Special considerations for oil & ghee packaging

Oils and fats are adversely affected by humidity, oxygen, temperature, light, tainting and are prone to various types of deteriorations. Colour and vitamin degradation can occur due to exposure to UV light and is further accelerated by oxygen.

Ghee too, being a product with very low moisture content needs to be protected from chemical spoilage activated by oxygen, light, humid climates and high temperatures.Off-flavours occur due to oxidative rancidity and hydrolytic rancidity caused by oxygen and moisture respectively.

The packaging of these products is therefore of utmost importance. Excellent quality ghee and oil packaging products help not only in preventing leakage and adulteration but also keep the products fresh and free from bacteria and germs for long length of time.

Improperly packed oil and ghee absorbs foreign odours, oxygen and water vapour. Proper packaging serves to retard deterioration, prevent social hazards of adulteration and the possibility of under-weighing.

Trends in ghee & oil packaging

Storage stability and shelf life of packaged oils/ghee are critical concerns for manufacturers and marketers.It is extremely important that, whatever packaging material is used, it should be food grade and non-toxic. HDPE bottles, PP laminates, Polymer coated cellophane, nylon-6 polymer or food grade PVC and their laminates, glass bottles, PET bottles,PP bottles are being effectively tapped for packing of ghee and edible oil.

Some of the packaging options being used include:

Rigid containers (metal/glass/plastic)
These are generally used for large institutional packs. Glass provides excellent protection, being one of the most inert materials. PET bottles have excellent clarity, are odour-free and have good gas barrier properties. They are accepted internationally for ghee packaging and oil packaging. In fact,plastics are widely replacing glass (heavy weight and fragile) and metal (costly) due to their low cost, light weight, strength, barrier properties and availability in different shapes and sizes.

Semi-rigid packages
These include plastics in flexible, semi-rigid forms such as lined folding cartons, foil-based carton, nylon-based bag-in-box with tap, etc.

Flexible Pouches
The high price of rigid/semi-rigid packs, and lack of assurance on quality and quantity in buying loose oil have led to the popularity of flexible pouches as retail packs – especially for smaller SKUs. Flexible pouches are suitable for high-speed FFS machines and offer optimum balance between cost and benefits.They entail lower handling and storage costs; they are available in different forms such as pillow pouch, flat pouch, three side seal pouch, 4 side seal pouch, standup pouch, gusset pouch and more.

Oil and ghee packaging solutions from Nichrome

With four decades of experience in the flexible packaging industry, and 7000+ installations across India and the world, Nichrome can proudly claim to be the Oil packaging machine manufacturer who delivers outstanding single-source convenience and infinite possibilities in integrated, automated packaging solutions.

Nichrome offers a wide range of both HFFS and VFFS cooking oil packaging machines, so customers can find the oil filling machine that suits their individual needs and budget. The offerings include:

Filpack Servo SMD
Filpack Servo SMD is a durable, heavy-duty VFFS oil pouch packaging machine, with touch screen HMI panel and PLC that controls operations. It occupies less floor space and has an enclosed SS cabinet for hygienic operation.

Filpack Servo SMD oil pouch packing machine comes with twin head construction with independent head operation so you can pack two different products and quantities simultaneously. The format offered is the 3 side seal pouch for oil.

T-Series HFFS oil filling machines
This series of horizontal-form-fill-seal machines incorporate the latest linear technology from Europe. The HFFS cooking oil packaging machines, T-110, T-140 and T-170, are PLC based machines with touch screen interface. Their compact and versatile design offers both single and perforated chain of pouches with quick and easy changeover. Well-designed duplex modules are available for higher outputs.

The T-Series can pack between 5 and 250 cubic centimetres in the Simplex version and between 5 and 90 cubic centimeters in the higher-output Duplex mode. The rated output for the Simplex version is 100 packs per minute while the Duplex version delivers 200 packs per minute.

Alternative pouch formats include the four-side seal and zipper pouch formats as well as a contour/profile pouch format. The packaging materials for the HFFS automatic oil filling machines are heat sealable laminates like PET/PE, Paper/Alu-foil/PE or co-extruded films.

Conclusion

Nichrome is India’s leading edible oil filling machine manufacturer and ghee packing machine manufacturer with decades of experience and technology knowhow to its credit. Besides a whole gamut of liquid packaging machines for diverse applications in Food, Pharma and other industries, Nichrome also offers secondary and tertiary packaging solutions. So, whether you are looking for a high-performance, automatic oil filling machine or a complete, integrated packaging system, talk to Nichrome.

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Nichrome’s Liquid Packaging solutions

Nichrome offers a wide range of liquid packaging machines suited to packaging a wide variety of liquids. From free flow liquids to highly viscous, Nichrome has an innovative packaging solution for you. Nichrome has decades of experience handling the different characteristics of different liquids: foam generating liquids, liquids that require constant temperature, liquids that need nitrogen flushing or hot air flushing, liquids containing lumpy particles, flammable liquids, etc. Nichrome can also customise solutions for specific requirements.

The Nichrome Range

Nichrome’s range of vertical packaging machines (VFFS) for packaging liquids in flexible pouches includes:

• Filpack Servo 6K
• Filpack Servo 12K (India’s fastest milk filling machine)
• Filpack CMD Alpha
• Filpack CMS 5L

Nichrome’s HFFS machines with modern linear technology include:

• T110
• T140
• T170

Nichrome’s Bottle Filling Line

Nichrome also offers a bottle filling line which is an integrated packaging solution that packs liquids in SKUs from 100ml to 20ltrs.

Applications include food & beverage liquids such as flavoured milk, juice, energy drinks, water; non-food liquids such as perfumes, oil, shampoo, handwash; viscous products such as ketchup, ghee, chocolate sauce, varnish, etc.

The Bottle Filling Line covers the entire process from cleaning the bottle to the final packaged bottle. The components of this efficient system include:

• Turn Table
• Bottle Cleaning System
• U V Sterilization Chamber
• Automatic Liquid Filling Machine
• Cap Feeding Elevator
• Rotary Capping Machine
• Induction Sealer
• Front and Back Labeling Machine
• Date and Batch Coding System
• Packing Table

Nichrome’s Bottle Filling Line is a drip-free, PLC-controlled line, suitable for glass, HDPE or PP bottles. Being a PLC controlled line, it has a digital LCD touch screen that make operation and control  graphic and user-friendly.

Changes in the size and shape of containers can affect the speed and accuracy of filling and result in slowed production or increased waste. Nichrome’s Bottle Filling Line is designed to accommodate different SKUs without changing parts, and different sizes of bottles can be used with fast changeover.

Machine construction is available in SS304, SS316 & M.S painted. By changing the filler, users can easily pack a wide variety of liquids. With a Piston filler, you can package oil, liquid detergent, shampoo, hand wash, ghee, viscous products, chocolate sauce, ketchup, varnish, etc. With a Gravity filler, it is possible to fill liquids such as flavoured milk, water, energy drinks, soft drinks, butter milk and perfumes.

For safety, accuracy and no wastage, the line has inbuilt devices such as:

• No bottle-no filling safety device
• Safety enclosures with interlocks for rotary parts
• Various bottle sterilisation/cleaning options
• Dribble cut-off option

Conclusion

Nichrome India is a leading automatic filling machine manufacturer, well known as India’s pioneering Milk pouch packing machine manufacturer.

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.

An innovative packaging machine manufacturer, Nichrome has always believed in partnering with customers to understand their product and product challenges, and adding value to every interaction. Nichrome’s inhouse R&D and manufacturing capabilities have helped Nichrome build an impressive portfolio of advanced packaging solutions, and spread its presence across the globe.

Contact Nichrome for your liquid packaging machine needs today.

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The pandemic has only added to the situation, causing the market to boom further.

Today, supermarkets and restaurants too are opting for packaged staples, pre-packaged salads and cut vegetables, etc. Many food sellers are shifting to selling pre-made meals that are then frozen or packaged in film-covered trays.

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT FOOD PACKAGING MACHINE

Needless to say, you must go for the food packaging machine that suits your business requirement the best, there are some basic criteria to consider.

Size and weight of the machine:

The space you have for the machine and its operators plays an important role when selecting your food packaging machine. Size and weight of the machine should suit your facility.

Ease of operation:

Keep in mind the skills and aptitude of your staff who are going to operate the machine. Go for a food packaging machine that your operators can handle easily, or can be easily trained to operate.

Cost of running & maintenance:

Find out the average cost of running the machine you propose to purchase. Regular use means it will require regular maintenance, so ask about annual maintenance contracts. Sometimes, parts may need to be repaired or replaced. Be aware of such expenditures when calculating investment cost and ROI.

Flexibility for growth/diverse products:

While you will be buying the automated packaging machine for a specific product, choose a machine that has the flexibility and versatility to package other products too. With minimum adjustments and easy changeover. After all, you may expand your product range in the near future, and your current packing machine should be capable of handling it. Most Vertical Form Fill Seal Machines work flawlessly with various packaging products no matter what the size, shape or content you put in the bags.

Reliability of the manufacturer:

Be aware of the manufacturer’s track record. You might even contact other customers to find out their experience, and get first-hand information regarding services and support.

LEADING FOOD PACKAGING SOLUTIONS INDIA

In India, Nichrome is a pioneer and leader in food packaging solutions. For over four decades, Nichrome has designed and developed food packaging machines, filling systems and integrated packaging solutions for packaging edible grains, pulses, powders, liquids, viscous and ready-to-eat foods.

As top packaging machine manufacturer, Nichrome offers a range of machines and technologies for practically every possible food application.

Main technologies offered by Nichrome:

• VFFS – high-speed, accurate vertical packaging machines for the widest range of liquids, solids, powders & viscous
• HFFS – linear technology offering outstanding versatility for different products and diverse pouch formats
• VFFS Multilane–sachet filling machines, generally used for smaller pouch sizes and sachet packaging, popular in the hospitality & travel industries
• PFS (Pick-Fill-Seal) – Rotary technology, preferred for packing ready-to-eat foods in innovative pouch formats
• Preformed Tray Sealing – Italian technology for packing ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook foods in protective modified atmosphere (MAP)
• Tin Filling – PLC-controlled line for packing powders, sugar, rice, dry fruits, candies, pan masala, etc. in a variety of tin sizes

Main food applications served by Nichrome:

• Milk and liquids – Nichrome’s Filpack Servo 12K is India’s fastest milk/liquid packaging machine
• Oil and viscous – Nichrome’s Filpack Servo SMD offers innovative, high-speed packing in 3-side seal pillow pouches
• Sugar – Nichrome offers multiple machines to pack sugar in quantities up to 10 Kgs
• Salt – Machines with anti-corrosive construction and minimum moving parts designed specifically for salt packaging
• Snacks – A range of machines for different snacks. Wing 200 E-line is designed especially for start-ups & SMEs
• Powders – Nichrome’s Maxima 400 is the fastest powder packaging machine for ground spices, soup mixes, pre-mix powders, dairy whitener, etc.
• Grains and pulses – Nichrome’s Excel Plus series has a solution for practically every food grain and pulse
• Tea & coffee – From small sachets to bulk packs, Nichrome’s range of tea packaging and coffee packaging machines can handle it all
• RTE/RTC – Nichrome’s PFS, with special RTE fillers and rotary filling & sealing technology, is the ideal RTE packaging machine for ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook foods

CONCLUSION

Whether you are a large MNC with a range of food products or a snack producing startup; a dairy looking to package the raw milk collected or a hotel introducing ready meals; a supermarket selling cut vegetables & fruits or an edible oil factory – trust Nichrome to provide the most efficient and cost-effective packaging solutions India. Highly reputed amongst automatic filling machine manufacturers, Nichrome assures innovative designs and customisation, high quality manufacturing, reliable spares & service support, and dedicated partnering from concept to commissioning.

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