Nichrome’s Bottle Filling Line for Liquids

The automatic bottle filling system from Nichrome is an integrated packaging solution that can pack liquids in SKUs ranging from 100 ml to 200 L.

This automated bottle filling system has a diverse range of applications including food and beverage liquids such as flavoured milk, water and buttermilk, soft drinks, energy drinks; non-food liquids such as shampoo, perfumes, handwash; oil and viscous liquids such as ghee, ketchup, chocolate sauce etc.

Being an efficient integrated system for bottle filling and packaging, Nichrome’s bottle filling line includes the following components:

Turntable

UV Sterilisation Chamber

Automatic Bottle Filling Machine

Cap Feeding Elevator

Rotary Bottle Capping Machine

Induction Sealer

Labelling Machine

Date and Batch Coding System

Packing Table

Key Facets of Nichrome’s Bottle Filling Line for Liquids

• Safety device that prevents spillage or dripping of liquids if there is no bottle in the line
• Effectively automated bottling process with automatic cap placing, pressing and screwing features offered
• A multipurpose filling line that can fill a variety of container/bottle types including Glass, HDPE, PP bottles and Metal tins
• SS304, SS3316, and MS painted machine constructions offered
• Precise and accurate line controlled by PLCs
• Designed for fast changeovers of different bottle sizes
• Easy control and operation with digital LCD touchscreen display and settings
• Interlocks for rotary parts in the safety enclosures to prevent accidents
• Numerous bottle sterilization and cleaning options for packaging highly delicate liquids
• Versatile range of SKUs without needing to change parts
• High accuracy and speed with fast cutoff options
• No wastage or spillage with drip-free filling

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CRISIL projects that the organised dairy industry will see yearly growth of 5-6%. While this consumption is primarily of liquid milk, there is an increasing demand for and consumption of other dairy products like lassi, flavoured milk, ice cream, yoghurts, cheese, ghee etc.

These factors combined suggest a growing need for systems and infrastructure that elevate milk production, its processing and product quality. The increase in population, higher disposable income, higher per-capita consumption, larger vegetarian population and the demand for hygiene have made the industry transition to a more organised market and invest in dairy and milk packaging machines.

Nichrome’s relationship with India’s dairy industry goes back more than four decades. Nichrome designed India’s first milk packaging machine in the 1970s, responding to the Government’s rallying cry for cost-effective, indigenous packaging solutions. Nichrome’s first Filpack machine was commissioned at Kurla Dairy, Mumbai where the commercial supply of milk pouches was started in 1977.

In the present day, Nichrome is amongst the country’s top milk packaging machine manufacturers. Nichrome’s world-class range of milk and dairy packaging machines and systems enable milk and dairy producers to develop their business while keeping the product quality intact. Whether it be small dairy farmers, large dairies or multinationals, Nichrome partners with this industry starting from consultation to customized solution development and finally onto reliable service and support.

Nichrome VFFS Filpack Series

The Filpack Series from Nichrome consists of a number of automatic packaging machines for the filling and packing of milk and related dairy products. This range includes:

Filpack Servo 12K: This is India’s fastest milk pouch packaging machine with a capacity to pack at the rate of 12,000 pouches per hour.

Filpack Servo 6K: This is a high-speed, low wastage milk packaging machine with a capacity to pack at the rate of 6,000 pouches per hour.

Both the above automatic liquid packaging machines offer a range of pouch width options – 100 mm, 125 mm and 150 mm, with volumes of 200 ml, 500 ml and 1000 ml.

These liquid pouch packing machines are composed of a complete stainless steel structure, with a digital heat control system that allows for maximum accuracy and insulated tanks that regulate product temperature. The HMI can be used to set the recipe and change the quantity, and machine automation can be remotely controlled.

Filpack CMD Alpha

This is an automatic milk packing machine that is shorter and occupies less floor space. Twin heads mean that two products can be packed at once, and maintenance can be conducted on one while the other is in operation. This automatic packaging machine is the favoured choice for packaging milk, flavoured milk, lassi, curd etc.

Filpack CMS 5L

A versatile machine that can pack both liquids and viscous products with speed and accuracy in larger 5500 ml pouches. This machine can pack liquids at a speed of 800 pouches/hour, while viscous products can be packed at 400 pouches/hour.

It consists of a pneumatic filling system that ensures better filling uniformity while the enclosed stainless steel cabinet and SS 304 parts ensure hygienic and low-maintenance operations.

Filpack Universal

This is a leading-edge solution from Nichrome in dairy products packaging machines. It has multiple applications in free-flowing liquids (milk, buttermilk, water, juices etc) and viscous products (cream, ghee, mayonnaise, ketchup, etc.). The output speed can go up to 5000 packs per hour.

This machine is also available in a Double Head Combo.

Nichrome’s HFFS Machines for Dairy Packaging

T-series: This range of horizontal-form-fill-seal HFFS machines incorporates the latest linear technology from Europe and has the capacity of filling and packing a diverse range of products – granular, liquid, viscous or powder. The T series is ideal for packaging milk, lassi, buttermilk, flavoured milk, cream, curd etc for dairy producers who would like to go with a horizontal packaging machine for their packaging operations.

Nichrome’s Mini Dairy Plant

Nichrome’s special, entry-level mini dairy plant was developed for small dairy farmers to help them achieve the goal of independent retail operations. This milk processing plant is small, doesn’t have a boiler, and filters, pasteurises, homogenises and packs milk in 200 ml, 500 ml or 1000 ml pouches. This definitive milk plant is designed to be compact, energy-efficient, and easy to operate for small dairy farmers.

Conclusion

Nichrome’s renowned expertise in dairy products packaging technology is well proven – in India as well as other countries. Nichrome’s offerings include multiple packaging solutions for dairy products such as milk, lassi, buttermilk, curd, cream, ghee and even dairy whitener and milk powder. If you’re looking to package dairy powders, you should consider Nichrome’s Maxima 400, Excel 400 Plus Servo Auger, Sprint 250 Plus Servo Auger and Multilane Stickpack.

Nichrome has also carried out the addition of bottle and tin filling lines that can be adapted for dairy applications.

Nichrome epitomises quality, technology and cost-efficiency across all its products and systems. Customers get the assurance of advanced technology, high-quality components and manufacturing, stringent testing, and comprehensive installation, training and service support.

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The growth in demand for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), the rise in e-commerce activities and food delivery services, and a spurt in the demand for lightweight and sustainable packaging all work to power the growth of the global liquid packaging industry.

Considerations for Liquid Packaging

Prior to the products hitting the shelves, packaging and processing facilities must be set up to ensure that the product remains free of contaminants and potential spoilage before consumption.

Packaging design is highly important in keeping products protected from contamination and spoilage, but liquids foods need to be protected even prior to the packaging process.

It is important to utilize effective packaging equipment throughout the process to ensure that the products remain safe at all times. In the case of liquid food packaging lines, such equipment consists of reliable liquid filling machines and related packaging equipment specially designed to handle the product.

Nichrome’s superior capabilities are most apparent in its liquid packaging solutions.

Nichrome’s Liquid Packaging Solutions

The first technology developed by Nichrome was in liquid packaging back in 1977. Responding to the Government’s call for cost-effective indigenous milk packaging technology to support the White Revolution, Nichrome designed and manufactured India’s first indigenous milk pouch packaging machine.

In the present day, after 40+ years, Nichrome possesses a versatile range of machines and solutions that are capable of meeting the packaging requirements of a diverse range of liquid substances. Nichrome has a durable, high-quality solution for every liquid packaging need – whether water packaging machines, milk filling machines, edible oil filling machines, or machinery to package juices, lassi, health drinks, beverages, wines etc.

Why pick Nichrome for Liquid Packaging?

With numerous liquid packaging machine manufacturers in the market, why would you choose Nichrome?

Some clear reasons are:

• Range
  Nichrome offers a vast portfolio of liquid packaging machines in both VFFS and HFFS formats. The VFFS offerings from Nichrome are:
  1. Filpack Servo 6K
  2. Filpack Servo 12K
  3. Filpack Universal
  4. Filpack CMD Alpha
  5. Filpack CMS 5L
  6. Multilane PV 215

Nichrome’s advanced linear technology HFFS offerings are:

• T110
• T140
• T170
• Pick Fill Seal Machine

Nichrome’s offerings also include bottle filling machines and tin filling lines for liquids.

• Cost-effectiveness
  Nichrome is dedicated to offering the most advanced packaging technology for Food, Pharma and other relevant industries. Nichrome is capable of delivering top quality at competitive prices with its own R&D centre, manufacturing and testing facilities.
• High ROI
  Nichrome proactively supports customers from consultation and customized machine development to the production of the packaging machine, backing it up with extensive after-sales service.
  
  Some hallmarks of Nichrome’s packaging solutions are High production rates, optimum accuracy, and consistent pouch quality as per the client’s requirements.
  
  Nichrome’s automatic packaging machines are fast and accurate, which improves time to market and the shelf life for enhanced retail value. The sum of these factors results in a high return on investment.
• Unmatched Expertise
  With 40+ years of experience in producing automated packaging solutions for a wide array of industries and applications, Nichrome’s adaptable, high-quality and flexible range of packaging machines have earned the trust of many renowned brands in the market.
• Customizability
  Nichrome’s ability to customize solutions to suit both your product and production facility is a convincing reason to make it your partner for liquid packaging. Nichrome can offer trendy solutions – whether you want your pouches in unique shapes or with special spouts or sealing options. Nichrome can tailor the ideal machine according to your space and budget restrictions.

CONCLUSION

As a renowned Packaging Machine Manufacturer in India, Nichrome has developed a wealth of experience over 40+ years of operations across India and many countries across the globe.

Nichrome has developed an adaptable range of liquid filling machines and automatic oil filling machines for liquid packaging and oil packaging that can meet the particular needs of a wide range of liquids.

Nichrome offers a dependable, high-performance solution that will be instrumental to any liquid packaging operation – flexible pouches in diverse formats, glass and plastic bottles and tins. Nichrome offers its customers complete and comprehensive support, right from consultation and development, to the production of the machine, installation, commissioning, and prompt after-sales service. This is another valid reason to go with Nichrome for your liquid packaging requirements.

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Considerations for Liquid Packaging

Even before the product hits the shelves, packaging and processing facilities must ensure that the product remains free of contaminants and possible spoilage before consumption.

While the packaging design is crucial for keeping products safe from contamination and spoilage, liquid products need to be protected prior to the packaging process.

Effective packaging systems integration needs to be utilized to ensure that the products remain safe at all times during the packaging process. In the case of liquid packaging lines, this includes using dependable liquid filling machines and related packaging equipment specifically designed to handle the product.

Nichrome displays its superior capabilities in Bottle Filling Systems for liquids.

Nichrome’s Liquid Packaging Solutions

Liquid packaging was the first technology developed by Nichrome way back in 1977. Nichrome answered the government’s call for cost-effective indigenous milk packaging by manufacturing India’s first indigenous milk pouch packaging machine.

Nichrome’s diverse range of liquid packaging machines is suited to packaging a wide variety of liquids. Nichrome has innovative packaging solutions for liquids ranging from free flow liquids, to highly viscous. Nichrome boasts of decades of experience in handling the different characteristics of different liquids: foam generating liquids, liquids with lumpy particles, liquids that need nitrogen flushing, liquids that require constant temperature, flammable liquids etc. Nichrome has the capacity to customise solutions for client-specific requirements.

Nichrome’s Bottle Filling Line for Liquids

Nichrome’s automatic bottle filling system is an integrated packaging solution that can pack liquids in SKUs from 100ml to 20ltrs.

Some of the applications of this automated bottle filling system include a diverse range of food and beverage liquids such as flavoured milk, water and buttermilk, soft drinks, energy drinks; non-food liquids such as perfumes, shampoo, handwash oil; viscous products such as ghee, ketchup, chocolate sauce et al.

Nichrome’s bottle filling line is an efficient integrated system for bottle filling and packaging. The components of this system include:

• Turntable
• UV sterilisation chamber
• Automatic liquid filling machine
• Cap feeding elevator
• Rotary capping machine
• Induction sealer
• Labelling machine
• Date & batch coding system
• Packing table

Key Features of Nichrome’s Bottle Filling Line for Liquids

• “No Bottle, No Filling” safety device which prevents spillage or drippage of liquids if there is no bottle in the line.
• Auto cap placing, pressing and screwing feature available which effectively automates the bottling process.
• Glass, HDPE, PP bottle and Metal Tin friendly line, so that a variety of container/bottle types can be filled.
• Machine construction available in SS304, SS316 and M.S painted.
• PLC controlled line for precision and accuracy.
• Fast changeover design for different bottle sizes for quick changeover.
• Digital LCD touchscreen display and settings for easy control and operation.
• Safety enclosures with interlocks for rotary parts to prevent accidents.
• Various bottle sterilization and cleaning options available for specific highly sensitive liquid packaging.
• Versatile SKU packing range without the need to change parts.
• Fast cut off option to achieve accuracy and speed.
• Completely drip-free filling to avoid wastage and spillage.

Conclusion

Nichrome is India’s leading automatic filling machine manufacturer, and the pioneer in Milk pouch packing machines in India.

Since Nichrome’s development of India’s first indigenous milk packaging machine in 1977, it has been at the cutting edge of next-generation packaging technologies. It has been a brand trusted for its rich legacy of groundbreaking innovation, expansive domain knowledge and manufacturing prowess in packaging systems. As an innovative packaging machine manufacturer, Nichrome has always had a strong belief in partnering with customers in order to understand their product and the challenges therewith, and providing value in every interaction. Nichrome’s impressive portfolio of advanced packaging solutions and global presence has been built on the platform of its strong in-house R&D and manufacturing capabilities.

Connect with Nichrome for your liquid packaging machine needs today!

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Whether it is a vertical form-fill-seal machine or horizontal form-fill-seal machine, the filler plays a crucial role in fast and accurateoperations. In the food industry, fillers are used for filling flexible pouches, cans, bottles, etc. In the pharma industry, filling systemsensure accurate and sterile discharge of the product into syringes, vials, capsules, sachets and bottles.

Depending on the type of product to be packaged, filling systems are selected. Liquid packaging or grain packaging, snack packaging or oil packaging, sugar packaging or ready-to-eat food packaging – different products require different filling systems. Factors such as container size, may play a part in selecting specific filling machinery, or in customizing the machinery, but there are two basic criteria packagers followwhen deciding which filling system to use for their product.

MAIN CRITERIA WHEN CHOOSING A FILLER

Level of automation:

Filling machines or fillers are manufactured to work with automated packaging systems. They can also be manufacturedto work as stand-alone, semi-automatic machines, combining the filler with say, a capping machinery.

Knowing how many packs per minute, hour or day you need to fill will help to identify the level of automation necessary for your filling machine. High production levels may require an eight head automatic filling machine, and the filler could be designed to allow additional heads to be added in the future.

Filling principles:

The unique trails or characteristics of the product to be packed determine the filling principle. The working of a milk filling machine will differ from a powder filling machine; an automatic sugar filling machine requires a different filler than what is used by an edible oil filling machine.

For example, gravity fillers areideal for thin, free-flowing products. Thicker, viscous products require more than gravity to complete the filling process, so a piston filleror pump filling machine is more suited to filling viscous products.

NICHROME’S INNOVATIVE FILLING SYSTEMS

As India’s leading provider of integrated packaging solutions, and proven packaging machine manufacturer, 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 automated packaging machine for packing new products, it’s worth taking a look at Nichrome’s innovative filling systems.

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 packaging machines for greater efficiency, speed and versatility.

Intelweigh Multi Head Weigher:

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.

Features include:

• Bucket volume: 1.3 l
• Accuracy: 0.2 to 2 gm
• 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

Intelweigh Combi 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.

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

Easyfill Servo Auger:

For food packaging of powders such as spices, atta (flour products), milk powder, nutraceuticals, coffee powder, premixes, instant mixes, even agro chemicals and pesticides, Nichrome’s Easyfill 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.

A unique feature of this filling system is its split hopper which facilitates cleaning and easy changeovers.

Other 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

SUMMARY

Filling systems or fillers play a vital role in the efficient operation of packaging machines. Nichrome manufactures fillers using advanced technology and user-friendly design for a wide gamut of applications.

Nichrome is not only a leading packaging machine manufacturer, it is also a recognized automatic filling machine manufacturer. With a range of filling capacities and built-in safety features, Nichrome’s filling systems can be integrated easily into existing packaging machines for greater efficiency, speed and versatility. With over 4 decades in the industry, and proven expertise in automated packaging technology, Nichrome will partner to develop and deliver the most apt and cost-effective integrated packaging solution for your industry.

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There are some common challenges that packaging must overcome. These include:

Product protection

The first and primary use of packaging is to protect the goods inside. Depending on the nature and composition of your product, you need to find packaging that effectively protects your product from damage and contamination.

Distribution

With growing markets and e-commerce, products have to go beyond warehouses direct to the consumer’s door. So packaging needs to be able to withstand the movement and the journey. That too, in the most economical way. Light weight material can also help to substantially reduce logistics costs.

Freshness

Especially for the food industry, freshness is vital. Packaging must help to keep products at their peak until purchase.

Sustainability

Sustainable packaging that uses fewer raw materials, produces less waste and encourages recycling is the way of the future. Companies today are more aware of how their packaging affects the environment.

Market impression

The impression a consumer makes at the point of sale influences whether they will buy a product. So the packaging needs to be attractive, provide convenience, ergonomics and relevant information.

Rising costs

Controlling costs and indeed reducing them, are crucial for any business. Reducing the amount and weight of packaging, or using more recycled materials can help bring down costs.

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When in comes to investing in an automated packaging machine, every enterprise and application has its own criteria and challenges. Some of the main ones include:

• Targeted capacity
• Speed
• Pouch format & material
• Product specifications
• GMP & other standards
• Floor space
• Capable manpower
• Integration with existing systems
• Service, maintenance & spares

These points are also a good way of evaluating the suitability of the machine and the machine manufacturer.

Nichrome is India’s leading packaging machine manufacturer and provider of integrated packaging solutions for diverse applications across Food, Pharma and other industries. Nichrome has over four decades of industry knowledge and proven expertise, and offer the product range and expertise to deliver the most relevant, cost-effective automated packaging solution.

Liquid packaging, solid packaging, viscous packaging; food, non-food or pharmaceutical product; horizontal-form-fill-seal (HFFS), vertical-form-fill-seal (VFFS) or multilane; bulk packs, retail packs or small single-serve SKUs – whatever your need, talk to Nichrome.

Nichrome believes in partnering with customers to derive the optimal solution. With its expertise, technology, R&D and manufacturing capabilities, Nichrome can even customise solutions to deliver the perfect fit.   Nichrome also provides training for customer’s staff, and assures prompt service and maintenance support. It’s easy to over your packaging challenges with Nichrome as your packaging partner.

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