Stand-Up Pouches are a type of packaging used to package a wide range of products.
These are packages that, due to their special structure, stand on their own.
It is precisely their shape that makes them a flexible and particularly popular option on supermarket shelves as they are able to make the bag's graphics, branding and capture consumers' attention stand out.
Competition to win customers' interest is becoming increasingly fierce. In fact, often the quality of the product is identified with that of the packaging. Therefore, it is essential to create eye-catching packaging that stands out from the competition.
Stand-up pouch packaging is a viable option. Its many advantages make it one of the most widely used solutions in large retailers and the food industry.
An industry with excellent growth estimates and forecasts, as evidenced by several industry studies.
According to Fortune Businees Insights, the stand-up pouch market will grow at a CAGR of 7.89 % in the near future. In fact, the industry is estimated to reach a valuation of $55 billion in 2030.
In this article we will take a look at:
Despite appearing slender and lightweight, each package has a structure consisting of 2 to 3 layers of film laminated together. These are aligned together and heat-sealed to form a combined multilayer barrier.
Each layer provides a protective barrier, safeguarding and preserving the contents from external factors.
The outer layer, depending on requirements, is generally composed of PET, OPP, NY, and KRAFT.
This on the one hand communicates the brand and promotional message of the brand, and on the other hand makes it more difficult for the case to be punctured during handling. In addition, even in the case of puncture, the tear is unlikely to reach the contents of the product.
The intermediate layer represents a protective barrier. The choice of material used is determined by the packaged product and thus the level of barrier required.
The inner layer is extremely important, especially when you use it for food packaging. The inner layer is in fact the material that comes into direct contact with your product.
Increasingly, there is a shift from rigid packaging to flexible packaging. Stand up pouches are the flexible solution "par excellence" and this has multiple advantages. In particular we distinguish:
Their unique shape and large printable area provides space to highlight branding elements, logos or promotional messages.Wide customization and flexibility allow brands to create eye-catching packaging that stands out from the competition.The package's largest printable area is upright and customer-facing.
Packaging preserves your items from contact with air, moisture, light and pests. This helps prolong the freshness of your products and prevents possible external contamination. Perforation-resistant film also protects your products during transport. Resealable closures help prolong the life of foods.
Protection from external agents ensures the extension of product shelf life and freshness of the packaged product.
Stand-up pouches are one of the most versatile types of packaging. In fact, they represent an ideal solution for storing a vast number of products. Dried fruits, supplements, pet food just to name a few.
They offer significant savings in distribution and storage costs. Compared with traditional rigid packaging options, they are lightweight and space efficient. In fact, the packages can be easily stacked and stored in large quantities.
Flexible packaging uses less materials, energy and water in its production. The packages can also be recyclable or biodegradable without compromising safety or quality. In addition, the lighter weight and more compact size reduce fuel emissions during transport.
The flexible shape, low weight and smaller footprint are particularly valued elements by customers. The ability to glimpse the packaged product and the many possible customizations are other relevant elements. Resealable closures help extend the life of food, reduce waste, and create an overall better customer experience.
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Stand up pouches can be used to package a wide range of products. Their versatility allows them to adapt to various sizes and shapes, making them suitable for packaging different types of products.
Depending on the type, its properties and the customer's needs, we can distinguish different types of packages.
Some of the most popular and widely used stand-up bags in the flexible packaging industry are:
These are designed for high-end (premium) products. The top of the package can open fully on all four sides, greatly improving its effectiveness. They have a flat bottom and vertical side gussets, ensuring stability and attractive display on store shelves.
Doypack bags are usually made of materials that provide a good barrier against moisture, oxygen and light, thus protecting the contents from external agents. This type of packaging is often used for dry foods such as pet kibble, snacks, cereals, dried fruits, and the alike.
The closure of Doypack bags can vary, but they often have a zipper or pressure seal that allows them to be closed even after they are opened to keep the freshness of the product longer. These bags are popular for their convenience, ease of use, and ability to attract consumers' attention due to their distinctive shape.
These are bags equipped with a side inward fold, known precisely as a "gusset," which allows the bag to expand when full. This design provides more capacity and interior space, allowing the bag to better accommodate more product. The gusset also extends to the bottom, allowing the bag to maintain a square or rectangular shape both when empty or semi-empty and when filled.
Resealable ziplock pouch bags are generally flexible pouches manufactured from materials such as plastic or laminated film. These pouches feature a zipper closure that allows the pouch to be easily opened and resealed. They are used to package a variety of products, including food, chemicals, medicines and other goods.
The distinguishing feature of these bags is the presence of a zipper closure, which provides a more convenient opening and closing option than traditional sealed bags once opened. This design allows users to access the contents of the bag multiple times without compromising the freshness or quality of the product. They are, therefore, practical solutions for product storage and distribution while providing effective protection against factors such as moisture, light, and oxidation.
The great versatility of stand up pouches makes an exhaustive classification of all its application areas challenging.
Its use is widespread in various fields such as:
In line with the needs of the market and the evolution of packaging, we have made a bagging machine specially designed for Doypack type bags.
The MF POUCH 3000 horizontal intermittent motion packaging machine is the ideal solution for small and medium-sized preformed bags. High productivity.
It is particularly geared toward the food and pet food market considering its complete stainless steel construction.
The pet food sector is among the most suitable given the possible presence of "open-and-close" systems such as center zippers, side zippers or self-adhesive stickers.
MF POUCH 1000, is a packaging machine model designed again for small formats but for lower productions, up to 1000 bags per hour.
Quick changeover provides its unique flexibility of use.
Ease of cleaning the parts in contact with the product instead maximum safety of use.
Electronic multi-head weighers or other dosing systems are combined with the packaging machine so as to ensure maximum efficiency and filling speed.
The "stepping" movement is achieved by means of a chain driven by brushless motors.
The bags are filled by a series of small discharge hoppers that can follow the packs as they move along a circular curve.
In pouch bag packaging, the machine plays a key role, but it is not the only machinery involved. In fact, as is the case in all automatic packaging plants, it starts with transportation systems and weighing, and ends with secondary packaging (boxing or bundling machines) and palletizing.
In the case of pouch bags, it is very common to use multi-head scales, which are perfect for small sizes and medium to high throughputs. After primary packing, on the other hand, cartoning or shrink wrapping machines are often used to group and protect the pouches.
As an end of the line, box palletizers and pallet wrappers are often used, which assume a key role in keeping the created pallet stable.
We specialize in building complete packaging systems.
All our systems are designed, manufactured and tested in-house at our headquarters in Italy.
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