Filling -> Conveying -> Closing -> Finishing -> Consumables -> Parts & Services Inpak Systems offers end-to-end industrial packaging solutions, consumables, parts & services since 1986. We work with a variety of top-notch industrial packaging companies. Inpak offers well-made, durable, and competitively priced machinery, all of which perform consistently well for customers and packaging lines of all sizes. We've... Read more
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Filling -> Conveying -> Closing -> Finishing -> Consumables -> Parts & Services Inpak Systems offers end-to-end industrial packaging solutions, consumables, parts & services since 1986. We work with a variety of top-notch industrial packaging companies. Inpak offers well-made, durable, and competitively priced machinery, all of which perform consistently well for customers and packaging lines of all sizes. We’ve been... Read more
Supply Conveyors
The supply hopper, located above the bagging scale, is about 14’ above the floor. A supply conveyor, sometimes called a feed conveyor, is used to get the processed product up and into the bagger's supply hopper. Feed conveyors can be used to move products from a variety of upstream process equipment (i.e. mixers, blenders, dryers) or bulk bags (FIBC). Most... Read more
Types of Valve Bags
Valve type bags are filled with a tube inserted in a small opening (valve) on the top corner of the bag. After filling, this valve then is closed, sealing the bag. One advantage of using a valve type bag is that they do not require a bag sewing machine or bag sealer to close the bag. There are three styles... Read more
Open Mouth vs Valve Type Bags
There are two types of bags: open mouth and valve type. Open mouth bags are open across the top and require some method to close the top. Valve-type bags have a corner opening that is used for filling. Open Mouth Bags: Depending on the bag’s material, open mouth bags are either sewen closed or heat sealed. Open mouth bags made... Read more
What Size Supply Hopper Do I Need?
The supply hopper sits on top of your bagging scale. The size of the supply hopper determines how many bags you can fill before you have to replenish it. Incline feed conveyors are often used to fill your supply hopper from a blender, dryer, super sack, or silo. Depending on your product, feed conveyors may be cleated belt, auger, vacuum,... Read more
How to Choose the Right Bag Spout for Bagging Scales
In order for filling to be completed, bagging scales require a special spout to be integrated inside of each bag. The bag spout is determined by the application as well as the size and material of each bag. Types of Bag Spouts There are 2 basic types of spouts for open mouth bags: non-clamp and clamp. Non-Clamping Bag Spouts The... Read more
Types of Bagging Scale Clamps
Both gross weigh and net weigh bagging scales that fill open mouth bags have a spout where the product is discharged into a bag. To hold the bag on the spout while it is being filled, bagging scales offer different types of bag clamping assemblies. There are two typical types of bag clamping assemblies: clam shell and center grip. Clam... Read more
Bulk Bag Bag Fillers and Unloaders
Bulk bags are used to transport and store large quantities (1,000 to 4,000 pounds) of dry materials. Bulk bags sometimes called: super sacks, jumbo bags, FIBCs, totes, or big bags are perfect for dry, pelleted, flaked, granular, or powdered products. Typically made of a poly-woven fabric, bulk bags and may have a polypropylene coating &/or a liner (poly or foil)... Read more
Types of Paper Bag Sewers
One of the most popular and inexpensive methods of closing paper bags is to sew them shut. Here at Inpak Systems, there are two specific types of bag sewers to choose from: portable and fixed head sewing systems. We’re going to dive into each type of paper bag sewing machine to help you better understand the difference between them. Portable... Read more