Today, many lubricant and motor oil companies have shifted from rigid HDPE bottles to flexible pouches that provide superior burst and seal strengths. The pouches also offer novel design opportunities in terms of closures, spouts, handles and graphics.

Moreover, pouches are lightweight, enabling ‘last mile reach’ with dramatic cost reductions in freight. Fewer trucks used translates into significant reductions in fuel consumption, road emissions, fleet maintenance and operation costs. Flexible packaging also provides a more compact shelf footprint versus plastic bottles.

These advantages hold true for edible oil packaging as well, especially for small quantities up to 1 litre, where flexible pouches are growing in popularity due to their cost-effectiveness – both to manufacture as well as to transport and store. Pouches remain the preferred packaging solutions due to their malleability and low weight. Additionally, they protect the products from contaminants and improve retail value. In recent years, with rising income levels & health consciousness, the edible oil industry has witnessed a greater preference for packaged and branded oil. The import of premium oils such as olive oil and canola oil has increased with growing consumption, while oil companies introduce fortified oils to cater to the health aspect that’s top of mind for many consumers.

ADVANTAGES OF OIL POUCH PACKAGING

For the product:

• Safety and hygiene
• Freshness maintained
• Beats seasonality

For the package:

• Shelf appeal
• Smaller shelf footprint
• Lightweight
• Convenient size

For the distribution:

• Low wastage
• Wider reach
• Lower transportation costs

For the marketing:

• Better branding
• Greater visibility
• Convenience
• Assurance of quality

NICHROME OIL PACKAGING SOLUTIONS

Nichrome offers the fastest oil packaging solutions ensuring timely delivery of oil by providing higher speed, accuracy and control.

For pouch packaging of oils, Nichrome offers a range of VFFS and HFFS packaging machines. As a leading automatic filling machine manufacturer for over four decades, Nichrome has the expertise and technology to deliver innovative oil pouch packaging machines that pack with speed, accuracy and hygiene. Nichrome’s edible oil packaging expertise combined with its sales and service network across the country and abroad make it a trusted partner for reputed cooking oil manufacturers, both big and small.

Nichrome’s range of oil packaging products includes:

Filpack Servo SMD

For packaging oil and other viscous products such as ghee, ketchup, fruit pulp, mayonnaise, curry pastes, and even grease, paint, adhesives, etc., Filpack Servo SMD spells peace of mind.

Filpack Servo SMD is a durable, heavy-duty performer, with a touchscreen HMI panel and PLC that controls operations. It occupies less floor space and has an enclosed SS cabinet for hygienic operation.

Filpack Servo SMD comes with twin head construction with independent head operation so two different products and quantities can be packed simultaneously.

This oil filling machine packs in CSPP pouches of 5-layer film at speeds of 70-85 packs per minute, depending on the pack size.

Multilane Stickpack with Multi-Piston Filler

Nichrome’s Multilane Stickpack with Multi-Piston Filler is a stick pack pouch packaging machine especially innovated for packing liquids and viscous products in single-serve stick packs. Targeted for the travel and hospitality industries, the small, on-the-go pouch format provides convenience and reduces wastage.

For packaging edible oil, salad dressing, and other viscous products such as honey, ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard paste, jam, shampoo, etc., Nichrome’s Stickpack oil packaging machine offers a stainless steel structure, pneumatically operated piston filler and longitudinal & cross-sealing jaw assemblies suitable for laminates. A CE certified PLC controller makes the machine easy to operate.

HFFS Series

Nichrome’s HFFS packaging machines bring you new-gen, linear technology from Europe. The Series is versatile and can be used for packing a wide range of oils, powders, grains, snacks, liquids and viscous products using different fillers. The Series also offers a range of pouch formats with superior pouch aesthetics.

The HFFS machines are PLC based machines with a touchscreen interface. The compact and versatile design offers both single and perforated chains of pouches with a quick and easy changeover. Well designed duplex modules are available for higher outputs.

CONCLUSION

Because of the increasing awareness of food safety and healthy lifestyle practices, Indian consumers are shifting from traditional “loose oil” sold at local grocery stores, to packaged oils. This trend has led to the packaged segment of edible oils growing at 2.5 times the rate of overall edible oil consumption in India.

The use of coextruded flexible pouches in edible oil packaging has made it possible for organized brand owners to penetrate rural markets with smaller, more affordable SKUs. This has allowed manufacturers to pass on price reductions to consumers when compared to the traditional oil packaging of tin cans or HDPE bottles.

If you are looking for a high-speed oil packaging machine, whether for edible oils or automotive oils, Nichrome has the product range and expertise to deliver the most relevant, cost-effective automated packaging solution. Nichrome is India’s leading packaging machine manufacturer with over four decades of industry knowledge and proven expertise to its name. Nichrome has other multilane and HFFS machines for all oil and related applications including ghee packing, vanaspati packing, engine oil packing, etc.

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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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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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Populous economies like ours are fuelling this growth owing to changing lifestyles, increasing numbers of working professionals and greater disposable incomes. Ready-to-eat instant foods are preferred as they require minimal time to cook and offer great variety. What is more, instant packaged foods have longer shelf life, so they are easy to stock and enjoy on-the-go.

With the current pandemic sweeping India, the instant food market is expected to grow further. With restaurants closed, people working-from-home, and hygiene more important than ever before, packaged instant foods offer convenience, variety of flavours and contamination-free quality for consumers.

POPULAR PACKAGED INSTANT FOODS

Packaged instant foods covers a wide gamut of products. Some of the most popular ones include:

Instant noodles
These have become extremely popular across India. Convenience and economic value have made instant noodles a household favourite in cities, towns and villages.

Instant breakfasts
From ready-to-cook savoury oats and porridge to muesli and cornflakes; from instant idli/dosa batter to instant upma and poha – Indian retail shelves offer the consumer a range of foods to pick from.

RTE/RTC/RTS foods
Ready-to-eat and ready-to-serve foods include processed meats, chicken products, curries, parathas, chapatis, and cooked foods like palak-paneer, dal makhani, chana masala, rice dishes, etc. that consumers just heat and eat. Ready-to-cook includes cake mixes, pudding mix, gulab-jamun mix, dhokla mix, soup powders, gravy masalas, etc.

Sweet/Savoury snacks
India loves to snack! And products such as namkeen, mithai, kachori, etc. are to be found in every Indian home. When packaged well, they become attractive on-the-go food options.

NICHROME’S INSTANT FOOD PACKAGING SOLUTIONS

Nichrome is India’s leading food packaging machine manufacturer, with expertise built up over four decades in the industry.

Nichrome’s efficient R&D and understanding of Indian food products is matched by their cutting-edge technology and manufacturing capabilities.

Whether you want to pack mithai or biryani in airtight, thermoformed trays using MAP technology, vacuum-pack breakfast cereals, noodles or dry snacks in flexible pouches, or package RTE/RTC foods in eye-catching stand-up packs – Nichrome has a solution for you.

Nichrome’s automatic packaging machines for instant foods are all built sturdy and compact. They are easy to clean and maintain, and provide fast, accurate and hygienic packaging of the highest global standards. Besides its own Pick-Fill-Seal machine that uses versatile Rotary technology, to conveniently pack a wide variety of ready-to-eat foods, Nichrome offers Athena, thermoforming tray sealing machines 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.

The modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) machine extracts oxygen & carbon dioxide from the air of the trays, synchronously filling them with nitrogen or mixed air, to ensure that food does not deteriorate. Then the tray is well sealed. Ready to eat meals packed in modified atmosphere packages are guaranteed to stay fresh for at least 72 hours.

Nichrome also offers a range of HFFS machines for different food products.  With their new-gen linear technology, these horizontal form fill seal machines will bring a unique versatility and efficiency to your food packaging operations. Discuss your instant food packaging requirements with Nichrome. For enterprises big and small, in India and abroad, Nichrome partners to add value through the entire lifecycle. Nichrome studies the customer’s requirements, goals and application challenges to deliver innovative food packaging solutions that will protect the purity of the product, improve time-to-market, and enhance the retail value of the brand.

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Nichrome’s offerings include a wide range of VFFS and HFFS packaging machines. Horizontal form fill seal machines are traditionally more flexible and versatile than Vertical form fill seal ones, although the latest VFFS packaging systems are more adaptable to different products, pouch types & sizes, film types than earlier versions.

Advantages of Nichrome’s HFFS technology:

Nichrome’s HFFS range:

T Series: Nichrome’s range includes linear technology from Totpack, Spain. The Totpack Series is versatile, and can be used for packing a wide range of powders, grains, snacks, liquids and viscous products using different fillers.

T-110, T-140 and T-170 are ideal retail sugar packaging, tea packaging and powder packaging machines.

The compact and versatile machines offer both single and perforated chain of pouches with quick and easy changeover. Well designed duplex modules are available for higher outputs.

The Series also offers a range of pouch formats with superior pouch aesthetics:

• 3 side seal
• Contour pack
• Standup
• Standup with spout
• Standup with handle
• 4 side seal
• 4 side seal with V notch
• Standup with zipper
• Standup with Euro slot
• Twin sachet

Pick-Fill-Seal machine:

Nichrome’s Pick-Fill-Seal machine provides the combined benefits of variety, productivity and specialty packaging for ready-to-eat foods. Using versatile Rotary technology, the horizontal packaging 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.

Pouch formats include:

• 3 side seal
• Standup
• Doypack with side spout
• 4 side seal
• Standup with zipper

Conclusion

Depending on your product, production volumes, preferred bag format and floor space at your factory, Nichrome can recommend the ideal HFFS packaging machine for your industry. Nichrome provides end-to-end integrated packaging solutions, partnering through the entire life cycle from consult to installation and training of operators.

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In cooking oil packaging, especially for small quantities up to 1 litre, flexible pouches are growing in popularity due to their cost-effectiveness – both to manufacture as well as to transport and store. Pouches remain preferred packaging solutions due to their malleability and low weight. In addition, they protect the products from contaminants and improve retail value.

For pouch packaging of edible oils, Nichrome offers a range of VFFS and HFFS packaging machines. As a leading automatic filling machine manufacturer for over four decades, Nichrome has the expertise and technology to deliver innovative oil pouch packaging machines that pack with speed, accuracy and hygiene. Nichrome’s edible oil packaging expertise combined with its sales and service network across the country and abroad make it a trusted partner for reputed cooking oil manufacturers, both big and small.

Nichrome’s Filpack Servo SMD

The star of Nichrome’s range of VFFS edible oil packing machines is undoubtedly the Filpack Servo SMD. A durable, heavy-duty performer, it has touch screen HMI panel and PLC to control operations. It occupies less floor space and has an enclosed SS cabinet for hygienic operation.

Filpack Servo SMD comes with twin head construction with independent head operation so you can pack two different products and quantities simultaneously.

Filpack Servo SMD packs in 3 side seal pouches at speeds ranging for 80-85 packs/minute for quantities of 100, 200 and 500 ml, and at 70-80 packs/minute for 1000 ml pouches.

This cooking oil packing machine is also a ghee packing machine, working with versatility and reliability for a range of viscous applications that include vanaspati, ketchup, fruit pulp, mayonnaise, curry pastes, and even grease, paint, lubricating oil, adhesives, etc.

Other features of Filpack Servo SMD

• Positive displacement pump filler with fine quality adjustment facility
• Operator friendly PLC controller
• Full mechanical machine. No requirement of compressed air.
• Enclosed SS cabinet construction for hygienic operation
• Advanced linearly adjustable Impulse Seal
• Specially designed film roll unwinding mechanism for smooth bag pulling operation
• Less floor space requirement for machine installation as no side opening required
• UV sterilization of packaging film
• End of film roll facility with parking mode interlock
• Facility for using panel printed films
• Servo motor driven precise bag length control mechanism
• Servo motor operated bag longitudinal and cross sealing system
• Motorized special film tracking system offering lateral movement of film trolley
• Isolation of film reel mounting area from other lubricating mechanisms of the machine to avoid contamination of film during transportation due to foreign particles
• Suitable for large range of film with minimal setting

Conclusion

If you’re looking for an automated packaging solution for cooking oil that assures performance and peace of mind, Nichrome’s Filpack Servo SMD is the answer. It is compact, durable, easy to operate and maintain, promising long service life.

Consult Nichrome with your requirements and they will ensure you get the most relevant, cost-effective edible oil packaging machine for your plant. Nichrome will transform your oil pouch packaging operations with their proven expertise and range of advanced products for modern pouch packaging.

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For manufacturers of such food products, Nichrome offers a sound and smart solution: PFS8.

PFS8 is a Pick-Fill-Seal 8-Station Machine with versatile Rotary Technology for instant food packaging. This horizontal form fill seal machine features next-generation linear technology, providing multiple shape pouch packaging solutions to many industries.

The PFS8 Machine is sturdy and compact, operator friendly, easy-to-clean and maintain. The high precision, automatic packaging machine is controlled through a PLC, with the latest synchronised Motion Servo System.

Applications

PFS8 is ideal for packaging a wide range of ready-to-eat products such as palak paneer, dal makhani, butter chicken, biryani, pulao, matar paneer, punjabi chole, rajma masala, etc. besides ready-to-cook products like ready gravies, pasta, noodles, upma, poha, etc.

PFS8 is a big boon for food manufacturers who may want to diversify their product range. Different fillers can be used to package other products such as powders, granular products, snacks, free-flowing liquids or viscous products.

Packaging material and pouch formats

The PFS8 uses heat sealable laminates like PET/PE, Paper/Alu-foil/PE, Alu/PF, Alu-foil/PE or Co ex films, and offers a variety of pre-formed pouches:

3 side seal pouch
4 side seal pouch
standup pouch
standup with zipper
standup with side spout
other customised pouch formats.

The Nichrome Advantage

The PFS8 horizontal packaging machine is brought to you by Nichrome, India’s leading packaging machine manufacturer and provider of integrated packaging solutions. Nichrome believes in partnering with customers through the entire lifecycle, studying specific requirements and delivering the most appropriate, cost-effective solution.

Nichrome’s expertise and experience in food packaging is proven over four decades. Discuss your needs with Nichrome and expect complete satisfaction. Nichrome delivers the complete package of consultancy, technology, domain knowledge, manufacturing, and after-sales support.

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Nichrome’s PFS Machine

Get the combined benefits of variety, productivity and specialty packaging for ready-to-eat foods with Nichrome’s Pick-Fill-Seal (PFS) machine. 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.

Nichrome’s PFS is a Horizontal Form Fill Seal (HFFS) machine – a durable, cost-effective solution with multiple filler options. 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.

The ready to cook packaging machine with RTE Filler facilitates the packaging of products such as Palak Paneer, Dal Makhani, Butter Chicken, Gravies, Matar Paneer, Punjabi Chhole, Punjabi Kadhi, Rajma Masala, Pulao, Biryani, etc.

The high-precision PFS packaging machine is controlled through a PLC with touch-screen interface, and supports a variety of pack/pouch formats. Packing material for preformed pouches include heat sealable laminates like PET/PE, Paper/Alu-foil/PE, Alu/PF, PET/Alu-foil/PE or Co ex films.

Nichrome’s PFS machine packs in a range of pouch formats: 3 side seal, 4 side seal, standup pouch, standup with zipper and Doypack with side spout.

More than just an RTE packaging machine

Nichrome’s PFS is a truly versatile automatic packaging machine. By changing the filling system, the PFS can be efficiently used to package a wide variety of diverse products.

• Linear/Gate Weigher filling system can be used for vegetable seed packaging
• Servo Auger Filler is suitable for powders like ORS, Pharmaceutical Powder, Spice Powder, Milk Powder, Coffee, Health Drinks, Instant Mixes, Premixes, etc. – Multi-Head Weighers are used for snack & namkeen packaging.
• Piston Fillers transform the machine into a ketchup packaging machine, ideal for viscous products like sauces, pastes, pickles, soup, ghee, etc. Even non-food products like shampoo, cosmetics, gels, hair dye, adhesives, etc.
• Cup Filler enables grain packaging of products such as rice, pulses, sugar, etc.
• Gravity Filler/Flow Meter is the ideal choice for liquids like milk, lassi, oil, juices, wines, etc. To know more about Nichrome’s PFS machine and how it can benefit your business, contact Nichrome today. Nichrome will study your requirements and optimise the solution for best results.

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