Easysnap® single-dose units for liquid and semi-liquid products

Revolutionary one hand opening, single-dose pack for liquid & semi-liquid products 

Easysnap®  is the new worldwide standard for single dose units of liquid products, offering convenience, easy one hand opening, complete dispensing of contents and on-the-go mobility. 

Nichrome, India's leading player in integrated packaging solutions, is a company committed to providing cutting edge packaging technology for Indian industry. Pursuing this passion, Nichrome has joined hands with Easysnap Technology of Italy to bring their worldwide patented packaging to India. 

Innovative one hand opening & dispensing system  It is a single-dose packet that opens itself when you fold it in half. No need to tear, to peel or to unscrew caps… Easysnap®  opens and dispenses product with only one hand; just fold and squeeze. It is ideal for packing all liquid and semi-liquid products. 

Packing in single-dose Easysnap®  packages is safe for consumers (always correct doses and easy to take), sustainable for the environment (reducing waste of excess product), useful for manufacturers (easy to deliver and distribute). 

Eight reasons why Easysnap® is the smarter packaging solution  

1.It is easy 

Easysnap®  opens with one hand only, without efforts. It is suitable for children, elderly and disabled people and all conditions, it is universal. 

2. It offers handy, on-the-go mobility 

Easysnap®  can be transported individually in your pocket or handbag or in greater quantities in packs without the risk of leakage or of being compressed. It has a semi-rigid bottom which is unbreakable unless folded over 90 percent. 

3.It is cheap and ecologic 

Easysnap®  has lower production costs compared to bottles, jars or thermoformed unit dose packaging, does not disperse any residue and is more easily recyclable. 

4. It is smart 

Easysnap® has an ergonomic design, versatile and stylish, which you can customize in form and graphics for better branding and retail appeal. 

5.It is hygienic and clean 

Easysnap®  dispenses the content in a clear and accurate way, there is no risk of spills or contamination of the product. There is no product contamination while opening and dispensing. 

6. It is safe for consumers  Easysnap® always delivers precise doses and is easy to administer - especially important in pharma products. 

7. It minimises wastage Easysnap® is designed to ensure that 98% contents dispensed, so there is less wastage and consumers can be more certain about quantity of contents used. 

8. It is beneficial for manufacturers Easysnap® is easy to customise, brand, deliver and distribute. The stylish pack boosts brand image, and the no-spill, no-contamination advantage makes smart business sense. 

Designed for food, cosmetic, pharma & chemical industries  Easysnap® allows no air inside and offers 100% barrier properties to maintain product integrity. Easysnap Technology can replace the production of any conventional portion pack container, including small cups, small bottles and tubes, with content from 1 to 30 ml, with many advantages in term of flexibility and production cost for units. 

Easysnap Technology machineries are designed and certified for food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical and medical devices industries.  The list of applications is endless:  

Food: ketchup, salad dressing, jam, syrups, honey, mayonnaise, spreads, melted cheese, mustard, spirits 

Pharma: ointments, liquid medications, medicated gels  

Others: toothpaste, shampoo, hair dye, hair conditioner, liquid hand-sanitizer, body lotion, liquid detergents, bath foam, cosmetic cream, moisturizers, sun creams, promotional dispenser, and many others! 

This game changer is brought to India by Nichrome. For over four decades, Nichrome has pioneered and introduced state-of-the-art packaging solutions for industries across verticals. As India's leading manufacturer of automated packaging machines, packaging systems and filling systems, Nichrome is now joining hands with global players to transform the way Indian manufacturers pack food, pharma, cosmetics and personal care products.   

For more information, contact Nichrome today. www.nichrome.com 

 

 

Nichrome: Extending shelf life of fresh food with MAP technology

Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) is the new buzz word in food packaging. MAP is becoming more and more popular for preserving the freshness and extending the storage/shelf life of fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy products, and many more.

What is MAP technology?

According to Wikipedia, “Modified atmosphere is the practice of modifying the composition of the internal atmosphere of a package (commonly food packages, drugs, etc.) in order to improve the shelf life. The need for this technology for food arises from the short shelf life of food products such as meat, fish, poultry, and dairy in the presence of oxygen. In food, oxygen is readily available for lipid oxidation reactions. Oxygen also helps maintain high respiration rates of fresh produce, which contribute to shortened shelf life. From a microbiological aspect, oxygen encourages the growth of aerobic spoilage microorganisms.  Therefore, the reduction of oxygen and its replacement with other gases can reduce or delay oxidation reactions and microbiological spoilage.

The modification process generally lowers the amount of oxygen (O2) in the headspace of the package. Oxygen can be replaced with nitrogen (N2), a comparatively inert gas, or carbon dioxide (CO2). A stable atmosphere of gases inside the packaging can be achieved using active techniques, such as gas flushing and compensated vacuum, or passively by designing “breathable” films.’

To package a product in a modified atmosphere requires sophisticated machinery to flush out air from the packaging chamber and replace it with a different gas or precisely defined mixture of gases, then seal the product in the packaging so that only the modified atmosphere surrounds the product and not any other unwanted gas.

Cutting edge technologies have been developed to ensure that the gas mixture is the correct one, and to test that once sealed, the packages contain the right mixture and do not leak.

Nichrome presents Athena, Thermoforming Tray Seal Machine

Tecnovac in Italy is a leading name in the manufacture of packaging machines for food products.  Over time it has carved out a name for itself in the packaging world, producing all-round automatic packaging machines for a wide range of products including food, industrial and pharmaceutical products.

Nichrome, India’s leading packaging machine manufacturer andintegrated packaging solutions provider,has collaborated to bring Tecnovac’s highly successful Athena Automatic Tray Sealer to India. Athena is capable of packaging food in modified atmosphere, any combination of compatible trays and top film studied for packaging chopped vegetables & fruits, raw& processed meats, fish, frozen food, Indian mithai, namkeens, and ready-to-eat meals such as biryani. Using pre-formed trays, 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. With these features and its output speed of up to 60 trays per minute, Athena should find easy acceptance among India’s ready-to-eat food manufacturers.

MAP, in the time of the pandemic

In the current global situation, Athena offers a win-win proposition for manufacturers of food items and consumers. Especially in India, where snacks, namkeens and mithai are a much-loved part of life, Athena’s MAP technology will ensure that the items are packed safely, untouched by human hands – thereby raising hygiene levels that all consumers are concerned about. Manufacturers can continue production and sale; consumers can enjoy the mithai and snacks they crave with safety and cleanliness.

For further details, and more expert food packaging solutions, talk to Nichrome.

How/Checklist to Pick the Right VFFS Packaging Machine

Vertical Form Fill and Seal (VFFS) machines are a boon to modern manufacturing. They combine high production output, consistent reliability and product quality with low manpower requirements and low maintenance costs.

VFFS Machines/Excel Plus Series/Excel Plus/Servo Auger

If you’re thinking of getting a VFFS machine for your production process, here’s a check list to help you pick the right one:

1. Space and ergonomics

How will the new VFFS machine fit in your factory? Where will you position it? What is your ceiling height? Can it be easily accessed? Is there space to bring materials in? How & from where will workers engage with the machine? It’s important to study ergonomic constraints and do some work floor planning before acquiring the VFFS machine that suits your set-up the best.

2. Simplicity

Modern VFFS machines are automated, programmable and with ‘date-over-internet’ accessibility. This assures accurate and reliable packaging, and increases ease of operations. But it’s important to look for machines that are simple to integrate, and easy to operate, with minimal maintenance requirements.

3. Price

Machine acquisition is an expensive proposition, involving base price and running costs. That’s why you should take some time before making a decision. Speak to as many vendors as possible, compare each one’s rates, clarify doubts about technology, running costs, training costs, maintenance, etc. — and then choose. Remember, cheapest is not always best, and the highest price does not guarantee satisfaction. Thorough study and evaluation is essential.

4. Versatility

VFFS machines are inherently versatile. Just change the filler, and the same machine can efficiently pack a wide variety of products. But your first priority should be to find the best VFFS machine for your leading product. Evaluate the cost and performance efficiency of a machine ideally suited for your flagship product so you achieve optimal return on investment.

VFFS Machines/Excel Plus Series/Excel 400

5. Features

VFFS machines come in different models and each of them offers different features. While their main purpose remains the same, their efficiency, output, footprint, etc. varies. Also, there are different levels of automation so depending on your performance targets and your manpower; you can purchase a machine as per your company’s requirement.

6. Assurance & support

A VFFS machine is a big investment, so it makes sense to find a vendor who is reputed and experienced, with sound domain knowledge. Find a vendor who will partner with you, study your product, understand your needs & challenges, discuss total cost-of-ownership, etc. Choose a vendor who can also assure prompt service and support to minimize downtimes, enable up gradations and maximize productivity.

Conclusion

Frankly, selecting the right VFFS machine for your operations can be a confusing task. There are so many aspects to consider, so many pros and cons to weigh. Make the process simpler by talking to a reputed packaging machine manufacturer who will make the time and effort to partner with you and provide comprehensive consultancy and service — both pre-sales and post-sales.

VFFS Machines/Excel Plus Series/Excel Plus/Multi-Head Weigher

Nichrome is one such reputed packaging solution provider who customizes and integrates packaging solutions to deliver enhanced performance and productivity. To know more, www.nichrome.com

Nichrome Packaging solutions for new application challenges

Since Nichrome developed India’s first indigenous milk filling machine in 1976-77, it’s been one long journey of innovation and competency building. Spice packaging machines, snacks packaging machines, tea packaging machines, liquid filling machines, shampoo packaging machines – the list of Nichrome’s deliveries goes on and on.

Nichrome’s true strength lies in partnering with customers through the complete lifecycle, offering customer-centric and application-specific solutions, backed by dependable service and support. For enterprises big and small, for applications existing and emerging, Nichrome aims to transform productivity with its pioneering innovation, extensive domain knowledge and manufacturing capabilities.

Find applications available for packaging services

Nichrome has vast domain experience and knowledge of diverse food and other applications. Nichrome understands the challenges of industry regulations, stringent hygiene requirements and specific recipes, and innovates tailor-made solutions that exceed customer expectations with their performance, cost-efficiency and reliability.

In recent times, Nichrome has worked closely with clients to design and build innovative packaging solutions for a wide variety of products. From idli batter and onion flakes to smethana, kehfir and bakery shortening; synthetic resin and ‘neel’ for clothes to handwash powder – Nichrome has developed packaging solutions that fulfill industry needs and meet application challenges.

While moving to the next level of engineering for application-specific solutions, Nichrome is also proving itself to be a competent provider of integrated packaging solutions. For Food, Pharma and other applications, Nichrome is the single source for integrated packaging solutions divided under three broad units: Packaging Machines, Packaging Systems and Filling Systems. In each, with strong R&D, Nichrome partners with enterprises of all scales to innovate solutions that address real needs, and provide comprehensive expertise that creates value through the complete lifecycle.

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Stimulating solutions for coffee packaging.

India is the 6th largest producer of coffee. The branded coffee trade is dominated by Nestle and Hindustan Unilever, but others like Tata and other regional players are also making inroads into this vibrant market.

Traditionally, coffee consumption in India was largely concentrated in the southern states which also contribute almost 90% of the domestic production. However, in the last 2 decades, coffee consumption has spread and grown in urban centres across the country.

Higher disposable incomes, global exposure, media penetration, changing lifestyles influenced by the West are driving the country’s taste for coffee. Easy availability of variants at retail outlets, growing cafe chains (like Barista and Cafe Coffee Day) and new product developments by national and international companies has further promoted coffee consumption in India.

The packaged coffee market comprises different variants: instant, filter, bean-to-cup and RTD (ready-to-drink). Growing appreciation of coffee has motivated big players to introduce exotic flavours besides offering a variety of coffee powders catering to all classes and price points.

RTD market is still at a nascent stage accounting for barely 1% of the total coffee market (by value) but it shows signs of growing. So far, it is dominated by Nescafe Cappuccino packs and cafe chains like Starbucks who sell private blends.

All this means there is a huge need for quality packaging that retains the flavour and freshness of the coffee powder or ready mix while enhancing the brand’s retail image. Nichrome is powerfully positioned to provide a wide variety of packaging solutions to suit different needs. As India’s leading packaging solutions manufacturer, Nichrome has four decades of industry experience and a proven reputation for innovation, manufacturing and support.

From automatic powder packaging machines, secondary packaging solutions to end-to-endintegrated packaging lines, Nichrome promises efficient solutions with effective ROI.

Nichrome offers a choice of VFFS powder filling machines such as Excel Plus Auger, Sprint Plus 250 Servo Auger, Maxima 400, and Multilane PV 215. In the HFFS format, Nichrome offers next-gen linear technology from Totpack Spain.

From single-serve stickpacks and 5 gm sachets which are preferred by the travel & hospitality sector, to bulk 25 Kg bags, Nichrome’s automatic coffee packaging machines pack them all,in pouch formats ranging from CSPP, 3-side seal & contour packs to gusset pouches, pentaseal and standup packs. 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, grain packaging, even detergents and pharmaceuticals can be packaged on theseautomatic filling machines.

Contact Nichrome at www.nichrome.com