Stick packing machines are a specialised type of multi-lane Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS) machine, engineered to produce the slim, tubular “stick pack.” This modern, “on-the-go” format has become exceptionally popular for single-serving applications.
These machines work by forming, filling, and sealing multiple stick packs simultaneously across several lanes. They are the ideal solution for packing a wide range of products, including powders (like instant coffee or sugar), granules, and liquids (like honey, energy gels, or liquid pharmaceuticals).
Offering high-speed production and significant film savings compared to traditional sachets, stick pack machines are a highly efficient choice for the food, pharmaceutical, and health & beauty industries.
Stick pack machines offer a sleek, modern, and highly efficient alternative to traditional single-serve packaging.
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The machine is built with multiple parallel forming and filling lanes (e.g., 5, 10, or 12), allowing it to produce a high volume of stick packs in a single machine cycle.
Unlike standard VFFS machines, each lane has a narrow, bespoke forming collar and tube that shapes the flat film into its distinctive slim, tubular profile before filling.
Each lane is equipped with a high-accuracy filler, perfectly synchronised. This is typically a multi-lane auger filler for powders or a multi-lane liquid pump for gels, ensuring a consistent, accurate dose in every pack.
The horizontal sealing and cutting jaws are often profiled to add a zig-zag or shaped cut to the top of the pack. This, combined with an integrated tear notch, ensures a clean and easy-opening experience for the consumer.
A vital feature for printed film. Individual photocell sensors for each lane detect the 'eye mark' on the film, ensuring that all branding and text are perfectly centred and aligned on every stick pack.
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Stick packs use up to 40% less film for the same volume of product, making them more cost-effective.
Ideal for single-serve “on-the-go” items like instant coffee, sugar, energy gels, and liquid medicines
Yes, the slim design allows for easy, targeted pouring into narrow bottles or cups.
Multi-lane machines (up to 20 lanes) can produce hundreds of stick packs per cycle.
Yes, the machines use photocell sensors to ensure branding is perfectly centred on every stick.
