Case Study: Automated Granule Packing Line for Herbs, Spices, Candy, and Dried Chili
A food product manufacturer based in Orlando, Florida, USA, contacted Foodline looking for an automatic granules packing machine. The customer was preparing to upgrade from manual packaging and needed one system capable of handling multiple products and bag sizes.
The final solution combined a Z-type bucket elevator, 10-head multihead weigher, and automatic vertical form-fill-seal packaging machine.
Customer Background
Location: Orlando, Florida, USA
Business Type: Food product manufacturer and packager
Products: Different granular and solid food products, including:
- Herbs
- Spices
- Botanicals
- Candies
- Dried chili peppers
- Other similar granular products
The customer was looking for a flexible packaging solution rather than a machine designed for only one product.
The Customer’s Packaging Requirements
During the initial discussion, the customer explained that the products had different characteristics, sizes, and weights.
They needed to package products into five different bag sizes:
| Bag Size | Approximate Bag Width |
|---|---|
| 4.5 inches | 11.43 cm |
| 5 inches | 12.7 cm |
| 6.5 inches | 16.51 cm |
| 8 inches | 20.32 cm |
| 9 inches | 22.86 cm |
The customer also emphasized that each product required different packaging weights.
This created a challenge: the machine needed to provide flexible weighing and packaging performance across multiple products without requiring a completely separate production line for each product.
The Foodline Solution
After understanding the customer’s products and requirements, Foodline recommended a complete automatic granules packaging system.
Complete System Configuration
Z-Type Bucket Elevator → 10-Head Multihead Weigher → Vertical Form-Fill-Seal Packing Machine
Z-Type Bucket Elevator
The Z-type bucket elevator automatically transports products from the feeding hopper to the weighing system.
Its main advantages include:
- Automatic material lifting
- Reduced manual labor
- Stable product feeding
- Space-efficient vertical design
- Suitable for granular and solid food products
The elevator helps maintain a continuous flow of products into the multihead weigher.
10-Head Multihead Weigher
The 10-head weighing machine is the core weighing system of the packaging line.
It uses multiple weighing heads to calculate the optimal combination of product weight and achieve accurate filling results.
This is particularly suitable for the customer’s product range because the materials included:
- Different herbs and spices
- Dried chili products
- Candies with different shapes and weights
- Other granular food products
Instead of manually measuring each bag, the multihead weigher automatically controls the target weight.
Automatic Vertical Packaging Machine
After weighing, the measured product is discharged into the packaging machine.
The vertical form-fill-seal machine automatically completes:
- Film forming
- Bag forming
- Product filling
- Heat sealing
- Bag cutting
The packaging system supports multiple bag sizes by adjusting the film and machine settings.
Why This Solution Was Suitable
The customer’s biggest requirement was flexibility.
They were not packaging just one product. Their product range included different materials with different weights, sizes, and flow characteristics.
The Foodline solution offered several advantages.
One Line for Multiple Products
The same packaging system can be used for different granular and solid food products, reducing the need for separate equipment.
Accurate Automatic Weighing
The 10-head multihead weigher provides a more consistent filling weight compared with manual weighing.
Reduced Labor
The Z-type elevator and automatic packaging machine reduce manual handling during the feeding, weighing, and packing processes.
Flexible Bag Sizes
The packaging machine can be adjusted for different bag widths and product weights according to production requirements.
Complete Turnkey Configuration
Instead of purchasing individual machines from different suppliers, the customer received a complete coordinated packing solution from one manufacturer.
From Inquiry to Solution
The customer initially contacted Foodline to ask about the price of different bag-forming machines.
During the communication, Foodline’s technical team did not simply provide a standard quotation.
We first confirmed:
- What products would be packed
- The required bag sizes
- Whether product weights were different
- The customer’s location and business background
- Whether the machine would be used for commercial food production
Based on this information, Foodline recommended a complete weighing and packaging line instead of a single packing machine.
This helped the customer better understand what equipment was actually needed for their application.
Customer Application
The equipment is designed for packaging a variety of granular and solid food products.
Suitable Products Include:
| Product Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Herbs & Botanicals | Dried herbs, medicinal herbs, botanical products |
| Spices | Whole spices, seasoning granules |
| Dried Chili | Dried chili peppers and similar products |
| Candy | Small candies, gummies, granular sweets |
| Other Granules | Different free-flowing food materials |
The flexible weighing and packaging system allows the customer to expand their product range without replacing the entire production line.
Final Equipment Configuration
| Equipment | Function |
|---|---|
| Z-Type Bucket Elevator | Automatically lifts and feeds products |
| 10-Head Multihead Weigher | Accurately weighs different product quantities |
| Vertical Form-Fill-Seal Machine | Automatically forms, fills, seals, and cuts bags |
Result: A More Flexible Packaging Operation
For this Florida-based food manufacturer, Foodline provided a complete automatic granules packing solution tailored to their multiple product types and bag sizes.
The combination of the Z-type elevator, 10-head multihead weigher, and vertical packaging machine created a practical solution for commercial food packaging.
Instead of relying on manual weighing and packing, the customer could move toward a more efficient and consistent packaging process.
Looking for a Multi-Product Granules Packing Machine?
Whether you pack herbs, spices, dried chili, candy, seeds, grains, or other granular products, Foodline can help design a complete automatic weighing and packaging line based on your product characteristics, target weight, bag dimensions, and production capacity.
Contact us to discuss your packaging requirements and receive a customized solution.