A study estimate says that Americans alone buy over 14 million gallons of toothpaste every year. For a little perspective, this is roughly equal to 175,000 bathtubs of the creamy mint stuff. A tube, squeeze tube, or collapsible tube is a collapsible package which can be used for viscous liquids packaging such as toothpaste, artist’s paint, adhesive, and ointments.

The toothpaste packaging process is relatively straight-forward. Toothpaste ingredients are weighed to ensure the correct proportions. Ingredients are then mixed in a stainless-steel vessel (water and the humectant is usually done first). Process temperature and humidity are watched closely to ensure proper mixing.

After the ingredients are mixed, the finished toothpaste is sent to a high-speed toothpaste filling machine where a pump fills each tube through its open bottom. After the tube is filled, the end is sealed (or crimped).

As a secondary packaging process, filled and crimped tubes are inserted into individual retail cartons. The carton packaging machine, which is basically a secondary packaging system, then packs the finished product either through a horizontal cartoner or a vertical cartoner. These cartons are then packed into master cartons that constitute tertiary packaging and shipped to warehouses, distribution centres and stores.

Small sachets are becoming increasingly popular for packaging cosmetic and personal care products like toothpaste, shampoo, gel, and lotions. Nichrome’s packaging machines provide attractive, contaminant-free packaging for such applications.

For projects big and small, for food, pharma & other applications, Nichrome partners through the complete life cycle, innovating and integrating solutions that elevate productivity through performance. Nichrome offers proven expertise and single-source convenience for pre-primary, post-primary end-to-end packing solutions.

Nichrome’s automated packaging machines are the preferred choice for toothpaste tube filling machine. Whether it is economical small packs which enjoy great popularity as they are low cost, prevent wastage and are easier to carry or soft squeeze tubes, Nichrome’s VFFS Multilane and HFFS machines deliver speed, accuracy and versatility for toothpaste packaging.

Multilane Stickpack with Multi Head Servo Auger Filler

For producers supplying toothpaste, to retail chains, travel & hospitality industries, Nichrome’s Stickpack offers unmatched efficiency. Nichrome’s Multilane Stickpack with Servo Auger Filler is a stick pack pouch packaging machine equipped with a CE certified PLC controller that makes it easy to operate and provides the necessary flexibility for product and format changes while maintaining the efficiency of the process.

Multilane Stickpack with Volumetric Multiple Cavity Filler

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

Multilane Stickpack with Multi-Piston Filler

Nichrome’s Multilane Stickpack with Multi-Piston Filler is a stick pack pouch packaging machine especially innovated for viscous product packing like toothpaste in convenient, single-serve stick packs. Nichrome’s Stickpack range offers a stainless-steel structure, pneumatically operated piston filler and longitudinal & cross-sealing jaw assemblies suitable for laminates. A CE certified PLC controller makes it easy to operate.

Vertical Cartoner

Explore fast and efficient cartoning with Nichrome’s 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 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.

Horizontal Cartoner

Efficient cartoning with Nichrome’s horizontal cartoning machine is a sure winner. 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. Nichrome’s continuous and intermittent automatic horizontal and vertical cartoners can be integrated with primary packaging.

Conclusion

Since Nichrome developed India’s first indigenous milk packaging machine in 1977, we have 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 applications existing and emerging, we offer infinite possibilities in integrated, automated packaging solutions – as we partner with customers through the complete lifecycle, offering application-specific solutions, backed by dependable service and support. Based in Pune, India, our sales & service network spans India and the world. We have presence in 45+ countries and more than 10000+ successful installations worldwide.

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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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