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When it comes to snack packaging, Nichrome takes the lead with the Sprint Snackpack designed exclusively for the snack industry. This state-of-the-art food packaging machine is celebrated for its rapid and tool-less changeover of size parts, minimizing product falling height and ensuring efficiency.

The Sprint Snackpack is a versatile workhorse, capable of packaging a wide array of snacks and similar food products in various pouch formats including CSPP, Gusset with D-cut, and Gusset. What sets it apart is its perforation system, allowing it to produce a continuous chain of small pouches.

Excel Vertipack 320 is India’s first vertical pouch packaging machine. It is a versatile innovative packaging machine from Nichrome, Excel Vertipack 320 is designed to pack dry fruits, sugar, candies, snacks, pasta, etc. in a wide range of standup pouches with or without zipper.

The machine has high-speed performance, robust design, online check weigher & metal detector, compatibility with multiple fillers, and a host of other features. Excel Vertipack 320 assures you optimum performance with unmatched versatility.

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Modern industry depends on automatic packing machines to ensure speed, accuracy and error-free efficiency.

Automated packaging makes your products cost-effective, safe and appealing. It will also help you to expand operations, while ensuring employee safety and profitability.

TECHNOLOGY BENEFITS

Most automatic packing machines come with a PLC system for convenient and easy control of the entire packaging process. It monitors the process and raises alarms, if required, in ‘real-time’. It generates information and stores data for informed decision making.

Temperature control is achieved through PID controllers that ensure control and constant modulation to maintain the required temperature.

Packing material is controlled through a servo motor which works with precision and also makes it possible for the packing machine to work at high speeds continuously.

Technology in automatic packing machines ensure negligible errors in packing accuracy. The automation enables programming so that only the stated amount of product is discharged and packed. Sensitive weight sensors check and monitor the packing, so there is very low wastage, and consistency of amount in each pack.

CLASSIFICATION OF AUTOMATIC PACKING MACHINES

Packaging machines abound in the market, and there is a wide variety of them to choose from. Some of the ways in which automatic packing machines are classified are:

Primary or secondary:

this can even be referred to as inner and outer packaging. Primary or inner packing is the packaging in contact with the product while secondary or outer packaging refers to the second layer of packing and includes machines such as wrapping machine, cartoning machine, box filling machine, shrink wrap machine, etc.

Single function or multi-function:

Single function packing machines serve only one function in the packing process such as filling or sealing.

Multi-function machines perform multiple functions. For example, modern VFFS machines orHFFS machines automatically form the pouch into various formats like pillow, gusset, sachet, quad seal, stick pack, etc., then fill the product, seal and cut the pouch.

Automatic or semi-automatic:

Multi-function machines are usually fully automatic machines and are generally more expensive. If you have a limited budget or smaller output targets, you could consider a semi-automatic packing machine.

ADVANTAGES OF AUTOMATIC PACKING MACHINES

Regardless of theautomated packaging machinery you choose, you are assured of many or all of the following advantages:

Quality:

Automated systems have precise, standardized settings, so they are accurate and consistent. They help improve product quality, cycle time and operations in general.

Productivity:

Manually packaging can be difficult and time-consuming. Workers become tired from the repetitive, monotonous and strenuous activity. Machines can work much longer at higher speed and full efficiency.

Product care:

If you use the right machinery, your products can be securely packaged. For example, a good stretch wrapping machine will ensure that the products are well-wrapped and safe from contamination. This increases the durability and shelf life of products.

Employee safety:

Manual wrapping and palletizing can cause cuts, tears and back injuries. Automated packaging systems can make your factories safer.

Economy:

Although automation may seem expensive, you will be able to recover the costs in a matter of months. You may also be eligible for tax benefits, such as the write-offs and depreciation.

Low wastage:

Machines are economical in using packaging material, using the precise amount as per set patterns.  They also eliminate spilling and loss of the product. This streamlines the packaging process and reduces waste of materials.

Sustainability:

Modern packaging machinery not only offers good return on investment (ROI), but also is beneficial for the environment. They use fewer materials and have lesser greenhouse gas emissions.

Customer confidence:

Automation means great packaging with accurate information, increased shelf life. Consumers are also assured that the product is packed hygienically and they are getting the amount of product they are paying for. This creates a good impression and helps promote the brand.

AUTOMATIC PACKING MACHINES FROM NICHROME

Nichrome India is a pioneer and leader in automated packaging machines and end-to-end packaging systems. Nichrome’s innovative packaging solutions for food, pharma and other applications are complemented by advanced solutions for secondary packaging, wrapping & cartoning, bulk packaging and more. Whether you are looking for a new machine or a complete line, or if you just want to upgrade your current packaging machine, talk to Nichrome. As experts of the industry with four decades of proven expertise, Nichrome will provide the optimal solution backed by excellent consultancy and support.

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Greater speed and versatility are the major benefits of FFS systems. For example, snack producers demand systems that have the versatility to package different products and provide fast changeover between many different packaging formats.

Let us walk you through form fill seal packaging machines, and discuss how they work.

What are form fill seal packaging machines?

As the name suggests, form fill seal packaging machines are automatic packaging machines that form the package, fill it with a wet or dry product, and seal it closed. They mainly use flexible film to form the primary packaging such as a pouch or bag, but aseptic cartons are also produced with FFS technology.

Form fill seal packaging machines use a reel of flexible material (paper, film or laminates of paper/film/foil) and either form it into a tube and then seal and fill it at regular intervals, or fold it lengthwise and seal it at right angles to the fold to form a series of pockets which are filled and closed.

Types of FFS packaging machines?

FFS machines are broadly of two types:

1. Vertical form fill seal machines(VFFS), in which the material is formed into a circular section tube over a forming collar

2. Horizontal form fill seal machines(HFFS), in which the material is formed into a rectangular section tube through a forming box. HFFS also cover horizontal versions of sachet packing machines, blister pack machines, four side seal machines and thermoform fill and seal machines.

Advantages of FFS Technology

• High speed and consistent packing rate
• Economical as the bags made are less expensive than pre-made bags
• Provides increased production rate so you can reduce number of shifts
• Easy and quick to clean-out between production batches
• Online film printing provides readable bar code and product info
• Fewer moving parts – especially in VFFS

Disadvantages of FFS Technology

• Cannot handle paper
• Not economical for short production runs
• Cannot handle multi-ply packaging materials
• Cannot remove trapped air quickly
• Not economical for low density, aerated powders such as wheat flour, talcum powder, whey powder at medium speeds

Applications of FFS packaging machines

The applications of FFS packaging machines are endless. Almost any product that can be packed and marketed in flexible pouches can be packaged by such machines. FFS machines can be used to pack a whole gamut of food, pharm and other products ranging from:

• grains (such as rice, pulses, sugar) to granulates (such as detergent, fertilizers)
• snacks (such as chips, dry fruits, namkeen) to ready-to-eat foods
• bulk goods (such as nuts and cookies to bolts and screws)
• powders (such as spice powders, milk powder, ground coffee, nutraceuticals)
• liquids (such as water, milk, juice, liquor) to viscous (such as edible oil, ghee, ketchup, mayonnaise, salad dressing, bath gel)

Pouch/Bag formats with FFS technology

Versatility to form and fill a variety of container formats is a strong point of FFS technology.  The options include:

• Pillow pouch
• 3 side seal and 4 side seal pouches
• Gusset pouch
• Pentaseal pouch
• Sachet & stickpack
• Standup pouch (with zipper/spout/euro slot/handle, etc.)
• Doypack
• Thermoform trays
• Cartons

FFS technology from Nichrome

Nichrome is India’s pioneer and leader in FFS technology. For over four decades, Nichrome has innovated automatic packaging solutions for varied applications across Food, Pharma and other industries. Vertical packaging machines, horizontal packaging machines, integrated packaging solutions – Nichrome is the packaging machine manufacturer who can deliver them all.

Nichrome offers a wide range of VFFS and HFFS packaging machines, and can even customise solutions for specific requirements. For enterprises big and small, for applications existing and emerging, Nichrome offers infinite possibilities in integrated, automated packaging solutions – as it partners with customers through the complete lifecycle, offering application-specific solutions, backed by dependable service and support. Based in Pune, India, Nichrome’s sales & service network spans India and the world. Nichrome has presence in 45 countries and more than 7000 successful installations worldwide.

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The food packaging market is broadly segmented into 3 categories based on product: rigid, semi-rigid and flexible. While rigid packaging has the largest market share, the flexible packaging market is growing exponentially due to technological advancements. Moreover, flexible packaging offers several advantages: it uses less material, needs less energy during formation, produces lesser green house gases during manufacturing. Being lightweight & unbreakable, it is economical to pack, store and transport.

In India, few can match Nichrome’s expertise in flexible packaging for food products. Nichrome is a leading food packaging machine manufacturer and integrated packaging solutions. Nichrome’s packaging technology is well accepted around the world too.

Whether you want to package food grains, powders, liquids, viscous products or ready-to-eat foods, Nichrome offers a reliable, high-speed, cost-effective solution.

Nichrome offers a wide range of food packaging machines, besides liquid packaging machines for products such as milk, juice, water. Let’s take a look at some of the different technologies Nichrome offers in food packaging machines:

VFFS

VFFS (vertical form fill seal) machines are automated packaging systems used to package the widest range of liquids and solids.VFFS machines deliver high speeds, accuracy, variable bag lengths and shapes, and are easy to operate and maintain.

Whether it is liquid like milk, juice and water, viscous like ketchup, ghee and edible oil, granular like rice, pulses and sugar, powder like masalas, coffee and dehydrated milk, solid like nuts, namkeen or cookies – Nichrome has a VFFS machine for you.

Nichrome’s VFFS machines are versatile and can be used for diverse applications by changing the filling system. Cleaning and changeovers are easy and fast.

Multilane

These are VFFS machines with multiple lanes or channels, and are generally used for smaller pouch sizes. For small sachets and stickpacks of salt, ketchup, sugar, coffee, dairy whitener, condiments, etc. which are popular in the travel, hospitality and food business, Nichrome’s VFFS multilane machines offer speed, accuracy of filling and reliable sealing.

HFFS

Unlike VFFS machines which are vertical in structure, HFFS packaging machines are horizontal. Nichrome offers a range of HFFS machines based on the latest linear technology from Europe. The series is versatile, and can be used for packing a wide range of powders, grains, snacks, liquids and viscous products using different fillers. HFFS machines also offer a range of pouch formats with superior pouch aesthetics.

PFS

Nichrome’s PFS (Pick-Fill-Seal) is the preferred packaging machine for ready-to-eat foods. Using versatile Rotary technology, the machine conveniently packs a wide variety of ready-to-eat foods in eye-catching innovative shapes while maintaining freshness of the products. The machine is sturdy and compact, easy to clean and maintain.

An advanced variant of packaging technology innovated by Nichrome enables 2 or 3 different fillers to dispense multiple types of ingredients in the same pouch.

For liquid/semi-liquid packaging, Nichrome offers another PFS machine with an automatic cap feeding system for filling liquids in spouted pouches. Manufactured liquid packaging machine is aimed at SMEs and start-up businesses with small production equipment.

Tray sealing

For small-scale marketers of cut fruits & vegetables, meat & fish, namkeen & sweets and even ready-to-eat meals like biryani, Nichrome offers Athena thermoforming tray sealers from Tecnovac, Italy. Athena is able to seal, pack in a protective atmosphere (vacuum + gas) or with “Skin effect” all types of trays or jars. Due to its strong stainless steel structure and easy maintenance, Athena is ideal for use in small and medium sized companies.

Tin filling line

Nichrome’s tin filling line is a sturdy, low-maintenance system made for accurate and efficient performance.The PLC-controlled line has a digital LCD touch screen displaying settings, and safety enclosures with interlocks for rotary parts.

Machine construction is available in SS3014, SS316 and MS painted material. Various tin sterilisation and cleaning options are available.

By using different filling systems, this system can be used for filling and packaging products such as milk powder, health drink powders, tea powder, sugar, rice,whole spices, dry fruits, candies, pan masala, premixes, etc. in a variety of tin sizes.

If you are looking for a high performance, cost-effective, durable food packaging machine or liquid packaging machine for your business, talk to Nichrome. Nichrome can even customise solutions to suit your specific requirements.

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Environmental concerns are forcing the packaging industry to reinvent itself, especially through the use of eco-friendly materials that are less energy-intensive, more easily recycled.While plastic is widely used thanks to its many advantages especially its low weight per unit, glass and metal containers are making a comeback in certain categories, driven by environmental concerns. Even the flexible packaging industry is looking for biodegradable materials.

So packaging is continuously evolving. Technological innovations and growing automation have transformed the industry. Some of the most noticeable developments include:

Connectivity: The various functions involved in packaging are integrated thanks to automation. Users get a clearer picture of the various sub-processes and plant conditions which helps to improve maintenance and optimise packaging processes.

Digital engineering: Most processes are now digitised; manual operations have been replaced by automated speed and accuracy. Errors in the process can also be identified and rectified sooner with digital engineering.

Space saving: The packaging machinery industry is adopting modular machine configuration and re-designing equipment to save space and reduce machine footprint.

Simplicity: The ability of companies to integrate new machines or lines easily into existing systems is essential for them to adapt to the changing technology.The growing need to simplify diagnostics and maintenance is giving birth to more web-based service tools and innovative machine concepts.

NICHROME’S PACKAGING SOLUTIONS

Since Nichrome developed India’s first indigenous milk packaging machine in 1977, it has been at the forefront of next-generation packaging technologies; a brand trusted for its rich legacy of pioneering innovation, extensive domain knowledge and manufacturing competency in packaging systems.

For enterprises big and small, for applications existing and emerging, Nichrome offers infinite possibilities in integrated, automated packaging solutions. With its strong thrust on R&D, Nichrome partners with customers through the complete lifecycle, offering application-specific solutions, backed by dependable service and support.

It could be a small variation in a pouch format or customization of an existing machine; a pro-actively developed filling system or consultancy & system design for a complete packaging plant – Nichrome has the expertise, capabilities and innovation to transform productivity and enrich customer relationships in endless ways.

Based in Pune, India, Nichrome’s sales & service network spans India and the world. It has presence in 45 countries and more than 7000 successful installations worldwide.

NICHROME’S OFFERINGS

Horizontal packaging machine, vertical form fill seal machine, tray sealing machine, multilane sachet packaging machine, bottle or tin filling line,blister packaging machine, mini dairy plants, complete end-to-end integrated packaging system, filling systems – the gamut of Nichrome’s offerings is vast and comprehensive.

Nichrome designs and manufactured automated packaging machines for almost any application in Food, Pharma and other verticals.

Nichrome is among the leading edible oil filling machine manufacturers who is equally adept at supplying powder filling machines, salt packaging machines,ketchup packaging machines, milk packaging or grain packaging machines. The Nichrome portfolio also includes shampoo packing machines, cosmetic packaging machine, tablet & capsule packaging lines and even packaging solutions for pet food, dyes & pigments, adhesives, agrochemicals & fertilisers. Indeed the list of applications is endless.

Nichrome’s inhouse R&D works tirelessly to upgrade existing machinery and innovate new solutions that meet the challenges of the times. Compact footprint, advanced technology, high speed performance, ease of operations and long service life are the hallmark of Nichrome’s packaging machines. Nichrome ensures that its machines can be easily integrated (upward or downward) into existing plant systems, and can also be modified to adapt to some changing needs.

A contemporary feature of Nichrome’s machines is the DOIT (data over Internet) which uses Cloud connectivity to provide anytime, anywhere access of the packaging machine. Users can monitor, evaluate and even change machine operation parameters from any connected device, anywhere in the world. Today, more than four decades since Nichrome developed India’s first indigenous milk pouch packaging machine, Nichrome continues to make a mark on the packaging world, leading the way with innovation, technology, quality and service that enhances productivity and profitability for its customer’s business.

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Flexible packaging now accounts for close to 40% of global packages, according to the Flexible Packaging Assessment Report from PMMI Business Intelligence, part of PMMI. Within flexible packaging, food remains the largest industry by end-use, with biscuits/snack bars and sweet and savoury snacks combining to represent the largest growth segment among areas exceeding industry growth rates. This aligns with consumers’ increasing awareness of the health benefits of snacks such as nuts, dried fruits and nutritional bars.

CPG companies recognize that food, in general, is experiencing a higher increase in production and sales using flexible packaging, and is moving many in the snack food sector to embrace this format. The industry is now gearing toward on-the-go packaging, user convenience, smaller pack sizes and easy-to-open and resealability features.

According to the report, the use of bags and pouches is increasing because of the lower cost, shelf-life extension and product visibility. Adding modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) can extend shelf life even more. Coupling the advances of MAP and high-performance films give CPGs flexible packaging products with excellent mechanical strength and chemical resistance against bacteria growth.

NICHROME’S EXCEL VERTIPACK 320

If you’re considering a flexible snack packaging machine for your snacks manufacturing industry, we suggest Nichrome’s Excel Vertipack 320 – India’s first vertical pouch snack packing machine!

Yet another versatile innovation from Nichrome, Excel Vertipack 320 is the ideal potato chips packing machine, and has been developed for packaging other food products such as dry fruits, Indian namkeen, pasta, grains, sugar, confectionaries, etc. in a variety of pouches.

With its high-speed performance, sturdy design, online check weigher & metal detector, compatibility with multiple fillers, and a host of other features, this namkeen packaging machine assures you robust performance with unmatched versatility.

Main features:

• Produces standee pouches with or without zipper
• Flexibility to pack products in variety of pouch formats in short changeover
• Produces pouches of one side/both side heat sealable packing material
• Sturdy & versatile design
• Pneumatically operated horizontal & vertical sealing system
• Servo motor driven belt draw-off for paper pulling
• Built in safety door guards with machine off interlock
• Use of AC geared motor with VFD for paper & zip unwind
• Optimized paper path
• Aesthetically improved machine ensuring safety
• Less operational cost due to reduced space, manpower & energy consumption
• Pouch formats include: standee pouch, centre seal pillow pouch, gusset pouch with D cut, gusset pouch, 3 side seal pouch, Penta Seal pouch, Quad Seal pouch

Applications:

Excel Vertipack 320 is compatible with different fillers and efficiently packs Dry Fruits, Pasta, Snacks, Confectionaries, Indian Namkeens, Grains, Pulses, Sugar, Powdery Products, etc.

WHY CHOOSE VERTIPACK 320?

Buying a VFFS packaging machine can be an expensive proposition so it’s important you select one that delivers optimum return on investment. Here are four basic criteria to consider when selecting your automatic snack packaging machine, and how Vertipack 320 fulfils each one.

Flexibility: Customers demand flexibility. They want maximum variety out of the least amount of equipment and investment. Vertipack 320 offers flexibility to handle different package lengths, film types, bag styles and fillers for diverse products. It can handle varied products and deliver a range of pouch formats. All with PLC-controlled ease and fast changeover.

Speed: Speed of packaging has a direct impact on plant productivity, and freshness of the packaged food product. Vertipack 320 offers a bagger speed of 45-55 pouches per minute, depending on the size and type of pouch.

Changeover: Nichrome’s packaging solutions are designed for versatility, so easy and fast changeover is a key feature. Users can switch filling systems and products conveniently with just a few touches of a screen or keypad to alter the program that governs the in-feed volume and scales’ opening and closing. Cleaning can also be done quickly and easily.

Service: Nichrome is the snacks packaging machine manufacturer who promises a proven and prompt service network across India, so customers need not worry about regular maintenance, repairs or spares. Nichrome ensures that their installed packaging machines work with maximum efficiency and reliability for years. Nichrome is India’s leading provider of integrated packaging solutions, offering a wide and proven range of automatic packaging machines, filling systems and complete packaging systems. Nichrome’s dedication to the snacks industry goes back decades and they have consistently developed solutions

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Asia-Pacific will register the highest growth as the food packaging industry in the region is witnessing significant innovations in branding and packaging. Moreover, consumers in the region enjoy sugar confectionery for indulgence, where the experience is highly valued. India and China are the leading countries in the global consumption of sugar with 27 million metric tons and 15.2 million metric tons, according to the US Department of Agriculture.

The market is driven by a tremendous shift in preference for flexible packaging as sugar is packed in a variety of formats, both in bulk and retail. The advent of new packaging technologies, such as active packaging, intelligent packaging, and engineering science, enables flexible packaging for sugar and enhances the shelf life of sugar.

Packaging sugar with a plastic bag is the most common packaging type in the food packaging industry as this type offers moisture-proof, waterproof, and cost-effective packaging. Sugar manufacturers prefer this packaging as plastic bags can be colored or transparent to make it attractive.

(https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/sugar-packaging-market)

NICHROME SUGAR PACKAGING SOLUTIONS

Nichrome is a leading sugar Packing Machine Manufacturer India with a whole range of automated machines for retail sugar packaging and bulk sugar packaging. Nichrome’s automatic sugar filling machines incorporate the latest technology to deliver speed, accuracy and hygiene for sugar packaging.

Nichrome offers innovative and versatile sugar packaging solutions that protect and preserve the inherent goodness of sugar, enhancing the brand value.

Nichrome’s machines and integrated packaging solutions help the manufacturers package various quantities of sugar up to 10kg in versatile pouch formats that are hygienic, leak-proof and convenient for storage. Apart from protecting the contents, these pouches help the manufacturer’s brand stand out on the retail shelf and also to compete in the international market.

VFFS RANGE

Nichrome’s VFFS range of automated packaging machines includes:

Excel 400 Plus Intelligent Electronic Weigh Filler

The Excel Plus series comes with a plus advantage of automation equipped with CE marked PLC Controller and touch screen HMI. Key features include print mark scanners, servo motor driven bag length control system, and adjustable stroke of cross sealing jaws for optimum performance. It is designed as per stringent quality standards, and can be easily integrated to upstream or downstream machines/systems.

A range of fillers makes this sugar packing machine a truly versatile packaging solution for powders, granules, grains, snacks, etc. Pouch formats include the CSPP, 4 side seal, Gusset, Pentaseal and Pentaseal with D cut.

Sprint 250 Plus Intelligent Electronic 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.

Sprint 250 Plus is an automated sugar packaging machine with CE marked PLC and touch screen HMI. Its servo motor driven sealing system can effectively seal with pressure levels maintained. It is programmed to pull the exact length of film required for packaging, and offers a perforation system to deliver a chain of small pouches.

Pouch formats include the CSPP and Gusset pouch.

E-Line Snack Pack

E-Line is Nichrome’s exclusive sugar packaging solution for startups and small-medium enterprises. Buyers can enjoy all the superior expertise and reliability of Nichrome, in a compact, affordable format – designed to fit modest space, budget and performance expectations.

Pouch formats include the CSPP and chain of CSPP packs.

VFFS MULTILANE RANGE

Multilane Stickpack With Volumetric Multiple Cavity Filler

For producers supplying sugar and other free flowing powders such as salt, pepper, mouth freshner, etc. to food chains, travel and hospitality industries, Nichrome’s Stickpack offers unmatched efficiency.

Nichrome’s Multilane Stickpack with Volumetric Multiple Cavity Filler is a stick pack pouch packaging machine equipped with a product hopper of 25 liters capacity approx. and a mesh at the product inlet to avoid entry of foreign particles. A CE certified PLC controller makes it easy to operate.

Pouch formats include the Centre Seal Stickpack and Centre Seal Stickpack with V notch.

CONCLUSION

Whether you want to market your sugar in single-serve packs for the travel and hospitality industry,or 500gm and 1000gm packs for the retail market or bulk packs for commercial buyers, Nichrome should beyour preferred partner. With over four decades of experience and knowhow in food packaging, Nichrome is the expert sugar packing machine manufacturer with the domain knowledge, R&D facilities and manufacturing capabilities to deliver the optimal solution for your needs. Nichrome’s automatic sugar filling machines and sugar sachet packing machine have been proven in tough industrial conditions, and assure efficient performance and long service life.

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The Covid-19 lockdown has resulted in a huge shift in buying patterns. Because of the increasing awareness of food safety and hygiene, Indian consumers are shifting from traditional “loose oil” sold at the local grocery store, to packaged oils. This shift is seen not just in urban centres but in smaller towns and rural areas too. The trend has led the packaged segment of edible oils to grow at 2.5 times the rate of overall edible oil consumption in India.

Moreover, with adversely affected incomes and uncertainty over the future, consumers are hesitant to spend on 5 litre or 15 litre SKUs. They are opting for cooking oil in smaller flexible pouches which cost less, and are easier to carry and store. So the demand for edible oil in bulk packed tins or HDPE jars in waning.

From the oil manufacturer’s or marketer’s point of view, smaller SKUs enable easy entry into small towns and rural areas as the unit cost is low which encourages trial and usage.

Ride the trend with Nichrome’s automatic oil filling machines

Nichrome is one of India’s leading edible oil filling machine manufacturers offering the latest, reliable technology for oil pouch packing. Especially for small SKUs of 5 ml to 30 ml, Nichrome offers the Multilane Stickpack with Multi-Piston Filler.

This oil filling machine offers 3 to 6 lanes, packing edible oil in centre seal stickpacks at a speed of 90-240 stickpacks per minute.

Nichrome’s Multilane Stickpack is the ideal solution for marketers of edible oil for the travel and hospitality industry where these single-serve, use-&-throw, easy-to-carry sachets are being used to ensure hygiene and prevent wastage or contamination.

For slightly larger SKUs, Nichrome offers the Filpack Servo SMD. For packaging oil, ghee, vanaspati and other viscous products such as ketchup, fruit pulp, mayonnaise, curry pastes, and even grease, paint, adhesives, etc., Filpack Servo SMD is the sturdy workhorse for your packaging operations.

The compact Filpack Servo SMD has touch screen HMI and PLC-controlled operation with enclosed SS cabinet for hygienic operation. Twin head construction with independent head operation enables you to pack two different products and quantities at the same time.

Pack sizes range from 50 ml to 1000 ml, and the bagger speed is 70-85 packs per minute.

Conclusion

Whether you want to pack edible oil, ghee or vanaspati in flexible pouches in small to large SKUs or in rigid bottles, jars and tubs, Nichrome has an edible oil filling machine for you. As experienced oil packing machine manufacturer with multiple successful installations across India and abroad, Nichrome’s expertise in edible oil filling machines is proven. In India, Nichrome is also a trusted ghee packing machine manufacturer providing versatile automatic ghee packaging machines that also serve other viscous applications such as ketchup, honey, mustard paste, jam, mayonnaise – even shampoo! Both the Multilane Stickpack and the Filpack Servo SMD will be assets for your packaging line, helping you meet stringent quality and hygiene standards, and powering your retail efforts into new, non-urban territories.

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