Horizontal packing machine
Horizontal Form Fill Seal Machine for Hardware
A horizontal packing machine, also known as a horizontal flow wrapper or horizontal form-fill-seal machine, is used in various industries for packaging products in a continuous, automated manner. The process typically involves the following steps:
1. Product Feeding: The process typically begins with the feeding of products into the packaging machine. Depending on the type of product and its size, this can be done manually or using an automated feeding system such as a conveyor belt or vibratory feeder.
2. Film Unwinding: A roll of packaging film (usually made of plastic, such as polyethylene or polypropylene) is mounted on the machine. The film unwinds and moves toward the forming section.
3. Film Forming and Sealing: The packaging film is formed into a tube or a horizontal cylinder around the product as it moves through the machine. The edges of the film are sealed together, creating a continuous tube with the product inside.
4. Product Insertion: As the film forms a pouch or tube, the products are inserted into the packaging material. The machine can be designed to handle single or multiple products per package, depending on the application.
5. Sealing and Finalization: Once the products are inside the packaging material, the machine seals the remaining open end of the pouch or tube, ensuring the products are securely enclosed.
7. Product Discharge: The sealed packages are then discharged from the machine, typically onto a conveyor belt that carries them to the next stage of the packaging process.
8. Optional Additional Processes: Depending on the specific packaging requirements, additional processes may be integrated into the horizontal packing machine, such as gas flushing (to remove air and extend product shelf life), labeling, and printing batch codes.
Horizontal packing machines are versatile and can be adapted to package a wide range of products in various industries. They are known for their efficiency in high-speed packaging and can handle both solid and semi-solid products. The specific design and features of a horizontal packing machine may vary based on the product, packaging material, and production requirements.
| Model |
DM-250X |
DM350X |
DM-450X |
DM-600X |
| Film width |
Max.250mm |
Max.350mm |
Max.450mm |
Max.600mm |
| Bag length |
45-190 or 90-330mm |
65-280 or 90-330mm |
120-450mm |
130-450mm |
| Bag width |
30-110mm |
50-160mm |
60-210mm |
60-280mm |
| Product height |
Max. 40/70mm |
Max.45/80mm |
Max.110mm |
Max.110mm |
| Machine weight |
400kg |
450kg |
500kg |
550kg |
| Packing speed |
40-230 bags/min |
30-150 bags/min |
| Power |
220V,50/60HZ,2.4KVA |
Application of packing machine
Horizontal packing machines have a wide range of applications across various industries due to their versatility and efficiency in packaging products. Here are some common applications for horizontal packing machines:
1. Food Industry:
- Snack Foods: Packaging of chips, pretzels, crackers, and other snack items.
- Bakery Products: Wrapping of bread, buns, and pastries.
- Candy and Confectionery: Packaging of chocolates, candies, and gum.
- Frozen Foods: Wrapping frozen pizzas, burgers, and other frozen items.
- Dairy Products: Packaging of cheese blocks and slices.
2. Pharmaceutical Industry:
- Tablets and Capsules: Blister packaging of pharmaceutical products.
- Medical Devices: Packaging of syringes, bandages, and other medical supplies.
3. Cosmetics and Personal Care:
- Soap and Bath Products: Wrapping soap bars and bath bombs.
- Cosmetic Products: Packaging of makeup compacts, lipstick, and mascara.
4. Household Products:
- Cleaning Products: Packaging of detergent pods, dishwasher tabs, and cleaning wipes.
- Candles: Wrapping of candles for retail sale.
5. Hardware and Tools:
- Nuts and Bolts: Packaging of small hardware items.
- Tools: Wrapping of hand tools and accessories.
6. Electronics
- Batteries: Packaging of batteries in multi-packs.
- Cables and Accessories:** Wrapping of cables, chargers, and other electronic accessories.
7. Textile and Apparel:
- T-shirts and Apparel: Packaging of clothing items for retail.
- Towels and Linens: Wrapping of towels, bed linens, and other textile products.
8. Stationery and Office Supplies:
- Pens and Pencils: Packaging of writing instruments.
- Notebooks and Paper: Wrapping of stationery items.
9. Automotive Industry:
- Automotive Parts: Packaging of small automotive components.
- Car Accessories: Wrapping of car air fresheners and similar items.
10. Print and Publishing:
- Magazines and Catalogs: Packaging of printed materials for distribution.
- Posters and Art Prints: Wrapping of posters and art prints for retail.
These applications demonstrate the flexibility of horizontal packing machines in handling various product types and packaging formats. Horizontal packaging machines can be customized to meet the specific needs and requirements of different industries, making them essential equipment for efficient and consistent packaging processes.
Foshan Double Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd, one of the leading manufacturers of packing machines since 2010, are engineers, designers, innovators, material and software specialists, and problem solvers. Whether your company is a start-up or a well-established business, Our machine, solution, and service have always been about return on investment, long-term value, and end-to-end customer solutions.
Our systems and equipment help produce a wide range of solutions for food packing, liquid packing, powder packing, coffee powder packing, hardware packing, consumer product packing, etc.
Benefiting from favorable local material resources and our high flexibility as a direct factory, we ship reliable CE-certified packaging equipment to Europe, America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia at more competitive prices and faster schedules. We will work with you to arrive at just the right manufacturing solution. Whatever you need to succeed, DOUBLE MACHINE is there for you, to deliver it.
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2. How easy is it to operate a packing machine?
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3. How much does the packing machine cost?
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After finishing the production, we will debug the production line, take photos, and videos, and send them to customers via mail or instant tools.
After the commissioning, we will package the equipment by standard export package for shipment.
According to the customer's request, we can arrange for our engineers to customer's factory to do the installation and training.
Engineers, sales managers, and after-sales service managers will form an after-sales team, online and offline, to follow the customers' projects.
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