Seasoning Cube Packing Machine Case – 2.0T VFFS Packaging Solution for Bouillon Cubes

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Project Background

The customer needed one packaging machine to handle different pack sizes of seasoning cubes. The product was not powder and not free-flowing granules, but individual compressed seasoning blocks. Therefore, the key requirement was not only speed, but also stable counting/weighing, smooth feeding, and controlled product transfer to avoid unnecessary breakage.

The required packing range was:

• Single cube weight: 4g

• Packing range: 5 cubes to 100 cubes per bag

• Bag weight range: 20g to 400g

• Packaging speed: 30–45 bags/min

• Bag type: Pillow bag

• Film material: Composite film

• Power supply: Three-phase 400V, 50Hz

• Control system: Siemens system

• Language: Chinese / English interface

For seasoning cube packaging, this type of configuration is more practical than a simple volumetric cup system because the 14-head weigher can support multiple weight combinations and improve flexibility when the customer switches between different bag weights.

Machine Configuration

Why Use a 14-Head 2.5L Weigher for Seasoning Cubes?

Seasoning cubes are different from ordinary granular food products. Each cube has a fixed shape and fixed unit weight, but the product does not flow like sugar, rice, or granules. If the feeding system is not stable, cubes may bridge, stack, or enter the forming tube unevenly.

The 14-head 2.5L multihead weigher is used in this project because it provides better flexibility for medium and larger bag weights. For example, the customer may pack small bags with only several cubes, or larger bags with dozens of cubes. The multihead weigher can calculate different weight combinations and discharge the closest target weight into the bag.

For a seasoning cube factory, this means:

1. Flexible pack size changeover
   One machine can support different packaging weights from 20g to 400g.

2. Higher weighing accuracy than simple volume filling
   The system weighs by target weight instead of only relying on fixed volume.

3. Better compatibility with different cube sizes
   The production order includes cube size references, and the 2.5L bucket design gives more space for seasoning cube handling.

4. Suitable for commercial production speed
   With a target speed of 30–45 bags/min, the machine can meet stable daily production demand.

Packaging Style: Pillow Bag with Composite Film

The customer selected pillow bag packaging, which is a practical and cost-effective format for seasoning cubes. Pillow bags are widely used for food seasoning products because they are easy to form, easy to seal, and suitable for both small retail packs and larger family-size packs.

The selected composite film can provide better sealing performance and product protection compared with single-layer film. For seasoning cube products, good sealing is important because the product may be sensitive to moisture, oil migration, flavour loss, and storage conditions.

The machine is equipped with a serrated cutter, producing easy-tear style bag edges. This is common for seasoning cube and food sachet packaging, especially when the final product is sold in retail channels.

Coding System for Production Date and Expiry Date

This seasoning cube packing machine is configured with a ribbon coding machine, supporting 3-line printing. The production order requires printed content including:

• H126

• Alphabet characters

• MFG

• EXP

This allows the customer to print basic product identification, manufacturing date and expiry date directly on the packaging film during automatic production.

For food seasoning packaging, clear date coding is important for traceability and market compliance. The coding system is integrated into the machine, helping the customer reduce manual operation and improve production consistency.

Exhaust System Without Gas Filling

The customer did not require gas flushing for this project. Instead, the machine uses a sponge exhaust system.

For seasoning cube packaging, air inside the bag may affect bag appearance and packing efficiency, especially when the bag contains multiple cubes. The sponge exhaust device helps remove excess air before sealing, making the final bag more compact and easier for carton packing or secondary handling.

This configuration is suitable when the product does not require nitrogen flushing but still needs better bag shape control.

Chain Bucket Feeding Device for Stable Product Transfer

A chain bucket feeding device is included in the configuration. This is important for cube-shaped products because direct feeding may cause product accumulation or uneven flow.

The chain bucket system transfers seasoning cubes from a lower feeding position to the weigher in a controlled way. It helps reduce manual feeding pressure and supports continuous automatic operation.

For factories producing bouillon cubes or stock cubes in larger batches, this type of feeding device is usually more stable than manual feeding or simple belt feeding.

Application Products

This machine can be used for many cube-shaped seasoning products, including:

• Seasoning cube

• Bouillon cube

• Stock cube

• Chicken cube

• Beef cube

• Soup cube

• Flavour cube

• Vegetable seasoning cube

• Compressed seasoning block

It is especially suitable for food factories that need automatic weighing, forming, filling, sealing, coding and cutting in one integrated packaging system.

Why This Solution Fits Seasoning Cube Packaging

This project is not a simple standard VFFS machine. The key point is the matching between the product, weighing system and feeding system.

For seasoning cubes, the machine must solve several practical production issues:

First, the product is counted by cube quantity but packed by weight range.
The customer’s requirement is from 5 cubes to 100 cubes per bag. Since each cube is around 4g, the machine needs to support different target weights from 20g to 400g.

Second, the product has a fixed shape.
Compared with powder or granules, seasoning cubes need more space in the weighing bucket and smoother discharge.

Third, bag appearance matters.
When many cubes enter one bag, excess air can make the bag bulky. The sponge exhaust system improves bag compactness.

Fourth, coding is necessary for food packaging.
The ribbon coding machine supports production information printing directly during packaging.

Fifth, the customer needs stable daily production.
With a target speed of 30–45 bags/min, this configuration balances speed, stability and cost-effectiveness.

Final Packaging Performance

After the machine is configured according to the customer’s production requirements, the packaging system can complete:

• Automatic feeding

• Automatic weighing

• Film forming

• Filling

• Sealing

• Date coding

• Sponge exhaust

• Serrated cutting

• Finished pillow bag output

The complete system helps the customer reduce manual packing work, improve packaging consistency, and support multiple seasoning cube pack sizes on one machine.

Recommended Machine for Similar Projects

For seasoning cube, bouillon cube and stock cube manufacturers, Samfull can provide different levels of packaging solutions according to product size, bag weight, speed requirement and factory layout.

Typical options include:

• Standard VFFS seasoning cube packing machine

• Elevated VFFS machine with multihead weigher

• Chain bucket feeding system

• Z-type bucket elevator

• Date coding system

• Exhaust device

• Finished product conveyor

• Carton packing or secondary packaging connection

For customers who need 20g–400g seasoning cube bags, a 2.0T elevated VFFS machine with 14-head 2.5L weigher is a practical and stable solution.

FAQ

What machine is used for seasoning cube packaging?

A vertical form fill seal machine with a multihead weigher is commonly used for seasoning cube packaging. For this project, Samfull supplied a 2.0T elevated VFFS machine with a 14-head 2.5L weigher.

Can one machine pack different quantities of bouillon cubes?

Yes. This machine is designed to pack from 5 cubes to 100 cubes per bag, approximately 20g to 400g per bag, depending on the customer’s product weight and bag size.

Is this machine suitable for pillow bags?

Yes. The machine in this project is configured for pillow bag packaging using composite film.

Does seasoning cube packaging need gas flushing?

Not always. This project does not use gas filling. Instead, the machine uses a sponge exhaust system to remove excess air and improve bag shape.

What is the packing speed for seasoning cubes?

The production order requires approximately 30–45 bags per minute, depending on bag size, cube quantity, film condition and product feeding stability.

Can the machine print MFG and EXP date?

Yes. This machine includes a ribbon coding machine for 3-line printing, including MFG and EXP information.