Nichrome’s Bottle Filling Systems for Liquids

 

Automatic liquid filling machines and end-to-end production lines are helping make liquid packaging more accurate, fast and hygienic across a wide range of industries. Producers in the food and beverages, pharmaceutical, chemicals and cosmetics industries have come to realise that automated filling machines and automatic packaging machines have the capacity for much higher production speeds than manual filling. Even in the case of plastic or glass bottle filling, automated machines are more reliable in terms of accuracy, hygiene and output.

 

Considerations for Liquid Packaging

 

Even before the product hits the shelves, packaging and processing facilities must ensure that the product remains free of contaminants and possible spoilage before consumption.

While the packaging design is crucial for keeping products safe from contamination and spoilage, liquid products need to be protected prior to the packaging process.

Effective packaging systems integration needs to be utilized to ensure that the products remain safe at all times during the packaging process. In the case of liquid packaging lines, this includes using dependable liquid filling machines and related packaging equipment specifically designed to handle the product.

Nichrome displays its superior capabilities in Bottle Filling Systems for liquids.

Nichrome’s Liquid Packaging Solutions

 

Liquid packaging was the first technology developed by Nichrome way back in 1977. Nichrome answered the government’s call for cost-effective indigenous milk packaging by manufacturing India’s first indigenous milk pouch packaging machine.

 

Nichrome’s diverse range of liquid packaging machines is suited to packaging a wide variety of liquids. Nichrome has innovative packaging solutions for liquids ranging from free flow liquids, to highly viscous. Nichrome boasts of decades of experience in handling the different characteristics of different liquids: foam generating liquids, liquids with lumpy particles, liquids that need nitrogen flushing, liquids that require constant temperature, flammable liquids etc. Nichrome has the capacity to customise solutions for client-specific requirements.

 

Nichrome’s Bottle Filling Line for Liquids

 

Nichrome’s automatic bottle filling system is an integrated packaging solution that can pack liquids in SKUs from 100ml to 20ltrs.

Some of the applications of this automated bottle filling system include a diverse range of food and beverage liquids such as flavoured milk, water and buttermilk, soft drinks, energy drinks; non-food liquids such as perfumes, shampoo, handwash oil; viscous products such as ghee, ketchup, chocolate sauce et al.

 

Nichrome’s bottle filling line is an efficient integrated system for bottle filling and packaging. The components of this system include:

 

●     Turntable

●     UV sterilisation chamber

●     Automatic liquid filling machine

●     Cap feeding elevator

●     Rotary capping machine

●     Induction sealer

●     Labelling machine

●     Date & batch coding system

●     Packing table

 

Key Features of Nichrome’s Bottle Filling Line for Liquids

 

●     “No Bottle, No Filling” safety device which prevents spillage or drippage of liquids if there is no bottle in the line.

●     Auto cap placing, pressing and screwing feature available which effectively automates the bottling process.

●     Glass, HDPE, PP bottle and Metal Tin friendly line, so that a variety of container/bottle types can be filled.

●     Machine construction available in SS304, SS316 and M.S painted.

●     PLC controlled line for precision and accuracy.

●     Fast changeover design for different bottle sizes for quick changeover.

●     Digital LCD touchscreen display and settings for easy control and operation.

●     Safety enclosures with interlocks for rotary parts to prevent accidents.

●     Various bottle sterilization and cleaning options available for specific highly sensitive liquid packaging.

●     Versatile SKU packing range without the need to change parts.

●     Fast cut off option to achieve accuracy and speed.

●     Completely drip-free filling to avoid wastage and spillage.

 

Conclusion

 

Nichrome is India’s leading automatic filling machine manufacturer, and the pioneer in Milk pouch packing machines in India.

 

Since Nichrome’s development of India’s first indigenous milk packaging machine in 1977, it has been at the cutting edge of next-generation packaging technologies. It has been a brand trusted for its rich legacy of groundbreaking innovation, expansive domain knowledge and manufacturing prowess in packaging systems.

 

As an innovative packaging machine manufacturer, Nichrome has always had a strong belief in partnering with customers in order to understand their product and the challenges therewith, and providing value in every interaction. Nichrome’s impressive portfolio of advanced packaging solutions and global presence has been built on the platform of its strong in-house R&D and manufacturing capabilities.

Connect with Nichrome for your liquid packaging machine needs today!

SOLID PERFORMANCE IN LIQUID PACKAGING - FILPACK CMD ALPHA

Packaging liquids has always been a challenge. Beverages, milk, water, juice, flavoured milk, yogurt, liquor, wine...there's an ever-growing list of products out there that require safe and hygienic flexible packaging with crucial seal integrity.

Pillow pouch is a simple, reliable and cost effective packaging solution and most frequently used form of pouch readily available in the market. Increasing demand from dairy industries for packing numerous products including curd, sauces, milk, yoghurt and water will provide a positive thrust on the liquid pouch packaging market in years to come.

Consumers today want lighter packaging. On-the-go convenience. Sustainable packaging that can be recycled. Nichrome meets many of these requirements with its liquid pouch packaging solution: Filpack CMD Alpha.

Filpack CMD Alpha

Filpack CMD Alpha is another efficient automatic packaging machine for milk and other liquids. Built substantially shorter than conventional machines, this VFFS packaging machine also occupies less floor space as no side opening is required.

The impulse seal system is controlled through solid state control technology, and there is a specially designed film roll unwinding mechanism for smooth bag pulling.

Filpack CMD Alpha offers twin heads so you can pack two different products at the same time. You can even conduct maintenance on one track while the other is in operation.

Applications & Pouch Format
Besides milk, Filpack CMD Alpha works efficiently to pack liquids such as Flavored Milk, Lassi, Curd, Juice Drinks, Water, besides viscous products such as Edible Oil, Vanaspati, Ghee.

All these products are packed in CSPP (centre seal pillow pouches) of 500 ml and 1000 ml.

Salient Features
• Flexibility to use two different dedicated pack width options to accommodate two quantity ranges of liquids
• Machine structure in stainless steel with enclosed SS cabinet
• Precise mechanical filling system with quick volume changeover through set recipes on HMI
• Bag length control through PLC offering increased operator friendliness
• Sealing jaw operation through LINK mechanism directly coupled to horizontal &vertical seal assemblies
• Product contact parts from Stainless Steel Grade AISI-304
• Advantageous chain-less & lubrication-free machine design
• Operator-friendly centrally located/housed electrical and electronic system of both heads of machine • Facility for maintaining either track of machine keeping second track in operation
• UV sterilization of film
• Visual alarm through HMI with interlock for machine to parking mode in the event of end of film roll
• Tool-less quick changeover of filling nozzle & CIP adaptor during production to CIP and vice versa
• Servo voltage stabilizer for machine

The Nichrome Advantage

The Filpack CMD Alpha liquid packaging machine is manufactured by Nichrome, India's leading packaging machine manufacturer and provider of integrated packaging solutions. Nichrome's design and manufacturing capabilities are proven over four decades in the industry, and over the years, Nichrome has successfully installed thousands of automated packaging machines for food, pharmaceutical and other sectors.

Nichrome partners with customers to understand their specific needs and challenges, and then delivers the most appropriate, cost-effective solution. For example, for the dairy industry, Nichrome offers the high-speed Filpack Servo 6K & 12K models for mega capacity dairy plants. For dairy farms and mini dairy plants, the single head Filpack CMS Alpha is a more suitable option.

INTEGRATED PRE & POST PACKAGING FOR SPICES

Various food manufacturing industries need customized solutions for raw product processing, packaging & secondary conveying system. Basic processing lines require product handling systems, product cleaning & grading system, grinding or pulverizing, blending, etc.

Pre & Post Packaging Machine

Spices play an important role in enhancing the flavor and taste of processed foods. On account of their ability to impart flavor and aroma, spices have been used in the preparation of a wide variety of processed foods. Spices are required in preparing appetizing beverages and confectionary, soup powders, sauces, instant curries, canned meat and poultry products, etc. Spices are also used in medicines because of their carminative, stimulating and digestive properties. Considering the potential market opportunity of such units, Nichrome has developed end to end packaging solutions for the spice industry.

                                       

PROCESS DETAILS:

The key products of Spice sector are Turmeric, chilly, coriander & Cumin. Normally the process flow for primary processing line is as below:

(i) Washing: First of all, the spices are washed with water under high pressure to remove impurities.

(ii) Peeling & cutting to small pieces: Some spices require peeling and cutting to small pieces. Such spices are peeled with hand knives. After peeling, cut spices are conveyed till dryer.

(iii) Drying: Spices are spread on the floor for sun drying. At times, mechanical dryers are also used. Tray type dryer is most suitable for such product.

(iv) Grinding/ Pulverizing: Spices are ground in dry form. The basic principle is straightforward. A hammer mill is essentially a steel drum containing a vertical or horizontal rotating shaft or drum on which hammers are mounted. The hammers are free to swing on the ends of the cross, or fixed to the central rotor. The rotor is spun at a high speed inside the drum while material is fed into a feed hopper. The material is impacted by the hammer bars and is thereby shredded and expelled through screens in the drum of a selected size.

(v) Screening / Grading – After grinding, the powder is transferred to vibro screener for grading of the ground product. Here, bigger size particles are separated from original product. After screening, the product is conveyed for mixing process.

(vi) Mixing: After all the above operations, various spices for different purposes are mixed together in a ribbon blender. For proper mixing, the blender runs in cyclic mode. A typical mix cycle usually takes no longer than 15 minutes and, with the ribbon agitator continuing to run, the discharge step is also completed quickly. It is a straightforward process which a basic Ribbon Blender can easily handle provided it is sized for the right bulk density. After blending, the powder is conveyed by screw conveyor till further equipment.

(vii) Packaging: At the end, spices powder is packaged in automatic form fill and sealing machine using a vertical form fill seal (VFFS) machine filler. Normally, powdery products are filled by servo driven auger filler to achieve accuracy & speed. Printed film roll is mounted at the back of the VFFS machine. After that, pouch formation, product filling & sealing are completed through PLC based programs.

Normally heat sealable laminated film is used for packing. Date batch coding facility is also provided on machine with various types of printer range.

Integrated Packaging Solutions

(viii) Territory Packaging: For distribution purpose, retail packs are again packed in cartons or gunny bags.

Normally, manually or in automatic mode, bundle / liner from LDPE or low thickness pouch as per the customer’s SKU range, are made. This pouch or liner is sealed with the help of band sealer or in an automatic machine. After that, the bundle / liner is repacked in territory gunny bag for further distribution.

Cartoning line – another method of secondary packing line is cartoning line. In this method, primary pouches are manually kept in cartons as per customized matrix. After that, the carton is conveyed through power roller conveyor till cart tapping staring machine. This machine folds carton flaps & sticks adhesive tape automatically on closed flaps. Before taping, the carton checkweigher is also used to cross-check carton weight or missed out pouch quantity. After taping, the carton is conveyed for carton stripping.

This unit seals the carton with metal strips. In the last stage, carton wrapping is also done for final dispatch.

Complete System Solutions

Nichrome, India's leading packaging machine manufacturer has built on decades of experience and knowhow to designing end-to-end packaging systems for spices. From individual spice pouch packaging machines and innovative filling systems to complete project design, Nichrome delivers innovation and quality that boosts productivity in food packaging.

What to look for in a Liquid Packaging Machine

Nichrome VFFS Machines - Stickpack

Milk and Liquid Packaging Machines

When buying a liquid packaging machine, there are 4 main aspects to consider: Speed, Hygiene, and Accuracy and Robust design.

A milk packaging machine (or any liquid filling machine) should provide high speed pouch filling performance, while maintaining the freshness of the packaged liquid products. Since it is handling an edible liquid, hygiene is vital, so the machine should be built to international safety and hygiene standards, and be easy to clean.

Accuracy is essential, not just in terms of minimal wastage, but also consistency.  Robust design refers to usability, with regard to operator interface, ease of changeover and low maintenance, and durability – so your investment delivers best ROI for years.

Another useful feature is flexibility, that is, the ease with which the same machine can be used for packaging items other than milk or liquids. Some automatic liquid filling machines are available with versatile filler options, appropriate for packaging a variety of products, like powders, grains, pastes, pulps, solids, etc. This allows manufacturers to use the same automatic packaging machine for packaging various kinds of products by easily switching between fillers.

Other features to look for are energy efficiency, small machine footprint and quantity range which will enable you to offer multiple pouch sizes to widen your market reach.

The surest way to ensure you invest in a reliable machine is to purchase it from a reputed packaging machine manufacturer. Nichrome is a pioneer and leader in feature-rich and reliable milk and liquid packaging machines. Nichrome’s innovative packaging solutions include a wide range of Vertical-Form-Fill-Seal (VFFS) and Horizontal-Form-Fill-Seal (HFFS) machines for packing different liquids in varied pouch formats.

Nichrome’s Filpack machines are high-speed market leaders, packing liquids such as Plain Milk, Flavored Milk, Lassi, Juice, Mineral Water, etc. besides viscous products such as Edible Oils and Vanaspati.

Nichrome also offers a range of HFFS machines with Spanish Totpack technology. These are versatile packaging machines with a wide range of applications from liquids and viscous to powders and granular products.

To find the machine that’s just right for your needs and applications, visit www.nichrome.com