Vertical Packaging Machine for Snacks

What is Vertical Packaging Machine for Snacks?

Vertical Packaging Machine for Snacks is suitable for lightweight, fragile or moisture-proof and oxidation-proof materials. Such as granular, powdered, flake and irregular shaped snacks, typical products include potato chips, nuts, ca Made of food grade stainless steel and wear-resistant alloy, it meets hygiene standards. The packaging speed is usually 30-150 packs/minute, taking into account moisture-proof and sealing requirements.

Vertical Packaging Machine for Snacks adopts roll film forming-filling-sealing technology. The packaging process includes film pulling, bag making, metering filling, heat sealing and cutting. Common sealing types include back sealing, three-side sealing and four-side sealing to ensure the sealing and aesthetics of the packaging. The price range is wide, ranging from $5,000 to $50,000, depending on the configuration and degree of automation.

Technical features of Vertical Packaging Machine for Snacks

Vertical Packaging Machine for Snacks has many technical advantages: it uses servo motor control to achieve high-precision metering, which can ensure that the filling weight is consistent and the error is controlled within ±1%; it has a high degree of automation, and the PLC control system is combined with touch screen operation, which can store a variety of packaging parameters and quickly switch product specifications; it has a variety of sealing methods, supports heat sealing, cold sealing or ultrasonic sealing, and can adapt to different film materials such as PE, PET, and aluminum foil; it has a flexible adjustment function, and the film width can be adjusted within the range of 100-400mm to meet the needs of packaging bags of different sizes; at the same time, it pays attention to hygiene and safety, and the food contact part is made of stainless steel, which meets FDA, CE and other food-grade standards.

Types of Vertical Packaging Machine for Snacks

According to the degree of automation and application scenarios, Vertical Packaging Machine for Snacks is mainly divided into the following types:

Multi-head weighing vertical packaging machine: equipped with a multi-head combination scale, it is suitable for snacks such as nuts, candies, and puffed foods that require precise weighing, and can achieve high-speed and high-precision packaging, such as automatic packaging of peanuts, melon seeds, cashews and other New Year's food. The output can reach 30-60 bags/minute, which is suitable for mass production.

Measuring cup vertical packaging machine: It measures materials through measuring cups and is suitable for the packaging of granular snacks such as pistachios and dried fruits. It has a simple structure and low cost. The output is generally 20-50 bags/minute, which is suitable for small and medium-sized production.ndy, puffed food, etc.

Bag-feeding vertical packaging machine: It supports automatic bag feeding, bag opening, filling and sealing of pre-made bags. It is suitable for a variety of bag types (such as back-sealed bags and pin bags). It has high flexibility and can meet the packaging needs of different snacks. The output is about 15-40 bags/minute, which is suitable for multi-variety and customized production needs.

Types of packaging bags for Vertical Packaging Machine for Snacks

Vertical Packaging Machine for Snacks is suitable for a variety of bag types to meet the packaging needs of different snacks. Commonly used sealing technologies include heat sealing, cold sealing, pulse sealing, etc.

The back-sealed bag adopts the middle back-sealing method, which is suitable for conventional snacks such as potato chips and nuts. The packaging speed is fast (100-150 packs/minute) and the film width is 200-300mm. The three-side sealed bag adopts two-side + bottom sealing, with a flat appearance, suitable for dried fruits and high-end candies, and the speed is 60-100 packs/minute. The four-side sealed bag is sealed on all four sides, with strong sealing, suitable for easily oxidized materials such as seaweed and puffed foods, and the film width is 300-400mm. The bottom of the self-supporting bag has a three-dimensional structure, which is suitable for retail products such as cereals and mixed nuts. It needs to be equipped with a forming device, and the speed is 30-80 packs/minute. The zipper bag has a repeated sealing function and is suitable for foods that need to be taken multiple times, such as biscuits and dried fruits. Because it requires a heating device, the speed is 40-70 packs/minute.

Vertical Packaging Machine for Snacks Parameters

Vertical Packaging Machine for Snacks Price Range

Vertical Packaging Machine for Snacks consists of a film feeding mechanism, a metering scale, a former, a heat sealing device, a cutter and a control system. Prices vary depending on configuration and function:

Entry-level (semi-automatic): $5,000-15,000, suitable for small businesses or trial production, requires manual assistance for loading/speed control.

Mid-range (fully automatic): $20,000-35,000, including automatic metering, filling, sealing and cutting, speed 60-120 bags/minute, suitable for regular particles such as potato chips and nuts.

High-end (servo drive): $35,000-50,000, integrated PLC control, multi-axis servo system, supports special-shaped bags (self-supporting bags, zipper bags), handles fragile materials such as puffed foods, and can reach a speed of 200 bags/minute.

Optional parts of Vertical Packaging Machine for Snacks

To enhance the performance and adaptability of Vertical Packaging Machine for Snacks, users can choose a variety of additional configurations, such as a multi-head scale combination to improve metering accuracy, suitable for mixed material packaging; a nitrogen filling system to extend the shelf life of food, especially suitable for snacks that are easily oxidized; a coder/injector to print information such as production date and batch number on the packaging; a visual inspection system to automatically identify packaging defects to ensure product quality; and an automatic loader to reduce manual intervention and achieve fully automated production.

Vertical Packaging Machine for Snacks Display