{"id":6995,"date":"2026-09-22T09:28:46","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T01:28:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ft-packing.com\/?p=6995"},"modified":"2026-10-10T15:48:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T07:48:32","slug":"ft-packing-com-packaging-machine-buying-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ft-packing.com\/es\/ft-packing-com-packaging-machine-buying-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"What Information Should You Prepare Before Buying a Packaging Machine?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ft-packing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/What-Information-Should-You-Prepare-Before-Buying-a-Packaging-Machine.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" title=\"\"><\/h1>\n<p>Buying an automatic packaging machine is not simply about choosing a machine model. Before a manufacturer can recommend the right packaging solution, several details about the product, package, production target, and working environment need to be considered.<\/p>\n<p>Providing complete information at the beginning can help packaging machine manufacturers recommend a more suitable configuration, prepare a more accurate quotation, and reduce unnecessary communication during the project.<\/p>\n<p>So, what information should you prepare before contacting a packaging machine manufacturer?<\/p>\n<h2>1. Product Information<\/h2>\n<p>The first and most important information is the product itself.<\/p>\n<p>Different products have very different feeding and filling characteristics. A free-flowing product such as rice or sugar can usually be handled differently from coffee powder, sauce, or sticky paste.<\/p>\n<p>When contacting a packaging machine manufacturer, provide:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Nombre del producto<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Fotos de productos<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Product shape and size<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Product density<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Moisture or oil content, if relevant<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Flowability<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Whether the product is fragile<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Whether the product contains liquid or solid pieces<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For example, coffee beans, powder, liquid sauce, and fruit pieces may require completely different filling systems.<\/p>\n<p>For difficult-to-handle products, sending an actual product sample can be especially useful for machine testing.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Target Filling Weight<\/h2>\n<p>The required filling weight is another key factor.<\/p>\n<p>Tell the manufacturer the expected weight per package, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>10 g<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>50 g<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>100 g<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>250 g<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>500 g<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>1 kg<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If several package weights are required, provide the complete weight range.<\/p>\n<p>The filling weight can affect the selection of the weighing or dosing system, hopper size, filling accuracy, and overall machine configuration.<\/p>\n<p>For example, granular products may use a multihead weigher or linear weigher, while fine powders are often handled using an auger filling system.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Required Production Capacity<\/h2>\n<p>Do not simply tell the manufacturer that you need a \u201chigh-speed machine.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>It is much more useful to provide a specific production target.<\/p>\n<p>Por ejemplo:<\/p>\n<p><strong>60 bags\/minute<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>o<\/p>\n<p><strong>3,000 bags per 8-hour shift<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>o<\/p>\n<p><strong>20 tons per day<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The manufacturer can then evaluate the required filling system, number of weighing heads, number of lanes, feeding method, and other machine configurations.<\/p>\n<p>Actual packaging speed can also be affected by product characteristics, filling weight, bag dimensions, film material, and filling method.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Packaging Bag Type<\/h2>\n<p>The desired package style should be clearly explained before selecting the machine.<\/p>\n<p>Entre los formatos habituales de envases flexibles se incluyen:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Pillow bags<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Gusset bags<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Three-side seal bags<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Bolsas verticales<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Bolsas Doypack<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Bolsas con cremallera<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Vacuum bags<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Sachets<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Stick packs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Spout pouches<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For example, a VFFS machine can form bags directly from roll film, while a premade pouch packing machine uses already manufactured pouches.<\/p>\n<p>The bag type therefore has a direct influence on the machine structure and packaging process.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Bag Dimensions<\/h2>\n<p>Providing the expected bag dimensions is highly recommended.<\/p>\n<p>You can provide:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Ancho de la bolsa<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Longitud de la bolsa<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Bag thickness<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Bottom gusset size, if applicable<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Pouch dimensions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you already have a packaging sample, sending a physical sample or clear photo with dimensions marked on it can make the communication much easier.<\/p>\n<p>The machine&#8217;s forming, filling, sealing, and pouch-handling components may all need to match the package dimensions.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Packaging Film or Pouch Material<\/h2>\n<p>The packaging material should also be considered.<\/p>\n<p>For roll-film applications, provide information such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Film material<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Film thickness<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Film width<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Heat-sealing characteristics<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Printed or unprinted film<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For premade pouches, provide:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Pouch material<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Pouch thickness<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Pouch dimensions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Zipper structure<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Spout structure, if applicable<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are unsure about the exact material, simply send the packaging sample to the machine manufacturer for evaluation.<\/p>\n<h2>7. Desired Sealing Method<\/h2>\n<p>Different products may require different sealing configurations.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you may need:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Sellado t\u00e9rmico<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Three-side sealing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Center sealing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Back sealing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Gusset sealing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Zipper sealing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Spout filling and capping<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The sealing area is particularly important when packaging fine powders, oily products, sauces, or products that may remain around the bag opening.<\/p>\n<p>The manufacturer can recommend suitable sealing and cleaning configurations according to the product characteristics.<\/p>\n<h2>8. Product Sample and Packaging Sample<\/h2>\n<p>If possible, provide both the <strong>product sample<\/strong> and the <strong>packaging sample<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This is one of the most useful things you can provide before purchasing a packaging machine.<\/p>\n<p>The product sample helps the manufacturer evaluate:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Feeding performance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Filling method<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Product flow<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Product handling<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Potential sticking or clogging<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The packaging sample helps evaluate:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Bag opening<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Film feeding<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Sellado<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Dimensiones de la bolsa<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Pouch handling<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Finished package appearance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For unusual products such as viscous sauces, fruit pieces, sticky pastes, fragile snacks, or fine powders, sample testing can be particularly valuable.<\/p>\n<h2>9. Special Packaging Functions<\/h2>\n<p>Let the manufacturer know if your package requires additional functions.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the product and package, you may need:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Purga con nitr\u00f3geno<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Envasado al vac\u00edo<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Degassing valve application<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Codificaci\u00f3n de la fecha<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Batch number printing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Detecci\u00f3n de metales<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Pesaje de control<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Recogida de polvo<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Bag-mouth cleaning<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Zipper opening<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Spout filling and capping<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For roasted coffee beans, for example, a one-way degassing valve may be required to release gas from the package while helping protect the packaged coffee.<\/p>\n<h2>10. Production Environment<\/h2>\n<p>The installation environment can also affect machine configuration.<\/p>\n<p>Before purchasing equipment, consider:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Available floor space<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Factory height<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Fuente de alimentaci\u00f3n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Compressed air supply<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Production room conditions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Food-grade or hygienic requirements<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Upstream and downstream equipment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If the packaging machine will be connected to other equipment, provide information about the existing production line as well.<\/p>\n<p>This allows the manufacturer to consider the complete workflow rather than only the individual packaging machine.<\/p>\n<h2>11. Automation Requirements<\/h2>\n<p>Different manufacturers have different automation requirements.<\/p>\n<p>You may need a standalone packaging machine, or you may want a complete automatic packaging line.<\/p>\n<p>Por ejemplo:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Product Feeding \u2192 Weighing\/Filling \u2192 Bag Forming \u2192 Sealing \u2192 Date Coding \u2192 Metal Detection \u2192 Check Weighing \u2192 Finished Product Conveying<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you already have upstream or downstream equipment, tell the packaging machine manufacturer what equipment is currently installed.<\/p>\n<p>This helps determine whether the new machine needs to communicate or work together with existing equipment.<\/p>\n<h2>12. Why Complete Information Matters<\/h2>\n<p>Providing more information does not mean that you need to know everything about packaging machinery.<\/p>\n<p>You do not need to decide the exact filler, sealing system, machine model, or control system yourself.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, provide the information you know:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Product + Filling Weight + Production Capacity + Bag Type + Bag Size + Packaging Material + Special Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The packaging machine manufacturer can then evaluate the application and recommend the corresponding technical solution.<\/p>\n<p>A complete inquiry can also make the quotation more accurate and reduce the possibility of selecting a machine that does not match the actual production requirements.<\/p>\n<h2>A Simple Checklist Before Requesting a Packaging Machine Quote<\/h2>\n<p>Before contacting a packaging machine manufacturer, you can prepare the following information:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Information<\/th>\n<th>Example<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Producto<\/td>\n<td>Granos de caf\u00e9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Peso del relleno<\/td>\n<td>250 g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Production Capacity<\/td>\n<td>40 bolsas\/min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tipo de bolsa<\/td>\n<td>Pillow bag<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bag Size<\/td>\n<td>120 \u00d7 180 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Material cinematogr\u00e1fico<\/td>\n<td>Laminated film<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Espesor de la pel\u00edcula<\/td>\n<td>100 \u03bcm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sellado<\/td>\n<td>Sellado t\u00e9rmico<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Special Function<\/td>\n<td>One-way degassing valve<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Programaci\u00f3n<\/td>\n<td>Batch number and date<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fuente de alimentaci\u00f3n<\/td>\n<td>380 V \/ 50 Hz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Product Sample<\/td>\n<td>Available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Packaging Sample<\/td>\n<td>Available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Even if some information is not available yet, you can still contact a packaging machine manufacturer. Photos, videos, drawings, and samples can help the manufacturer understand the application.<\/p>\n<h2>Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>A successful packaging machine project starts before the machine is purchased.<\/p>\n<p>The more clearly the product and packaging requirements are defined, the easier it is for the manufacturer to evaluate the application and develop a suitable packaging solution.<\/p>\n<p>If you are looking for a packaging machine, prepare your <strong>product details, target filling weight, production capacity, bag type, bag dimensions, packaging material, and samples<\/strong> whenever possible.<\/p>\n<p>At FRONTECH, packaging solutions cover VFFS, premade pouch, sachet, liquid and paste packaging, spout pouch filling, and customized packaging systems for different products and package formats.<\/p>\n<p>You can send your product photos, packaging samples, target weight, and production requirements to our team. 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