Automatic Multi-Lane Powder Pouch Packing Machine (4/8 Line) for Instant Green Tea & Coffee Powder

Overview

This automatic multi-lane pouch packing system is engineered for high-speed, high-accuracy packaging of free-flowing powders such as instant green tea and coffee. Available in 4-lane or 8-lane configurations, it forms, fills, and seals stick packs or small pouches from roll stock plastic laminates—delivering consistent seals, clean fills, and retail-ready packs.

Looking for turnkey pouch solutions and expert setup? Explore HMD Packaging Machine.

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What It Packages Best

• Instant green tea powder (matcha-based or flavored)

• Instant coffee/3-in-1 premix powders

• Functional beverage powders (collagen, electrolytes, fiber)

• Other free-flowing food powders (milk powder, cocoa, creamer)

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Throughput & Lane Options

• 4 Lanes: up to 120–160 packs/min (application-dependent)

• 8 Lanes: up to 240–320 packs/min

• OEE-friendly design: quick film threading, tool-less change parts, and recipe recall to minimize downtime.

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Dosing Accuracy & Fill Range

• Auger or volumetric screw dosing for powders

• Typical accuracy: ±0.5–1.0 g (with proper product conditioning)

• Fill range: 1–50 g per pouch (larger fills available with lane or format changes)

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Pouch Formats & Film

• Formats: stick packs or flat sachets

• Pouch size:

  • Width: 40–120 mm

  • Length: 60–160 mm

• Film: heat-sealable plastic laminates (e.g., PET/PE, PET/AL/PE, BOPP/PE), printable for branding and lot coding

• Roll OD: up to 600 mm (typical), with auto tension control

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Sanitary, Food-Safe Construction

• Contact parts: 304/316 stainless steel; smooth welds and radiused corners

• Dust control: product hoppers with level sensors, optional dust extraction ports

• HACCP-ready: easy-clean surfaces, guarded access, interlocks, and error alarms

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Core Components

• Film unwinding, registration, and lane slitters

• Multi-lane forming, vertical sealing, and bottom/top sealing jaws

• Servo-driven auger fillers per lane

• Cutting module (straight, zig-zag, or notch)

• Coding/marking: TIJ/CIJ date/lot printing, QR/batch codes

• Inspection: checkweigher or mass validation by lane; metal detector integration

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Controls & Data

• HMI/PLC: recipe-based changeovers, alarms, and trend logs

• Sensors: film tracking, eye-mark registration, jam detection

• Serialization (optional): unique codes for traceability

• Connectivity: data export to MES/ERP; remote diagnostics

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Utilities & Footprint (Typical)

• Power: 380–415 V, 50/60 Hz, 6–10 kW (model-specific)

• Air: 0.6 MPa, ~300 L/min during peak sealing/cutting

• Footprint: compact multi-lane frame for small factory cells; casters or anchored pads

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Workflow (End-to-End)

1. Load roll film → auto tension & registration

2. Slit into lanes → form tubes → vertical seal

3. Dose powder via servo augers per lane

4. Top seal & cut → discharge to takeaway conveyor

5. Print & inspect → case pack or cartoning line

Need help selecting format, lane count, or downstream automation? Talk to HMD Packaging Machine.

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Options & Upgrades

• Nitrogen gas flush for shelf-life

• Anti-bridging agitation and hopper vacuum loader

• Dehumidifier or product conditioning for hygroscopic powders

• Easy-open notches, micro-perfs, euro-holes

• Hygienic dust covers and HEPA extraction

• Checkweigher + reject, in-line metal detection

• Auto-splicer for continuous film changeover

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Quality & Compliance

• Food-grade materials and guarding

• CE electrical safety; UL/NEMA options on request

• GMP/HACCP documentation; IQ/OQ support packages

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Sample ROI Snapshot

• Target speed: 8 lanes @ 280 packs/min

• Shift: 2 shifts × 8 h = 16 h/day

• Daily output: ~268,800 packs/day (at 80% OEE)

• Labor reduction: 2–3 operators vs. multi-manual lines

• Payback window: often 6–18 months depending on margins and volume

For a tailored ROI model with your fill weight and pack price, start with HMD Packaging Machine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Can one machine run both tea and coffee powders?
Yes—use separate recipes and auger tooling matched to density and flow. Changeover is typically under an hour with trained staff.

Q2. What about dust and product build-up?
Hoppers include agitation; add dust extraction and anti-bridging options for fine powders like matcha.

Q3. How do I keep weights consistent at high speeds?
Servo augers per lane, periodic in-process checkweighing, and auto-compensation maintain target weights.

Q4. Are stick packs and flat sachets both possible?
Yes—format kits are available. Stick packs maximize lane efficiency; sachets provide more panel area for branding.

Q5. Can I integrate a cartoner or case packer?
The discharge can feed accumulation, counters, cartoners, and case packers; controls allow handshake signals.

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Specification Summary (Typical)

• Lanes: 4 or 8

• Speed: up to 160 (4-lane) / 320 (8-lane) packs/min

• Accuracy: ±0.5–1.0 g (with stable product)

• Fill range: 1–50 g

• Pouch size: W 40–120 mm; L 60–160 mm

• Film: PET/PE, PET/AL/PE, BOPP/PE and similar

• Power: 6–10 kW; Air: 0.6 MPa, ~300 L/min

• Frame: stainless steel, wash-down friendly

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Next Steps

• Send two film roll samples and one powder sample for line trials.

• Share your target pouch size, fill weight, and shift plan for an exact spec.

• Request a demo or quote at HMD Packaging Machine.