There is a wide range of bagging equipment available that is suitable for almost any product, from pharmaceutical and medical products to snacks, foods, cosmetics, polybag mailers, and more.
Bagging machinery can go from a tabletop machine to a highly automatic machine. The machine opens a bag from a rollbag and allows you to drop product in based on your needs, scaled by weight, or by manual insertion.
Baggers will seal the product within to protect your items. There are many options to add to your bagging production, from infeeds to all-electric machines that require no pneumatics, and options to label your packages for you.
You can create variable bag lengths with the same machine from 3" up, and find flexibility with bag widths as well. You can also add air expellers to your machines to eliminate air from your bags.
You can print on the bag with a thermal print transfer, or you can use a print-and-apply label application.
These machines can store multiple job functions, so you can select specific jobs and easily run without having to manually set up each time.
Most baggers are compact, even the most automated. These are great when you are limited in floor space.
You can use bagging machinery to fill poly-mailers and speed up fulfillment opportunities.
Bagging machines can run up to 40-60 bags per minute, helping you speed up your production process to meet demand as needed. These are high-speed machines at a low cost of ownership.
There is a low-pressure jaw closure and jaw-obstruction detection that are built-in safety features.
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With the slew of options for bagging equipment types and add-on options, it is no surprise that the answer isn't as specific as you may like. We break down some of these options below into three categories to help you understand what may impact that cost.
Working with a specialist is essential to understand which machine and options will work for your production needs.
This is the most manual, but really semi-automatic machine available. You fill and manually seal with an electric footswitch.
$10,000 to $40,000+
Pricing is dependent on model, options, and customizations. Add-ons are marked with a plus (+) sign.
Precise bag length control adjustment
Fast bag repositioning control (forward or reverse) for ease of set up and use
Front roll access for easy roll mounting and threading
Adjustable sealing/dwell controls provide precisely timed, high quality seals
Electric foot switch for fast, efficient operation
Portable, compact tabletop design
Minimum Bag Size: 2″ x 2″
Max Bag Size: 12″ x 12″
Adjustable Funnel with Preparation Table
Multi-Rolls
Cycle Counter
Spare Parts Kit
Longer Bag Length up to 36"
220 Volt Operation
Console Stand
Roll bagging machines from tabletops to polybag mailers, there are quite a few options to choose from!
$15,000 to $45,000+
Pricing is dependent on models, options, and customizations. Add-ons are marked with a plus (+) sign.
Operate with a footswitch, by hand, or in auto cycle mode
Adjustable height articulating load shelf to support the bag during packaging (13″ max bag length)
Seal flattener fingers minimize wrinkles in the seal area by stretching the bag prior to sealing
Compact design takes up minimal footprint in the packaging area
Bag Length 3"-20"
Bag Width 2"-12"
Bag thickness up to 4 mil
Stores up to 50 jobs for easy product setup
Air Expeller—A plate with a foam pad. This device presses against the bag prior to sealing, removing excess air.
Easy Touch Start Sensor—Magnetic Mount eliminates the need to push button or use foot switch
Label Printer Applicator- automatically print and apply labels
305 dpi Printhead Upgrade for high-resolution printing
220V Wiring
Automatic bulk counting and bagging systems that combine speed and accuracy for packaging small products.
$20,000+
Pricing is dependent on models, options, and customizations. Add-ons are marked with a plus (+) sign.
Touchscreen interface with clear readable prompts and alarms
3D imaging for 99.9% accuracy on parts that are 0.25″–1″ in size
Double track feeding for product separation prior to counting
Articulating funnel ensures product drops directly in the bag
Bag support stabilizes bag during loading and removes it from packaging area at end of a cycle
Bag sensor ensures every bag is open before filling the product
Up to 60 bags per minute
Bag Width 2"-10"
Bag Length 3"-20"
Bag Thickness up to 5 mil
Thermal Transfer Printer to print information right on the bag
Product overfill reject system
Air Expeller
Bag Spreader (Seal Flattener Fingers)
Spare Parts Kit
NiceLabel Pro Label Software
Additional options and customization are offered to meet your unique packaging applications.
Some frequently asked questions we receive about our bagging equipment options.
Bag lengths between 3" to 20" are standard. There may be custom options that are best discussed with our rep. Bag widths are 2"-12". When it comes to bag thickness, these machines are best run with 1-5 mil. If you need to run something higher than 5 mil, baggers may not be the right option for you.
These machines can run 40-60 bags per minute standard. This is dependent on your machine and printing application, the length of your bag, and your label sizes.
Thermal transfer printing allows you to print on the bag itself. Print and apply is printing on a label, and applying before the bag comes out of the machine.
Yes, we have options available that will make sure your seal is consistent every time to meet your needs, which is especially important in the medical and pharmaceutical industries.
These machines are extremely easy to set up and operate. They are easy to program, learn, and maintain. They can store up to 20 different job profiles, making it a breeze when you have multiple SKUs. They also have built-in diagnostics and help screens, making them extremely user-friendly.
We can provide the bags, but we cannot provide the labels and ribbons for printing.
Each machine has different capabilities, and mailer bagging machines are different from roll baggers. Make sure you are clear on which is right for you. A good conversation with a rep will help make sure you are choosing the right machine for your applications.
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