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Nuts and snacks

Crisps packaging machine

Crisps are light, fragile and highly sensitive to air and moisture. Packing them well means weighing accurately, keeping product drops to a minimum and protecting the bag with inert gas (nitrogen) flushing so they reach the shelf crisp.

At YM Packaging we build complete crisps lines: multihead weigher, reel-fed vertical form-fill-seal (VFFS) packaging machine, checkweigher and case packing. We set up each machine for your format, from single-serve bags to family packs.

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Crisps

Packing crisps: the challenges

  • Fragile product: every drop breaks crisps, so a machine with a low drop height or a tilting design is the better choice.
  • Oxidation and moisture: inert gas (nitrogen) flushing protects the oil and keeps the crunch.
  • Large, light bags: bag size and weighing must be finely tuned to avoid product giveaway.
  • Oil and seasoning: seasoning dust builds up, so the design must make cleaning easy.

Common packs for crisps

Pillow bagFlat-bottom bagStrip packDoypack with zip

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A typical crisps packing line

  1. Product infeed from the fryer or seasoning drum to the weigher.
  2. Weighing with a multihead weigher.
  3. Bag forming, filling and sealing with inert gas flushing on the vertical packaging machine.
  4. Checkweighing and metal detection.
  5. Case packing and palletising.

Frequently asked questions

What packaging machine do I need for crisps?

Typically a reel-fed vertical packaging machine with a multihead weigher. For high outputs, a continuous-motion vertical machine such as the VMC; if the product is very fragile, the tilting VMI reduces breakage.

Can inert gas be added to the bag?

Yes. Inert gas (nitrogen) flushing is an option on our vertical packaging machines and helps preserve crunch and flavour.

Can you pack crisps in doypacks with zip?

Yes, with a reel-fed horizontal packaging machine or a premade pouch machine. It is a common format for premium crisps and sharing bags.

For YM customers only

Already running a YM machine? We can supply the pouches too

Doypack pouches with or without zipper, spout or valve, and 3-side seal sachets, sized for your packing machine.

  • Doypack
  • With or without zipper
  • With or without spout
  • With or without valve
  • 3-side seal sachet
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