How to Choose a Big Bag Filling Machine

The big bag filling machine lets you quickly fill your bulk bags on an assembly line without worrying that the bags are filled to a specific volume or weight requirement. You can incorporate big bag loaders and unloaders in your development without concern, as the big bag fillers can meet industry regulations and specifications.

However, before you select the big bag filling machine for your needs, there are several things to consider. Here we will give you a rundown on choosing the machine.

Characteristics of a big bag 

When choosing the filling machine, consider the physical characteristics of the big bag to adapt to the station design. 

The filling station has a big bag hanging apron that is height adjustable through a piloted pneumatic cylinder. The flexible structure makes it possible to effectively condition big bags of different sizes and measurements, depending on the density of the materials. Also, manual adjustments are possible, both in height and width, by adjusting the center distance of the forks. Width adjustment is also essential to ensure efficient big bag filling and stability of the container on the pallet.

Another thing to look at is the handles on the bag. You can choose four handles or one handle, depending on the industrial sector. 

The desired fill rate

For the maximum return on investment, you must buy the right system. For big bag filling at high rates, automation is integrated and must be carried out effectively while keeping human intervention to a minimum. Doing so provides a more efficient filling system that allows the packing station to reach higher fill rates.

Gross or net weight

When choosing the big bag filling station, it must have a provision to install the station on four load cells. You can add a commercial weighing system to certify the weight of the big bag and even integrate a label printer to print the certification on a label for packaging. It allows automation of the filling sequence of the big bag.

Constraints related to the product

As per the needs of the industrial sector, the characteristics of the big bag-filling station can differ. For instance, varying levels of hygienic measures and ATEX regulations must be considered in the food, chemical, and pharmaceutical sectors. 

For packing large quantities of bulk products like in the cereal of fertilizer industries, a packing line with one handle loading by a nanoscopic hoist might be preferred.

Hygienic constraints

A suspended big bag filling station is recommended for filling bulk products that are subject to strict hygienic requirements. The installation of the weighing system right on the big bag-filling head lowers the material retention zones on the floor.

The big bag must be replaced by a lifting table, automatic hooks, or a hydraulic cylinder.

These are a few things to remember before purchasing a big bag filling station, so you buy the right type for your needs. At MWR Fab Ltd., you get a wide range of machinery at a competitive price. For more information on the big bag filling station/machine, contact their expert team by dialing 01229778595.