What is a horizontal packaging machine?

A horizontal packaging machine, also known as a flow wrapper or horizontal form-fill-seal (HFFS) machine, is a type of packaging machinery used in various industries to wrap products horizontally in a continuous motion.

Here's how it typically works:

Product Feeding: The product to be packaged is fed into the machine's infeed conveyor system. This can be manually loaded or automated depending on the configuration.

Film Unwinding: A roll of packaging film is unwound as the product moves through the machine.

Forming and Sealing: The film is formed around the product, creating a sealed package. This is usually done by sealing the edges of the film using heat or pressure, creating a tight seal around the product.

Cutting: Once the package is formed and sealed, it is cut from the continuous film roll to separate it from the next package.

Discharge: The packaged product is then discharged from the machine onto an outfeed conveyor, where it can be further processed or prepared for distribution.

Horizontal packaging machines are commonly used for packaging items such as candy bars, bakery products, cookies, biscuits, chocolate bars, medical devices, and other similar items that require a protective wrap. They offer high-speed packaging capabilities, versatility in packaging various product sizes and shapes, and efficiency in production lines.