Whey powder is the dried, concentrated form of liquid whey. A dairy byproduct created during the cheese-making process. The food industry incorporates whey powder into protein bars, baked goods, infant formulas, and dairy products to boost protein content and improve texture.
Equipment for bagging whey for human consumption must meet USDA 3-A Sanitary Standards. Typically, this means that the bagging equipment is constructed of stainless steel with polished seams and stainless-steel hardware that can be sanitized.
Whey protein is an ultra-fine, dusty, free flowing powder and is available in 5 lb. poly pouches for retail applications and 10 lb. to 55 lb. multiwall bags for commercial applications. Whey is available in 1,000 lb. – 2,000 lb. super sacks (FIBC) for large commercial applications.
To extend the shelf life of whey protein, band sealers with a gas flush option can be employed.
Bag filler recommendations for:
-pouches and bags is the H&H Design Model 52 open mouth, auger bagger.
-super sacks is the H&H Design Model 110DS bulk bag filler.
Bag closers recommendations for:
-poly pouches or bags is the Plexpack Emplex Model MPS 7000 band sealer.
-MAP (gas flush) requirements is the Plexpack Emplex Model MPS 7503 band sealer.
-multiwalled bags w/inner liner is the Fischbein Model PBC 6000 pinch sealer, Fischbein Model PILS 300 pinch inner-liner bag sealer or Fischbein Model 400T NS tape bag sewer.
-small volumes or repackaging is the Fischbein Model F portable sewer.
Inpak Systems offers a wide variety of other bagging equipment that may be suitable for whey powder bagging applications.
- For more filling options go to our Open Mouth Auger Filling Section.
- For more closing options go to our Bag Closing Section.
- For more bag handling options go to our Conveying Section.
- For more palletizing options go to our Palletizing Section.
Why Choose Inpak Systems
With over 40 years of experience in the bagging industry and representing over 50 manufacturers, Inpak Systems is in a unique position to recommend the best whey protein powder packaging equipment that will satisfy your specific needs. Not sure which whey packaging system is best for you?…. contact us to learn more.