A simplified approach to support diversity

Food packaging businesses are becoming increasingly diverse as opportunities present within this continually growing sector. When flexibility is required, often through packaging and distributing multiple products, automated lines can give operations wings.

To handle various types of foods and nutritional products with ease and efficiency, our machines can deliver a simplified approach to size and speed variations with minimal or no parts changes required. This creates a positive impact on output, minimising both operational downtime and training.

Type of Food Packaging Machines Available

Food carton sealing machines, ideal for smaller operations

Supporting manual packaging operations helps to improve consistency, speed and output in small to medium sized production lines. The loaded carton is placed into the machine, then both minor flaps and the bottom flap on each end of the carton are folded closed and sealed automatically.
 
Introducing a manual food packaging solution can create vital consistency in packaging and significantly improve operational output. The TFS enables increased quality control and efficiency, giving smaller manufacturing operations greater control over scalability.

See our recommended machine:

• TFS - Carton Sealing Machine

Semi-automatic food packaging machines

Our semi-automatic food packaging machines, upon demand from the operator, will automatically pick and erect cartons by means of a rotary motion vacuum system. It will then place the open carton into the continuously moving flighted chains and allow for manual product insertion, before automated sealing. Increase consistency, speed and output, reduce resources and streamline compliance.

See our recommended machine:

• NS-X 3.1 Semi Automatic Cartoner

Vertical cartoners with manual loading

The vertical cartoner has a large loading area, allowing two or more operators to be present at the loading stage. After loading, cartons are sealed shut within an enclosed area, increasing both safety and hygienic aspects. Ideal for food packaging with an extensive, easy-to-operate speed and size range variable. 

See our recommended machine:

• TL-X 3 Semi Automatic Vertical Cartoner

Fully automatic food packaging solutions

Our automatic food cartoners erect cartons by means of vacuum pick off from a magazine. The carton is automatically picked by detection of the product in the product bucket and places the carton into continuously moving flighted chains for product insertion and automatic sealing.

See our recommended machine:

• NS-X 5 Automatic Cartoner

Automatic food case packer

Our automatic case packer has been designed for use in all types of food packaging environments, and features the same values: user friendly, easy change over, variable speed and with a choice of R S C type, end load, box folding or wrap around. Either case is vacuum picked from a magazine and opened /erected and placed into the flighted chains. Closure and sealing happens with precise servo motion.
 
The CP-400 is capable of running all types of food packaging and can be supplied with product collators to suit your products and environment. 

See our recommended machine: 

• CP-400 Case Packer

Meeting high health and hygienic standards

Mandatory regulations and controls are necessarily high in the food packaging sector and this is another area where automation and a hands-free approach can tick vital compliance boxes.

Introducing automated solutions are generally accepted as the way forward today with rising demand and increasingly stringent hygienic standards. Minimise human interaction and meet the compliance challenges head on.

Jacob White machines are constructed from stainless steel and are designed to meet exacting standards, typical of the food industry sector. We understand some of the pressures faced by food producers and packaging businesses and work closely with our clients to ensure that local, national and global compliance standards are met seamlessly. 

Jacob White offers several types of machine suitable for food and nutritional product packaging, and these can be uniquely tailored to suit very precise requirements. Please get in touch today and let's talk about your next food packaging machine.

Why Choose Jacob White food packaging machines?

Jacob white, founded in 1911, is justifiably proud of its reputation throughout the world as one of the most versatile manufacturers of cartoning equipment. Our machines deliver high-productivity and versatility for even the most delicate food stuffs and products through the entire packaging process.

Industry Leading Reputation

The company produces a varied range of standard and custom-built machines which erect, fill and seal cartons to any degree of automation. Our machines are perfectly suited to a clean packaging environment and can handle food products with the right level of delicacy required.

We have gained an industry-wide reputation working with businesses of all sizes and all sectors all over the world, from big brands to small operations and emerging start-ups. Talk to us and let us help you implement a food packaging solution that provides a scalable, cost-effective approach for your needs.

Advanced Technology and Bespoke Manufacture

Jacob White has invested in the most appropriate computer technology to aid and speed the design process. Every machine can be uniquely tailored to suit the individual range or type of products. We have achieved high levels of success in this field through a unique understanding of food and nutritional packaging, cartoning and product handling. Read more about why Jacob White is the right choice for your business.

Frequently Asked Questions about food packaging machines

How can a food packaging line adapt to multiple sizes?

• Jacob White packaging machines can have the option, on semi- and fully-automated models, to adapt to multiple sizes. This is done via a digital display and involves minimal change in parts, or no parts at all for certain models, minimising downtime and training.

Can food packaging really become hands-free?

• With a fully automatic packaging machine, it is possible to remove the human interaction element almost entirely. With the unique tailoring in this machine, even the most delicate foodstuffs can be handled with care, yet fully controlled during loading processes. Box and carton erection and sealing can also be handled by the packaging machine, which then ejects the completed packages ready for distribution.

What considerations should a business make when choosing a machine to package food grade products?

• One of the biggest challenges that any business in the food packaging sector faces is the health and hygienic aspect. These stringent standards are often volatile and subject to consistent change – yet remain vitally important and central to all food production business operation standards. Physical space, energy usage, product type and distribution requirements are also crucial considerations to encompass operational practicality, processes and meeting those vital industry standards. Talking to experienced and knowledgeable manufacturers will make a difference from these earliest planning stages. Jacob White works closely with our clients to truly understand the business and its needs before recommending or tailoring any machine.

What types of food packaging machines do you offer?

• We can supply manual, semi-automatic or fully automated machines suitable for food packaging and nutritious product lines. We also provide specific tailoring to meet very precise needs and can work with you to create a bespoke solution if needed.

How does automatic food packaging machinery handle different product types?

• Our food packaging machines can handle a wide range of perishable and other food products. Using a digital interface, machines can adapt to multiple sizes and packaging types with minimal or no parts changes required. This is ideal for businesses packaging multiple product types, minimising downtime and increasing flexibility.

Are your packaging machines customisable to meet specific requirements?

• Jacob White packaging machines can be fully tailored to meet very specific requirements. We work closely with our clients from the consultation phase to determine precise needs, goals and existing operational practices to ensure the right solution is implemented. 

Food Packaging Case Studies - our solutions in action

We have supplied food packaging machines across the world, handling a wide range of products, from frozen foods to flyaway powders, airline meals to pastry and biscuits. Browse our related case studies to find out more about our clients, how we’ve helped streamline operations and how we’ve supported them every step of the way.

• Pastry Company Benefits from Semi-Automation
• French Frozen Food Producer Increases Versatility
• Lebanese Powdered Food Business Buys Second Cartoner