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International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)

e-ISSN: 2395-0056

Volume: 10 Issue: 05 | May 2023

p-ISSN: 2395-0072

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Design and Manufacturing of Automatic Pouch Packing Machine. Prathamesh Mulay1, Disha Khade2, Ami Barot3 1,2BE Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, PVG College of Engineering and Technology, Pune, India

3 Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, PVG College of Engineering and Technology, Pune,

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Abstract - This paper presents the design and development

machines poses a significant barrier for small businesses, limiting their ability to adopt automation. Therefore, there is a growing demand for the development of low-cost automatic pouch packing machines that can cater specifically to the needs of small-scale food businesses.

of an automated pouch filling and sealing machine for smallscale food businesses. Manual packing of liquid food items is time-consuming and costly due to labour charges, and hence, there is a need for a cost-effective solution to improve efficiency and reduce human efforts. The proposed machine aims to automatically fill and pack pouches of specific weight, thereby streamlining the packaging process.

This paper aims to present the design and development of a low-cost automatic pouch packing machine (APM) that addresses the challenges faced by small food businesses. The machine is designed to automate the process of filling and packing pouches with specific weights, thereby reducing manual effort and time consumption required for sealing. By implementing this machine, small food businesses can reduce their dependency on manual labor and increase their overall net margin.

The machine consists of various components, including a hopper, forming shoulder, forming tube, solenoid valves, sealers, actuators, and motors. The fluid to be packed is stored in the hopper, equipped with a stirrer assembly to prevent blockage caused by settling particles. An astable multivibrator using a 555 IC is employed to control the opening and closing of solenoid valves, regulating the flow of fluid into the pouches.

The physical design of the APM is compared to the traditional manual pack and seal machine to highlight its advantages and improvements. The machine comprises various parts such as:

The proposed machine offers several advantages, including reduced labour costs, increased production speed, and improved accuracy. It eliminates the need for manual weighing by using the volume of the cylindrical filling tube to determine the weight of the fluid. The cost-effective design and automation features make it suitable for small food businesses, enabling them to enhance their packaging efficiency and overall net margin. Through a comprehensive review of related literature, this paper highlights the significance of automated packaging machines in the food industry. It also compares the proposed machine with existing solutions, emphasizing its costeffectiveness and performance. The experimental results demonstrate the feasibility and effectiveness of the developed machine, paving the way for its implementation in small food businesses seeking to optimize their packaging processes. Key Words: Automatic pouch packing machine, Sealer mechanism, Cost effective design, small food businesses, Astable Multivibrator.

Impact Factor value: 8.226

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Plastic film roll

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Forming shoulder

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Filling tube and Forming tube

Solenoid valve

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Astable Multivibrator

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Horizontal Sealer

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Vertical Sealer

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DC Motor

Actuators

The workflow of the APM involves several key processes. Firstly, the liquid food product is stored in a hopper, which is equipped with a stirrer assembly to prevent settling of heavy particles that may block the fluid flow. The fluid then passes through solenoid valves, which regulate the flow into the forming tube. The plastic film roll is fed from tension rods to the forming shoulder, where it is shaped into a cylindrical form. Simultaneously, the fluid flows from the filling tube into the forming tube, filling the pouch directly.

Small-scale food businesses often face challenges in packaging liquid food items, as the process of manual packing and sealing can be time-consuming, costly, and labor-intensive. The need for a more efficient and costeffective solution has led to the development of automatic pouch packing machines. However, the high cost of these

Hopper

1.1 Working of Automatic Pouch Packing Machine:

1.INTRODUCTION

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