How Does A Packaging Machine Work?

How Does A Packaging Machine Work?

Packaging machines are the machines developed to pack, wrap, fill, seal and label products using mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems. The main motive is to secure product integrity, reduce human errors and speed up the production process. In this guide, we will learn about the stick pack system and how a packaging machine works.

●          Stick Pack System

Stick packs are slim tube-like packaging that contains one-time packets of powder, liquids, and gels. They are commonly found in food, healthcare, and beauty products.

Step 1: Stick Pack Machine

A stick wrapping machine removes the film from the roll and folds it into small tubes. The machine will then split the film into different lanes where the stick packs of the candy will be created. Vertical closure of these lanes is done prior to the filling.

Step 2: Stick Pack Filling Machine

The stick pack filling machine puts the correct amount of product—powders use auger fillers, liquids use piston fillers, and gels use gear pumps—into each formed stick pack.

Step 3: Stick Pack Packaging Machine

Once the product is in the stick pack and sealed, a stick pack packaging machine cuts each pack individually. To maintain the level of fill, strength of the seal and the length of a cut, these machines are equipped with sensors and programmable controls.

Step 4: Output & Collection

After the mix in stick packs is produced, filled and sealed, they are then moved to a conveyor belt. They are then picked by the operators or the robot arms to be boxed or shipped.

Few Final Words

The stick pack system represents accurate and convenient unit dose packing. It reduces the amount of human work, making the quality of the output better because the forming, filling, and sealing occur in one continuous process.