Pet Food Packaging Machine Selection Guide

Pet food packaging is not one machine category. Dry kibble and treats are commonly weighed into rollstock VFFS bags or premade pouches, while powders, supplements and wet products require different dosing systems. Product behavior, bag style, fill weight and shelf-life needs determine the line.

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Published HYS Configuration Facts

• VFFS models list 25-55 bags/min and bags up to L 320 x W 250 mm
• PY-210G premade pouch page lists 60-100 bags/min
• PY-210G lists pouch sizes W 50-95 mm x H 100-280 mm and up to 200 g
• The feeder and package route must be confirmed from the pet-food sample

Final model, options, accuracy and output are confirmed from product and package samples.

Custom functions: Nitrogen flushing, dust extraction, metal detection and checkweighing require a customized machine or line configuration.

Choose the Packaging Platform

• Use VFFS when rollstock bags, broad weight ranges and efficient continuous bag production are priorities.
• Use a rotary premade pouch machine for zipper, stand-up or other supplied pouch styles.
• Dry powders may require an auger filler; free-flowing kibble commonly uses a multihead or linear weigher.
• Wet or semi-solid pet food requires a compatible pump or dosing system and a pouch designed for the product.

Product and Bag Requirements

• Provide product size distribution, oiliness, dust, fragility and target fill weight.
• Confirm pillow, gusseted, block-bottom, zipper or stand-up bag requirements.
• Specify film or pouch structure, oxygen/moisture barrier and seal contamination risk.
• Define coding, nitrogen flushing, check weighing and metal detection requirements.

Sanitary and Production Considerations

• Food-contact construction and cleaning access should match the customer’s process and market requirements.
• Dust and oil control affect weighing accuracy, sealing and maintenance.
• Output must be tested with the actual product and selected package.