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Choosing the Best Packaging Machinery for Your Food Products

When your company is selling and shipping food, packaging is one of the most important parts of your product. Shipping food when its packaging has been damaged can cause health problems for those who purchase it—and this can mean expensive legal trouble for your company.

The packaging machine that is used also makes a difference in the quality of the product and the integrity of the packaging. There are several different types of food packaging machines that are responsible for filling and sealing everything that you see on store shelves from cereal to flour and juice.

Here is an overview of the two basic types of machinery used in many food packaging designs.

VFFS (Vertical Form Fill Seal)

VFFS equipment allows for product to be fed into a packaging design to a certain predetermined level after which, it will seal the packaging. Regardless of your sealing needs, many brands of these machines have changeover parts or settings that allows for multiple settings to be managed by a manufacturing facility. If you’ve ever opened a bag of potato chips, chances are it was filled and sealed with VFFS equipment. The machinery is a staple in the food industry for dry goods, frozen foods, coffees, teas and more.

HFFS (Horizontal Form Fill Seal)

These machines are used in a variety of industries, but in the food industry, they are particularly useful for packaging horizontally sealed products. These items could include cookies, hamburgers and other foods that need to be thermoformed (heating plastic to meet the needs of the packaging design). These machines are also useful in creating blister packs for spices and other dry goods packaged in single serving trays.

Benefits of Used Equipment

Depending on your needs, there is a VFFS or HFFS machine out there to fill them. Buy used packaging equipment to save money while increasing your bottom line quickly. Used equipment that has been refurbished will have passed rigorous inspections to ensure the quality is on the level of the best machinery in the industry. A few companies, like High Performance Packaging, will also offer a competitive maintenance program to ensure the quality of your purchase.

Whatever your package machinery needs, High Performance Packaging can help. Our experts can assist you picking the perfect equipment for your food product. Contact us today to learn more.

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Finding the Right Packaging Material for Your Product

Outsourcing your packaging material provider and used packaging equipment company may cause finger pointing if there is a problem on the line. To eliminate that problem and create a more streamlined experience for clients, High Performance Packaging provides packaging materials and used equipment for food and non-food packaging clients. We have a long history of finding the right kind of material to work well with many brands of machinery, and can help you find the right solution for your product.

Whether you need to package coffee, snacks, meat, pet food, soap, or another product, we offer support, products and used equipment to improve your return on investment with every order.

Packaging Materials

Think about these packaging material considerations the next time you have a product going to market:

  1. Review regulations. Depending on where your product will be marketed, you may need to check on the regulations of selling in different states and countries. You may need to package your product in a different way to account for different placement regions or have multiple packaging materials to cover regulation needs.
  1. Consider transportation. However you decide to package your product, it will need to withstand travel. Make sure your packaging material will protect your product from the environment, physical handling, and re-handling. Shrink wrapping pallets is a advisable option to reduce damage to goods in transit.
  1. Think about the product. Food may have refrigeration needs or need to be at room temperature and away from extreme heat to remain viable. Pharmaceuticals may also require special packaging. Think about all of the environmental factors that might affect the quality of your product. If it is sensitive to light, you may need a packaging material that is opaque rather than translucent.
  1. Consider the design. Having a design that is classic and evergreen will save you money in the long run. Reusable and recyclable packaging is even better, as it is a sustainable and environmentally friendly choice.
  1. Prevent diversion. Diversion is when a product ends up in an unauthorized store. Implementing bar codes and tracking devices into your packaging design can help your company keep track of your products as they reach the market.

Contact High Performance Packaging today for more information about the packaging materials we provide and our solutions for your used packaging equipment needs.

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Comparing Cartoning Equipment Brands

Cartoning machines are a vital part of packaging operations that fold cartons out of cardboard and other materials and fill them with a product before it is brought to market. Cartoners are used for dairy and milk-substitutes, cosmetics, medicine and more.

In general, they work by expanding a folded carton, filling it with a loose or prepackaged item and applying glue to seal flaps over a filled carton. High Performance Packaging technicians are familiar with operating a variety of brands:

ADCO

ADCO cartoners are available in a range of styles, from hand-loaded options to solutions that are automatically driven and feature touch screen controls and onboard diagnostics. The company started its first cartoner option in 1958 and now offers a wide range of horizontal and vertical end load cartoners. The company specializes in equipment for a range of industries, including food, personal care and cosmetics. They offer more horizontal end load cartoners than vertical.

PMI

PMI Cartoning was formed in 1993 by Branko Tisma, a lifelong worker in the packaging machine industry. They carry vertical and horizontal cartoning equipment and also work with food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. Companies like Kraft and Hershey and smaller, family owned companies use PMI cartoning equipment in their day-to-day operations.

Clybourn

Clybourn Cartoner Co. equipment is built for industrial and consumer products. The company is focused on providing equipment that is reliable and durable. They also stock replacement parts for vintage equipment dating back to the 1960s. If you’ve got a Clybourn, it’s likely you’ll be able to find replacement parts and keep it working for many years regardless of its age.

Yeaman

Yeaman Machine Technologies has been working with packaging automation for more than 30 years and works primarily in cartoning for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. They offer horizontal and vertical cartoners that are modular to allow for future product changes.

Scandia

Scandia Packaging Equipment creates cartoners for the entertainment, pharmaceutical, food, beverage, and cosmetic industries. Its many models are created specifically for certain industry needs. For instance, its Compact Intermittent Motion Cartoner is used for smaller items associated with the tobacco, cosmetics, healthcare, and pharmaceutical industries. Their cartoners are available in a range of options, from hand loading to automatic and high speed cartoners.

Contact High Performance Packaging for more information about the used packaging equipment brands we sell, maintain and buy.

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High Performance Packaging’s PEAK Program

“Capture the PEAK” is our saying for ensuring overall equipment effectiveness over time. We partner with every customer we have to ensure our equipment delivers high quality yields with fewer issues over time. Your OEE line improvement metrics of availability, performance, and quality will increase when you work through our PEAK program.

PEAK stands for Packaging Excellence Achievement Know-how to provide you with the up-to-date knowledge and skill set your company needs to get the most out of your packaging equipment training. Whether you’re a machine operator or maintenance personnel, this customized packaging equipment training program is worth its salt.

PEAK Program Steps

The program features three steps to increase ROI (return on investment) in a measurable way. We can accomplish this by working with you to develop strategies to reduce downtime due to equipment failures and malfunctions, cost overruns, and inefficiencies.

Step 1 – We work with you to evaluate the total packaging operation. We assess everything from your personnel, product, equipment and current processes. In this initial step, we take the time to recognize shortcomings and do some brainstorming to get to the root of your productivity problems.

Step 2 – We help you prepare for the implementation of new strategies for performance enhancement. Our job is to help you find solutions by improving packaging efficiency, product quality, and asset utilization, and teaching shop floor staff necessary skills.

Step 3 – At this point, we work with you to implement the changes discussed in the first two steps and measure the performance against baseline numbers. Any extra optimizations that need to be tweaked will be addressed before we leave.

The program may take a few weeks or a few months to complete, depending on your company’s size. We work alongside you every step of the way to ensure quality, skills, and standards are being met to improve your OEE metrics in a measurable way.

After the Program

Upon completion of the PEAK program, High Performance Packaging will continue to work with your company to provide the necessary ongoing training and preventative maintenance for your personnel and equipment. We will cycle through the PEAK process as needed in the future to provide continual optimization and help you buy used packaging machines in the future as your company grows.

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Used Rovema Equipment

At High Performance Packaging, we believe that companies should have access to high quality packaging machinery that doesn’t break the bank, and that’s why we offer used equipment from a number of trusted brands, including Rovema.

Packaging Machinery Offered

Our inventory of used machinery from Rovema includes fillers (auger and cup), vertical form fill seal (VFFS) machines, cartoners (vertical, continuous motion, and intermittent motion), and case packing machinery.  We at High Performance Packaging think that it’s important to provide sustainable options in order to reduce carbon footprints, and these machines help do just that.  In our inventory, we offer Rovema VFFS machines, which include such options as Stabilo Seal, zipper reclosure, peelable seal, hole punch and impulse sealing. Some of the advantages of these machines include the ability to run a wide range of materials, operator-friendly controls and touch screen integration, drawdown belts and much more. These used machines will work efficiently for years to come, and would be a good addition to nearly any packaging line.

Applications and Industries

Our used machinery is useful for many different industries, including the food industry. With the ability to package a wide range of products into different types of packages, these machines prove beneficial for many, many businesses. If you’re unsure of how to integrate these machines in your packaging line, we at High Performance Packaging are happy to answer any questions you may have.

Why Purchase Used Equipment from Us?

At High Performance Packaging, we believe that every company should have the option to use the best brands of equipment available. Unfortunately, sometimes quality machinery is cost-prohibitive for the companies that need it, leading those companies to settle for lesser products that can break sooner or function less efficiently. When you browse High Performance Packaging’s used selection, you’ll be able to source machinery from top brands like Rovema and more, all at great prices. Contact us today.

About Rovema

Rovema is a global leader in packaging equipment, offering a line of machinery that simplify the packaging process and make it more efficient. Rovema’s headquarters is in Lawrenceville, GA, but the company serves clients all over the world. When you’re looking for a versatile, reliable company for quality packaging machinery, you can expect the best from Rovema.

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Used KHS Bartelt Packaging Equipment

High Performance Packaging wants every business to have access to reliable packaging equipment that can enhance production lines. That’s why we offer used packaging machinery from leading brands like KHS Bartelt. Learn more about the processing systems and packaging equipment we offer from this top machinery manufacturer.

KHS Bartelt Packaging Machinery Available at High Performance Packaging

High Performance Packaging provides the used KHS Bartlet machines used for filling beverage products that the company is most known for. We also offer horizontal form fill seal machines that can be used at high speeds for a more efficient production line. We also have a stock of  pouch packaging equipment with available zipper feeds.

Industry Applications

High Performance Packaging offers used KHS Bartelt equipment that companies use as part of filling lines for a variety of beverage products, including soft drinks, beer, juices, sports and energy drinks, wine, sparkling wine, spirits, milk, sparkling water and still water. This equipment is also suitable for edible oils. Additionally, Bartelt used machinery can be used for nonfood items, such as liquid detergents, motor oil, fabric softeners and more.

Why Purchase Used Bartlet Equipment from High Performance?

At High Performance Packaging, we believe that companies should have access to the highest quality packaging equipment. However, new packaging machinery can be highly expensive and, therefore, may not fit into many company’s allocated budgets. They may then be forced to purchase equipment that is cheaper and of less quality. High Performance Packaging provides a cost-friendly alternative by offering high-quality used packaging machinery. We have a selection of equipment from leading manufacturers, including KHS Bartlet. By purchasing equipment from High Performance Packaging, you’ll save money and still get the excellent machinery you need. Although our equipment is used, it still works as well as new machinery without the high cost associated with newer products. Want to learn more about our selection of used packaging equipment? Contact us today.

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Used Ishida Packaging Equipment

High Performance Packaging believes every company should have access to high-quality packaging. We offer used packaging machinery that provides the leading quality companies need for their packaging lines, but at a reduced price from new equipment. Learn more about the used Ishida packaging equipment we offer.

Ishida Packaging Available from High Performance Packaging

At High Performance Packaging, we offer used Ishida equipment that is utilized for accurate and streamlined weighing, packaging and inspecting. We have used Ishida weight and packaging equipment, including multihead weighers, snack food bag makers, case packers, cut-gate weighers and conveyors. We also provide Ishida machinery for retail systems, such as price computing scales, countertop label printers, automatic wrappers, scale printers for pre pack, and more. For food processing, we have Ishida automatic wrappers, weigh pricer labelers, and information multi scales, as well as inline inspection, factory automation and logistics systems equipment.

Applications for Ishida Packaging

Companies can utilize Ishida manufacturing equipment for multiple industry applications. The Ishida used packaging equipment is most commonly used by those in the food industry for processing dry, fresh and frozen food. For dry foods, Ishida machinery can process snack foods, candies, confectioneries, pastas, teas, coffees, biscuits, cereal and health foods. This equipment can also process fruits, vegetables, salads, cheeses and other milk products, meat, poultry, seafood and more. In addition to food, Ishida equipment is also utilized in non-food manufacturing lines as well. The equipment can pack products like toys, books, direct mail, mobile phones, tobacco and much more.

Why Purchase Used Equipment from High Performance Packaging?

Almost all manufacturers want the best machinery used for their packaging lines. Oftentimes, though, the price of new machines can be far too high, forcing businesses to buy cheaper machines that are of lesser quality. Used packaging machines provide companies with an alternative that meets their needs, as well as their budgets.  At High Performance Packaging, we have a wide selection of industry-trusted manufacturers’ machinery, including Ishida products, to complete a variety of projects. To learn more about our selection of used packaging equipment, as well as the other brands we stock, get in touch with our team.

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Maintaining Your Packaging Equipment to Reduce Downtime

Owning quality-packaging equipment is only the first step in keeping the performance of your line at industry standards. Maintenance of your equipment is the other part of the equation. Don’t wait until something breaks to fix it. Waiting may cost you time that could have been spent working and wastes money in paying wages for downtime and lost product packaging.

Partner with Your Equipment Provider

Maintaining equipment appropriately means you need someone knowledgeable about the technology on staff. Production personnel will be more focused on keeping the line running than keeping up with routine maintenance tasks. Instead of hiring dedicated maintenance personnel, consider partnering with your packaging equipment provider.

High Performance Packaging doesn’t only sell quality, refurbished machinery for your company; we help you maintain your equipment year round so you get the most out of your investment.

Use a Maintenance Plan

Our Proactive Service Level agreement features preventative, routine maintenance for all the used packaging equipment we sell. Doing so helps you maximize productivity and effectiveness in your day-to-day operations. When you sign up for our maintenance program, we will sit down with you and discuss a custom plan that focuses on your business goals and target efficiency key indicators.

We have more than 25 years of experience working in the refurbishment and maintenance of packaging machinery. We don’t sell anything we don’t know inside and out. You will receive quality assistance in packaging line installation and expertise for the brand and model of machinery you invest in.

Repair Rather than Replace

If you do encounter a problem with your High Performance Packaging equipment, we stock many replacement parts to prevent you from having to invest in new machinery when a system fails. Even with regular maintenance, you will encounter the breakdown of parts over time. Let us help you troubleshoot as soon as a problem arises so we can get you back up and running fast. It’s part of our commitment to quality to ensure that your productivity levels remain high and the packaging equipment maintenance we provide gives you top performance when the equipment leaves our shop.

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Use Flow Wrappers for Packaging Your Products

Flow Wrappers from High Performance Packaging

If you’re looking for the most efficient way to wrap up your products and prepare them for distribution, consider adding a flow wrapper machine to your packaging line. Unlike a horizontal form fill and seal machine, shrink bundler or vacuum sealer, these machines perform three tasks—forming a bag, filling it with product, and sealing the finished package—in one fluid motion, or “flow.” The flow of products into their respective packaging is quick and seamless, and helps your business prepare a lot of product in a short amount of time.

Ideal for Many Products

Flow wrappers are great for packaging a number of different products, though similar to horizontal form fill and seal machines, they work better with products that are singular/standalone rather than things like powders. Flow wrappers can utilize either clear or print registered film, perfect for both shipping to third party distributors to unpack for the shelves or to bulk shopping centers that sell, for instance, a case of juice bottles rather than one juice bottle at a time. Flow wrappers prepare bulk goods for shipment in a way that is secure and tightly wrapped, making them an ideal addition to your packaging line.

Why Purchase Used Machinery?

If you’re concerned about the quality of used machinery, it may be because used equipment often is not held to a high enough standard of use before being resold. For example, think of the prototypical used car—if you purchase a used car from a private seller, your only real insight on how the car was taken care of comes from what the seller tells you. Sure, you can look up a CarFax report, but that won’t tell you how often the seller got the oil changed or brought it in for a tune-up. Thankfully, at High Performance Packaging, we do things differently. All of our machines are thoroughly inspected before being put up for sale, which means that you can trust you’ll get a high quality machine that you can trust to work for years to come in your packaging line. We also offer training programs, which help ensure that you and your staff know how to use the machines you buy so that when you install them, there won’t be any downtime while everyone learns how to operate the machine.

For an efficient and valuable addition to your packaging line, consider a flow wrapper from High Performance Packaging. If you have any questions about these or any of our other machines, contact us anytime—we’re happy to give you more information about any of the equipment we sell.

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Choosing an HFFS or VFFS Machine

VFFS Machine from High Performance Packaging

If you’re in a business that requires products to be packaged at a consistent rate, with consistent fill levels, using form fill and seal machinery is a common occurrence. When deciding what’s right for your business, you’ll likely have the choice between a horizontal form fill and seal machine (HFFS) or a vertical form fill and seal machine (VFFS). If you’re not sure which would be the better choice for your particular product, read on to find out which you should choose.

HFFS Machine Features

Horizontal form fill and seal machines are best for products that are solid and singular—things like frozen pizzas or car parts, to give both a food and non-food example. These machines allow for the placement of a product between two sheets of film, and then a sealer part closes and seals the ends of the packages as they roll by on the conveyer belt. HFFS machines are best for industries and businesses that have a high demand for productivity—in other words, companies that need a lot of product packaged in a short amount of time.

What about a VFFS Machine?

On the other hand, vertical form fill and seal machines are ideal for loose product that needs to be packaged into bags or pouches. For example, products like cereal or flour. These machines feed the product into vertical filler stations, which weigh a specific amount of product to be fed into each bag before sealing the edges. Vertical machines are better suited for products that are small pieces and can benefit from gravity feeding them into the bags.

Benefits of Purchasing Used

Depending on what product you’re packaging, one of these machines will probably be the clear choice. If you’re still unsure of which one is right for your business, feel free to contact us at High Performance Packaging—we’re happy to explain the differences between the equipment we offer and help you make the best choice for your needs. Additionally, because we offer used equipment, you’ll be able to save some money in the process. We believe that every one of our clients should have the opportunity to use high quality machinery, and that’s why we offer used machines from some of the top rated brands in the industry, including Hayssen, Matrix, Ishida, and many more.

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