Frequently asked questions about purchasing packaging machines

For those who want to invest in packaging machines for the first time, they must have many questions about the unknown industry. Today, this article will answer the questions about packaging machines. I hope to provide you with some knowledge about packaging machines to help you understand packaging machines so that you can have a clear understanding of this investment and make the best choice for packaging machinery.

1. How much does it cost to buy packaging machinery?

I think this question is the first question that every investor considers, but there is no quick and direct answer to this question. Because packaging machinery needs to be customized according to customer needs, we have no way to tell you the exact price of the machine. The price of the most common self-priming liquid packaging machine on the market is between US$500 and US$700, and the paste packaging machine is divided into large and small capacity. Generally, the price of the most common paste packaging machine is between US$1,300 and US$2,000. The price of the machine depends on your requirements and functionality of the machine. The basic mechanical style is relatively cheaper, but the production of the same machine will be charged according to your needs. The price depends on your requirements for the packaging machinery, such as your materials, packaging style, packaging speed, packaging weight, etc. Generally speaking, the higher the requirements, the higher the price of the machine, which is a proportional trend.

(1) Packaging materials

The packaging materials determine what machine you will use for packaging, because packaging machinery can "package everything". Different materials require different machines. For example, long solids such as toothbrushes need to be packaged using pillow packaging machines, ketchup needs to be packaged using paste packaging machines, milk and water-like liquids need to be packaged using liquid packaging machines, and powders, granules and other materials have corresponding packaging machines, and different styles have different prices.

(2) Packaging style

The appearance of the packaged product is also divided into different machine customization requirements, and the sealing method is diversified. You can customize your favorite packaging bags to attract customers' attention, such as back sealing, three-side sealing, four-side sealing, special-shaped bag sealing, self-supporting bag sealing and other styles. Of course, you can customize bags of various shapes, such as heart-shaped, triangle, rectangle, etc.

(3) Packaging speed

The packaging speed of the machine is related to the gram weight. According to your requirements, you can choose machines with different packaging speeds, from dozens of bags per minute to hundreds of bags. You can choose these.

2. Is the packaging equipment easy to use?

The equipment of packaging machinery now basically uses a simple and clear operation panel, and the operation process is relatively simple. The operator only needs simple training and understanding of the machine to use the machine. LINK packaging machine can provide you with professional after-sales service. When you encounter problems with the machine, our professional engineers will help you solve them. The staff is very happy to show you all the details of the machine. And when you need to change the gram weight and the bag packaging bag, there is no need to change the machine. The adaptability is strong.

3. Which should I choose between roll film and prefabricated bags?

You can tell the manufacturer the packaging material you need to pack, and the manufacturer will recommend a suitable machine for you.

Description of roll film and pre-made bags:

(1) Roll film is a kind of packaging material placed on the top of the machine and packaged by the machine's bag puller. It is a long and wide packaging material with different materials. It is usually designed with the required product information and installed in front of the former. When the machine is started, the product is placed in the bag by heating the aluminum block to achieve a sealing effect. Such materials are usually low-cost and highly adaptable to a variety of different packaging machines.

(2) Pre-made bags are bags that are made in advance and are placed in the part waiting for the product to be loaded and waiting for the material to be unloaded for packaging. The cost of this bag is higher than that of roll film, which can increase the packaging speed and have a more precise and advanced appearance.

4. What is the operating speed of the packaging equipment?

The speed of the packaging equipment is usually counted by the number of bags that can be packed per minute, that is, how many finished packaging bags the packaging equipment can complete per minute. The machine is usually measured by the maximum number of bags per minute. Generally speaking, most machines can maintain a speed of more than a dozen packs per minute, depending on the machine and the weight settings, but the fastest can basically reach hundreds of packs per minute. The production speed depends on many factors. Product attributes, bag size and style, whether the factory environment is hot, humid, etc., and the operator's technical level will affect the actual speed. The best way to estimate the actual production speed is to send film/bag and product samples to the packaging machine manufacturer for testing.

5. What types of packaging machines are available for me?

LINK Packaging Machine is committed to providing you with a variety of packaging machinery to meet any of your packaging needs. We provide various types of packaging machines, including machines for packaging of multiple materials and different packaging methods. There are corresponding machines for you to choose from liquids, pastes, granules, powders, solids, etc. These machines can replace labor to save you labor costs and improve your production efficiency, and replace manual production with large errors and inefficiency with simple-to-operate packaging machines.

We have a vertical form fill seal (VFFS) packaging machine, which forms the bag shape in a vertical manner, puts the product into the bag and seals it. Liquid packaging machines, paste packaging machines, powder packaging machines, granule packaging machines, filling machines, bottle unscramblers and other packaging machines customized for different objects can provide you with different packaging experiences. The packaging speed is fast and the production is exquisite. The film rolls work together to make perfect packaging products for you. And we provide you with the packing equipment of the machine, which can erect the cardboard box, calculate the number of packages, put the bags into the carton, and then seal the carton.

6. How do I choose the packaging machine that suits me best?

The most important thing in choosing a packaging machine is to determine your own needs. You can tell the engineer your needs for the machine, such as what the material is, how much weight each bag is, what the packaging speed requirement is, what the finished product looks like, and what equipment your budget can buy. These manufacturers can design and provide you with a perfect solution. Knowing these points is a very favorable factor for you to choose to start with packaging machinery, so that you can make a perfect choice for machine selection and purchase.

(1) For liquid materials, such as milk, juice, pure water, vegetable juice, milkshake, popsicle liquid, etc., it is more suitable to use a small liquid packaging machine for packaging.

(2) For pastes or materials that are not easy to flow, such as chili sauce, ketchup, peanut butter, salad dressing, honey, etc., it is more suitable for paste packaging machines. Generally speaking, paste packaging machines are multifunctional and can also package liquids. If you need to package multiple materials, you can choose a paste packaging machine to achieve a multi-purpose effect.

(3) For powder materials, such as coffee powder, flour, matcha powder, chili powder, seasoning powder, etc., you need to use a powder packaging machine for packaging.

(4) For granular materials, such as potato chips, biscuits, sugar, nuts, hardware accessories, etc., a granular powder packaging machine is needed for packaging. This is a dual-purpose machine like a paste packaging machine. It can package both granules and powders. When changing materials, only simple settings are required without changing accessories, bringing you two different experiences with one machine.

The above is a reply to the most concerned questions of most entrepreneurs who want to invest in the packaging industry. I hope this article can help you