Pouch Packaging Production Process : Forming & Sealing
After the lamination stage, the laminated film rolls enter the Forming & Sealing phase. In this process, the packaging film is shaped into different pouch formats and sealed to ensure product safety and shelf-life performance.
Advanced Form-Fill-Seal (FFS) machines or dedicated pouch-making systems are used to convert multi-layer films into durable pouches. These technologies offer precise forming, dimensional accuracy, and optimized sealing strength for high-speed packaging operations.
Pouch Formats Produced
Forming & sealing enables the manufacturing of various pouch structures depending on product category and market demand, including:
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Stand-Up Pouches (Doypack)
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Zipper / Reclosable Pouches
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Three-Side-Seal Pouches
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Spouted Pouches
These pouch types enhance brand visibility, product convenience, and barrier protection against moisture, oxygen, and contamination.
Sealing Technologies
Achieving high pouch integrity is essential for product protection and compliance with food and pharmaceutical safety standards. Depending on film properties and product sensitivity, one of the following sealing methods is applied:
Heat Sealing
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Temperature range: 120–180°C
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Suitable for PE, PP, and multi-layer films
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Controlled pressure and dwell time for leak-proof seams
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Ensures excellent mechanical strength and hermetic sealing
Adhesive / Cold Sealing
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Pressure-activated sealing with no heat
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Ideal for heat-sensitive products such as chocolate and ice cream
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Allows high-speed sealing while preserving product integrity
Outcome of the Forming & Sealing Stage
At the end of this process, the pouch is fully shaped and partially sealed—ready for the next production step, Product Filling—where product dosing accuracy depends on its flowability, particle size, and viscosity.
