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Pouch & Sachet Machines for Industrial Packaging Applications

Form, fill and seal machines and premade pouch packers for flexible packs.

Pouch and sachet machines either form packs from a roll of film (form fill seal) or open, fill and seal premade pouches. The product dosing system, film structure and seal design all have to be selected together.

Types and configurations

Common approaches in this category. The right one depends on your product, pack and output.

VFFS

Vertical form fill seal machines make pillow, gusset and quad pouches from roll film. Common for powders, granules and snacks.

HFFS

Horizontal form fill seal suits solid items and some flow wraps.

Premade pouch

Rotary or linear machines open, fill and seal ready-made stand-up and zipper pouches.

Sachet

Multi-track machines produce small single-dose sachets and stick packs.

How to choose

Selection factorWhy it matters
Film typeLaminate structure and sealing layer must match jaw temperature and seal type.
Seal qualityLeaks and weak seals usually come from contamination, temperature or pressure settings.
Product flowLiquids, powders and granules need a matching dosing system: pump, auger, cup or weigher.
Format changeoverCount the pack sizes you need and the time each change takes.

Where it fits in a packaging line

A typical sequence. Your actual line depends on product and pack.

  1. Product dosing
  2. Forming or pouch opening
  3. Filling
  4. Sealing
  5. Coding
  6. Inspection
  7. Case packing

Technical specifications such as output, accuracy and dimensions are configuration dependent. They are confirmed against the supplier datasheet for each enquiry.

Frequently asked questions

Should I choose roll film or premade pouches?

Roll film on a form fill seal machine usually has a lower material cost per pack and suits higher volumes. Premade pouches cost more per pack but give premium formats such as zippers and spouts and change over easily.

What causes pouch sealing problems?

Product dust or liquid in the seal area, wrong temperature or dwell time, worn jaws and unsuitable film are the common causes.

Can one machine run several pouch sizes?

Usually yes within a range, using adjustable or exchangeable forming sets. Confirm the range with the supplier.

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