Automatic filling machines are one of the most popular packaging machines in use today. These pouch packing machines can be vertical filling machines or horizontal filling machines. They consist of two main components: the filling system and the bagging system. The former is responsible for the accurate dispensing of the product being packed into the pouch while the bagging system makes and sealsthe pouches.
1. FILLING SYSTEMS FROM NICHROME
Automatic filling machines are one of the most popular packaging machines in
use today. These pouch packing machines can be vertical filling machines or
horizontal filling machines. They consist of two main components: the filling
system and the bagging system. The former is responsible for the accurate
dispensing of the product being packed into the pouch while the bagging
system makes and sealsthe pouches.
There are different filling systems is use today, depending on the product to
be packed and the packaging technology being used. Some of the typical filling
systems include cup filler, auger filler, linear weigh filler, combination weigh
filler, piston filler, etc.It is crucial to select the mostappropriate filling system
for the application, else the whole investment and process may be rendered
useless.
Broadly speaking, there are three types of filling systems: Weigh, Cup and
Auger. A combination of factors will help one determine how to select the right
fillers and other packaging machinery for specific production lines. Filler
selection is based primarily on the type of product to be packed, its size, form,
weight, viscosity, flow nature, corrosiveness, etc. but there are other factors to
be considered such as quantity, container and the required speed settings for
processing.
Nichrome offers a range of filling systems for a wide range of Food, Pharma
and other products. Whether you are investing in a new VFFS packaging
machine; looking to upgrade an old one or want to use your current
2. automated packaging machine for packing new products, it’s worth taking a
look at Nichrome’s innovative filling systems.As India’s leading provider of
integrated packaging solutions, and proven filling machine manufacturer,
Nichrome partners to provide the most relevant, cost-efficient filler for your
specific application.
Let’s look closer at three of Nichrome’s filling systems:
Easyfill Servo Auger
For food filling of powders such as spices, atta (flour products), milk powder,
nutraceuticals, coffee powder, premixes, instant mixes, even agro chemicals
and pesticides, Nichrome’s Easy fill Servo Auger provides accuracy, speed and
efficient performance.
The auger is available in different finishes as per customer's requirement.
Choose from buffing, Teflon-coating or Nedox coating.
Hygienic construction and operation are the hallmarks of this filling system.
Contact parts are made of SS-304 or SS-316 depending on the product to be
filled, and the gaskets are of PTFE or food-grade silicon rubber. The split
hopper facilitates easy cleaning and reduces downtime. The auger comes with
buffing, Teflon coating or Nedox coating as per the customer's requirement.
Features include:
• Filling capacity: 5 cc to 2000 cc
• Servo driven auger mechanism
• Contact parts: SS 304 or SS 316 depending on product
• Gaskets: PTFE/Food grade silicon rubber
• Hygienic construction
• Structure: MS powder coated
• Hopper: inside buffing, outside matt finish
• Facilitates easy cleaning
Intelweigh Multi Head Weigher 10H/14H
This filling system has 10 weigh heads and a combination volume of 3000 cc. It
is the ideal filler for solid products such as tea, sugar, rice, pulses, snacks, and
other free-flowing granular products.With 10 weigh heads, weighing range of
10g to 1000g, and operation speed of 70 dumps per minute, it can be
programmed for a maximum of 100.
Features include:
• Bucket volume: 1.3 l
• Accuracy: 0.2 to 2 gm
3. • Weighing range: 10 gm to 1000 gm
• Speed: 70 dumps per minute
• Product contact parts: SS 304
• Display: 7 inch touch screen
• Buckets open and close with stepper motor
• Weighing method with load cell
IntelweighCombi Filler DH
This filling system is an aesthetically improved machine ensuring safety for
users. It is the ideal filler for solid products such as seeds, whole spices, grocery
products, Indian namkeen, etc.It is available in a broad range of filling
capacities and offers tool-less disassembly of bucket for easy cleaning and
changeover.
Features include:
• Accuracy % sd: 0.5% /0.2%
• Weighing range: 50 gm to 2 kg/500 gm to 5 kg
• Speed: 40-50 dumps/minute for 1 kg; 15-20 dumps/minute for 5 kg
• Display: 7 inch touch screen
• Air consumption: 0.15 CFM at 6 bar
• Connected Load/Head: 0.25 kW
• Built in safety door guards with machine off interlock
• Broad range of filling capacities available
Conclusion
Whether it is a horizontal form fill seal (HFFS) machine or vertical form fill
seal (VFFS) machine, whether you want to package powders, granules or
viscous products, consult Nichrome. Nichrome offers an exclusive portfolio of
filler-weighers for diverse applications. With a range of filling capacities and
built-in safety features, Nichrome’s filling systems can be integrated easily into
existing food filling machines, liquid filling machines or powder filling
machines for greater efficiency, speed and versatility.
Nichrome’s "Made in India" fillers incorporate the entire electrical, electronic,
micro-controller system & the software designed & developed by its own R & D
team and manufactured in Nichrome’s state-of-the art manufacturing facility
at Shirwal, near Pune. This ensures meticulous quality standards and prompt
after-sales-service, quick supply of spares and flexibility in design to adopt
changes as per the specific application.