A vertical filling and packaging machine is an automatic or semi-automatic system that fills and packages products with different characteristics into packages at specified weights. Widely used in the food industry, these machines are preferred for packaging products such as flour, sugar, pulses, spices, tea and coffee. How the system works may vary depending on the vertical filling machine model used and the characteristics of the product to be packaged.
How does a vertical filling and packaging machine work?
In vertical packaging systems, the product is transferred into the hopper at the top of the machine. The product is then dosed according to the set weight and filled into the package. Forming and sealing the package are also part of the machine's working process. These operations can be carried out at different speeds depending on the features of the vertical filling machine system used.
What are the working stages?
- Transferring the product into the machine hopper
- Dosing the product
- Forming the packaging film
- Filling the product into the package
- Sealing the package
- Cutting the package and transferring it to the outfeed section
Which products is a vertical filling machine used for?
A vertical filling machine can be used to package products with different physical properties. A suitable dosing system is selected depending on whether the product is powder, granular or grained. For this reason, vertical filling machines can be configured with different equipment according to the product type.
Some of the products that can be packaged
- Flour
- Sugar
- Pulses
- Spices
- Tea
- Coffee
- Bulgur
- Nuts and dried fruits
- Pasta
How is the filling process carried out in a vertical filling machine?
A vertical filling machine uses a dosing system to transfer a specified quantity of product into the package. Different filling methods can be used depending on the structure of the product. Choosing the right filling machine system, especially for powder and granular products, is important for a smooth packaging process.
Methods used in filling systems
- Volumetric filling
- Auger filling
- Weighing (multihead or linear) filling
- Product-specific dosing
- Adjustable filling for different weights
How does a vertical packaging machine form the package?
A vertical packaging machine forms the package into which the product will be filled by shaping the packaging film inside the machine. After the film is formed to the specified dimensions, the product is transferred into the package. Once filling is complete, the top and bottom of the package are sealed.
What operations are performed during packaging?
- Feeding the packaging film into the machine
- Forming the film vertically
- Creating the package body
- Filling the product into the package
- Performing the top and bottom seals
- Cutting the package
What features do vertical filling machines have?
Vertical filling machines can be manufactured with various features to meet different product and packaging needs. Machine capacity, filling system, package size and automation level are taken into account during selection.
Which features matter when choosing a machine?
- Product type
- Filling weight
- Package size
- Production capacity
- Packaging material
- Filling method
- Automation level
- Packaging speed
Why choose a vertical filling and packaging machine?
Vertical systems allow filling and packaging operations to be performed on the same production line. The vertical packaging machine can be configured to suit the product characteristics and production capacity. This makes it possible to create suitable packaging processes for different product groups.
Advantages of vertical systems
- Filling and packaging can be carried out in the same system.
- It can work with different filling weights.
- It can be used for powder and granular products.
- It can be adapted to different package sizes.
- It can be integrated into the production line.
- The production process can be organized according to the automation level.
What should you consider when choosing a vertical filling machine?
When choosing a filling machine, the characteristics of the product to be packaged, the target weight, the packaging type and the production capacity should be evaluated together. When the vertical filling machine meets these criteria, it can respond more accurately to the needs of the production process.
Points to evaluate during selection
- Physical structure of the product to be packaged
- Required filling weight
- Type of packaging to be used
- Daily production capacity
- Filling technology of the machine
- Package dimensions
- Need for automatic or semi-automatic operation