Automatic potato chip pouch packaging machine manufacturer
The Automatic Potato Chip Packaging Machine is a vertical form-fill-seal packaging system designed for potato chips, tortilla chips, plantain chips, shrimp chips, popcorn and other snack products.
Using roll film, the machine automatically forms the packaging bag, weighs and fills the product, seals and cuts the bag, and can integrate date coding and other inspection equipment. The system provides a continuous automatic packaging process with consistent weighing, bag forming and sealing performance.
The potato chip packaging machine can be configured according to the product characteristics, target packing weight, bag size, packaging film and required production capacity.
Description
Working Video Description
This video shows the automatic weighing and packaging process for potato chips.
Potato chips are transferred from the feeding system to the multihead weigher for automatic quantitative weighing. The roll film is formed into a bag by the vertical packaging machine, and the weighed product is automatically filled into the bag.
The machine then completes heat sealing, cutting, date coding and finished bag discharge automatically, creating a continuous potato chip packaging process.
Technical Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | SK-L520T |
| Machine Type | Vertical Form-Fill-Seal Packaging Machine |
| Application | Potato Chips, Tortilla Chips, Plantain Chips & Other Snacks |
| Weighing System | Multihead Weigher |
| Weigher | 10-Head Combination Weigher |
| Packaging Material | Roll Film |
| Film Material | OPP/CPP, OPP/PE, PET |
| Film Width | 300–520 mm |
| Front Bag Middle Width | 75–160 mm |
| Side Bag Middle Width | 40–80 mm |
| Bag Length | 100–350 mm |
| Ironing Width | 5–10 mm |
| Packaging Speed | 5–55 bags/min |
| Packaging Process | Bag Forming → Weighing → Filling → Sealing → Cutting |
| Bag Type | Pillow Bag / Gusseted Bag / Other Suitable Film Bags |
| Packing Weight | According to Configuration |
| Air Consumption | 0.65 MPa, 2.5 m³/min |
| Power Supply | 220 V, 50/60 Hz, 5.5 kW |
| Machine Material | Stainless Steel |
| Control System | PLC + Touchscreen |
Key Features
1. Automatic Weighing and Filling
The multihead weigher automatically measures the target quantity of potato chips before transferring the product to the packaging machine.
2. Roll Film Bag Forming
The machine uses roll film to automatically form, fill and seal individual bags, eliminating the need for manually prepared bags.
3. Accurate Quantitative Weighing
The multihead weighing system provides consistent quantitative weighing and helps reduce excessive product giveaway.
4. Continuous Automatic Packaging
Feeding, weighing, bag forming, filling, sealing, cutting and finished bag discharge can be integrated into one continuous packaging process.
5. Consistent Bag Sealing
The sealing system provides consistent heat sealing performance when matched with suitable packaging film and machine settings.
6. Reduced Chip Breakage
The feeding and discharge system can be configured to reduce excessive impact on fragile potato chips during conveying and filling.
7. Food-Grade Machine Construction
The machine can be manufactured with stainless steel construction suitable for food processing and packaging environments.
8. Flexible Packaging Configuration
The machine can be configured according to the product, packing weight, bag dimensions, film material and required production capacity.
Display diagram
Applications
The machine is primarily designed for potato chips and similar granular or puffed snack products, including:
- Potato Chips
- Tortilla Chips
- Plantain Chips
- Shrimp Chips
- Puffed Snacks
- Popcorn
- French Fries
- Rice Crackers
- Rice Cakes
- Other Fragile Snack Products
Different feeding and weighing configurations can be selected according to product shape, density, fragility and target packing weight.
Packaging Bag Types
The vertical potato chip packaging machine can produce different bag formats using roll film, depending on the product, film material and packaging requirements.
Common bag formats include:
- Pillow Bags
- Gusseted Bags
- Back-Seal Bags
- Four-Side-Seal Bags
- Other Customized Film Bags
Bag dimensions, film materials and sealing specifications can be configured according to the customer’s packaging requirements.
How the Potato Chip Packaging Machine Works
01 — Product Feeding
Potato chips are transferred to the weighing system through the feeding conveyor.
02 — Automatic Weighing
The multihead weigher combines individual weighments to reach the preset target weight.
03 — Film Feeding
Roll film is continuously fed into the vertical packaging machine.
04 — Bag Forming & Filling
The film is formed into a bag and the accurately weighed potato chips are discharged into the bag.
05 — Sealing & Cutting
The filled bag is heat-sealed and cut into individual packages.
06 — Finished Bag Discharge
The finished potato chip bags are discharged and transferred to the next production or inspection process.
Why Choose Soonkpack for Potato Chip Packaging?
Packaging Machine Manufacturer
Soonkpack develops and manufactures automatic pouch and bag packaging machines for different product types and packaging requirements.
Product-Specific Packaging Solutions
We select the feeding, weighing and packaging configuration according to the product characteristics rather than using one standard configuration for every product.
Customized Packaging Configuration
Bag size, packing weight, film material, weighing system and optional equipment can be configured according to the customer’s requirements.
Complete Packaging Line Integration
The potato chip packaging machine can be integrated with feeding, weighing, inspection, coding and downstream packaging equipment to build a complete automatic packaging line.
Testing Before Delivery
The machine can be tested with the customer’s product and packaging film before shipment to verify the packaging process and machine configuration.
FAQ
What type of packaging machine is used for potato chips?
The potato chip packaging machine is a vertical form-fill-seal system that uses roll film to automatically form, fill and seal individual bags.
Can the machine package potato chips with roll film?
Yes. The machine uses roll film to form the packaging bag automatically before filling and sealing the potato chips.
What products can be packed besides potato chips?
The machine can also be configured for tortilla chips, plantain chips, shrimp chips, popcorn, rice crackers and other suitable granular or puffed snack products.
How does the machine weigh potato chips?
The system uses a multihead combination weigher to automatically measure the target product weight before filling.
Can the bag size be customized?
Yes. Bag dimensions and packaging specifications can be configured according to the required package weight, film width and packaging requirements.
Can the potato chip packaging machine be integrated into a complete production line?
Yes. Feeding, weighing, packaging, coding, inspection and downstream equipment can be integrated according to the production requirements.
How can I choose the right potato chip packaging machine?
The machine configuration depends on the potato chip type, target packing weight, bag size, film material, required production capacity and available factory conditions. Soonkpack can recommend a configuration based on these parameters.
Looking for an automatic potato chip packaging machine for your production line?
Send us your product type, target packing weight, bag size, packaging film and required production capacity. Soonkpack can recommend a suitable weighing and vertical packaging configuration for your application.
