There are many important reasons that food producers and packaging companies are turning to automated packaging solutions. Firstly, an automated food packaging machine can significantly increase production efficiency, as modern machinery can operate considerably faster and more accurately than humans, resulting in increased output and reduced labour costs. 

A further benefit of automation is that it can improve food safety. By considerably reducing human contact, automated packaging processes help to rescue the risk of contamination. Packaging machines also help to ensure consistent and highly accurate portion and packaging sizes whilst operating at speed, reducing waste product and packaging material. Needless to say, the benefits of switching to automated packaging machinery make for an attractive investment for food industry companies. 

In order to achieve fast ROI, grow your business and ensure food products reach the right market, it’s important to choose the right food packaging machine to fit your production needs and galvanise your business.

VFFS and Pouch Filling Machines

Vertical form fill seal (VFFS) machines, including pouch filling machines, provide a versatile automated packaging solution for a wide range of food products. They allow for various different packaging choices, including pillow bags, standup pouches, corner seal pouches, side gusset bags, spouted and zipper sealed pouches. 

VFFS and pouch filling and sealing machines are highly customisable, offering increased bagging speeds, touch screen controls and integration, and important features such as stainless steel design for the food sector.

VFFS machines are well suited for products including:

• Snacks
• Powdered, granular and dry products
• Liquids and pastes

Stickpack and Sachet Food Packaging Machines

Stickpack and sachet machines are suitable for packaging a wide variety of products, including powdered and granular products, liquids and pastes such as sauces and seasonings, small pastries and other solid snacks. For food industry businesses looking for an automated, high speed packaging solution for small volumes of products, or individual servings, a stickpack and sachet machine is a valuable investment.

These machines are easy to use, operate at a range of speeds and allow for a lot of versatility in terms of the different shapes and sizes of packaging they can be programmed for.

Flow Wrapper Machinery

Horizontal flow wrapping machines provide a similar finished package to a vertical FFS machine, but are widely used for packing single solid goods like biscuits, pastries, cakes, fruits and vegetables, rather than smaller or granular products. However, any solid item that can be moved along a horizontal conveyor belt can be flow wrapped.

Producing hundreds of packages per minute, flow wrappers are a versatile packaging solution allowing for precise, consistent packaging, and programmable for a range of bag width, length and capacity. Effective flow wrapping helps to restrict movement of the product within the packaging, and uses a smaller, consistent amount of packaging, for better storage and lower waste.

Bottle Filling Equipment

In addition to liquids including beverages, bottle filling machines can also be used for filling high viscosity liquids including sauces, pastes and jellies. Depending on your packaging needs, bottle filling equipment can be equipped with different types of filling nozzle, and volume of product, along with size of bottle, jar and capping solution can be accommodated for. 

If flexible packaging does not provide an ideal solution for your liquid products, then an automatic bottle filling and capping machine can provide high production speeds, consistency, reliability, and versatility.

Food Packaging Machine Selection

If you are unsure which food packing machine provides the best solution for your needs, it can be helpful to speak to an expert. At Intamac, we manufacture and supply a wide range of packaging machines and ancillary equipment to suit different industries, and our UK based engineers are on hand to ensure smooth installation, programming, and maintenance and servicing when required.

For help choosing packaging equipment for the food industry, talk to our sales team today. We will talk with you to learn more about your products and goals, and offer solutions to meet your needs and fit your budget.

Call us on 01420 593682, or tell us more about your packaging needs in the form below and we will contact you at a time that is convenient for you.