You must be excited! After months of researching different packaging materials and the related machinery, you have decided to bag your products with bagging machinery.
You are looking forward to getting a new bagger installed and are ready to move forward with a purchase. But you are having trouble finding the pricing information for bagging machinery.
You don't want to speak with a sales professional until you know which type of bagging machinery you want and how much it will cost. Fortunately, we are going to give you the information that you are seeking!
Industrial Packaging is a multi-generational packaging machinery distributor. We have been helping companies choose the right bagging machinery for a very long time.
This article will provide you with pricing for bagging machinery. After reading this article, you will have everything you need to purchase the right bagger for your packaging needs.
Generally speaking, bagging machinery (also known as a bagger) has multiple price points based upon the class of machinery being purchased. Our pricing breaks these into three categories: Manual Bagging Machinery, Mid-Line Roll-Bagging Machinery, and Fully Automatic Baggers With Counting Systems.
With the large variety of additional options and add-ons for the different types of baggers, your total cost may not be as specific as you would expect.
Exact pricing is dependent upon the make, model, add-ons, and any customized builds. Available options/add-ons are marked with the + (plus sign).
With that being said, we have provided concise pricing below for each category's base machinery. With the information below, you will be able to get a solid ballpark figure of the price range your required bagging machinery will be in.
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Manual Baggers cost $10,000 to $40,000+.
This type of bagging machinery is the most "manual." But, in reality, this machine is actually a semi-automatic device. The bag is filled and manually sealed via an electronic foot switch.
Included features for base models:
Available options and add-ons:
+ Adjustable Prep Table and Funnel
+ Multiple Rolls
+ Counter for Cycles
+ Spare Repair Parts Kit
+ Long Bag Length up to 36"
+ 220 Volts Operation
+ Console-Stand
Mid-Line Roll-Bagging Machinery ranges from $15,000 to $45,000+.
There is a wide variety of roll-baggers—these range from tabletop models to polybag mailers. There are many different options to choose from when shopping for mid-line roll-bagging machines.
Included features for base models:
Available options and add-ons:
+ Air Expeller — This is a plate with a foam pad. This add-on presses against the bagging prior to sealing. This device removes excess air.
+ Easy-Touch Start Sensor with magnetic mount eliminates the need to push buttons or use the foot switch
+ Label Printer Applicator- automatically prints and applies labels
+ 305 dpi Print head Upgrade for high-resolution prints
+ 220 Volt Wiring
Fully Automatic Baggers With Counting Systems cost $20,000+
These machines are fully automatic bulk counting and bagging machines that combine high speed and superb accuracy for packaging various types of small products.
Included features for base models:
Available options and add-ons:
+ Thermal Transfer Printer that prints information directly onto the bag
+ Product overfill reject system
+ Air Expeller — This is a plate with a foam pad. This add-on presses against the bagging prior to sealing. This device removes excess air.
+ Bagging Spreader (Seal Flattener)
+ Spare Repair Parts Kit
+ Nice Label Pro Label Software
+ Additional add-ons and custom options are also available to meet your specific packaging applications.
However, you are probably wondering, where can you buy a bagger? When it comes to purchasing bagging machinery, you have a couple of different options.
In some cases, you can buy directly from the manufacturer. But, manufacturers only sell one brand of bagging machinery, their own. And, their machinery may not be the best fit for your unique bagging requirements.
Plus, some manufacturers will not sell directly to the consumer. In this case, you will have to buy your machinery elsewhere.
On the other hand, you can buy bagging machinery from a packaging distributor. Distributors offer multiple brands of equipment and can help you choose the correct brand for your specific needs. But, distributors are often more expensive as they are essentially a middle-man in the purchasing process.
It should be noted; however, distributors often offer additional services and assistance that some packaging manufacturers do not. By paying a bit more upfront, you will likely save money in the long term.
While we may or may not be the right vendor for you, it would be foolish not to mention that Industrial Packaging is a packaging distributor who can help you choose the right bagging machinery and materials.
Suppose you are looking for a trusted vendor who has been in the packaging industry for over 65 years. A vendor with a proven track record of customer satisfaction and an overall google reviews rating of 4.5 out of 5. In that case, we may be the right packaging machinery vendor for you.
If you would like assistance in choosing the right bagger, you will want to consider speaking to one of our in-house packaging experts. They will be able to help you select the proper bagging machinery, even if you do not ultimately buy it from us.