Bosch Packaging Technology biscuit-on-edge packaging system

Bosch Packaging Technology has developed a biscuit-on-edge packaging system, for biscuits and crackers in slug packs.

The modular system consists of a loader, a transfer unit, a feeder and the Pack 301 LS (Length Slug) horizontal flow wrapper.

The system, which includes a Smart Measuring Loader for slug portioning, has been designed to provide gentle product handling for delicate and brittle biscuit-type products, even at higher speeds, as the loader allows for smooth placement of the portioned biscuits into the cross chain.

To keep the biscuits in an upright position while being transported into the film tube, the biscuit portion is supported by a counter holding pin. Between the folding box and the cross-sealing station the slug is guided by side belts or chains towards the cross-sealing station. The narrow design of the cutting head improves sealing performance and creates tight seals.

The system can be accessed from all sides for fast and easy cleaning and maintenance. Machine parts in contact with the product are made of stainless steel, and the open design allows crumbs and rejected products to fall through or be removed easily.

The system allows quick format changes, and when a product is missing, the machine and the infeed stop to avoid empty packages.

The system can package rectangular, square and round products, as well as sandwich biscuits, and can be equipped with up to 10 vibratory channels. The modular design allows for scalable solutions and layout flexibility.