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Determining whether a horizontal flow wrapper or bagging machine is the right packaging solution for your products involves evaluating several factors.
Here are some key considerations:
Product Characteristics
- Shape and Size: Assess your product's dimensions. Horizontal form-fill-seal (HFFS) machines are ideal for solid items that can be moved on a conveyor. Formost Fuji’s innovative bag opening system on the automatic bagging machine provides greater tolerance to irregularities while assuring gentle product handling and tightly bagged products.
- Fragility: Consider how fragile the product is. A special wrapping solution may be necessary for delicate items, which could favor a horizontal flow wrap that provides gentle product handling. Formost Fuji designs and manufactures several solutions for transporting and packaging fragile or sticky products.
Production Volume
- Speed Requirements: What is the required production speed and volume? Formost Fuji flow wrapper offers high speed in several models as well as providing hermetic seal integrity at higher speeds with longer dwell time. The Automatic Bagging machine also offers high speed bagging for many products.
- Product Variety: Determine if your production runs are large, small, or have multiple products as this can affect your choice. Horizontal flow wrappers offer flexibility for a variety of products to be run on the same system. With an easy product changeover, you can decrease operational expenses.
Packaging Materials
- Material Compatibility: Evaluate the types of films and materials you plan to use. HFFS flow wrappers have a variety of films available with features like recyclability, easy open, hermetic capability, and many more custom films. Material available for bagging machines comes in a wide variety as well, for many industries.
- Sealing Requirements: Consider the sealing methods and properties needed to meet the desired sealing requirements for your products. Formost Fuji’s sealing technology with induction heat offers reduced maintenance costs and energy usage while increasing the reliability of the heater system, and greatly extending the useful life of the parts.
Shelf Life and Preservation
- Barrier Properties: Depending on your product’s need for moisture and oxygen barriers, some packages are more suitable for extending shelf life than others. Horizontal flow wraps packages offer excellent barrier options.
- Protection from Contaminants: If your product needs protection from external contaminants, consider how each packaging method addresses that concern.
Presentation and Branding
- Visual Appeal: Evaluate how important the aesthetics of packaging are. Horizontal flow wrapping can create a more visually appealing package. Consider Formost Fuji’s flexbox, fold-down, or recloseable packaging that offers excellent presentation.
- Printability: What are your printing requirements? Do you need to print nutritional information, branding, or marketing information directly on the packaging, which is easily done on flow wrap material or premade bags for the automatic bagging machine.
Space and Layout
- Footprint Requirements: Assess your current production line layout and available space. Our team of specialists will review your current layout to help you determine the best solution for your available footprint.
- Integration with Existing Equipment: Determine how well each machine can be integrated with your current packaging line. Formost Fuji has an excellent reputation and many partnerships in the industry to provide you with an automated system that can increase your output and decrease your bottom line.
Cost Considerations
- Initial Investment: Comparing the capital costs of horizontal flow wrappers should include more than the cost of the machine. The return on investment (ROI) in terms of efficiency and output should also be calculated. Consider what features and benefits come with the equipment, such as service, training, parts availability as well as the longevity of the machine. Click Here for What sets Formost Fuji apart for our competitors.
- Operational Costs: Consider ongoing costs, such as maintenance, film/packaging materials, and labor.
Flexibility and Future Needs
- Consider whether you may need to adapt or change your packaging in the future. A machine that offers versatility to handle different products may be beneficial.
Supplier and Support
- Research potential suppliers and evaluate the level of support, training, and service they provide, as well as their reputation in the industry.
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After assessing these factors, consult with packaging experts to clarify which solution is suited to YOUR specific needs. Evaluate current requirements and future growth to help make a more informed decision.
Horizontal wrapping and bagging is the preferred choice for primary packaging in pharmaceuticals, bakery, candy bars, chocolates, biscuits, soaps, and many other industries.
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