Packaging is a crucial step in the production chain for industrial products. It involves placing the finished product in a container to ensure its protection, preservation, handling, and transport under optimal conditions. The choice of container and packaging type must therefore be tailored to the characteristics of the product being packaged (viscosity, fragility, temperature, etc.) as well as to market constraints (regulations, logistics, aesthetics, etc.). This is why the choice of packaging is a critical issue for companies seeking to ensure the quality and longevity of their industrial products. The use of appropriate packaging machines is therefore an effective solution to these challenges.
The different types of packaging machines for industrial products
There are different types of packaging machines for industrial products. Here are the main categories:
- Volumetric dosing machines: they allow to dose precisely the quantity of product to be packed. They are used in particular for the conditioning of liquids or powders.
- Peristaltic pumps: they are often used for the conditioning of viscous products, because they allow to dose them with precision.
- Pinch valves: they are used for the packaging of very viscous or thick products. They allow to dose precise quantities of products by using a clamp to control the flow.
- Filling machines (or filling stations): These machines are used to fill containers with the product to be packaged. There are several types of filling machines, each designed for different types of containers and products. Filling stations, in particular, are used to fill containers with the product. They are therefore a key component of the contract packaging process, which must be carried out with precision and consistency to ensure the quality and safety of the packaged products.
- Closing machines: they allow to close the containers after filling. They can be manual or automatic, depending on the production volume.
- Marking and labeling machines: they allow to mark the containers with information such as the production date, the batch number, etc. They also allow to stick labels on the containers. They also allow to stick labels on the containers.
What about automatic packaging?
Automated packaging is more and more popular with companies wishing to optimize their production. This is the case for Etraves, a company with 30 years of experience, which has adapted its packaging machines to meet the high demand from its customers. For example, for the packaging of tubes or 310 ml cartridges, Etraves has opted for a system of completely automatic filling stations, allowing it to produce small and medium-sized series with optimized costs.
What is contract packaging? Definition and advantages
Custom packaging consists of putting industrial products in containers according to the specific requirements of customers. This service allows companies to package their products without having to invest in expensive packaging equipment and without having to deploy human resources to do so.
Its main advantage? It offers great flexibility for those wishing to adapt quickly to changes in demand and to offer customized products to companies, while ensuring optimal quality and security of their products
Contract packaging also allows companies to achieve economies of scale by sharing packaging costs with other companies. Packaging companies generally have a range of machines adapted to a wide variety of products and containers, allowing them to optimize production costs. Finally, contract packaging allows companies to focus on their core business by delegating the management of packaging operations to experts.
In short, contract packaging is an effective solution for companies wishing to package their products in a flexible, economical and secure manner. By using contract packaging companies, companies can benefit from the competence and expertise of professionals. Thus, they optimize their production and can serenely refocus on their core business.
Contact a contract packer equipped with packaging machines for industrial products
The job of contract packer requires a great flexibility and reactivity. ETRAVES has therefore adapted its machinery to meet a maximum number of demands. For the packaging of bi-components, for example, the company has machines capable of filling very pasty products and very different volumes, making it possible to propose any type of ratio.
ETRAVES’ packaging machines include volumetric dispensers, peristaltic pumps, pinch valves, and more. The company’s two most recent acquisitions enable in-line packaging of vials and metal cans, with a filling station coupled with a capping station, an inkjet marking station, and a labeling station.
By choosing ETRAVES as a partner for your contract packaging operations , you benefit from a complete range of machines and a quality service, carried out in compliance with the environmental standards in force. Do not hesitate to contact the ETRAVES sales team for a customized solution adapted to your activity.
