Automatic Servo-Powered Pillow Packing Machine for Plastic Bubble Film Packaging of Food & Chemical Products (with Labeling)

If you need a compact, high-speed way to wrap pouches, sachets, bars, or boxed items in protective bubble film—and add a label in the same pass—an automatic servo-powered pillow packing machine is a proven, end-user-friendly solution. It combines precise film control, sanitary product handling, and an inline label/print module to deliver shelf-ready packs with strong cushioning and clean branding.

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What this machine does—at a glance

A servo pillow packer forms a continuous tube of bubble film around your product, heat-seals the longitudinal seam, then cross-seals and cuts each pack. An integrated labeling/printing station applies SKU labels, nutrition or hazard info, lot/date codes, and barcodes without slowing the line.

Ideal for:

• Food: snack bars, cookies, confectionery multipacks, utensil kits, spice boxes, meal-kit components.

• Chemicals/Household: reagent bottles, test kits, cleaning refills, cartridges, DIY accessories, small boxed goods.

Why choose servo control for bubble film?

• Accurate registration: Servo drives keep film feed tight and consistent, reducing waste and rework.

• Gentle, cushioned packaging: Bubble film protects edges and labels—great for brittle, coated, or boxed items.

• Fast changeovers: Recipe-based settings for product size/label position cut downtime to minutes.

• Lower total cost: Less material waste, fewer jams, and energy-efficient motors reduce operating cost.

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How the process works

1. Infeed & spacing – Cleated or belt infeed separates products and hands them to the forming area.

2. Forming & longitudinal seal – Bubble film is formed into a tube and sealed along the back or bottom.

3. Inline labeling/printing – A print/apply module places the label (or prints directly) at the programmed spot.

4. Cross-seal & cut – Heated jaws create clean end-seals and cut individual packs.

5. Discharge & QA – Finished packs pass optional checkweighers, vision systems, or metal detectors.

Food & chemical compliance, made practical

• Hygienic contact surfaces with easy-wash covers and tool-free removal of belts/guards.

• Material compatibility for food-grade films and compliant inks/labels; optional low-VOC fumes extraction.

• Traceability via date/lot coding, serialized barcodes, GS1-ready label data.

Labeling and coding options

• Print & Apply: Thermal transfer or inkjet with label roll; accuracy typically ±1 mm on position.

• Direct Printing: TIJ/CIJ on film for dates, lots, QR/1D barcodes, and small artwork.

• Smart templates: Store multiple SKUs; swap between designs from the HMI in seconds.

Typical performance & capacity (for scoping)

• Speed: ~60–200 packs/min (depends on product size, film, seal time).

• Film width: up to 450–700 mm (machine-dependent).

• Product range: L 60–400 mm, W up to 140 mm, H up to 60 mm.

• Power: ~3–6 kW, single- or three-phase; energy-saving servo drives.

• Labeler: up to 120 labels/min, with onboard verification.
  (Exact specs are configured per application.)

Integration that fits your floor

• Compact footprint to slot after upstream conveyors or cartoners.

• Controls: PLC + color HMI, recipe management, OEE dashboards.

• Upgrades: zig-zag easy-open notches, euro-slots, gas-flush where applicable, auto-splicing film stands.

Cost, ROI, and what to expect

• Lower damage & returns thanks to bubble-cushioned wraps.

• Fewer stoppages with servo synchronization and clear alarm diagnostics.

• Material savings from tight registration and thinner film options.
  Many end users see payback in months rather than years when replacing manual wrapping or older mechanical units.

Buying checklist (use this to scope your machine)

• Product dimensions/weight and any fragile edges.

• Target speed (packs/min) and desired shift output.

• Film spec: bubble size, gauge, roll OD, core ID, print marks.

• Label content: size, barcode type, placement, and regulatory text.

• Hygiene level: washdown needs, stainless options, fume extraction.

• Line integration: infeed height, comms (EtherNet/IP, Profinet), QA devices.

Installation, training & upkeep

• Rapid install & FAT/SAT keep ramp-up smooth.

• Operator training focuses on recipes, film threading, and label roll changes.

• Preventive maintenance: quarterly checks on belts, knives, jaws, sensors; spare kits on site minimize downtime.

Frequently asked questions

Can one line handle multiple SKUs?
Yes—save recipes for size, label location, and code data. Changeovers typically take a few minutes.

Will bubble film work for food?
Use food-grade films and approved inks/labels; the machine supports sanitary design and compliant coding.

What about chemicals or household goods?
Bubble film reduces scuffing and leakage risk for boxed/bottled goods; labeling adds hazard icons and lot codes in one pass.

How do we ensure readable barcodes?
The labeler includes position control and verification; optional vision systems validate print quality before discharge.

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Ready to spec your line?
Talk to the team at HMD Packaging Machine for a tailored configuration, lead time, and total cost of ownership plan.