I. The Importance of Efficient Packaging:
Packaging is more than just a way to protect products; it plays a crucial role in marketing and consumer perception. In a small business setting, where resources may be limited, optimizing the packaging process becomes essential. Efficient packaging not only ensures product safety but also contributes to a positive customer experience, ultimately influencing brand loyalty.
II. Advantages of Secondary Food Packaging Machines for Small Businesses:
1. Increased Efficiency:
• Automation reduces manual labor, leading to faster and more consistent packaging.
• Higher production rates enable small businesses to meet growing demand without compromising quality.
2. Cost Savings:
• Reduced labor costs and increased productivity contribute to overall cost savings.
• Minimized packaging errors prevent product waste and save money in the long run.
3. Customization and Flexibility:
• Many secondary packaging machines offer customization options to cater to various product sizes and shapes.
• Flexibility in packaging design allows businesses to adapt to market trends and consumer preferences.
4. Improved Product Quality:
• Precision and consistency in packaging contribute to a higher standard of product quality.
• Enhanced protection against external factors, such as contamination or damage, ensures the integrity of the product.
III. Types of Secondary Food Packaging Machines for Small Businesses:
1. Secondary Packaging for Pouches (IBP-200)
• Purpose: Bundle products, and create neat flow-wrapped packages at high speeds
• Passed through sandwich conveyors for uniformity and reduced size for transport
• RACETRACK system: Utilized for high-speed product collation, gentle transfer, precise handling, and quick changeovers
• Pouch size: 100 gm to 1 kg
• Packing speed: Up to 20 secondary packs per minute
• Integration: Can be integrated with VFFS or HFFS machines
• Sensor-based technology: Enables exact product count and ensures 100% QA with a check-weighing option
• Customization: Solutions developed based on client’s requirements and application area
2. Automatic Shrink Wrapping Machine for Pouches (ISP-200)
• Functionality: Collates strips of products or single pouches, creating neat shrink packs at high production speeds
• Process: Flow-wrapped packs go through a shrink tunnel to achieve the desired shrink packs
• Versatility: Suitable for bundling either single pouches or strips of pouches based on project needs
• Speeds: Maximum input speed of 100 packs/minute from VFFS; Output speed of 8-12 secondary packs per minute
• Integration: Can be integrated with VFFS and HFFS machines
• Technology: Sensor-based technology ensures exact product count, guaranteeing 100% QA products reach customers
• Customization: Every secondary packaging solution is developed and customized to meet the client’s specific requirements and application area.
3. Automatic Cartoning Machine (ACM-100)
• Continuous motion horizontal cartoning system
• Gentle carton erection from the magazine
• Accurate product insertion and carton sealing with tuck or glue options
• Interlock features for “no carton no product” solution
• Ideal for high-end products and folding cartons
• Optional visualization of products during the packaging process
• Outstanding ergonomic operator concept
• Product validation with counters and weigh checkers
• State-of-the-art control technology and operator-friendly HMI concept
• High-quality standards with an unbeatable price/performance ratio
4. Automated Case Packer for Pouches (ICP-200)
• Fully integrated and 100% servo-driven case packaging system
• Matches speed, accuracy, and efficiency requirements
• Integrated with high-speed primary VFSS or HFFS
• Conveying technology for easy product collation or matrix formation
• Robotic Pick & Place application for precise product handling
• Gripper mechanism with mechanical and vacuum suction cups for accurate placement
• Carton erectors with bottom taping, closures, and transfer for the next processes
• Optional quality assurance with weighing scale for 100% conforming products
• Space-saving footprint with unbeatable flexibility
• Top load pick-and-place machine achieves higher throughputs and multitasking
• Rugged, compact system for boosting top-loading output
• Rotors deposit flexible bags into cases for diverse pack patterns at high speeds
• Open design provides exceptional visibility of the packaging process
• Fast and easy operator training within a compact footprint.
5. Automatic Baler Machine for Pouches (IBL-500)
• Precise Pouch Flattening: The products, received from the primary VFFS, go through a sandwich conveyor that precisely flattens pouches. This ensures perfect product alignment and reduces the size of the final shipping bag.
• Gate Flap Assembly: Products are assembled at the gate flap assembly, creating the desired matrix, ensuring accurate product count, and facilitating easy entry to the secondary VFFS bag.
• Impressive Throughput: With a maximum input speed of 100 packs/minute from the primary VFFS, the IBL-500 boasts an output speed of 8-12 secondary packs per minute.
• Integration Flexibility: The system can be seamlessly integrated with your existing VFFS and HFFS machines, enhancing your overall packaging process.
• Sensor-Based Technology: Leveraging cutting-edge sensor technology, the IBL-500 ensures the exact count of your products. This translates to a 100% QA guarantee, assuring your customers of receiving top-notch products.
• Check-Weighing Option: Take quality control to the next level with the built-in check-weighing option, providing an additional layer of assurance in your packaging process.
6. Automatic Bagging Machine (IBG-8)
• Collects products from VFFS or HFFS
• Handles large pouches (0.5Kg to 5Kg)
• Utilizes a sandwich conveyor for precise pouch flattening
• Check Weighers or Metal Detector for Quality Assurance
• Assembles products at gate flap for matrix and easy entry to PP woven sack
• Maximum input speed: 100 packs/minute
• Output speed: 7-8 secondary packs/minute
• Sensor-based technology for accurate product count
• 100% quality assurance with a check-weighing option
• Customized packaging solutions based on client needs
IV. Considerations Before Implementation:
1. Budget Constraints:
• Evaluate the initial investment and ongoing maintenance costs.
• Consider the long-term benefits and return on investment.
2. Product Variability:
• Assess the diversity of your product range to choose a machine that accommodates various shapes and sizes.
3. Space Availability:
• Ensure that there is adequate space for the secondary packaging machine within your production facility.
4. Training and Support:
• Check for the availability of training programs and reliable customer support from the machine manufacturer.
Conclusion:
Incorporating secondary food packaging machines into small business operations is a strategic move toward increased efficiency, cost savings, and improved product quality. While the initial investment may seem daunting, the long-term benefits in terms of productivity and customer satisfaction make it a worthwhile consideration. As the food industry continues to evolve, embracing automation in packaging is a key step for small businesses looking to thrive in a competitive market.
Infinity’s Fully Automatic Secondary Packaging Solutions:
• Pouch Bundling & Wrapping
• Automatic Pouch Baler System
• Automatic Cartoning Machine
• Automated Case Packers
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