Complete Flat Bottom Candy Pouch Packing Line with Label Sleeve Function

This fully integrated line is engineered to produce premium, retail-ready flat bottom pouches with maximum efficiency and quality assurance. Each stage is designed to work in harmony, delivering a final product that is accurate, safe, and visually perfect. The process flows seamlessly from bulk product to a shelf-ready package.

1. High-Precision Weighing: The process begins with an automated feeder supplying candy to the 14-head multihead weigher. Using 14 separate weigh hoppers, the weigher’s computer calculates the perfect combination of hoppers to achieve the exact target weight, with an accuracy of ±0.1-1.5g. This significantly reduces product giveaway compared to less precise methods, saving you money on every bag.

2. Stable Horizontal Pouch Handling & Shaping: The horizontal pouch packing machine provides superior stability, which is ideal for flat bottom pouches. It picks an empty pouch from a magazine and firmly grips it by the top. The pouch is then transported horizontally in a straight line through a series of stations: precise opening, filling, and top sealing. A dedicated shaping station ensures the bag forms the crisp, box-like structure that makes it stand perfectly on shelves. This linear process minimizes swinging and ensures consistent handling for a premium finish.

3. Unique Sleeve Labeling: For a truly premium finish, the line includes a pouch label sleeve machine. This unit applies a decorative or branded sleeve label over the top sealed area of the pouch. This adds an extra layer of branding, can cover the seal for a cleaner look, and makes your product stand out from competitors who use standard body labels.

4. Automated End-of-Line Quality Control: The finished pouch moves to the final inspection stage. First, a metal detector scans the bag to ensure it is free from any metallic contaminants. Immediately after, an in-line checkweigher verifies the final net weight. If any bag contains metal or is over/under the target weight, an automatic rejection system removes it from the line. This guarantees that only perfect, safe, and accurately weighed products reach your customers.

Choosing the right packaging line involves understanding the details. These answers provide deeper insight into how the system operates and how it can be optimized for your specific candy products and marketing goals.

Q1: Why is the overall speed different from the weigher’s maximum speed? A1: The 14-head weigher can calculate weights very quickly (up to 120 times per minute). However, the overall line speed is determined by the speed of the horizontal pouch packing machine. This machine performs several mechanical steps for each bag as it moves along the line, which results in a stable and reliable output of 30-50 bags per minute. The weigher simply waits for the packer to be ready for the next fill, ensuring the entire line runs smoothly.

Q2: Can this line handle pouches with zippers? A2: Yes, the horizontal pouch packing machine is perfectly suited to handle premade pouches with zippers. It uses a special device to grip and pull the zipper open before the filling station. After filling, the machine seals the pouch top above the zipper line, preserving the re-sealable feature for the consumer.

Q3: What makes a flat bottom pouch “premium” compared to a standard stand-up pouch? A3: A flat bottom pouch, also known as a box pouch, has five panels for branding (front, back, two sides, and bottom), offering more marketing space. The defined, crisp edges and truly flat base give it a box-like structure that is very stable and looks more organized and high-end on the shelf compared to the rounded bottom of a traditional doypack. This superior presentation often allows brands to command a higher retail price.