Collar Type Auger Powder Packing Machine
SW-420E / SW-520E / SW-620E / SW-720E / SW-820E
Vertical form-fill-seal machine with an integrated auger screw filler for fine and ultra-fine powders — milk powder, spice, flour, chemical powder, and pharmaceutical powder. Forms 3-side seal bags from roll film at up to 70 bags per minute with ±1% fill accuracy.
Quality
CE Certified
Source
Factory Direct · Guangdong
Customization
OEM · Voltage · Language
After-Sales
2-Year Warranty · Lifetime Remote Support
SW-420E / SW-520E / SW-620E / SW-720E / SW-820E: Auger-Filled VFFS for Powders
The SW-420E, SW-520E, SW-620E, SW-720E, and SW-820E are collar type vertical form-fill-seal (VFFS) machines equipped with an integrated auger screw filler for precise dosing of free-flowing and non-free-flowing powders. The machine forms each bag in-line from a roll of packaging film — wrapping it around a triangular forming collar into a tube, sealing the back seam vertically, then filling through the auger screw nozzle and sealing each bag at the bottom.
The auger filler delivers ±1% accuracy for weights up to 100 g and ±1% for weights above 100 g — critical for milk powder, spice blends, pharmaceutical powders, and chemical fine powders where consistent dosing directly affects product cost and regulatory compliance. A Siemens PLC and touch screen control all parameters — fill weight, bag length, auger speed, sealing temperature — from a single interface. The SW-620E handles larger bag widths (up to 300 mm) and higher fill weights (up to 1,500 g), while the SW-720E and SW-820E extend bag widths to 350 mm and 400 mm for industrial-scale powder packaging.
Packing Speed
10–70 bags / min
Fill Range
50–1,500 g
Total Power
5–6 kW
| Parameter | SW-420E | SW-520E | SW-620E | SW-720E | SW-820E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roll Film Width | ≤420 mm | ≤520 mm | ≤620 mm | ≤720 mm | ≤820 mm |
| Bag Length | 80–300 mm | 80–350 mm | 80–320 mm | 80–500 mm | 80–600 mm |
| Bag Width | 80–200 mm | 130–250 mm | 150–300 mm | 170–350 mm | 220–400 mm |
| Fill Weight Range | 50–1,000 g | — | 500–1,500 g | — | — |
| Packing Speed | 15–70 bags/min | 15–60 bags/min | 15–50 bags/min | 15–45 bags/min | 10–40 bags/min |
| Fill Accuracy | ±1 g (≤100 g) · ±1% (>100 g) | ||||
| Bag Format | 3-Side Seal (back-seal pouch from roll film) | ||||
| Filling System | Auger screw filler (servo-driven, adjustable speed) | ||||
| Feeding System | Auger screw conveyor with stainless steel hopper | ||||
| Sealing Type | Back side sealing (vertical) + horizontal cross-seal | ||||
| Control System | Siemens PLC + Siemens HMI touch screen | ||||
| Servo Motor | 2 servo motors — film pull (Yichuan) + auger drive | ||||
| Contact Material | SUS304 Stainless Steel | ||||
| Total Power | 5 kW (SW-820E: 6 kW) · 220V · 50/60 Hz | ||||
| Air Consumption | 0.6–1.2 m³/min | ||||
| Machine Weight | ~700 kg | ~700 kg | ~900 kg | ~900 kg | ~1,000 kg |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 3,500 × 1,400 × 2,700 mm | 3,500 × 1,400 × 2,700 mm | 3,800 × 1,600 × 2,950 mm | 3,800 × 1,600 × 2,950 mm | 3,800 × 1,600 × 2,950 mm |
SW-420E/520E/620E/720E/820E key components: Siemens PLC control system, auger screw filler, triangular forming collar, double-belt film pull, and heat-sealing jaws.
Recommended Configurations by Product
The SW-420E/520E/620E/720E/820E handles a broad range of powder products. Speed and accuracy depend on powder density, fill weight, and particle fineness — contact us with your product specification for a tailored estimate.
Milk Powder & Protein Powder
100–1,000 g pouch for retail and food service
- Model
- SW-420E (≤1 kg) / SW-620E (≥500 g, wider bag)
- Filling
- Auger screw filler, servo-controlled speed
- Accuracy
- ±1 g (≤100 g) · ±1% (>100 g)
- Speed
- ~35 bags/min (500 g format)
- Clients
- Dairy brands, nutrition supplement manufacturers, co-packers
Spice & Seasoning Powder
10–200 g sachet for retail and catering
- Model
- SW-420E
- Filling
- Auger screw filler with anti-dust seal
- Accuracy
- ±1 g
- Speed
- ~55 bags/min (50 g format)
- Clients
- Spice brands, seasoning factories, private-label packers
Pharmaceutical & Chemical Powder
50–500 g pouch for pharmaceutical and chemical industries
- Model
- SW-420E
- Filling
- Auger screw filler, food/pharma-grade SUS304
- Accuracy
- ±1 g (≤100 g) · ±1% (>100 g)
- Speed
- ~30 bags/min (200 g format)
- Add-ons
- Dust collection hood, nitrogen flushing
Flour & Starch
500–1,500 g bag for wholesale and food processing
- Model
- SW-620E
- Filling
- Auger screw filler, high-torque motor
- Accuracy
- ±1%
- Speed
- ~20 bags/min (1 kg format)
- Clients
- Flour mills, food ingredient suppliers, baking supply distributors
The SW-420E/520E/620E/720E/820E is optimized for powder products. For granules (sugar, rice, seeds), see the SW-420A/620A/820A multi-heads granule weigher machine. For liquids (sauce, milk, vinegar), see the SW-420F collar type liquid packing machine.
Output Bag Type: 3-Side Seal Pouch
The SW-420E/520E/620E/720E/820E forms bags in-line from roll film using a triangular forming collar. The output format is a three-side-seal sachet — a back seam runs along one side, horizontal cross-seals close the top and bottom. This is the most cost-effective format for powder portioning: low material cost, excellent seal integrity against moisture ingress, and compatibility with aluminum foil laminates for light and oxygen barrier protection.
Chilli Powder — 70 g sachet, retail display
Milk Powder — 400 g gusset pouch (optional device)
Tea Powder — 500 g back-seal sachet
3-Side Seal (Standard Output)
Back Seal (Fin Seal)
Gusset Pouch (Optional Add-On)
Compatible film materials: PE, CPP, PET/PE laminate, aluminum foil composite (recommended for moisture-sensitive powders), nylon laminate, BOPP. Aluminum foil laminates provide the best moisture and oxygen barrier for hygroscopic powders such as milk powder and pharmaceutical formulations.
Note: The SW-420E/520E/620E/720E/820E does not support stand-up pouches, zipper bags, or flat-bottom bags. If these formats are required, see the SW-L premade bag powder machine.
How the SW-420E Forms, Fills, and Seals
The SW-420E/520E/620E/720E/820E runs as a continuous-motion machine — each step flows into the next without stopping, producing a finished, sealed pouch in one integrated cycle.
01
Roll Film Loading
A roll of packaging film (PE, aluminum foil laminate, or CPP) mounts on the film frame at the back of the machine. Film threads through dancer rollers that maintain constant tension as a servo motor pulls the film through the forming station. An automatic film-end stop halts the machine when the roll is depleted, preventing unsealed bags.
02
Bag Forming & Vertical Sealing
The flat film wraps around a precision-machined triangular forming collar, which folds it into a continuous tube. Heated vertical sealing rollers press and seal the overlapping edges to create the back seam. Changing bag width requires only swapping the forming collar — a 15-minute tool-free adjustment. An Omron rotary encoder tracks film position for consistent bag length control.
03
Auger Screw Filling
A servo-driven auger screw filler dispenses powder from the stainless steel hopper through the forming tube and into the open bag. The auger rotation count is precisely controlled by the Siemens PLC — each rotation delivers a fixed volume of powder. Fill weight is set digitally on the touch screen and adjustable in real time without stopping production. The screw conveyor feeds powder automatically from a bulk hopper into the filling hopper, maintaining a consistent level throughout production.
04
Horizontal Sealing, Coding & Cutting
After each fill, horizontal sealing jaws clamp across the tube to create the top seal of the filled bag and the bottom seal of the next bag simultaneously. Jaw temperature, dwell time, and pressure are independently adjustable per film type via the HMI. A date printer (standard) codes batch number and expiry date onto each pouch. A cutting knife then severs the finished pouch, which drops onto the output conveyor.
Gallery & Video
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SW-420E on factory floor — complete system with auger screw conveyor and powder hopper
Complete Powder Packaging Line
The SW-420E/520E/620E/720E/820E operates as a standalone unit or as the core of a complete powder packaging line. ShengWei supplies the main machine plus all peripheral equipment — auger screw conveyor, powder hopper, date printer, and output conveyor — and provides a custom line layout drawing with every quotation.
SW-420E / 620E Main Machine
Core vertical form-fill-seal unit with integrated auger filler. Forms bags from roll film, fills via servo-driven auger screw, seals, codes, and cuts in one continuous cycle.
Vertical Auger Screw Filler
Servo-driven auger screw mechanism for precise powder dosing. SUS304 stainless steel construction. The screw pitch and diameter match the powder particle size and target fill weight.
Auger Feeding Conveyor
Inclined screw conveyor automatically transports powder from ground-level hopper to the filler hopper at machine top. Maintains a constant powder level for uninterrupted production.
Film Roll & Date Printer
Film roll spindle at machine base accommodates standard rollstock. Integrated date printer codes batch number, production date, and expiry on every bag automatically.
Optional Add-Ons
All options are factory-installed and integrated with the Siemens PLC control system. Request a configuration when you inquire.
- Dust collection hood — extracts airborne powder during filling to maintain a clean production environment
- Nitrogen flushing device — injects nitrogen before horizontal sealing for extended shelf life of oxygen-sensitive powders
- Gusseted bag device — adds side gussets to increase pouch volume without changing bag width
- Checkweigher — downstream weight verification with automatic reject gate
- Extended film roll capacity — larger film spindle for longer uninterrupted runs
- Automatic correction motor — electrically compensates vertical seal offset via HMI without stopping the machine
- Metal detector — downstream inline detection for food safety compliance
Branded Components You Can Verify
Every critical electrical and pneumatic component on the SW-420E/520E/620E/720E/820E is sourced from established industrial brands. Part numbers are listed on the quotation sheet — you can verify pricing and availability before you commit to an order.
Siemens SMART 700 HMI
7-inch colour touch screen. Controls fill weight, auger speed, bag length, sealing temperature, and production count. Multi-language support on request.
Siemens PLC
Programmable logic controller coordinating auger screw rotation, film pull, sealing jaws, and cutter in real-time. Fault diagnostics display on HMI panel.
AirTAC Solenoid Valve
Controls the pneumatic sealing jaw and cutting cylinder actuation. High-cycle rated for continuous multi-shift powder packaging production.
Omron Rotary Encoder
Precision film position feedback for accurate bag length control. Ensures consistent cut position even as film tension varies during production runs.
SMC Guide Cylinder
Anti-rotation guided cylinder for sealing jaw actuation. Consistent jaw alignment maintains seal quality across the full bag count.
Schneider Circuit Breaker
CE-compliant thermal-magnetic protection for main electrical cabinet. Overcurrent and short-circuit protection for motor and control circuits.
Collar Type Auger VFFS vs Premade Bag: Which Is Right for Your Powder?
Both the SW-420E/520E/620E/720E/820E (collar type) and the SW-L series (premade bag) package powders automatically. The right choice depends on your bag format requirements, production volume, and per-bag material cost sensitivity.
Choose SW-420E/520E/620E/720E/820E When:
- Your product is a fine powder — flour, spice, instant coffee, milk powder, pharmaceutical or chemical powder
- You need auger screw dosing — the only metering system that handles poor-flow, cohesive, or sticky powders accurately
- Dust control is required — the enclosed auger filler + sealed hopper keep fines contained, unlike open cup or weigher systems
- Your fill weight tolerance of ±1% is acceptable for the application — the auger is optimized for this range across 10–1,500 g
- If your product is a free-flowing granule (sugar, seeds, nuts), use the SW-420A weigher, SW-320C linear weigher, or SW-320D cup; if a liquid, use the SW-420F
Choose Collar Type SW-420E/520E/620E/720E/820E When:
- You need simple 3-side seal sachets at high daily volume — rollstock film costs meaningfully less than premade pouches
- Your product is a consistent, free-flowing or semi-free-flowing powder (milk powder, spice, flour, chemical powder)
- Fill weight accuracy of ±1% is sufficient for your application — the auger screw filler is optimized for this range
- Compact total line footprint is important — the SW-420E is 3,500 × 1,400 mm including the auger conveyor
- You run high-volume, single-SKU production with infrequent changeovers
Choose Premade Bag SW-L Series When:
- You need stand-up pouches, zipper bags, or flat-bottom bags — formats that collar type cannot produce
- High-quality pre-printed graphics are important for retail shelf presentation
- You run multiple SKUs and switch bag sizes or formats frequently within a shift
- Your powder requires a premium, resealable package for consumer retail (e.g. coffee, protein powder)
When Neither Is the Right Fit
For granular products (sugar, rice, seeds, nuts) that require weighing rather than auger dosing, see the SW-420A/620A/820A collar type granule weigher machine. For liquid products, see the SW-420F collar type liquid packing machine.
Why Choose ShengWei Machine
Factory Direct from Guangdong
Designed and manufactured in our own 11,000 m² factory in Shantou, Guangdong. No trading companies or middlemen — you communicate directly with the production engineers who build and test your machine before shipment.
Built-to-Order Configuration
Voltage (220V 50/60 Hz or custom), HMI language (English, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Portuguese, and more), auger screw specification, hopper capacity, and accessories are all configurable per order. OEM branding is available for distributors.
Lifetime Remote Support
Free remote video technical support for the life of the machine — not only during the warranty period. Common spare parts typically ship from our Guangdong factory within 3 working days. On-site installation is available on request.
80+ Export Countries
ShengWei powder packing machines are deployed in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia, and 70+ additional markets across food processing, pharmaceutical, chemical, and spice industries.
Tested Before Shipment — How We Prove the SW-420E Series
72-Hour Run Test on Your Recipe
Every SW-420E and SW-620E goes through a structured Factory Acceptance Test before it ships: a 72-hour continuous run with actual packaging film and product material, with speed, seal quality, fill weight, and rejection rate all logged. For an auger powder machine that means verifying auger dosing accuracy on your actual powder, checking screw pitch performance and hopper flow stability across your bag sizes (80–200 mm bag widths on the SW-420E, 150–300 mm on the SW-620E), and holding output stable across the 15–70 bags/min (SW-420E) and 15–50 (SW-620E) range. Send your product and film and the FAT runs on your recipe, not on a generic substitute.
Approve Before We Crate
Before crating, our QC team sends you the FAT report, a test video of your machine running, and photos for approval. If your order requires it, we coordinate SGS, Bureau Veritas, or TÜV pre-shipment inspection and provide full access to the machine and test records. See how the 4-person QC team works at our Factory & Quality Center.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of powder can the SW-420E/520E/620E/720E/820E handle?
How accurate is the auger screw filling system?
What is the difference between the SW-420E and SW-620E?
How does collar type VFFS differ from a premade bag machine for powder?
Can I adjust fill weight and bag length without stopping the machine?
What film materials are compatible with the SW-420E/520E/620E/720E/820E?
How does the machine handle dusty or hygroscopic powders?
What is the lead time and payment terms?
Can I send a powder sample for a packing test before ordering?
What warranty and after-sales support is included?
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Premade Bag Powder Machine
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