The powder is prevalent in many industries because of its unique properties. Powder packing machines are used for packaging powder products securely and efficiently.

There are various powder packing machine types, each with its own benefits and drawbacks. Some key factors to consider when purchasing a machine include product type, production volume, automation level, etc. This guide will provide an overview and considerations for purchasing a powder filling and packing machine. Let’s get started,

What is a powder filling and packing machine?

The powder packaging machine is a device that automatically packages powder products. These machines can package various powder products, including but not limited to flour, spice, coffee powder, milk powder, etc

Powder filling equipment includes three types according to their working principle:

• Auger-filling powder packing machine
• Cup-filling powder packing machine
• Linear weigher powder packing machine

The complete packaging system is generally composed of these parts:

• A feeding machine
• A metering machine
• A filling machine
• A packing machine
• A code date printing machine
• Packaging auxiliary machine
• Conveying machine

Type of powder filling equipment

Powder filling equipment has different types of powder filling machines. It is integrated with an Auger screw, Volumetric cup, and Linear weigher as a complete packaging system.

We offer a wide variety of powder packaging machines designed and fabricated using premium raw materials and components. Our powder-packaging machines are widely used for their durability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

Auger filler vertical form fill seal powder packing machine:

The vertical form fill seal powder filling machines, filling powder products into bags upright. It has several parts, including a product hopper, an auger conveyor, a auger filler, and a vertical form fill seal machine.

The powder product is fed into the product hopper, where it is then transferred to the auger. The auger will push the powder product through the metering system, determining the correct amount of product to be placed in the bag. The vertical form fill seal machine will form the bag around the products and seal it closed.

Depending on powder flowability and feature, we can customize the auger to get the best accuracy. For different target weights of powder packaging, set up proper setting on vertical form fill seal machine HMI and change the forming set of the vertical form fill seal machine, then it can Switch to another SKU easily.

It is a highly efficient and easy-to-operate powder packaging solutions for powder.

Auger filler premade pouch powder packing machine:

Premade pouch powder packing filling machines package powder products (milk powder, ground coffee etc) into pre-made pouches, stand up pouch, etc. There are three popular styles of premade pouch packing machines:

• The rotary pouch packing machine
• The horizontal doypack machine
• The mini doypack machine

The rotary premade pouch packing machine usually consists of 8 working stations in a circle. Thus various optional functions can be added to it. It is the fastest type of premade pouch-packaging machine.

A horizontal pouch packing machine consists of 4 to 6 stations and is built in a horizontal construction, and it is a mid-speed and functional premade pouch packaging machinery.

The mini doypack machine is the most simple one, and it is a cost-effective choice and friendly for small packaging solutions.

All these pouch packaging machinery are possible to produce stand up bags with or without zipper.

These machines can vary in size and complexity, but all generally operate similarly. First, the machine picks up the bag, opens it, the anger filler fills powdered products into the pouch, then seals it. This process is quick and efficient and helps ensure that powder products are packaged securely and accurately. Date coding and dust removal options can be added to specific working stations.

Volumetric cup vertical form fill powder machine:

A volumetric powder-filling machine that uses a volumetric cup to measure and fill powder into a bag/pouch. It is specifically designed for dry and good flowability powder products,even granular products.

If the customer has a different kind of powder or targets weight package, they have to customize the specific volumetric cup accordingly and order different sizes of bag former for the vertical form fill seal machine. This is a high-efficiency as well as cost-effective powder-filling machines. But accuracy is better than the auger filling machine.

The vertical form fill seal machine is regularly integrated with the volumetric filler as an automatic powder-filling packaging machine.

Linear weigher vertical form fill powder packing machine:

The Linear weigher vertical form fill powder packaging machine is a machine that utilizes a linear weighing system to accurately measure the product weight, which then allows for precise filling of the package. It is suitable for dry and good flowability powder, even granular products. It is compact and simple to operate, maintaining good accuracy and efficiency.

The downstream packaging machines could be vertical form fill seal machine or premade pouch packing machine depend on customer’s demand

Multilane powder stick pack machine

A powder stick packing machine is specifically designed for packaging powder products into stick form ,3 side seal bag, 4 side seal bag, sachet packaging at high speed. This type of machine typically has multiple lanes in which products can be packaged and used to package a variety of powder products, such as powdered milk, powdered coffee, powdered tea, and even some powdered spices. These machines typically have a high output capacity and can be used to package large quantities of product in a relatively short period of time.

Powder stick packing machines typically use a auger filling system to fill each stick with a powder product. This filling system is generally very accurate and can fill each stick with a precise amount of powder product.

What are regular bag formats for powder packaging

• Pillow style bag, It is a soft and squishy bag that is perfect for powder products.
• The gusseted style bag, has expansion pleats on the sides that allow the bag to hold more powder.
• Block bottom style bag, It has a flat bottom that allows it to stand upright on a shelf.
• Stick style bag, It is a long and thin bag that is easy to pour the powder into.
• 3-side seal style bag has a seam on three sides and is easy to fill with powder.
• Four side sealing bag is a bag that is sealed on all four sides.
• Stand-up bags style, which has a plastic pouch that is easy to fill with powder.

Which style of powder packaging bag you use will depend on the type of powder you are packaging, as well as how it will be displayed and sold.

For example, if you are packaging a powder that is particularly fine or dusty, a gusseted bag may be a better option to prevent the powder from spilling out. And if you are packaging single-serving ground coffee, surely the stick bag, three or 4-side sealing bag. For bigger commercial coffee packaging, stand-up bags, gusseted bags, or powder container filling.

How does the powder complete packaging system work

It is mainly composed of four parts: material inlet device, powder metering device, powder filling device, packaging device, or case packing machine for option.

The working principle is to use the material inlet device to transport the powder into the powder metering device and then measure a certain amount of powder through the powder metering device. After that, the powder will be filled into the packing bag through the filling device. After being sealed by the heat-sealing device, the powder packaging equipment can finally complete the work of powder packaging.

It adopts electronic weighing and servo motor filling control. It has the advantages of high measuring accuracy, stable performance, fast speed, and simple operation with an enclosed structure, which can effectively prevent powder pollution during packaging. The packing machine is made of stainless steel, which meets food hygiene standards and is easy to clean.

How powder packaging machines can boost your business

1. Enhance production capacity faster than manual powder packing methods, reducing waste， increases accuracy,

2. Can package large quantities of powder at once, making them ideal for commercial and industrial applications.

3. Can seal powders tightly to prevent spillage and leakage.

4. Provide a variety of sizes and styles to suit your specific powder packing needs.

5. Relatively easy to operate and require minimal operator training,

6. It Can help you save time, money, and labor while ensuring that your powder products are safely and securely packaged.

Powder packaging machines offer many benefits over manual powder packing methods. These machines are faster, more efficient, and can help improve product quality. They are versatile and come in various sizes to meet the needs of any powder packaging application. It is an essential piece of packing machine for any business that needs to package powder products.

How to choose the best powder filling and packing machine

There are many factors you should consider when choosing the best powder packaging equipment for your business.

• Powder packing method. Consider as per your production facility.
• The capacity of the machine. Calculate your daily packaging capacity, and choose a machine with the appropriate capacity.
• The speed of the machine, you need to know how fast you need your product to be packaged so that you can choose a machine that can meet your speed requirements.
• The level of automation. Fully automatic or semi-automatic
• Powder packaging material. You need to decide what type of powder you will be packaging to choose a machine that is compatible with the powder packaging material. Fill roll stock film machine will use the vffs machine or multilane packing machine, and premade pouch will use premade pouch packing machine.
• Product characteristics, such as size, density, free-flowing, or not.

Powder packaging machines come in a variety of shapes and sizes. It can be daunting to try and determine which machine is best for your specific needs.

Hopefully, this article has provided some guidelines to make the decision process more manageable. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact us. We would be happy to help!