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.

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Improve retail value of edible oil with Nichrome Oil Pouch Packaging

India's vegetable oil consumption is growing. As per the "India Edible Oil Market 2019-2025" report by ResearchAndMarkets.com, the India edible oil market to expected to witness a CAGR of 8.75% by Revenue and 9.88% by volume during the forecast years of 2019-2025.

Growing incomes, urbanisation, changing food habits are key drivers for consumption growth. Palm oil, soya oil and sunflower oil are expected to penetrate regional markets further in the future. There is a marked shift from loose oil to branded, packaged oil, as changing lifestyles and growing awareness of hygiene and quality aspects impact buying behaviour. Furthermore, in packaged oil, the preferred consumer units are 1L and 5L, while commercial users such as hotels & restaurants go for bulk packs in 15L tins.

Pouch Packaging for Edible Oil

Pouches are growing in popularity around the world as a preferred retail packaging format. It is a highly convenient, light-weight and portable package that enables companies to offer their product in a range of customer-friendly sizes - from as small as 50 ml samples to larger 1L and 2L packs. Pouch packaging offers more advantages:

Protection: Flexible pouches preserve the freshness and taste, protecting the contents from contamination.

Portability: being compact and light-weight, they can be carried and transported easily, and require less secondary packaging than rigid packs. They also optimise shelf space.

Retail value: Pouches can be customised for individual brands in specific sizes for different markets. They can be branded for visibility and differentiation on retail shelves.

Reach: The quality, safety and easy transportability of pouches enable great ‘last mile’ reach, helping marketers to reach wider rural and regional markets.

Economy: Flexible pouches are more cost-effective compared to alternative packaging materials such as PET bottles, tins, Tetrapak and glass.

Sustainability: Pouch materials release minimal emissions in production and are partially recyclable.

Nichrome solutions for Oil Packaging

For every oil manufacturer, big or small, hygiene, accuracy and leakage-free sealing are crucial. With four decades of experience in the flexible packaging industry, and 7000+ installations across India and the world, Nichrome can proudly claim to be the Oil packaging machine manufacturer who delivers outstanding single-source convenience and infinite possibilities in integrated, automated packaging solutions.

With a wide selection of both HFFS and VFFS innovative packaging solutions, Nichrome ensures it has a solution for every need and budget. Nichrome’s VFFS packaging machines are high speed, accurate and hygienic, with the capability of packing two different products and quantities at the same time.

Nichrome’s Filpack Servo SMD and Sprint 250 Visco are engineered for all oil and related applications including ghee packing and for other viscous products such as vanaspati and fresh cream. Their CSPP pouch and 3-side seal pouch are the perfect solutions for all cooking oil packing. The output speed is between 80 and 85 packs per minute.

Nichrome’s HFFS oil pouch filling machines from Nichrome can pack between 5 and 250 cubic centimetres in the Simplex version and between 5 and 90 cubic centimeters in the higher-output Duplex mode. The rated output for the simplex version is 100 packs per minute while the duplex version delivers 200 packs per minute. The HFFS pouch filling machine utilizes a piston filler for viscous applications. Alternative pouch formats include the four-side seal and zipper pouch formats as well as a contour/profile pouch format. The pouches can be rolled out by the edible oil filling machine either one by one or as a perforated chain of pouches. The packaging materials for the HFFS machines are heat sealable laminates like PET/PE, Paper/Alu-foil/PE or co-extruded films.

Nichrome also offers secondary and tertiary packaging solutions for oil pouch packaging. So whether you are looking for a high-performance, high-speed oil packaging machine or a complete, integrated packaging solution, consult Nichrome. Their domain expertise and decades of experience will ensure you get the most relevant, cost-efficient and reliable automated packaging solution for your operations.

End-to-End Packaging Solutions and Beyond, With Nichrome

It all started in 1977 when Nichrome developed and manufactured India's first indigenous milk pouch packaging machine, in response to the Govt. of India's appeal to facilitate the country's White Revolution.

Nichrome’s Vertical Form Fill Seal machine

Today, 4 decades later, Nichrome has come a long way, with a footprint that extends to over 7000 installations in more than 45 countries worldwide. Liquid packaging machines, sachet packaging machines, HFFS packaging machines, VFFS packaging machines, automatic packaging machines for solids, powders, grains, RTE, pharma & personal care products – Nichrome’s range covers the full gamut of industry requirements for efficient and hi-speed pouch packaging.

The years of building up varied industry insights, innovating technologies and customizing solutions for specific challenges has enabled Nichrome to take its capabilities and offerings to the next level.

Nichrome is now perfectly positioned to be the innovative, end-to-end packaging solutions provider that customers can depend on. With more and more industries opting for increased automation in their factories for the obvious benefits of speed, accuracy, hygiene and productivity, there is a need for project design and execution - from concept to commissioning. There is also a requirement for Project Integration - of linking different stages and machines in a packaging line so that they work with seamless synchronization and efficiency.

Nichrome HFFS Machines - T-110

Nichrome has the skills and knowledge to deliver. With sound project design capabilities and strong R&D, Nichrome provides end-to-end packaging solutions right from pre-packaging, primary packaging, secondary packaging and tertiary or end-of-line solutions. Nichrome partners with clients to provide packaging solutions that suit their specific product needs and performance criteria – and fit their space and budget.

Nichrome also provides post-commissioning support through a strong nation-wide network of service engineers who ensure timely assistance when required. Furthermore, Nichrome makes spare parts accessible and affordable to minimize downtime of the customer’s system and enhance durability and OEE.

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