Automated Ketchup Packaging Line for Sachets and Stick Packs with Multi-Lane Filling

Automated Ketchup Packaging Line for Sachets and Stick Packs with Multi-Lane Filling

Packmate (GuangDong) Co., Ltd. introduces its state-of-the-art Automated Ketchup Packaging Line, engineered for high-volume, precision packaging of condiments into sachets and stick packs. This fully integrated, turnkey solution is designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern food production, combining speed with exceptional accuracy to maximize output and minimize waste. Leveraging over three decades of expertise in liquid packaging, this line ensures consistent, hygienic, and reliable sealing for portion-controlled ketchup packets, enhancing operational efficiency and product presentation for manufacturers worldwide.

Product Features

This automated line incorporates cutting-edge technology to deliver superior performance across all stages of the packaging process.

• Multi-Lane, High-Speed Filling System: The core of the line features a precision multi-lane volumetric filling system, enabling simultaneous packaging across multiple lanes. This architecture dramatically increases production throughput while maintaining filling accuracy within ±1%, ensuring every sachet or stick pack contains the exact specified amount of ketchup.
• Versatile Format Compatibility: The line is uniquely designed to handle both sachet and stick pack formats with quick changeover capabilities. This flexibility allows producers to switch between different packet styles and sizes with minimal downtime, adapting seamlessly to varied market demands and product lines.
• Advanced Film Feeding & Sealing Technology: Utilizing a servo-driven film feeding system, the line ensures precise material registration and tension control. The integrated sealing jaws employ advanced temperature control for strong, hermetic, and leak-proof seals, even with viscous products like ketchup, guaranteeing product integrity and extended shelf life.
• Intelligent PLC Control & HMI Interface: Operation is centralized through a user-friendly Human-Machine Interface (HMI) powered by a programmable logic controller (PLC). The system allows for easy parameter setting, real-time monitoring of production speed, output counts, and error diagnostics, facilitating straightforward operation and maintenance.
• Hygienic & Easy-Clean Design: Constructed with food-grade stainless steel (SUS304) at all product contact points, the line adheres to the highest sanitary standards. The streamlined design features smooth surfaces and minimal crevices, enabling fast and thorough cleaning to meet strict food safety protocols.
• Integrated Quality Inspection & Rejection: An integrated vision inspection system or check weigher can be incorporated to monitor fill levels, seal quality, and print registration. Any defective packets are automatically identified and ejected from the line, ensuring only perfect products proceed to final packaging.

Technical Specifications

Application Fields

The Automated Ketchup Packaging Line is an indispensable asset for food manufacturers requiring efficient, portion-controlled packaging. Its primary application is within the condiment and sauce manufacturing industry, perfectly suited for producing single-serve ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, and salad dressing packets for the foodservice sector (restaurants, fast-food chains, airlines, catering). The line is also ideal for snack food producers who include dipping sauces with their products, such as potato chips, nuggets, or fries. Furthermore, its hygienic design makes it suitable for packaging pharmaceutical or nutraceutical gels and pastes in unit-dose formats. By automating the packaging process, this line helps businesses achieve scalable production, reduce labor costs, ensure consistent quality, and meet the growing global demand for convenient, hygienic, and portable food servings.