Showing posts with label VFFS packaging machines. Show all posts
Showing posts with label VFFS packaging machines. Show all posts

Tuesday, 16 November 2021

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.

Tuesday, 29 September 2020

Versatility and accuracy in vertical chips packaging by Nichrome

 

Who can resist crisp potato chips? We all know once we open a pack, and bite into the first crisp chip, it's hard to stop. Potato chips are addictive; no wonder they account for 70% of the global snack market. The global potato chip market is forecast to grow CAGR 4.40% during the period 2020-2025. (Ref: https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/potato-chips-market)

Crisp equals fresh
Research has shown that the crunch sound that comes when you bite into a chip is an important part of the food's desirability factor. People associate the loudness of the crunch with the freshness of the chips. Without their crispness, chips would no longer be appetising – no matter how great the flavouring.

Preserving the crunch with Nichrome's Excel Vertipack 320

To help marketers pack and preserve that priceless crunch, Nichrome designed Vertipack 320 - India's first vertical pouch packaging machine! A truly versatile innovation from Nichrome, Excel Vertipack 320 is a potato chips packing machine with many advantages:

- Packs a wide range of products: potato chips, dry fruits, snacks, pasta, grains, Indian namkeens, pulses, sugar, powdery products, etc.

- Variety of standup pouches and other formats: standee, centre seal pillow pouch, gusset pouch with D-cut, 3 side seal pouch, Penta Seal pouch, Quad Seal pouch

- Range of compatible fillers for different applications: Multi Head Weigher, Combifiller, EWF, Cup Filler, Servo Auger Filler

- Versatile MAP (modified atmosphere packaging) technology can be tailored to specific foodstuffs with different gases and proportion of gas in the mixture. When modifying the atmosphere inside the pack, heavier inert gases force oxygen out of the package. This results in extended product shelf life, product integrity, protection against discoloration, and for products like chips, a cushion-like buffer against damage (commonly referred to as a “pillow pack”).

With its high speed performance, sturdy design, online check weigher & metal detector, compatibility with multiple fillers, and a host of other features, Excel Vertipack 320 assures you robust performance with unmatched versatility.

Nichrome: reputed snacks machine manufacturer

For chips packing machines or namkeen packing machines, Nichrome is the snacks machine manufacturer with decades of experience in the field. Nichrome’s E-line Series is a popular entry-level innovation designed for start-ups and SMEs in the snacks manufacturing sector. Besides Excel Vertipack 320, Nichrome offers a range of VFFS, HFFS and VFFS Multilane packaging machines for packing potato chips, namkeen and other snacks.

 Nichrome is India’s leading provider of integratedpackaging solutions, and proven packaging machine manufacturer. Nichrome’s expertise and portfolio spans a gamut of industries and applications. With over 7000 installations in 45+ countries worldwide, Nichrome is undoubtedly an automatic filling machine manufacturer you can trust for top-notch technology, innovative products and reliable service.


Monday, 19 March 2018

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
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 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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