There is a wide variety of personal care, cosmetic, and refill products available. From small pouches for cream samples or single-serve sizes, to refreshing wipes or disinfectant wipes in pouches, all the way to refill pouches for products such as liquid soap or shampoo. The filling volumes range from a few milliliters for cream samples to 1,000 ml for liquid soap refills. By using a wide range of cycle rates, we achieve maximum throughput while maintaining high dosing accuracy and accommodating a wide range of viscosities.
Precise filling
with the right dosing technology
Depending on viscosity and product characteristics, different dosing systems are required, ranging from small valve pumps to inductive flow meters. Virtually any dosing system can be integrated into our machines. If needed, it can also be mounted on a trolley for easier replacement and cleaning. For complex systems, clean-in-place (CIP) or sterilization (SIP) is possible. Precise fi lling, combined with a high cycle rate, ensures cost-effective and effi cient pouch packaging.
Flexibility
thanks to the variety of pouch shapes and sizes
The various filling products are typically packaged in pouches of different shapes and sizes. For example, creams and lotions containing just a few milliliters are typically packaged in small flat pouches. Refill pouches for liquids containing several hundred milliliters, such as liquid soap (500 ml) or shampoo (750 ml), are typically packaged in stand-up pouches with or without a spout. Custom pouch shapes can be produced for unique forms and designs. We offer a wide range of suitable pouch packaging machines for various cosmetics, personal care, and refill products.
High flexibility and speed
Our machines can produce flat pouches and stand-up pouches. In addition, it is possible to seal in a spout, typically a corner spout. Our machines can fill a wide range of filling weights. Many machines also offer a wide range of pouch sizes, allowing for the packaging of many different product variants on the same machine. With a production speed of up to 60 cycles per minute, the products are filled and packaged extremely efficiently.
Quick and easy format changes
Our machines are designed for quick and easy format changes and maximum flexibility in day-to-day production. Depending on the machine type, our machines enable partly tool-free format changeovers in less than 15 minutes. The integrated recipe management system automatically loads and sets all relevant process parameters – ensuring error-free changeovers, minimal downtime, and maximum efficiency during product and format changes. This results in higher machine availability and, consequently, a significantly higher output per year.
Compact design thanks to the rotary system
We have always specialized in horizontal rotary pouch machines (HFFS/HFS). This machine design requires little floor space in the production area, particularly because it operates on a circular path. We offer pouch packaging machines with integrated dosing systems starting at a footprint of 20 m².
High-quality products deserve premium pouch quality
The essence of designing a pouch
Stand-up bottom
An additional fold in the packaging material creates a pouch's stand-up base. This very stable base construction enables the pouch to stand independently on a flat surface. In addition to the primary function of being able to stand on its own, the stand-up bottom and the resulting bottom fold give the pouch a higher filling volume than a flat pouch. The bottom shape can usually be round, as in doypacks, or trapezoidal, as in deltapacks.
Side sealing seam
The side sealing seam is the two sealed pouch edges and closes it in this area. The side sealing seam requires exceptional quality and strength. Its width can be freely selected according to the length of the pouch. Depending on the contents, filling quantity, and size, the pouch must be able to withstand various pressures and sealing requirements. Optical and functional sealing patterns, such as cross and ripple patterns, can also be created in the sealing seam.
Top sealing seam
A top sealing seam permanently closes the pouch after filling. The side sealing seam requires exceptional quality and strength. Depending on the contents, filling quantity, and size, the pouch must be able to withstand various pressures and tightness requirements. In addition to the technical requirements, wider top sealing seams are often produced to give the pouch a corresponding appearance. Additional functions like hanging devices (euro hole or round hole) are integrated into the top seam.
Sealing seam quality
Sealing seam quality is one of a pouch core criteria. It must meet a wide range of quality and functional criteria. Thanks to our innovative and high-quality sealing technology, our machines can guarantee consistently high sealing seam strength over the long term. This also applies to different packaging materials and mono-materials.
Processability of mono-materials
All of our new machines can process recyclable mono-materials as standard. Thanks to innovative unwinding and sealing technology, new and thinner films and papers can be processed at the same quality and speed.
Filling level
To minimize packaging material and costs, but also from a sustainability perspective, keeping the space between the product fill level and the top sealing seam as small as possible is essential. Some technical processes, such as tightening before head sealing, require a certain amount of space in the headspace of the pouch. Headspace steaming, intended to counteract possible pouch inflation, also requires a certain amount of free space in the head area of the pouch. We are happy to help with the optimum design of the pouch dimensions depending on the intended filling quantity and filling level.
Spout
Sealing a spout into the pouch top seam is advisable for pouring the pouch contents single-use or multiple times. The spout can be sealed in the center or the corner of the pouch and the cap is used to reclose the pouch.
Overview of common pouch details
Details that really matter
-
Stand-up bottom
An additional fold in the packaging material creates a pouch's stand-up base. This very stable base construction enables the pouch to stand independently on a flat surface. In addition to the primary function of being able to stand on its own, the stand-up bottom and the resulting bottom fold give the pouch a higher filling volume than a flat pouch. The bottom shape can usually be round, as in doypacks, or trapezoidal, as in deltapacks.
-
Side sealing seam
The side sealing seam is the two sealed pouch edges and closes it in this area. The side sealing seam requires exceptional quality and strength. Its width can be freely selected according to the length of the pouch. Depending on the contents, filling quantity, and size, the pouch must be able to withstand various pressures and sealing requirements. Optical and functional sealing patterns, such as cross and ripple patterns, can also be created in the sealing seam.
-
Top sealing seam
A top sealing seam permanently closes the pouch after filling. The side sealing seam requires exceptional quality and strength. Depending on the contents, filling quantity, and size, the pouch must be able to withstand various pressures and tightness requirements. In addition to the technical requirements, wider top sealing seams are often produced to give the pouch a corresponding appearance. Additional functions like hanging devices (euro hole or round hole) are integrated into the top seam.
-
Sealing seam quality
Sealing seam quality is one of a pouch core criteria. It must meet a wide range of quality and functional criteria. Thanks to our innovative and high-quality sealing technology, our machines can guarantee consistently high sealing seam strength over the long term. This also applies to different packaging materials and mono-materials.
-
Processability of mono-materials
All of our new machines can process recyclable mono-materials as standard. Thanks to innovative unwinding and sealing technology, new and thinner films and papers can be processed at the same quality and speed.
-
Filling level
To minimize packaging material and costs, but also from a sustainability perspective, keeping the space between the product fill level and the top sealing seam as small as possible is essential. Some technical processes, such as tightening before head sealing, require a certain amount of space in the headspace of the pouch. Headspace steaming, intended to counteract possible pouch inflation, also requires a certain amount of free space in the head area of the pouch. We are happy to help with the optimum design of the pouch dimensions depending on the intended filling quantity and filling level.
-
Spout
Sealing a spout into the pouch top seam is advisable for pouring the pouch contents single-use or multiple times. The spout can be sealed in the center or the corner of the pouch and the cap is used to reclose the pouch.
We are happy to support you in your pouch packaging project with customized machine and dosing technology.
We look forward to your inquiry.
Phone: +49 2267 699-0
Email: sales@sn-packaging.de
FME 50
Horizontal form, fill, and seal machine (HFFS)
for 3-/4-side seal pouches
Format range pouch width
50 – 170 mm
Format range pouch height
70 – 210 mm
Realistic output rate
up to 100 pouches/min.
Exemplary yearly production output (single shift)
about 10.5 million pouches
(Data dependent on filling properties, pouch size, material, and production times)
FM 060
Horizontal form, fill, and seal machine (HFFS)
simplex for corner spout pouches
Format range pouch width
40 – 220 mm
Format range pouch height
50 – 250 mm
Realistic output rate
up to 60 pouches/min.
Exemplary yearly production output (single shift)
about 6.5 million pouches
(Data dependent on fillinf properties, pouch size, material, and production times)
LMS 120
Horizontal form, fill, and seal machine (HFFS)
simplex for corner spout pouches
Format range pouch width
50 – 200 mm
Format range pouch height
80 – 350 mm
Realistic output rate
up to 60 pouches/min.
Exemplary yearly production output (single shift)
about 20 million pouches
(Data dependent on filling properties, pouch size, material, and production times)
Contact
We are happy to support you in your pouch packaging project with customized machine and dosing technology.
We look forward to your inquiry.
Phone: +49 2267 699-0
Email: sales@sn-packaging.de