High-Speed 4-Lane Snus Pouch Packing Machine
This high-speed, fully automatic 4-lane snus pouch packing machine is designed for stable, continuous production of heat-sealed pouches for oral nicotine products and similar fine granules. Built around a PLC control platform with a touch-screen interface, it integrates film feeding, pouch forming, volumetric dosing, sealing, cutting, and discharge in one compact system. With flexible pouch sizing and reliable laminated-film sealing, it helps manufacturers achieve consistent output, clean packaging, and efficient changeovers for modern snus and oral pouch lines.
Product Advantages
High throughput with multi-lane efficiency: A 4-lane configuration boosts productivity while maintaining consistent pouch quality. Total output reaches up to 180 pouches per minute, supporting scalable production without expanding floor space.
Accurate volumetric filling for small doses: The volumetric cup filler is optimized for small portion weights (typically 0.4–0.6 g per pouch). Optional metering designs support both dry and moist particles to match different formulations and flow behaviors.
Stable sealing on heat-sealable laminated films: Designed for composite laminated films (e.g., BOPP/PE and similar heat-sealable structures), the machine provides dependable sealing performance. Dual horizontal sealing options (plain or mesh) allow better adaptation to film characteristics and product requirements.
Operator-friendly PLC + HMI control: PLC control with a color touch screen enables straightforward parameter setting, alarm prompts, and self-diagnosis. Safety-door monitoring and abnormal-operation alarms help improve operational safety and reduce downtime.
Clean, GMP-oriented construction: Product-contact parts are manufactured in stainless steel 304, and the frame/electrical cabinet utilize stainless steel 304 or aluminum alloy, supporting hygienic production and easier sanitation.
Better production stability and film handling: Features such as a quick film-connection workbench, manual web guiding (deviation correction), gravity active film feeding, and multi-row electric roller film separation help maintain stable tracking and smoother operation.
Configurable cutting and waste handling: Two cutting styles (flat cut and saw-tooth cut) are supported. An automatic waste-pouch removal function (during commissioning) helps reduce rejects and improve line cleanliness.
Enhanced sealing-area cleanliness: A dust-removal unit above the horizontal sealing zone (with vacuum cleaner) helps minimize contamination on sealing surfaces, supporting better seal integrity and consistent appearance.
Technical Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Automatic Snus Pouch Packing Machine (Heat-Sealing, 4-Lane) |
| Pouch Size Range | Length: 40–120 mm; Width: 20–60 mm |
| Typical Small-Pouch Format (per lane) | Bag length: 20–50 mm; Pouch width: 13 mm; Film width (per lane): 30 mm |
| Total Film Width | 120 mm |
| Packing Material | Heat-sealable laminated film (e.g., composite structures such as BOPP/PE) |
| Number of Lanes | 4 |
| Packing Speed | Up to 180 pouches/min (application-dependent); typical: 30–45 pouches/min per lane |
| Filling System | Volumetric cup filler (supports optional dry/wet particle metering modules) |
| Filling Range | 0.4–0.6 g per pouch |
| Dosing Accuracy | ≤ ±10% typical (depends on material characteristics and operating speed) |
| Sealing Style | Back sealing, unprinted; left/right overlap |
| Seal Width | Vertical: 4 mm; Horizontal: 5 mm |
| Horizontal Sealing Pattern | Plain or mesh pattern; two heat-sealer sets |
| Cutting Method | Flat cutting or saw-tooth cutting; two cutter sets |
| Control System | PLC control with touch screen interface; alarms and self-diagnostics; safety-door monitoring |
| Main Power Consumption | 5.5 kW (overall); configured power supply commonly AC 220V / 50Hz |
| Compressed Air Requirement | Approx. 6 kg; 0.6–0.8 m³/min (depending on metering configuration) |
| Material-Contact Parts | Stainless steel 304 |
| Machine Structure | Stainless steel 304 and/or aluminum alloy; GMP-oriented design |
Typical Metering Options (Selection Based on Product)
Option A – 4-lane horizontal screw metering (dry granules): Stepper-motor driven horizontal screw dosing for 0.4–0.6 g portions, with compressed-air assisted blowing feed and a rotating agitator/breaker in the hopper to support stable filling. Designed for easy disassembly and cleaning.
Option B – 4-lane turntable cup metering (wet particles): Adjustable measuring cups with a motor and divider drive, plus an auxiliary air blowing/unloading system controlled by a precision throttle valve. The hopper includes a rotating breaker to improve filling stability and accuracy, with hygienic, easy-clean construction.
Application Areas
This packing machine is suitable for manufacturing heat-sealed pouches filled with oral smoke particles, nicotine pouch materials, snus and similar portion products. It is also applicable to small-dose granules or particulate blends that require consistent volumetric dosing and high-speed multi-lane packaging, including dry or slightly moist formulations where stable feeding, clean sealing, and repeatable portion control are essential.
