Vertical Packaging Machine for Popcorn

What is Vertical Packaging Machine for Popcorn?

Vertical Packaging Machine for Popcorn adopts vertical bag making-filling-sealing technology. Its core structure includes film feeding system, former, longitudinal sealing device, transverse sealing and cutting mechanism, metering and filling system and control system. The machine can handle a variety of popcorn materials, including caramel, cream, chocolate coating and other products with different viscosities and particle sizes. Considering the large volume, light weight and fragile characteristics of popcorn, the machine is equipped with a multi-head weighing system to ensure accuracy and protect the product. The packaging capacity is usually between 50g and 1000g, and the packaging speed can reach 30-60 bags/minute. The standard bag type is a back-seal or three-side-seal stand-up bag, and special bag types such as four-side seal and self-supporting bags can also be customized. The price is roughly between US$5,000 and US$20,000 depending on the configuration.

Advantages of Vertical Packaging Machine for Popcorn

Vertical Packaging Machine for Popcorn has many advantages. The specially designed vibrating plate feeding system can prevent the brittle popcorn from breaking; the servo drive system is used, and the packaging accuracy can reach ±1g, effectively reducing material waste; the machine is made of stainless steel, meets food hygiene standards, and is easy to clean and maintain; the modular design supports fast mold replacement, and it only takes 15 minutes to change the bag type; in addition, the vertical structure occupies a small area and is suitable for a variety of production environments. The intelligent control system and touch screen operation interface make the equipment easier to use, and support parameter saving and fast switching of production specifications, which improves production flexibility.

Main components of Vertical Packaging Machine for Popcorn

The core components of the packaging machine include vertical spiral feeder, bag former, sealing and cutting mechanism, traction system and control system. The feeder uses 304 stainless steel Teflon-coated spiral blades, and the spiral parameters are adapted to the popcorn particle size to ensure smooth feeding. The bag former forms the film roll into a vertical cylinder and cooperates with the heat sealing mechanism to form a packaging bag. The longitudinal and transverse sealing mechanisms seal the longitudinal seams and bag openings of the film respectively to ensure the integrity of the packaging. The traction system driven by the servo motor accurately controls the film conveying and positioning. The filling tube guides the material into the bag to reduce spillage. The cutting device provides sawtooth/hot cutter options to achieve continuous slitting. The PLC/touch screen control system can adjust parameters such as temperature control and speed to support automated production. The film roll holder is equipped with a tension device to ensure smooth unwinding of the film.

Vertical Packaging Machine for Popcorn Parameters

Types of Vertical Packaging Machine for Popcorn

Depending on the output and functional configuration, Vertical Packaging Machine for Popcorn mainly includes three types: vertical bag making, filling and packaging machine, pre-made bag vertical packaging machine, and high-speed multi-head weighing machine.

The vertical bag making, filling and packaging machine adopts roll film automatic bag making, controls the bag length through photoelectric positioning, and completes the metering, filling, sealing and other processes vertically. Its structure mainly includes film rack, former, longitudinal sealing device, transverse sealing and cutting mechanism and metering system (optional measuring cup, screw or combination scale), which is suitable for small bag popcorn packaging, and the efficiency can reach 60-120 bags/minute. Some models are equipped with vibrating plate or spiral feeder to ensure uniform filling of particles.

The pre-made bag vertical packaging machine is specially designed for complex bag types. After the robot absorbs the pre-made bag, it completes the packaging through bag support, filling, heat sealing (or zipper closure). The structure includes bag warehouse, bag opening mechanism, filling turntable and sealing module. It is compatible with self-supporting bags, special-shaped bags, etc. It has a beautiful appearance but a low speed (30-80 bags/minute).

The core of the high-speed multi-head weighing machine is a four-head spiral weighing system, which is controlled by high-precision sensors and PLC with an error of ±1g. It is equipped with a multi-channel feeder with a production capacity of 180 bags/minute. It has a compact structure and is suitable for mass production of puffed food OEM.

Price of Vertical Packaging Machine for Popcorn

The price of vertical popcorn packaging machine is $5,000-$20,000, which is divided into basic type (20-40 bags/minute), medium type (40-60 bags/minute) and high-end type (80-100 bags/minute, including nitrogen filling and remote monitoring) to meet different production capacity and automation requirements.

Basic model ($5,000-$10,000): suitable for start-ups or small batch production, with basic weighing, bag making and sealing functions, production capacity of about 20-40 bags/minute, suitable for single bag type and conventional packaging needs.

Medium-sized model ($10,000-$15,000): upgraded automatic control system, supports multi-specification bag switching (such as self-supporting bags, back-sealed bags), optional simple coding or labeling functions, and increased production capacity to 40-60 bags/minute, suitable for medium-sized production lines.

High-end intelligent model ($15,000-$20,000): integrated multi-head weighing (accuracy ±0.5g), nitrogen fresh-keeping filling, high-speed sealing (80-100 bags/minute), touch screen PLC control and IoT remote monitoring, adapted to composite film materials, suitable for high hygiene standards or large-scale continuous production scenarios.

Application scenarios of Vertical Packaging Machine for Popcorn

Vertical Packaging Machine for Popcorn is widely used in food processing companies, snack food factories, chain popcorn brands, cinema popcorn supply chains, and OEM factories. In addition to popcorn, the equipment is also suitable for the packaging of other puffed foods such as potato chips, rice crackers, corn cobs, etc., with strong adaptability and versatility. Some models can also be used for the packaging of lightweight granular materials such as nuts, candies, and leisure bean products.

Vertical Packaging Machine for Popcorn Supplier

With many years of industry experience and technical accumulation, our factory has significant advantages in the field of vertical popcorn packaging machines. The company uses high-precision weighing systems and intelligent PLC control to ensure accurate packaging weight and fast speed, while providing customized designs to meet different bag types and specifications. The equipment is made of high-quality stainless steel, with a sturdy and durable structure, suitable for continuous production, and significantly reduces maintenance costs. With stable performance, flexible configuration and automated operation interface, our factory is committed to providing customers with reliable popcorn packaging solutions.