Food grains and pulses are a rich source of life-sustaining nutrients. Good sources of carbohydrates, they also provide protein, fat, vitamins and minerals. They are the dietary staples for more than 95% of India's population. Rice is the predominant cereal grain consumed in India, followed by wheat, maize, millet and sorghum.

1. COMPETENT, COST-EFFECTIVE GRAINS & PULSES
PACKAGING SOLUTIONS FROM NICHROME
Food grains and pulses are a rich source of life-sustaining nutrients. Good
sources of carbohydrates, they also provide protein, fat, vitamins and
minerals. They are the dietary staples for more than 95% of India's population.
Rice is the predominant cereal grain consumed in India, followed by wheat,
maize, millet and sorghum.
Although grains are annual crops, they are consumed throughout the year. In
general, grains are characterised by good storage stability, however they do
get affected by high humidity, attack by pests, rodents, insects, etc., and
physiological factors such as respiration and consequent heat build-up in the
grains.
Hence, proper and safe storage methods need to be adopted till the grains are
consumed. Proper packaging processes and packaging materials can help to
achieve satisfactory storage.
Usually, before bulk packaging and storage, grain manufacturers/marketers
fumigate their grains to diminish microbial growth and increase shelf life.
Packaging of grains and pulses must provide protection against 4 types of
risks:
1. Biological - insects, rodents, micro-organisms, etc.
2. Physical -temperature, humidity and losses caused by improper
sealing/seaming of the bag.

2. 3. Chemical - moisture and oxygen
4. Physiological - respiration and heating of the product
CONSIDERATIONS FOR GRAINS AND PULSES PACKAGING
To protect the products and retard deterioration, grains need to be packed in
functional packaging with the following qualities:
1. Ability to protect the contents from spoilage and pilferage
2. Offer protection against environmental conditions - barrier against moisture
3. Be insect-resistant to prevent insect infestation and insect damage
4. Offer protection against micro-organisms - provide oxygen barrier to
prevent their growth
5. Strength to withstand transportation, handling and storage
6. Be economical, easily available and disposable
7. Conform to food laws & regulations
8. Assist in selling with attractive graphics for retail appeal
NICHROME’S GRAIN & PULSES PACKAGING SOLUTIONS
Nichrome offers a wide range of vertical form fill seal machines (VFFS) and
horizontal form fill seal machines (HFFS) for automatic, high-speed
packaging of grains, pulses and seeds, as per the latest industry norms and
requirements.
Nichrome’s VFFS range
Grains & Seeds Packaging Machines like the Excel Plus series offer
innovative packaging solutions that follow stringent packaging quality
standards for grains and seeds.
The Excel series includes:
Excel 400 Plus Intelligent Electronic Weigh Filler: This grain packaging
machine packs in a variety of standup pouches as well as CSPP pouches - in
quantities up to 10 kg. Key features include print mark scanners, servo motor
driven bag length control system, and adjustable stroke of cross sealing jaws
for optimum performance.
Excel 400 Plus Cup Filler: This CE marked PLC controlled automated
packaging machine is designed as per stringent quality standards and can
be easily integrated with upstream or downstream systems. Besides grains,
pulses and sugar, this rice packaging machine can also be used for
detergent packaging.

3. Excel Vertipack 320: India's first vertical pouch grain packaging machine
from Nichrome! With its high-speed performance, sturdy design, online check
weigher & metal detector, compatibility with multiple fillers, and a variety of
standup pouch formats, Excel Vertipack 320 assures you robust performance
with unmatched versatility.
The VFFS range also includes:
Sprint 250 Intelligent Weigh Filler: For pouch quantities up to 2 Kgs,
Nichrome’s SPRINT 250 PLUS series offers speed, accuracy and efficiency
for flexible packaging of a wide variety of snacks, grains, powders,
etc.Besides grains, this rice bagging machine is also suited to packaging
tea, whole spices, seeds and sugar.
Wing 200 E-line: This is an entry-level pulse packing machine, innovated by
Nichrome, especially for startups and SMEs. It packs grains, pulses, sugar
and other products up to 1 kg quantities in CSPP bags.
Nichrome’s HFFS range
Nichrome's HFFS packaging machines bring you new generation, linear
technology from Europe. The Series is versatile, and can be used for packing
a wide range of pulses, grains, seeds, and even other liquid and viscous
products using different fillers. The Series also offers a range of pouch formats
with superior pouch aesthetics.
Models in this series include the T110, T170 and T140. These are all PLC
based machines with touch screen interface. Well-designed duplex modules
are available for higher outputs.
CONCLUSION
If you're looking for a high-performance, reliable grain filling machine or
pulses packing machine for your factory, or want to get the best dal
packing machine price, it's worth giving Nichrome a call.
Nichrome has a 40+ years track record as top packaging machine
manufacturer, and is recognised as a leader in packaging technology with a
wide, proven range of automated packaging machines, filling systems and
integrated packaging solutions - Nichrome is certain to providethe most
appropriate, cost-effective solution for your needs.