Automatic Vertical Powder Packaging Machine (Multi-Track, 3-Side-Seal) for Drink & Food Powders

When growing beverage and food brands scale beyond hand-filling, consistency and speed become non-negotiable. An automatic vertical powder packaging machine with multi-track lanes and 3-side-seal sachets solves the “quality vs. throughput” trade-off—delivering precise dosing, hygienic operation, and retail-ready sachets at scale.

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What This Machine Does—and Why It Matters

In one compact vertical form-fill-seal (VFFS) system, powder product is dosed, formed into film pouches, heat-sealed on three sides, cut, coded, and counted—ready for boxing. Typical specs you can target:

• Output: 60–180 sachets/min (per total machine; depends on tracks, dose size, and film).

• Tracks: 2–10 lanes (multi-track boosts throughput without increasing footprint).

• Dose range: ~1–40 g (micro-dosing augers handle light, aerated drink mixes).

• Accuracy: ±0.3–0.8 g with servo augers and real-time feedback.

• Reject rate: often <1% when film, auger, and seal parameters are dialed in.

• Uptime/OEE: 85–92% in well-run facilities, thanks to tool-less changeovers and CIP-friendly design.

The result: uniform sachets that meet retailer and export standards while protecting sensitive powders from moisture and oxygen.

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Ideal Applications

• Instant drink mixes: electrolytes, protein, collagen, coffee/tea premix

• Functional foods: probiotics, prebiotics, greens powders

• Culinary: spices, seasoning blends, baking powders, flavor sachets

If you need help matching lane count, auger size, or film to your recipe, talk to the team at HMD Packaging Machine.

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Key Features that Protect Quality & Speed Up ROI

1) Multi-Track Throughput Without a Bigger Footprint

Parallel lanes multiply output. For example, a 6-track format at 20–25 cycles/min yields 120–150 sachets/min, maintaining gentle powder handling and crisp seals.

2) 3-Side-Seal Sachet Format = Clean, Retail-Ready Presentation

Three heat-sealed edges create a tidy packet with strong seal integrity and clear tear-notches—perfect for single-serve displays, e-commerce kits, or sample programs.

3) Servo Auger Dosing for Light, Aerated Powders

Drink mixes can bridge or fluff. Servo-driven augers with agitation and dust extraction maintain stable bulk density and keep accuracy in spec, even on long runs.

4) Hygienic Design & Fast Changeovers

• 304/316L contact parts, smooth welds, minimal harborage points

• Tool-less disassembly of augers/hoppers

• Film auto-centering & tension control to hold registration at speed

5) Smart QA: Vision, Checkweighing & Data

Inline batch coding, date/lot printing, and camera inspection reduce rework. With integrated checkweighers, you can maintain SPC charts and target Cp/Cpk > 1.33.

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Packaging Film & Barrier Options

• PET/PE (general)

• PET/ALU/PE (oxygen/moisture barrier for nutraceuticals)

• Paper-laminate (natural aesthetic)

• Recyclable mono-PE (sustainability goals)

Choosing the right laminate protects flow agents, sweeteners, and active ingredients—preserving flavor and function through shelf life.

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StoryBrand-Style Guidance: Make the Buyer the Hero

If you follow Donald Miller’s StoryBrand (SB7) approach, your sachet format becomes the “guide” that helps customers (your end users) solve a real problem—on-the-go convenience, consistent taste, and trust in dosing. Your packaging line should reinforce that message: reliable, clear, and simple.

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3-Step Plan to Launch 

Step 1 — Define the Pack:
Choose dose (e.g., 10 g electrolyte), lanes (6 tracks), film (PET/ALU/PE), tear-notch, and code layout.

Step 2 — Validate the Run:
Pilot 3,000–5,000 sachets to confirm accuracy (±0.5 g), seal strength, OEE > 85%, and carton count. Adjust auger RPM, dwell time, and temperature windows.

Step 3 — Scale Confidently:
Lock specs, train operators, and schedule PM. Track giveaway and reject trends weekly to protect margins.

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Frequently Asked Buying Questions

Q: How many lanes do I need?
If your target is 120 sachets/min, plan for 6 tracks at ~20 cycles/min or 4 tracks at ~30 cycles/min—depending on product flow and film.

Q: Will dust hurt seals or codes?
Install localized dust extraction, use anti-static bars, and keep film paths clean. This preserves print clarity and seal quality at speed.

Q: What’s the fastest way to reduce giveaway?
Calibrate augers daily, standardize hopper refills, and log bulk density per batch. Many plants shave 0.2–0.4 g of giveaway within two weeks.

Q: Can we switch from sticks to 3-side sachets?
Yes. Expect film/former changes and a quick test for pour characteristics and opening experience.

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Cost & ROI 

• Capex: depends on lane count, dosing hardware, and QA options

• Labor: 1–2 operators per shift with automated product/film splicing

• Savings: Less rework, reduced giveaway, fewer QA holds

• Payback: Lines targeting >1.5M sachets/yr often see sub-18-month ROI (assumes stable demand and film supply)

Discuss a tailored ROI model with HMD Packaging Machine.

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Specifications Checklist

• Product: density, particle size, flow additives

• Dose: target + tolerance (e.g., 8.0 g ±0.5 g)

• Tracks: 4 / 6 / 8 / 10

• Film: structure, gauge, unwind, print repeat

• Coding: lot/date, position, and contrast

• QA: checkweigher, metal detector, vision system

• Utilities: air (CFM, PSI), power (V, Hz), extraction (CFM)

• Hygiene: contact materials, cleaning protocol, tool-less parts

• Compliance: food safety (GMP/HACCP), electrical, guarding

 

Ready to pack consistent, retail-ready sachets—fast?
Talk to the experts at HMD Packaging Machine to spec a vertical multi-track, 3-side-seal solution for your drink and food powders.