Vertical Powder Packaging Machine for Chilli Powder

Why Choose a Vertical Powder Packaging Machine for Chilli Powder?

Powder packaging presents challenges such as powder scattering, powder trapping and air leakage at the seal, material moisture absorption and clumping, and odor residue. Fine powder not only pollutes the environment and irritates the respiratory tract, but also causes leakage and mold growth at the seal.

The VFFS vertical packaging machine uses a fully enclosed hopper with a dust extraction interface to minimize leakage. A servo-driven vertical screw feeds the material directly to the bottom of the bag, bypassing the seal. A pre-sealing tapping device shakes off residual dust, and a quick-release structure facilitates washing and prevents odor transfer. This equipment can package bags from 10g to 2.5kg at a speed of 15 to 75 bags per minute.

Components of the Vertical Chili Powder Packaging Machine

The vertical chili powder packaging machine mainly consists of two parts: a screw scale for weighing and a packaging machine for sealing the bags. Its top features a large, sealed stainless steel hopper containing a rotating screw driven by a motor below. The weight of the chili powder dispensed depends on the number of rotations of the screw. The middle section of the machine holds the packaging film; after passing through a funnel-shaped forming device, the plastic film is folded into a bag shape. Heated sealing and cutting blades at the bottom of the machine, propelled by a cylinder, clamp the bag tightly, heat-seal it, and finally cut it, releasing the finished product bag.

What are the advantages of using a vertical powder packaging machine for chili powder?

Chili powder is an extremely fine, dusty, irritating material that easily absorbs moisture and clumps. The Vertical Powder Packaging Machine for Chili Powder addresses these characteristics, offering excellent sealing, material compatibility with production requirements, and high packaging precision.

Metering error controlled within ±1%: The vertical packaging machine uses a servo motor to drive the screw rotation. The discharge rate is controlled by adjusting the number of motor rotations and pulses, minimizing chili powder loss.

Two-way heat sealing ensures airtight packaging: Horizontal and vertical sealing are controlled by independent temperature controllers, with temperatures adjustable from 0°C to 300°C. Combined with pneumatic pressurization, the packaging film is welded together, preventing external air from entering and causing chili powder to clump.

Materials in contact with materials are made of 304 stainless steel: The machine surface, as well as the hopper, screw, and forming device that come into contact with the chili powder, are all made of 304 stainless steel (316 stainless steel can be customized upon request). This material is corrosion-resistant, rust-resistant, and can be cleaned with water.

Quick-release design for screw and hopper: The hopper is typically designed with an opening or snap-fit ​​mechanism. Operators can disassemble the feeding screw within 10 minutes without the aid of complex tools, facilitating cleaning and preventing cross-contamination of flavors when changing materials.

Model Parameter Table

How much does a Vertical Powder Packaging Machine for Chilli Powder cost?

The price of a vertical chili powder packaging machine typically ranges from $2,900 to $28,000 USD. Semi-automatic models with only screw metering cost approximately $2,900-$4,500 USD; standard single-unit models with automatic bag making, metering, sealing, and cutting functions cost around $4,500-$12,000 USD; while fully automatic production lines including feeding, conveying, and inspection cost $14,000-$19,000 USD.

Factors contributing to price differences include component brands, film width, and machine body material. Using brands like Siemens PLCs or Airtac cylinders increases hardware costs; wider bags require larger forming units and frames, increasing costs; furthermore, models with an all-stainless steel 304 body are significantly more expensive than standard models where only the material-contact parts are stainless steel and the rest is painted carbon steel.

Applications of Vertical Powder Packaging Machine for Chilli Powder

This vertical packaging equipment can adapt to different packaging materials and shapes, providing the market with diverse packaging options.

Packaging Bag Types Available

Pillow Bag: A common bag type with a central seam at the back and sealed on the top and bottom sides.

Corner Bag: Based on the pillow bag, the sides are folded inwards, allowing the bag to stand upright on a shelf after being filled with materials.

Three-Side Seal/Four-Side Seal Bag: Flat, small packages sealed on all four or three sides, suitable for small-gram samples or single-use seasoning packets.

Applicable Materials

Besides chili powder, this equipment can also be used to package similar dry powder materials after changing the screw, including: turmeric powder, curry powder, pepper powder, cumin powder, and cinnamon powder.

Vertical Powder Packaging Machine for Chilli Powder Supporting Equipment

To achieve fully automated production from bulk chili powder to finished product packaging, this vertical packaging machine typically needs to be combined with equipment such as a screw conveyor, vertical packaging machine, finished product conveyor, and weight detection machine to form a complete production line.

Screw Conveyor: Consists of a large-capacity hopper and an inclined rotating conveyor pipe. It automatically lifts and conveys chili powder from the ground to the top hopper of the packaging machine. The hopper is equipped with a material position sensor for automatic replenishment.

Finished Product Conveyor: Packaged bags of chili powder fall onto the conveyor belt, where a motor lifts them and transports them to the worktable for manual boxing.

Weight Inspection Machine: Installed in the finished product conveyor line, it weighs each bag of chili powder online, automatically rejecting products that do not meet the weight standard.

Vertical Powder Packaging Machine for Chilli Powder Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How to adjust the weight as the chili powder density changes?

A: Due to differences in origin and dryness, the bulk density of chili powder will vary. If the weight is inaccurate, the operator needs to adjust the screw rotation number on the PLC touchscreen to correct the weight of each bag by changing the discharge volume.

Q2: Can one packaging machine make bags of different widths?

A: It cannot be adjusted directly. The bag width is fixed by the forming unit. Changing the bag width requires manual replacement of the corresponding size forming unit component, which takes 15-20 minutes. The bag length can be adjusted directly by inputting values ​​on the screen.

Q3: What packaging film is suitable for chili powder?

A: To prevent moisture and aroma blockage, single-layer PE film is not recommended. Composite films such as OPP/CPP, PET/PE, or PET/AL/PE are recommended, with a thickness of 60 to 90 microns to improve sealing strength.

The vertical chili powder packaging machine uses a vertical screw propulsion and fully enclosed feeding design, specifically reducing workshop dust and sealing leakage. Its packaging capacity is mainly concentrated between 10g and 1kg, and it can automatically make and heat-seal various composite film bag types. When purchasing, it is recommended to evaluate the equipment budget from $2,900 to $19,000 USD based on the required bag width, packaging speed, and component configuration to meet the actual production needs of the condiment factory.