Powders, especially fine ones, are amongst the\ntrickiest materials to package safely and efficiently. Whether it be spice,\nmilk or protein powder, drink mixes or pharmaceutical\/nutraceutical powder,\nevery powder comes with its own challenges such as flowability, dust control,\ncross-contamination, weighing, de-aeration and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Powder packaging machines,<\/strong>\ntherefore, play a crucial role. After all, primary packaging\nis the last step in the manufacturing process. The product that has been\nproduced is filled in packaging that will ensure its protection and safe\nhandling till it reaches the consumer. Problems at the packaging stage mean the\nentire process suffers in quality or throughput.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some of the problems faced in dry <\/strong>powder filling machines<\/strong><\/a>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Powder flow\nproperties<\/strong>: Product flowability is of utmost importance. Powder\nfillers are sensitive to powders that are cohesive. This is especially true for\nsmall packaging formats and in cup dosing systems that rely on gravity to fill\nand empty cups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The flow in the hopper above the filling head must be\ngood, otherwise, the powder will reach the filling head on an irregular pattern\ncausing deviation in the actual weight packed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Weight\ncontrol<\/strong>: The filling process is usually volumetric. This\noften causes variability in the actual weight filled. The volume of product\nbeing moved by the dosing system to a pack must be very well controlled so it\nresults in a constant, consistent weight which is what consumers are paying\nfor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Leakage of\npack<\/strong>: Sealing of the pack must be done without powder\nsticking in between the 2 sides of the packaging material. This usually happens\nif the product, while falling into the pack generates dust, and the dust does\nnot settle before the sealing jaws close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sanitation<\/strong>:\nThis includes containment, prevention of contamination and cleaning. For both\nfood producers and pharmaceutical manufacturers, product quality is paramount.\nSo, they require packaging equipment that eliminates contamination, while\nproviding containment of dust and spillage, as well as easy cleaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nichrome is a reputed automatic\nfilling machine manufacturer<\/strong><\/a>\nand experienced provider of integrated packaging\nsolutions<\/strong> with over four decades\nof industry experience. Powder packaging<\/strong> is one of Nichrome’s strong suits. Technology\ndeveloped for its flagship and fastest powder packaging machine,<\/strong>\nMaxima 400 is recognised among packaging solution providers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nichrome\u2019s strength lies in its in-depth knowledge of\ndifferent applications. Whether it be <\/strong>spice packaging machines<\/strong><\/a>,\ncoffee packaging machines, tea packaging machines, pharmaceutical packaging\nmachines<\/strong> or other powder filling machines,<\/strong> Nichrome studies the specific application\nand customises solutions for top performance and utmost reliability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nichrome offers a wide range of VFFS and HFFS powder filling and sealing machines. <\/strong>The impressive list\nincludes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Maxima 400:\n<\/strong>With a compact design, Maxima 400 packs 400 pouches\/minute in\na single or perforated chain of pouches. A PLC-based control system and\noptional interface with PC & data processors make the Maxima 400 easy to\ncontrol. No wonder it is a favourite with manufacturers of food powders such as\nblended spices, ground spices, premix powders, dairy whiteners, soup mixes,\netc. The dry powder filling machine<\/strong><\/a> is also available in a smaller version \u2013 Maxima 200,\nwhich packs 200 pouches\/min.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Excel 400\nPlus Servo Auger: <\/strong>This versatile machine has a CE\nmarked PLC Controller and touch screen HMI besides features such as print mark\nscanners, static charge eliminator, servo motor driven bag length control\nsystem, and adjustable stroke of cross sealing jaws for optimum performance.\nThis spice packaging machine<\/strong> offers many pouch formats and has an optimum bagger speed of\n80 pouches per minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sprint 250\nPlus Servo Auger:<\/strong> For pouch quantities up to 2 Kgs,\nNichrome\u2019s Sprint 250 Plus packs up to 120 pouches per minute with accuracy and\nefficiency. An automated coffee packing packaging machine<\/strong><\/a>\nwith CE marked PLC and touch screen HMI, it has a servo motor driven sealing\nsystem that can effectively seal with pressure levels maintained. It is\nprogrammed to pull the exact length of film required for packaging and offers a\nperforation system to deliver a chain of small pouches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n T Series: <\/strong>This\nis Nichrome’s range of HFFS packaging machines<\/strong> with exclusive linear technology from Spain.\nT110, T140 and T170 offer a range of pouch formats with superior pouch\naesthetics for packaging ORS, pharmaceutical powders, milk powders, coffee,\nhealth drinks, instant mixes, premixes and other powders. Duplex modules are\navailable for higher outputs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Multilane\nStickpack with Multi-Head Servo Auger: <\/strong>For\nconvenience and to avoid wastage, the travel and hospitality industry is\nturning to single-serve pouches of products such as sugar, milk powder, coffee\npowder, tea\/coffee premixes. This multilane powder packaging machine\n<\/strong>packs such free-flowing powders in single-serve stick packs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When it comes to powder filling and sealing machines,<\/strong> it’s important to find a solution provider who understands the specific needs and challenges of your application and can tailor the solution to match. Nichrome offers a comprehensive range of automatic powder packaging machines<\/strong> in both VFFS and HFFS formats. These machines are hardworking, high-speed performers, providing accuracy, versatility and easy-to-clean convenience. Whether you want a salt packaging machine<\/strong><\/a>, spice powder packaging machine, coffee packaging machine<\/strong>, milk powder packaging machine <\/strong>or even agrochemical powder packaging machine – consider Nichrome. Nichrome promises the latest, most cost-efficient technology, along with full installation, commissioning and after-sales support. <\/p>\nPOWDER\nPACKAGING SOLUTIONS FROM NICHROME<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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