Small retail or food-service doses produced at scale.
Use it when narrow back-seal packs, high lane count and compact secondary packing are central to the project.
Multi-lane primary packaging
Granule stick-pack machine.
A compact, high-output format for measured doses of free-flowing granules such as sugar, salt, seasoning and selected drink or supplement blends.
Reference architecture4–12 lane stick packConfigured & supplied by COWPIGGY
Lane range4–12 lanes*Selected around output and web width
Nominal fill1–30 g*Product testing still required
Per-lane rate30–45/min*Material and pack dependent
Total outputUp to 500/min*At suitable configuration
01 / Application fit
Best when the product flows consistently.
The volumetric-cup architecture is strongest when granules feed repeatably and do not bridge, clump or generate excessive dust. A sample test confirms whether the nominal range is realistic.
Flow, particle size and dose stability.
Sticky, oily, fragile or poorly flowing material may need a different feeder. The supplier lists 1–30 g as a reference range, while achievable accuracy and speed depend on the product and target dose.
02 / Operating principle
One film web becomes many finished sticks.
Each lane performs the same sequence in parallel, converting controlled product flow into individually sealed doses.
Meter the product
A volumetric cup system portions free-flowing granules before discharge.
Split and form film
The web is guided into multiple narrow tubes with controlled registration.
Dose each lane
Product enters each formed stick before longitudinal and cross seals close the pack.
Separate and discharge
Finished sticks are cut, counted or transferred to downstream packing.
03 / What the configuration controls
Output is only one part of pack quality.
Film handling, dosing, sealing and downstream organisation must be specified together.
Flexible lane count
Four to twelve lanes allow the platform to scale from medium to high output.
Volumetric cup dosing
A repeatable approach for free-flowing particles when bulk density is stable.
Servo film control
Controlled film pulling supports registration and consistent finished length.
Barrier film formats
Reference compatibility includes laminated and aluminium film for moisture-sensitive products.
Industrial control
Reference configuration includes PLC and multi-language operator interface.
Line expansion
Counting, ordered arrangement, cartoning and end-of-line handling can be scoped together.
04 / Reference specification
Engineering data.
Use these figures to screen feasibility, not as the final commercial specification.
* Supplier reference data. Speed, accuracy and usable fill range depend on particle behaviour, dose, film and lane configuration.
| Lane range | 4–12 lanes |
|---|---|
| Pack type | Stick pack, back seal |
| Product type | Granules / free-flowing powder |
| Reference filling range | 1–30 g |
| Reference speed | 30–45 bags/min/lane |
| Reference total output | Up to 500 bags/min |
| Bag width | 20–40 mm |
| Bag length | 50–160 mm |
| Film | Aluminium / laminated film |
| Product-contact / frame reference | SS304; SS316 subject to configuration |
| Control reference | PLC with servo film pulling |
| Electrical reference | 3-phase 380 V, 50/60 Hz |
05 / Configurable scope
Build beyond the primary pack.
The useful line boundary depends on how finished sticks must be inspected, grouped and shipped.
Pack finishing
Choose the details customers touch and quality teams inspect.
- Easy-tear notch
- Rounded-corner or standard cutting
- Date / batch coding
Inspection
Add controls appropriate to the product risk and customer standard.
- Checkweigher and reject
- Metal detection or X-ray review
- Vision / code checks subject to scope
Product handling
Keep product flow and the machine environment controlled.
- Feeders or elevators
- Dust collection
- Static elimination
Secondary packing
Turn loose sticks into a retail or logistics unit.
- Counting and ordered arrangement
- Cartoning or bag-in-bag
- Case packing and palletising
06 / Selection brief
Send product facts, not only a target speed.
The first review should establish whether the product can be dosed cleanly and repeatedly.
Start my configuration ↗- Product sample and bulk density
Include particle size, flowability, moisture and any tendency to bridge or break.
- Target dose and tolerance
State nominal weight, allowable deviation and verification method.
- Finished pack
Bag width, length, film structure, artwork repeat and tear feature.
- Required output
Good packs per minute, shifts and expected product changeovers.
- Downstream scope
Loose discharge, counting, cartoning, case packing or palletising.
Related systems
Compare another product behaviour.
The correct filler changes when granules become dusty powders or viscous liquids.
Does the product flow well enough for multi-lane dosing?
Send a sample description, target dose and pack drawing. We will identify the next validation step.