With A Machine (Complete Automation)

This type of machinery consists of:

• Automatic baggers for small bags
• Automatic baggers for large bags
• Vertical Form Fill & Seal (V.F.F.S)
• Pouch Machines

Small Bags (Under 10 lbs.) - For small polyethylene bags under 10 lbs., the bags must be wicketted. They automatically open and can fill up to 40 bags per minute.

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By Hand

This option is sometimes chosen if you have a start-up company, a new product, limited resources, a special bag, slow speeds, a test market etc. This option is sometimes overlooked, however, it offers some distinct advantages including:

• Low capital investment - simpler equipment
• Gets your product to market quicker (2-3 weeks machinery delivery time vs. 10-14 weeks).
• Flexibility to change package - because there is no machine doing the bag handling, you can run different styles of bags instantly.
• Easy to install/set-up/move
• Simple to learn the equipment
• Small footprint and flexible layout

Disadvantages include:

• Additional Labor is required.
• Limited in speed - one person can only do about 8-12 bags per minute (depending on the product.)