Why stick packs
Stick packs use less film than flat sachets for the same dose, are easy to tear and pour, and fit neatly into retail cartons. They are standard for instant coffee, sugar, electrolyte and protein powders, probiotics and energy gels.
How a stick pack machine works
- Film unwinds and, on multi-lane machines, is slit into lanes.
- Each lane is formed around a narrow tube and back-sealed.
- Doses drop through the tubes: auger for powders, cup for granules, pump for liquids.
- Horizontal jaws seal and cut all lanes at once.
Our stick pack machines
| Machine | Products | Range | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 480K-4 four-lane granule stick pack machine | Sugar, salt, coffee, seasoning | 5–50 ml | 80–140 sticks/min (4 lanes) |
| 300F powder stick & sachet packing machine | Matcha, protein, instant drinks | 5–200 ml | 30–80/min |
Single-lane vs multi-lane
Start with a single-lane machine for product trials and smaller orders; it is compact (about 0.8 × 0.7 m) and simple. Move to four or more lanes when one product runs in large volumes; output scales with the number of lanes.
Dosing considerations
- Fine powders: auger dosing with dust control (see auger fillers).
- Free-flowing granules: volumetric cups.
- Liquids and gels: pumps — see the Shaped sachet packing machine for energy gel for gel packs.
Downstream
Sticks are counted into display boxes or cartons, often by hand at first and by a counting/cartoning system later. Send your product, dose and stick size.
Questions and answers
What is a stick pack?
A long, narrow single-serving pack with a back seal, used for coffee, sugar, powdered drinks, supplements and gels.
How fast is a multi-lane stick pack machine?
The four-lane 480K-4 lists 80–140 sticks per minute in total.
Can a stick pack machine fill powder?
Yes, with an auger filler. The 300F fills powders such as matcha, protein and instant drinks.
What is the difference between a stick pack and a sachet?
A stick pack is long and narrow with a back seal; a sachet is flatter and wider with three or four side seals.
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