Food packing machine

What is Food packing machine?

Food packing machine is a device that realizes the automated processes of quantitative filling, sealing, and cutting of food. It is mainly divided into vertical packaging machines, horizontal packaging machines, vacuum packaging machines, etc. Key technical parameters include packaging speed, film width, metering accuracy, etc. The advantages are high efficiency, low labor, and wide adaptability. Its principle is based on the combination of feeding molding and heat sealing cutting. Depending on the configuration and type, the market price ranges from 1,000 to 20,000 US dollars, and it is suitable for all kinds of food production companies.

Food packing machine has various types of packaging bags, including self-supporting bags, which are convenient for standing display and can be repeatedly sealed; three-side sealing bags, which have good sealing and low cost; four-side sealing bags, which have a stable structure and are suitable for heavier foods; middle sealing bags, which are simple to make and are used for light food packaging; and special-shaped bags with unique shapes. In addition, spout bags are suitable for liquid or semi-fluid foods, and zipper bags are convenient for multiple use to meet the packaging needs of different foods.

What are the types of Food packing machines?

Food packing machines can be divided into the following categories according to packaging form and functional type. The output and packaging speed vary depending on the structure and application:

Vertical packaging machine: It adopts roll film forming-filling-sealing process, which is suitable for loose materials such as granular candies, powdered seasonings and viscous sauces (ketchup, honey, etc.). The typical packaging speed is 30-70 packs/minute (subject to metering accuracy and material fluidity), the hourly output is about 1800-4200 packs, and it is suitable for 50-1000g bag types.

Horizontal packaging machine: It realizes high-speed packaging through horizontal film feeding, and is specially used for shaped products such as biscuits (single/multi-piece combination), wafer chocolate, moon cakes, etc. Driven by the servo system, the speed can reach 60-150 packs/minute (positively correlated with product size), the hourly output is 3600-9000 packs, and it supports complex bag types such as pillow type and folded corners, with an error of ±1mm.

Vacuum packaging machine: divided into single chamber (manual operation, 3-5 times/minute), double chamber (alternating operation, 6-8 times/minute) and continuous (conveyor belt feeding, 10 times/minute), suitable for foods that need to be oxygen-proof and fresh-keeping, such as bacon, braised duck neck, and dried black fungus. A single cycle includes vacuuming (20-30kPa) and heat sealing (0.5-2 seconds), with an hourly output of 180-600 packages.

Food packing machine technical parameters

How does the Food packing machine work?

The Food packing machine accurately controls the feeding, forming, sealing and cutting processes through an electronic control system. The material is fed into the packaging film through a metering device and made into a specific bag shape by a former; the sealing part seals the bag mouth through upper and lower heat sealing molds, and then cuts it with a cutter to form a single package product. Some models are equipped with functional modules such as vacuuming, inflation, and coding to achieve multi-functional integration. The entire process is automatically managed by the PLC system to ensure packaging efficiency and stability.

What are the advantages of Food packing machine?

The advantages of food packing machine are mainly reflected in high packaging efficiency, accurate measurement accuracy and wide application range:

Full process automation: integrated feeding-bag making-filling-sealing-cutting integrated design, the single machine capacity can reach 120 bags/minute (based on 100g specifications), which is 8-10 times higher than manual packaging efficiency and reduces manpower requirements by 70%.

Precision metering system: high-precision servo drive with gravity sensor to achieve ±0.5-1% measurement error (depending on material characteristics), 5kg large package can still maintain ±10g accuracy to ensure the consistency of each package.

Flexible packaging adaptation: through modular design, it is compatible with back seal/three-side seal/four-side seal bag types, the bag making range is 30-500mm adjustable, and the specification can be quickly switched in only 15 minutes, which is suitable for raw materials with different physical properties such as particles/powders/liquids.

Food grade safety guarantee: the parts in contact with the material are made of SUS304 stainless steel (surface Ra≤0.8μm), which meets the production standards and is equipped with a cleaning interface, reducing the risk of microbial growth by 90%.

Price range of food packing machine

The price of food packing machine varies according to the type of equipment, functional configuration and automation level, as follows:

Vertical packaging machine: The basic model (manual/semi-automatic) costs about US$2,800 to US$4,500, suitable for loose materials such as granules and powders; the mid-range fully automatic model costs about US$4,500 to US$7,000, including integrated metering, filling and sealing functions, suitable for small and medium-sized workshops or start-ups.

Horizontal packaging machine: The mainstream model (capacity 2,000 to 5,000 packs/hour) costs between US$8,400 and US$12,500; the high-performance model (capacity 8,000+ packs/hour, with multi-axis servo system) costs about US$12,500 to US$16,800, suitable for regular product packaging such as biscuits and candies in medium-capacity factories.

Vacuum packaging machine: single-chamber type is about 3,500 to 6,000 US dollars; double-chamber type is about 8,400 to 14,000 US dollars; continuous type (rolling vacuum, capacity 15 to 30 times/minute) can reach 21,000 to 35,000 US dollars, suitable for high-frequency production scenarios such as meat and seafood.

Food packing machine application

Food packing machine is widely used in dairy products, quick-frozen foods, condiments, baked foods, fresh fruits and vegetables and other fields, mainly including:

Snack foods: such as potato chips, nuts, candies, etc., use fully automatic vertical packaging machines or bag-feeding packaging machines to achieve precise metering, high-speed packaging and heat sealing to ensure moisture-proof and fresh-keeping of products.

Dairy products: such as milk, yogurt, cheese, etc., use aseptic filling machines or brick-type packaging machines to complete filling and sealing in a sterile environment, effectively extending the shelf life to several months.

Quick-frozen foods: such as dumplings, glutinous rice balls, frozen seafood, etc., rely on fully automatic vacuum packaging machines to remove oxygen and seal, inhibit bacterial growth, and prevent food spoilage.

Condiments: such as soy sauce, sauces, cooking oil, etc., through liquid quantitative packaging machines with peristaltic pumps or gravity filling systems, high-precision filling of ±1ml can be achieved.

Baked foods: such as bread, cakes, biscuits, etc., use pillow packaging machines or modified atmosphere packaging machines, fill with nitrogen to replace oxygen, and keep the products crisp and fresh.

Fresh fruits and vegetables: such as clean vegetables, salads, cut fruits, etc., use modified atmosphere packaging machines (MAP) to adjust the ratio of oxygen and carbon dioxide, delay oxidation and discoloration, and extend the shelf life by 3-5 days.

Food packing machine solutions

Food packing machine provides customized solutions for different application fields: in the baking industry, high temperature resistant materials and precise temperature control technology are used to ensure the freshness of pastries; for the snack market, high-speed packaging and intelligent weighing systems are used to improve production efficiency and control costs; for dairy products, aseptic packaging technology is used to extend the shelf life and maintain nutrition; in the fresh food field, combined with modified atmosphere packaging, the gas ratio is adjusted to delay corruption; at the same time, food packaging machines also support small batch and multi-variety production to meet personalized customization needs. Through flexible configuration and intelligent control, food packaging machines help companies achieve fast, safe and diversified packaging needs.

Food packing machine supplier

Our factory has advantages in manufacturing Food packing machines. Our products cover a variety of models such as vacuum packaging machines, automatic sealing machines, pillow packaging machines, vertical packaging machines, etc., which are widely used in many fields such as snack foods, condiments, fresh products and frozen foods. The company has a mature R&D team and a complete after-sales service system, and can provide personalized customization services according to customer needs. Our factory can customize according to the needs of function, model, output, etc. to meet the packaging needs of different product forms (such as granules, liquids, powders), and support trial runs with materials to improve packaging efficiency and product quality. Our factory is committed to providing customers with fast, stable and intelligent packaging solutions.