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Nichrome’s secondary packaging consists of various packaging solutions which come with high-end packaging machines like cartoning packaging machine, bulk bag filling machine, flow wrap machine, horizontal flow wrap machine and more.

WHAT IS SECONDARY PACKAGING?

As the name suggests secondary packaging is the second layer of packaging which gives additional protection. The secondary packaging also helps you bring numerous small products together which increases the safety during heavy transportation. It is also referred to as overwrapping, outer packaging and end-of-line packaging.

In recent times, manual packaging which involved heavy labor work has been replaced by the automated packaging solutions which comes with more quality end product packaging and no risk of injuries.

AUTOMATED PACKAGING SOLUTIONS

Automated packaging solution is a much advanced way to deliver more integrated packaging that helps in innovating and integrating solutions that elevate productivity through performance.

• Increases productivity rate
• Reduces labor cost
• Resolves the issue of disordered packaging
• Gives you accuracy and consistency in packaging

SECONDARY PACKAGING SOLUTIONS FROM NICHROME

Nichrome is a high-end packaging solution company that gives you the most integrated and automated packaging solutions. Nichrome provides you heavy duty packaging machines and has more than a decade of experience in the industry. Nichrome’s secondary packaging solution includes:

1. CASE ERECTOR: Nichrome’s case erectors are reliable and designed to specifically address the usual problems in automatic erection of cases owing to the quality of the corrugated board and the imperfections in its forming process. A unique mechanism is incorporated in this machine to positively open the case irrespective of case quality and ensure squareness throughout the forming process.
2. FLOW WRAP MACHINE: With the Flexiwrap 700, secondary CSPP Flow-wrapped pouches are formed for a wide range of layflat widths, upto 700mm.
3. AUTOMATED CASE PACKER: Our Auto Case Packer is a fully automatic solution which includes Automatically forms cases, Automatically counts, collates and forms Carton matrix, Automatically inserts collated Carton matrix into the Case, Automatically tapes top and bottom of Case. The Automated case packer has a speed up to six shippers per minute.
4. AUTOMATIC BALING MACHINE: Nichrome Flexibale 450 is an innovative secondary packaging system to pack pre-counted numbers of primary pouches in an economical bulk secondary pouch aiming to replace existing packing methods which are labor intensive and less efficient. The Flexibale 450 is designed to be directly coupled with a primary vertical form fill and seal machine enabling a single operator to manage a complete packaging station from automatic primary packaging to finished balers.
5. HDPE BAG FILLING LINE MACHINE: Nichrome’s Flexibale SR ensures maximum productivity with minimum manpower. This system requires only one operator for VFFS Machine, HDPE Bag Filling & Stitching! With this system, you can get consistent output with minimum footprint and investment.
6. HORIZONTAL CARTONING MACHINE: Discover fast and efficient cartoning with Nichrome. This secondary packaging machine has a rated output of up to 180 cartons per minute, and handles a variety of cartons with option of both side tuck-in, both side gluing or top tuck-in with bottom gluing.We offer both Continuous and Intermittent Fully automatic Horizontal Cartoners which we integrate with primary packaging.
7. VERTICAL CARTONING MACHINE: This secondary packaging machine has a rated output of up to 120 cartons per minute, and handles a variety of cartons with option of both side tuck-in, both side gluing or top tuck-in with bottom gluing. The machine structure is of MS sheet metal for durability. Some key features include adjustable carton conveyor with chain type design, servo indexing drive to carton and product chain, motorized carton pick up with vacuum cups, and facility for product insertion inside carton through motor-driven product pusher.
8. AUTOMATIC POUCH COLLATION & FLOW WRAPPING: With Nichrome’s new Secondary Packaging Solution – Flexiwrap ST, you can integrate with existing form fill seal/FFS machine to collate/bundle and flow wrap individual pouches in to Distributor Pack/Retail Ready Packs. It gives you access to automatic counting, stacking and flow wrapping.

To give yourself the best secondary packaging solution choose Nichrome now and book your enquiry for an integrated and automated packaging solution which comes with a lot of perks.

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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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