Spice Packaging Solutions

The spice industry is one of the most specific application fields in terms of packaging due to different product types and a wide variety of products. Today, while spice products are most commonly presented in sachet pouches (3 or 4-side sealed pouches), pillow bag and gusseted pillow bag applications also continue to be widely used.

Weight ranges for spice products are quite broad. The main reason for this is that each spice has a different density. Therefore, while many manufacturers use the same pouch size, they fill different products at the same volume but with different weights. In the industry, there are both manufacturers who use separate printed packaging for each product and those who use shared designs with windows, printing the product name and weight information onto the pouch using date coding systems. This approach can reduce stock and packaging costs, especially in facilities with a large number of product varieties.

In the industry, there are both manufacturers who use separate printed packaging for each product and those who use shared designs with windows, printing the product name and weight information onto the pouch using date coding systems. This approach can reduce stock and packaging costs, especially in facilities with a large number of product varieties. However, not every powder product behaves the same way. The granular structure, oil content, moisture, and flow characteristics of the product directly affect the agitator design inside the filling system. Therefore, selecting a system suitable for product specifications is of great importance for correct filling performance.

In powder spice applications, fine particles can form at every point where the product moves. Therefore, an effective dust extraction system is one of the indispensable parts of spice packaging lines. Auger powder filling systems do not weigh; they attempt to dispense a set volume of product at each cycle. For this reason, many spice manufacturers utilize checkweigher (weight control) systems at the pouch exit.

A significant portion of spice manufacturers produce both powder and granular spice products. In Erpaksam systems, auger powder filling systems and weighed granular filling systems can be used on the same machine. Thus, the transition from granular products such as black pepper, coriander, and mustard seeds to powder products like red pepper, cumin, and curry can be carried out quickly and practically.

Spice Packaging Solutions for Packaging Machines

Horizontal Rotary Form Fill and Seal Machine

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Vertical Form Filling and Packaging Machine