Whilst Intamac supplies packaging equipment for various sectors, it can be argued that food packaging makes up for a considerable proportion of the packaging industry. As a result, we provide an extensive range of machinery and equipment that is geared towards the food packaging industry. As the regulations around food packaging develop and consumer preferences and demands change, we move with the times to supply innovative packaging machinery.
In recent years, food packaging has increasingly moved away from rigid packaging to flexible solutions such as pouches, flow wrapping and shrink wrapping. Consumers want food products that stay fresher for longer, that can be eaten on the go, and can be resealed with ease. In response, we supply a range of food packaging machines and equipment to meet modern food requirements.
Automating packaging processes can have many benefits, but before you invest in a food packaging machine, here is what you need to know.
What do you want to pack?
It’s quite certain that you will know exactly what you will be packing, but this is vital information to help you choose the right machine to take your food packaging processes to the next level.
If you are in need of automated processes to package granular, dry or powdered products, for example, coffee and tea, or biscuits and snacks, or liquids and pastes, then pouch filling machines may be an excellent fit.
Form Fill Seal machines provide a highly versatile automated packaging solution for a wide variety of foods, including fruit and vegetables, frozen food, pastries, baked goods and other snacks. Stick pack and sachets are also an extremely versatile FFS format, providing a useful packaging solution for smaller dose products, for example, sauces, flavouring and seasonings.
How much available floor space do you have?
Before you choose which machinery to invest in, you will need to have a clear understanding of what machines will best fit in your premises. We can help you ascertain packaging machine models with a footprint to suit your available space, as well as meeting your packing requirements.
Consider not only how much floor space your machine will take up, but also the potential to introduce ancillary equipment, or expand to a larger machine in the future. You will also need to factor in safe moving space for your employees, and space needed to store your products and materials.
What are your production requirements?
Packaging automation not only helps you to meet demand, but provides the opportunity to increase your output to grow your business. Consider your projections, as it will be important to invest in a food packaging machine that will be able to keep up in terms of speed and volumes as your operations and output grow.
What ancillary equipment do you need?
In addition to standard food packaging machinery, you may also wish to include ancillary equipment to create a true turnkey solution for your packaging needs. Consider your products and the equipment that will help improve your processes, for example, weighing and scaling equipment, volumetric filling, conveyors and product transfer systems, and even ink jet labelling systems. Of course, you will also need to consider how ancillary equipment may affect the footprint of your chosen machine.
What support is available?
Before making such a big investment, you will need to know that machine support is available when needed to ensure that your packaging processes run smoothly and uninterrupted. When you buy from Intamac, you can rest assured that our team of UK engineers are on hand to provide engineering support, servicing and any spares that may be required.
Choosing a Food Packaging Machine
For assistance in choosing the right packaging machinery for your products, contact our sales team today by calling 01420 593682. You can also learn more about our pouch filling and form fill seal machines on our website.
