Orbital Flow Skid Wrapper Horizontal Packing Machine

A horizontal packing machine, also known as a horizontal flow wrapper or horizontal form-fill-seal (HFFS) machine, is a type of packaging equipment used to package products in a horizontal orientation. It is commonly used in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries to wrap products such as bars, biscuits, chocolates, and soap.

The horizontal packing machine typically consists of the following components:

1. Infeed conveyor: This is where the products are placed to enter the packaging process. The conveyor moves the products towards the packaging area.

2. Film roll holder: The machine holds a roll of packaging film, which is used to form the packaging material.

3. Forming tube: The film is pulled over a forming tube that shapes it into a tube-like structure.

4. Rotary sealing jaws: The formed tube of film passes through rotary sealing jaws, which help seal the edges of the film together to create a sealed package.

5. Product feeding system: The products are fed into the formed film tube through a product feeding mechanism, which can be synchronized with the packaging speed.

6. Cutting mechanism: Once the product is inside the film tube, a cutting mechanism cuts the film to the desired length and seals the end of the package.

7. Discharge conveyor: The packaged products are discharged onto a conveyor belt for further processing or packaging.

The horizontal packing machine operates by pulling the packaging film from the roll, forming it into a tube, and sealing the edges to create a continuous tube. The products are then inserted into the tube and sealed individually. The machine can be adjusted to package different product sizes and shapes by changing the forming tube and adjusting the feeding mechanism.

Horizontal packing machines offer several advantages, including high packaging speed, versatility in packaging different product sizes, and the ability to create airtight and tamper-evident packages. They can also integrate with other devices, such as printers for printing codes or labels, to provide traceability and product information.

Overall, horizontal packing machines are efficient and reliable packaging solutions for a wide range of products, ensuring product protection, shelf appeal, and ease of handling during transportation and storage.