising value of the Thai currency (baht), importers have turned their gaze back on India.
Packaging plays a crucial role in rice exports, especially of premium varieties in retail packs. It needs to be accurate, properly sealed and strong enough to withstand the journey down the supply chain till the retail shelf, protecting the purity and flavour of the contents.
As India’s leading packaging solutions manufacturer, Nichrome has decades of experience and expertise in automatic packaging of Indian rice and other grains.
EXCEL PLUS INTELLIGENT ELECTRONIC WEIGH FILLER
EXCEL PLUS INTELLIGENT ELECTRONIC WEIGH FILLER
Nichrome’s VFFS Excel Plus Intelligent Electronic Weigh Filler is a star performer amongst Nichrome’s range of grain packaging machines. It packs up to 80 pouches/min, in quantities from 100 gm up to 10 Kgs. The automation is equipped with CE marked PLC controller and touch-screen HMI. There is a pneumatic/servo motor driven system for horizontal sealing mechanism, with adjustable stroke of cross sealing jaws for optimum performance. Designed and manufactured to stringent quality standards, the Excel Plus offers quick and easy change-over, and integration to upstream and downstream machines.
Allied equipment includes a dynamic check weigher with tendency control facility, online metal detection system, dust extraction system, date/batch coding device, and baling machine for secondary packaging.
Pouch formats include the CSPP, Pentaseal, Four Line Seal and Centre Seal Gusset Pouch with ‘D’ cut. The flexible and efficient Excel Plus Intelligent Electronic Weigh Filler can also be used for sugar packagingtea packagingpulses/grains packaging and whole spices.
For rice and grain packaging plants, Nichrome also offers the Flexibale 450, a fast and accurate baling machine for integrated secondary packaging.
Visit for more:www.nichrome.com

Friday, 29 June 2018

Growing demand for Packaged Grains in India

Growing demand for Packaged Grains in India
As online shopping grows in popularity due to its convenience and attractive marketing, the demand for well packaged grains is booming. Any manufacturer, who wants his grains to sell online, or even to stand out amongst stiff competition on the supermarket shelf, has to invest in quality packaging.


Who better than Nichrome to partner in this Endeavour? As India's leading packaging solutions manufacturer, Nichrome has four decades of industry experience and a proven reputation for innovation, manufacturing and support.


Nichrome offers a wide range of VFFS, HFFS and Multilane machines for grain and seed packaging. Depending on the size and type of pouch you desire, Nichrome offers the optimal solution.

For staples like rice, wheat and lentils, Indian consumers prefer to buy larger quantities. Nichrome's sturdy “Pentaseal Pouch” is a great solution for quantities of 2 Kg and 5 Kg as it increases the pouch strength and stands tall on the retail shelf. Hygiene is maintained and spillage reduced.


Other attractive pouch formats include Flexi Block, Centre Seal Pillow Pouch (CSPP), Gusset Pouch, 3-Side Seal, 4-Side Seal, 4-Line Seal besides Stand-up Packs.

From 100 gm packs to 25 Kg bags, Nichrome offers the full gamut of automatic grain packaging machines. These ensure the pouches are perfectly sealed, with accuracy and speed for minimal wastage. Being fully automated machines, they are economical too as they reduce need for man power, consume less electricity and are fast, assuring higher productivity!


Another advantage of Nichrome’s innovative packaging solutions is that they are versatile and can be used for other applications as well. Sugar packaging, tea packaging, whole spices, even detergents and pharmaceuticals can be packaged on these automatic filling machines.

Contact Nichrome at www.nichrome.com