Are you looking to buy a packing machine for your business? Feeling overwhelmed? We understand that it is pretty confusing to navigate around when it’s your first time looking into packing machines. There are hundreds of manufacturers and thousands of packing machines. How do you pick the right one for your business? Fear not! For we have put together a concise quick guide to help you out.
First Things First.
Before you rush into deciding which packing machine is the right fit for you, you’ll need to be clear of these 3 basic questions:
1. What kind of product am I packing?
There are different packing machines and auxiliary packing equipment specifically designed for certain products. For instance:
● High-speed rotary bottling machine
A liquid filling machine used mainly to pack liquid products.
● Special filling machine for filling jams
2. What kind of packages do I need for my products?
There are various categories of packaging machines that cater to your specific package material and style. Some examples include:
● VFFS machine for soft plastic bags
● Pouch filling machine for all types of pre-made pouches
● Sachet machine
● Tea bag packing machine
● Automatic/ Semi-automatic bagging machine for big open mouth bags
● High-speed rotary automatic bottling machine for bottles
3. Which type of packing machine is right for my business? Semi-Automatic or Automatic?
Generally, an automatic packing machine is used for a big production capacity while a semi-automatic packing machine is used for a smaller production capacity.
Here is the standard set to help you make the right decision fast.
For a 10kg-50kg/ bag,
If output is below 5 bags per minute, a semi-automatic packing machine is good.
If output is more than 5 bags per minute, an automatic packing machine is the one.
For other packages, such as, bottle, jar, pouch and sachet with filling below 1kg,
If output is below 10 per minute, a semi-automatic packing machine is good.
If output is more than 10 per minute, an automatic packing machine is a better choice.
If you are still unsure, just reach out to us and we are happy to answer all of your questions.
General FAQs
✔ What is the main function of the packing machine?
There are 2 main categories of packing machines.
1. Bulk packing machine
For bulk products, such as, granules, powder, liquid and paste.
Machine functions are weighing, filling, sealing, printing and coding, labeling and more.
2. Repacked packing machine also known as secondary packing machine
For packed products, such as, packed pouches, bags, sachets, bottles and jars that need to be repacked into cartons, sacks and pallets.
It also includes the auxiliary packaging equipment, for example:
● Big-angle slope belt conveyor
● Z type bucket elevator
● Screw elevator
● Bucket elevator
These equipment work together in the fully automatic packaging lines with the main packing machines.
✔ Should I buy from a local reseller or directly from the manufacturer?
Although ordering directly from manufacturers takes more time to arrive at your factory, it is definitely worth the wait.
Some advantages are:
- The manufacturers have more knowledge about your industry and will be able to help customise your orders.
- Auxiliary packing equipment can be included with a different function to suit your needs.
- Original spare parts and cheaper than from the distributors.
- Reliable machinery with competitive pricing fitting your budget.
For pricing inquiries, please send us your requirements and we will reply to you with CAD drawings and a quotation.
Please provide us with the following information:
● Product Incoming Methods (preferably with a video)
● Product Characteristics (best with sample photos)
● Package Material and Style
● Packing Method (preferably with photos)
● Production Capacity (How many products per minute?)
● Packing Speed Requirement
● Size of Venue Requirement
That’s all for our guide. Let us know if it helped you in any way and if you have any questions, simply call us or send us an email. We’d love to hear from you!
Foshan Upper Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd.
Helen Tung
Email: marketing09@fsupper.com
Whatsapp/Wechat/Mobile: 0086 13690657039
Website: www.fsupper.com
