MACHINE ANATOMY

Basics of a Packaging Machine

A packaging machine is an automated device used to package products. It is also known as a packaging line or packaging system. There are many different types of packaging machines available on the market today. They range from manual machines to fully automatic ones. You can use a packaging machine to create custom packages for your business. It has many uses including making boxes, pouches, jars, bags, etc. There are different types of machines available depending on the type of product being packaged.

Packaging Machine is an exceptionally remarkable multi-axis motion system of hundreds of components, multiple feedback devices, and a control system that makes swift adjustments. In its basic form, a Packaging Machine consists of a dosing system, a control system, pouch formation unit and the housing. In the automation world, the dosing system can be selected from a few different mechanisms depending on the nature of the product that is packed. All the operations performed by the machine are controlled through a programmable logic controller integrated to a human machine interface. Pouch formation unit and structure of the machine controls the selection of sealing type, pouch formation type, and film width. The Packaging System works in a coordinated dance of precision motion.

The modern Packaging System has advanced significantly and now includes complex controllers with multiple feedback devices and fast processors that make nanosecond decisions to perform the desired motion.

Selection of the right set of packaging system demands a careful analysis of your requirements. The nature of the products you wish to bag will determine the type of dosing system that you require. For example, non-free flowing products such as flour or powdered spices require SRASYS - dosing system. The production quantity as well as the bag size determines the housing model.

A simplified description of typical choices include:

Dosing System – The dosing system is designed to automatically feed product into the packaging system. The term dosing is generally used for medicines, here it refers to the process, in which products are added to the packaging system at precisely controlled rates at regular intervals by the dosing system. There are different types of dosing systems available depending on the application of products. Different types of products require specialized dosing systems listed below with specifications.
Housing (Structure of the Machine) – Housing or structure of the machine vary depending on the size of the pouch. Bags of heavier grammage require sturdier and substantial structure to support the system. Different variations of housing depending on the size, production requirement and formation unit are listed below with specifications.
Control System – The packaging system is controlled by a programmable logic controller which is integrated to a human machine interface. All the operations of the machine are monitored and controlled via the control panel of the machine. The control system depends on the whole packaging system and its requirements.

Housing - (Structure of the Machine)

DEVANA

देवन - devana

(Splendour)

SAMSTHITI

संस्थिति - samsthiti

(Constancy, perseverance)

MEDHYA

मेध्य - medhya

(Vigorous, mighty, strong)

AVINYA

अविण्य - avinya

(Innovation)

Dosing System

SRASYS

Implementations :

Powdered Spices / Atta (Wheat Flour) / Maida (All Purpose Flour) / Besan (Gram Flour), etc / Milk Powder / Coffee Powder / Instant Mixes (Chai, Coffee) / Premixes / Agro Chemicals / Insecticides / Pesticides / Henna powder (mehndi)

The servo auger system is a dosing system used for non-free-flow powdered products. SRASYS utilizes an auger to precisely drop product into the formed pouch. It is the most accurate system for this range of products, which can be controlled as precisely as 4 lakh pulse movement per rotation.

VOLTRD

Implementations :

Pulses (Dal) / Grains (seeds) / Sugar / Rice / Salt / Tea / Detergent / Agro Chemicals

The volumetric cup dosing system is used for free-flow granular products. Utilizing a cup based system for volumetric measurement of the products, VOLTRD system provides great production speed while being cost-efficient.

LEIGHD

Implementations :

Potato Chips / Indian snacks / Namkeen / Puffed Snacks / Kurkure / Whole Spices / Dry fruits / Nuts / Breakfast Cereals / Candies / Seeds / Soya Chunks / High Count Biscuits / Pasta / Macaroni

Electronic weigher dosing system is a weigh filling system that utilizes multiple load cells to calibrate accurate weight of products before dropping them into the formed pouch. Used for free-flow granular products, LEIGHD have model variants of 2-Head, 4-Head, 10-Head, 14-Head etc.

NEULIS

Implementations :

Oil / Ketchup / Shampoo / Henna (mehndi) / Sanitizer / Hand Wash Liquid / Pickle

Pneumatic liquid filling system utilizes a pneumatic pump based operation for filling of the formed pouches via stroke action. Used for viscous liquids, NEULIS system is for sachet type pouches.

Types of Pouches

Pillow Pouch

The Pillow pouch is a flexible pouch packaging solution due to its good sealing performance, it results in high burst strength, keeping your products packed safely. It is easy to tear and very lightweight, making it ideal for a variety of different products, including food products, cosmetics, and other fast moving consumer goods.

Gazette Pouch

As a kind of flexible packaging pouch, gusset bags are widely used in food packaging. Gusset bags offer an attractive and flexible shelf presence in the packaging industry. It has a strong structure and protective barriers that keep your products fresh for much longer.

Sachet Pouch

A sachet pouch is a type of packaging that has 4 side sealing. It offers a high degree of protection for the product inside. It is made from two pieces of film. The film is sealed shut on all four sides or three sides, leaving one side open to pack the contents. And no gussets on these pouches.

Stick Pouch

Stick pouch is a flexible bag packaging solution in the packing industry. It is narrow in width and longer in length. The compact size makes the stick bag hold single-servings neatly. Stick pouch is an ideal choice for small-dose packaging as they are well-sealed and not easy to burst. Especially for powdered products, like coffee, drink mixes, vitamins, sugar, etc.

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