What Information Does a Packaging Machine Manufacturer Need for a Quotation?
When requesting a packaging machine quotation, providing complete project information helps the manufacturer recommend the right machine configuration and provide a more accurate proposal.
For packaging machinery, there is rarely one standard solution. The machine depends on the product, package format, filling range, production speed, packaging material, and automation requirements.
1. Product Information
Provide the product name and basic characteristics, such as:
- Powder, granule, liquid, paste, solid, or other product
- Density, particle size, or viscosity
- Flowability and product sensitivity
- Filling weight or volume
For example, powders may require an auger filler, while snacks and nuts may use a multihead weigher.
2. Packaging Requirements
Tell the manufacturer what type of package you need:
- Pillow bag
- Stick pack
- Sachet
- Flat pouch
- Doypack
- Zipper pouch
- Spouted pouch
Also provide pouch dimensions, film or pouch material, thickness, seal requirements, and pouch samples if available.
The package format helps determine whether a VFFS, HFFS, or premade pouch packing machine is more suitable.
3. Production Requirements
Provide your target production capacity, such as bags per minute or bags per day.
Also specify:
- Filling weight range
- Number of SKUs
- Changeover frequency
- Working hours per day
This information helps determine machine speed, filling system, and whether a multilane or higher-capacity solution is required.
4. Additional Functions
Tell the manufacturer if you need:
- Nitrogen flushing
- Date or batch coding
- QR/barcode printing
- Checkweigher
- Metal detector
- Vision inspection
- Spoon or desiccant placement
- Zipper or spout handling
- Cleaning System
- Sterilization System
- Cartoning or case packing
These functions can be integrated into the packaging line according to the application.
5. Factory and Automation Requirements
For complete automatic packaging lines, provide the available factory space, power supply, compressed air, product feeding height, and layout if available.
Also clarify whether you need a single packaging machine, an automatic packaging system, or a complete packaging line.
What Information Is Most Important?
If you do not have all the details, start with these seven items:
Product + Filling Weight + Package Format + Pouch Size + Packaging Material + Target Speed + Automation Level
Product and packaging samples are also highly recommended when available.
How Boevan Uses This Information
Boevan Packaging Machinery develops packaging solutions based on the customer’s product and production requirements. Its portfolio includes VFFS machines, HFFS doypack and flat-pouch machines, premade pouch packing machines, multilane stick packing machines, and packaging lines.
Because many machines are customized, providing accurate project information allows Boevan’s engineering team to recommend a suitable configuration rather than simply offering a standard machine.
FAQ
Can I get a quotation without product samples?
Yes. A preliminary quotation can usually be prepared from product and packaging specifications. Samples are recommended for application testing.
Can one machine handle multiple products?
In many cases, yes, depending on product characteristics, filling ranges, pouch sizes, and required changeover components.
What is the minimum information needed?
Product type, filling weight, package format, pouch size, target speed, packaging material, and automation requirements.