Working Of Pouch Filling Machines From Nichrome

Pouch filling machines are becoming increasingly popular for industrial packaging across industries and across the world. Pouches tend to be flexible, lightweight and offer several advantages over traditional packaging such as metal cans or glass bottles. 

There are generally two types of pouch filling machines: Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS) and horizontal form fill seal machines (HFFS), with VFFS being the preferred option.

Let’s understand the working principles of VFFS packaging machines: 

Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS) machines are a kind of pouch making and filling machines that have a vertical structure. These machines are mainly used for industrial packaging and processing and provide a more convenient and effective method of automatic packaging which saves time, prevents material wastage and reduces cost. 

Let’s look at the main components of VFFS pouch filling machines to understand the working of these machines: 

Film Pulling System: This component of VFFS machines consists of an unwinding roller and tensioner. A roll of film - generally laminated PE, PET, aluminium foil - is placed on an unwinding roller - which is usually positioned at the rear of the machine. The tensioner and servo motors firmly and precisely unwind and pull the film into the system.

Printer (Optional): This component prints the date, production batch code etc on the film when it passes by the printer. 

Pouch Former: The film moves to bag forming once the printing is done. The edges of the film are overlapped to shape the pouch while the top and bottom sealing is done by sealing jaws. 

Filling and Sealing Machine: Filling is carried out by connecting the bagging machine to a multi-head scale or similar filling machine - such as an auger or volumetric filler. These two components are synchronized electronically, so that as soon as the bag is ready, the product is released automatically.

The top of the bag is sealed once the product is dropped into it. The two parts of the overlapping material are pressed together and welded with heat using sealing jaws to create a side or centre seal. 

Pouch Cut: Once the bag is sealed and filled, it is cut away. The top seal of the first bag becomes the bottom of the next bag ad infinitum. The cut pouch is dropped into a collection system - typically a belt conveyor that carries the pouch to the next step of packaging.

 Control Cabinet: The side of the vertical form fill seal machine comes with a control cabinet inside which are all the electrical parts such as PLC, contactor, servo motors, pneumatic cylinder, solenoid valves, PLC expand mode, low-pressure electrical parts. The Human Machine Interface (HMI) makes operating and controlling the machine simpler.

 There are a number of pouch filling machine manufacturers that offer multiple machines for a diverse range of applications. If you are on the lookout for an oil pouch packing system or searching for a dependable milk pouch packing machine manufacturer, Nichrome is your best bet - whether you wish to package powder, liquid, viscous or granular products in flexible pouches.

 

Nichrome’s four decades of experience around the world, innovative R&D, state-of-the-art manufacturing, technology tie-ups with global companies, thousands of successful installations and strong nationwide service network can be matched by only a few pouch filling machine manufacturers. Nichrome’s technology know-how, capabilities and track record are unmatched in the industry. Connect with Nichrome for your pouch filling machine needs.

Pouch packaging: a growing, evolving trend

According to a report by Smithers-Pira, the global pouch packaging market will reach $19 billion by 2021 up from a projected $15 billion in 2016 – a compound annual growth rate of 4.6%. In India, the flexible packaging segment is estimated to be growing at over 35% annually, mainly driven by the food and the pharmaceutical sectors.

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The large and growing Indian middle class, along with the growth in organized 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.

Pouch packaging vs. Rigid packaging

Flexible pouch packaging scores over traditional rigid packaging in different ways:

Barrier properties

Flexible packaging offers companies the ability to customise the appropriate barrier for their product and end-use. For example, products such as juice and milk require an oxygen barrier. Other products may not. A flexible pouch can have specific barrier properties built into it.

For years, aluminium foil was used as the ultimate barrier material but when used in the increasingly popular stand-up pouch, the foil can crack leading to pinholes that let contaminants in. New materials have been developed to replace foil.

Ease of branding

In pouch packaging, pouch formation generally includes full printing features as well as lamination if required. The pouch also offers larger printing area for companies to print their brand and product details, and to incorporate high-end graphics to make their label as attractive as possible.

This is of prime importance as manufacturers jostle for space and attention on crowded retail shelves.

Sustainability

In a world where environmental sustainability is an ever-growing concern, flexible packaging proves to be far more energy-efficient and economical than rigid packaging such as expensive plastic jars, glass bottles, heavy duty boxes and metal tins. Throughout the three stages of its life-cycle i.e. manufacturing, transportation and disposal, flexible packaging proves to be the cheaper, more responsible option. Packaging engineers everywhere continue to search for thinner and lighter laminate structures without compromising upon the overall strength, barrier & functional properties of the packaging.

Flexibility in design and dispensing

Flexible plastic films can be moulded into practically any shape, with the inclusion of different handles, opening features & fitments. It is also possible to produce packaging of larger sizes. All these aspects enhance convenience and storage for the end-user, and improve brand preference.

Today's pouches have easy-tear notches, screw-top caps, ziplock, and etc. and new innovations crop up every day. Pop-up straws, one-way dispensers and valves that connect directly to appliances are some of the fitments for liquid packaging that are making their way into the market to enhance functionality.

Conclusion

Pouch packaging continues to grow in popularity. The main reason for this growing popularity 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.

What is more, the world of flexible pouch packaging keeps evolving, with new design innovations, materials and applications emerging every day. Various pouch formats and new fixture technologies are increasing market share in an array of applications in food, beverages and other end-use segments.

In India, Nichrome is a leader in the design, manufacture and integration of pouch packaging machines. For a diverse range of applications across Food, Pharma and other sectors, Nichrome innovates and customizes packaging solutions that create value for its customers. If you are contemplating pouch packaging for your product or seek to improve efficiency of your packaging line, Nichrome’s integrated packaging solutions can ensure desired outcomes.

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Why Horizontal Form Fill Seal Machines Are Gaining in Popularity

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When it comes to modern packaging, FFS (Form Fill Seal) machines is now the accepted norm. With their sophisticated computer interfaces and control networks, FFS machines offer greater speed, savings and versatility - both in terms of applications and pouch formats. FFS machines employ a wide range of material types and are used across numerous markets including food, drinks, cosmetics, personal care, electronics, stationary, chemicals and pharmaceuticals.

Horizontal Form Fill Seal machines are growing in popularity because of the volume and range of products that can be packaged using this type of machine. They also offer a wider variety of pouch formats and with different fillers, can package a diverse range of products.

In this sector, a range of machines are available: from simpler lower operational speeds, to higher throughput systems with a wider range of packaging sizes and features such as print registration. In addition, there are also specialist versions tailored to a specific product or need, such as hermetic sealing. As such, control solutions vary from simple stepper based, servo based with simple PLC controllers, motion controllers, PC based or often the vendors own dedicated controller. So based on their applications, space, output expectations and budget, buyers can find an HFFS machine that suits their operations.

Pouch filling & sealing, the HFFS way

In the bagging unit, the film is mounted on a reel unwinder. The heat sealable film flowing horizontally folds around a forming plough, and is then sealed on three sides by vertical sealing units before the pouch is cut vertically controlled by the photocell. The pouch opening device opens the pouch and brings it to the filling station.

The filler dispenses the product in the set quantity into the pouch, and then the top stretching mechanism stretches the pouch to make a clean top seal for the standard 4 side sealed Flat Pouch or Standup Pouches.

Advantages of HFFS Technology

• Ideal for fragile products which cannot withstand a high drop
• Built for high volume production environments; duplex modules double output
• Delivers a variety of pouches (standup pouch, pouch with zipper or spout, etc.) for better product aesthetics and shelf presence
• Bags made on HFFS are less expensive than pre-made bags
• Total automation – savings on manpower costs
• Consistent packing rate
• Accurate filling; precise amount of product is dispensed into pouch without spillage
• Fast - increased production rate, reduced number of shifts
• Strong seal integrity
• Easy and quick to clean-out between production batches
• 'Online' film printing provides readable bar code and product info

Conclusion

Interested in getting an HFFS machine for your packaging line? We suggest you talk to a packaging solution provider who will work with you to understand your requirements, then select and integrate the best packaging equipment to optimize your company's operations. Nichrome works with you through the complete lifecycle to provide customized packaging solutions and technical support that truly enhance productivity with performance. To know more, www.nichrome.com

Monitor your Nichrome packaging machine, from anywhere, any time

Nichrome’s packaging machines now come with a unique feature: Data-over-Internet. Just login from your phone or laptop anytime, anywhere – and access your Nichrome packaging machine.

With a view to enable constant monitoring of your automated packaging machine, Nichrome has developed the “data logger”. This smart monitoring system uses the IoT to put superior controls at your fingertips.

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The logger includes sensors that are magnetically attached to the machinery. The sensors constantly measure key parameters and transmit the readings via Bluetooth to a central unit. Multiple users from different locations can access this single server to retrieve and update their data.

The main aim of the use of data logger is to ensure that valuable machinery and the process are constantly monitored. Each & every parameter of the machine can be monitored. Unexpected faults can be detected in real time, and with data generated by the data logger, customers can address the issue quickly to minimise damage and downtime.

Customers benefit from reliable and consistent data collection, prompt trouble shooting and maximized machine uptime.

The data logger is just another innovation from Nichrome, India’s leading packaging machine manufacturer with four decades of expertise to their credit. Since Nichrome developed India’s first indigenous milk pouch packaging machine four decades ago, it has continued to innovate and introduce new machines and new features that enable its customers to achieve high productivity and cost-efficiency in their packaging process.

Today, besides primary packaging machines, Nichrome offers clients cutting edge solutions, end-to-end. Secondary and tertiary packaging, packaging project integration, turnkey project design and implementation – Nichrome offers it all. For the latest, most efficient packaging solutions, talk to Nichrome.

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Nichrome Powder Packaging On the Spice Trail

Last year, of India’s estimated Rs40,000 crore spices market, just about 15% was branded and dominated by brands such as Catch, Badshah, Everest, MDH, MTR and Ramdev, among others, according to a study by Technopak Advisors.

However the branded spices market is booming as consumers grow increasingly concerned about quality, purity and brand. Spice exports from India too are on the rise. As per the Economic Times, spices export from India has seen a staggering 129% growth in the last fiscal year.

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The Indian spices market is projected to reach approximately USD 18 billion by 2020 with growth in the sector is expected to be led by branded spices and spice mixes. The Indian government is aggressively promoting spice exports through various initiatives such as setting up of spice parks. Spice Parks offer common processing facilities to both producers and exporters.

No wonder, large packaged goods companies like ITC Ltd., Kohinoor and Tata Chemicals Ltd., the maker of branded salt and pulses, have stepped into the spices segment during the past couple of years.

Besides modern retail and kirana shops, branded masalas are being sold through specialty stores like meat shops and online marketplaces like Amazon and Big Basket. There is a huge market for smaller packs and single-use pouches.

Think branded spice powders, and Nichrome must inevitably come to mind. A leader in automatic powder packaging machines, Nichrome has four decades of experience and proven expertise in pouch packaging technology.

Depending on your individual needs and challenges, Nichrome offers a wide range of VFFS machines and HFFS machines for powder packaging. One of the best sellers is undoubtedly the CE-compliant Maxima 400. With its compact design and PLC-based control system, Maxima 400 efficiently packs blended spices, ground spices and a host of other powders such as dairy whitener, soup powders, pre-mix powders and even granular products. Humidity and contaminants are kept out; freshness and flavor are locked in.

Maxima 400 has a modular structure and small footprint, and offer a bagger speed of 400 pouches per minute, in single CSPP or perforated chain of CSPP pouches. Filler options like Servo Auger and twin cup filler are available, and you enjoy the flexibility to pack different products with different quantities on each head.

MAXIMA 400 WITH SERVO AUGER

To exploit the huge potential of the branded spices market, partner with Nichrome for fast, accurate and airtight pouch packaging of your products.

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Brewing profits for the tea industry: Nichrome’s end-to-end packaging solutions

End-to-End Packaging Solutions

Nichrome is well known as a manufacturer of primary packaging machines for a variety of applications. Coffee packaging machines, Spice packaging machines, Liquid filling machines, Snacks packaging machines, Shampoo packing machines, Tea packaging machines and many more.

However, with its decades in the industry, and indepth knowledge of different industries and their challenges, Nichrome today is supremely poised to offer integrated end-to-end packaging solutions for the tea industry. That too, with single-source convenience and service support few companies can provide.

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Whether you require standard industrial packaging solutions or custom-made alternatives, consumer-sized packaging or bulk-sized packaging, Nichrome is your one-stop-shop for turnkey packaging lines.

The Different Stages of a typical tea packaging line:

1. Raw material Receipt: there is lack of consistency in the receiving of raw material at the factory, hence in this step, a consistent maintenance of quality is ensured.

2. Intermediate Storage:  this step ensures constant feed to the processing system.

3. Processing machinery: in this step, raw product is processed into final finished product.

4. Intermediate Storage of Finished product: in this step, the finished product is stored for primary packaging processing.

5. Primary/Retail Packaging of processed/finished product: in this step, the finished product is packed into its primary packaging form.

6. Secondary Packaging System:  in this step, the primary the primary packaged product is collated or and stacked together into bigger packs.

7. Tertiary Packaging System: this is the final step in the system where final wholesale packs are packed.

For the tea industry, Nichrome offers a full range of Pre-Packaging Solutions such as Intermediary storage equipment, Product cleaning & grading equipment, Blending equipment, processing equipment for tea, Food safety equipment and Conveying accessories. In Post-Packaging Solutions, equipment includes Food safety equipment, Pouch collation, Conveying accessories, online check weigher, and Cartoning/ baling machines.

Nichrome’s Pre and Post Packaging equipment form a Complete System Solution Project. Individual equipment can also be customized and integrated with existing equipment. Such Integrated Packaging Solutions definitely result in enhanced speed and accuracy, reduced labour costs, and increased overall productivity for a profitable business outcome – not just for tea, but for rice, oil, milk and detergent among others.

Oil pouch packaging – the linear way

When it comes to edible oil pouch packaging, few can match the capability or range ofcooking oil packaging machines offered by Nichrome. As a renowned, innovativeAutomatic Packaging Machine Manufacturer, Nichrome is trusted for its edible oil filling machines and ghee packaging machines.

With 40 years of experience in Design, Development & Manufacturing and 7000+ installations across 45 countries, Nichrome has made a name for itself as a trusted and expert brand for a whole gamut of pouch packaging needs.

Through a technology transfer deal with Totpack, Nichrome offers Indian oil manufacturers the advantage and versatility of cutting-edge, linear technology. Totpack of Spain is a technology specialist of Horizontal Form Fill Seal Packaging Machines. It is an internationally renowned company, backed by strong domain knowledge with extensive experience in horizontal packaging machines for a wide range of products.

With this tie-up, Nichrome offers the latest, international technology at Indian pricing. This, complemented by the advantages of local sales & service support, provides Indian customers with a winning combination.  

The Totpack range offered includes the T-110, T-140 (Duplex), T-170 and T-170 FE. All the machines are PLC based with touch screen interface and auto tuning temperature controller. The compact and versatile design offers both single and perforated chain of pouches. Totpack also offers well designed duplex modules for higher outputs.

A special advantage of the Totpack range is its versatility. When fitted with different fillers, these machines can be used to package a wide variety of products from powders, granular products and liquids like milk & juices to snacks, pasta and viscous products such as pickles, pastes & cosmetics. Fillers include the Servo Auger Filler, Cup Filler, Linear/ Gate Weigher, Multi Head Weigher, Piston Filler and Gravity Filler/ Flow Meters.

For edible oil, vanaspati and ghee packaging, the Piston Filler is used. Accessories include emboss coder, printer, gas flush, dust exhaust/dust collector and systems for material handling, counting and collating of packs, and Nichrome can also offer complete project design and integration services.

If you’re looking for an automatic oil filling machine to enhance productivity with accuracy, speed and linear efficiency, the Totpack range from Nichrome is definitely worth a look. Consult with Nichrome to find the edible oil packaging solution best suited to your needs and business objectives.

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Nichrome: One point of contact for all your pouch packaging needs

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Nichrome is a renowned pouch filling machine manufacturer of India. Since its entry into the packaging sector in 1977, the Company has made a name for itself with its innovation, indigenization and service. Today, Nichrome has a footprint that’s spread far and wide, with 7000+ installations across 45+ countries of the world.

Designed for a wide array of industries and applications, Nichrome’s innovative packaging solutions have won the trust of many established brands in the market.Powder packaging machines, tea packaging machines, liquid packaging machines, oil filling machines, milk packaging machines – Nichrome offers a versatile, high quality and flexible range of machines for almost every pouch packaging need.

Nichrome provides complete support to customers, from consultation and customized machine development to production of packaging machine, complemented with extensive after sales service. High production rates, maximum accuracy and consistent pouch quality as per client’s requirement are hallmarks of Nichrome packaging solutions.

The Company is based in Pune and aims to become a premium global brand offering end-to-end integrated packaging solutions. With sound project design capabilities, 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.

A pioneer of Vertical Form Fill Seal Machines and Aseptic Pouch Packing Systems, Nichrome has also collaborated with international packaging leaders such as Totpack (Spain), Prodo-pak (USA) and Tecnovac (Italy) to offer customers leading edge packaging technology.

So whether you are looking for a shampoo packaging machine, spice packaging machine or snack packaging machine, trust Nichrome to deliver - with indepth understanding of your industry and product, backed by responsive and efficient after-sales support and spares.

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