1. PROVEN EXPERTISE IN POWDER PACKAGING
SOLUTIONS: NICHROME

2. ABOUT POWDER PACKAGING
Powders, especially fine ones, are amongst the trickiest materials to package safely and
efficiently. Whether it be spice, milk or protein powder, drink mixes or pharmaceutical/
nutraceutical powder, every powder comes with its own challenges such as:
• Flowability
• dust control
• cross contamination
• Weighing
• de-aeration and more.
Powder packaging machines therefore play a crucial role. After all, primary packaging is
the last step in the manufacturing process. The product that has been produced is filled in
packaging that will ensure its protection and safe handling till it reaches the consumer.
Problems at the packaging stage means the entire process suffers in quality or throughput.

3. PROBLEMS IN DRY POWDER PACKAGING
Some of the problems faced in dry powder filling machines:
Powder flow properties:
• Powder fillers are sensitive to powders that are cohesive.
• This is especially true for small packaging formats and in cup dosing systems which rely on gravity to fill and empty cups.
• The flow in the hopper above the filling head must be good, otherwise the powder will reach the filling head on an irregular pattern causing
deviation in the actual weight packed.
Weight control:
• The filling process is usually volumetric.
• This often causes variability in the actual weight filled.
• The volume of product being moved by the dosing system to a pack must be very well controlled so it results in a constant, consistent weight
which is what consumers are paying for.
Leakage of pack:
• Sealing of the pack must be done without powder sticking in between the 2 sides of the packaging material.
• This usually happens if the product, while falling into the pack generates dust, and the dust does not settle before the sealing jaws close.
Sanitation:
• This includes containment, prevention of contamination and cleaning.
• For both food producers and pharmaceutical manufacturers, product quality is paramount.
• They require packaging equipment that eliminates contamination, while providing containment of dust and spillage, as well as easy cleaning.

4. POWDER PACKAGING SOLUTIONS FROM NICHROME
Nichrome is a reputed automatic filling machine manufacturer and experienced
provider of integrated packaging solutions with over four decades of industry
experience.
Powder packaging is one of Nichrome's strong suits. Technology developed for
its flagship and fastest powder packaging machine, Maxima 400 is recognized
among packaging solution providers.
Nichrome’s strength lies in its indepth knowledge of different applications.
Whether it be spice packaging machines, coffee packaging machines, tea
packaging machines, pharmaceutical packaging machines or other powder
filling machines, Nichrome studies the specific application and customises
solutions for top performance and utmost reliability.

5. Nichrome offers a wide range of VFFS and HFFS powder filling and sealing machines. The impressive list includes:
Maxima 400
• Compact design
• Packs 400 pouches/min in single or perforated chain of pouches
• A PLC-based control system and optional interface with PC & data processors make it easy to control.
• A favourite with manufacturers of food powders such as blended spices, ground spices, premix powders, dairy
whiteners, soup mixes, etc.
• The dry powder filling machine is also available in a smaller version – Maxima 200, which packs 200 pouches/minu.
Excel 400 Plus Servo Auger
• Versatile machine with a CE marked PLC Controller and touch screen HMI
• Other features: print mark scanners, static charge eliminator, servo motor driven bag length control system,
and adjustable stroke of cross sealing jaws for optimum performance
• This spice packaging machine offers many pouch formats
• Optimum bagger speed of 80 pouches/min
NICHROME’S AUTOMATIC POWDER PACKING MACHINES

6. Sprint 250 Plus Servo Auger
• For pouch quantities up to 2 Kgs, packs up to 120 pouches/min with accuracy and efficiency
• An automated coffee packing packaging machine with CE marked PLC and touch screen HMI
• Servo motor driven sealing system that can effectively seal with pressure levels maintained
• Programmed to pull the exact length of film required for packaging
• Offers a perforation system to deliver a chain of small pouches.
T Series
• Nichrome's range of HFFS packaging machines with exclusive linear technology from Spain
• T110, T140 and T170 offer a range of pouch formats with superior pouch aesthetics
• For packaging ORS, pharmaceutical powders, milk powders, coffee, health drinks, instant mixes,
premixes and other powders
• Duplex modules are available for higher outputs
NICHROME’S AUTOMATIC POWDER PACKING MACHINES

7. Multilane Stickpack with Multi Head Servo Auger
• For convenience and to avoid wastage, the travel and hospitality industry is turning to single-serve pouches
• For products such as sugar, milk powder, coffee powder, tea/coffee premixes
• This multilane powder packaging machine packs such free-flowing powders in single-serve stick packs
NICHROME’S AUTOMATIC POWDER PACKING MACHINES

8. For powder filling and sealing machines, it's important to find a solution provider who understands the specific needs and challenges of your
application, and can tailor the solution to match.
Nichrome offers a comprehensive range of automatic powder packaging machines in both VFFS and HFFS format.
Nichrome’s machines are hardworking, high-speed performers, providing accuracy, versatility and easy-to-clean convenience.
Whether you want a salt packaging machine, spice powder packaging machine, coffee packaging machine, milk powder packaging machine or
even agrochemical powder packaging machine - consider Nichrome.
Nichrome promises the latest, most cost-efficient technology, along with full installation, commissioning and after-sales support.
Conclusion

9. NICHROME INDIA LTD. Safire Park Galleria, 4, Pune - Mumbai Road, Shivajinagar, Pune - 411 005, India.
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