Full Automatic Pillow Packing Machine For Candy
SW-1000A
Candy-specific horizontal flow wrapper with a rotary candy turnplate, custom mold cavities, and automatic single-piece feeding. Built for regular-shape sweets from 10 to 50 mm long, the SW-1000A produces clean pillow pouches at 50 to 500 bags per minute while keeping film feed, sealing, and discharge easy to manage through a touch screen control interface.
Quality
CE Certified
Source
Factory Direct · Guangdong
Customization
OEM · Voltage · Language
After-Sales
2-Year Warranty · 24 h Support
SW-1000A: Candy-Specific Flow Wrapping with Turnplate Feeding
The SW-1000A is a horizontal pillow pouch packing machine built specifically for individual candy wrapping. A dedicated rotary turnplate with custom mold cavities separates, aligns, and delivers one product at a time into the wrapping zone — replacing manual placement with mechanical single-piece feeding. That makes the machine especially practical for confectionery factories running hard candy, wafer candy, milk candy, small chocolate pieces, and similar regular-shape sweets at 50–500 bags per minute.
The turnplate can be manufactured with food-grade plastic or aluminium mold inserts, and ShengWei offers three brush types — scrubbing, soft, and silicone — so the feeding action can be tuned for different candy hardness and surface sensitivity. A touch screen CPU control system, high speed electric eye registration, and individually selected cutting knife geometry round out the core specification. Compared with the SW-350A general-purpose wrapper or the SW-1200 three-servo high-speed platform, the SW-1000A focuses on practical candy-specific automation at a moderate speed and investment level.
Packing Speed
500 bags / min max
Film Width
50–160 mm
Product Size
10–50 mm length
| Parameter | SW-1000A |
|---|---|
| Machine Type | Full automatic pillow packing machine for candy |
| Suitable Product Size | L 10–50 mm · W 10–30 mm · H 4–25 mm |
| Film Width | 50–160 mm |
| Packing Speed | 50–500 bags/min |
| Applicable Products | Candy and other regular-shape materials |
| Feeding System | Rotary candy turnplate with custom mold cavities and brush motor |
| Mold Options | Food-grade plastic mold or aluminium mold |
| Brush Options | Scrubbing brush · Soft brush · Silicone brush |
| Electric Eye | High speed photoelectric eye for print-mark tracking |
| Control System | Touch screen + CPU control system · multi-language support · frequency converter button |
| PLC Program | Optional |
| Temperature Control | Horizontal system + vertical system |
| Former | Made according to bag width |
| Cutting Knife | Selected according to sample size and bag length |
| Outfeed | Finished product conveyor |
| Power | 3.7 kW |
| Voltage | 220V 50/60Hz |
| Machine Weight | ~720 kg |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 3,850 × 1,300 × 1,600 mm |
Where the SW-1000A Fits Best in Candy Production
The SW-1000A fills the gap between manual infeed wrappers and ultra-high-speed candy lines. It is built for food factories that need one-piece candy packing machine automation with easy changeover, practical maintenance, and mold-based feeding — without the cost and complexity of a top-speed platform. Because the machine uses a turnplate with single-piece cavity logic, it also handles selected snack packing machine applications where the product geometry is regular enough for stable indexing.
Hard Candy & Pressed Sweets
Disc, oval, or button-style pieces
- Mold Choice
- Aluminium or rigid plastic cavity
- Brush Type
- Scrubbing brush for positive single-piece separation
- Typical Speed
- ~300–500 bags/min
- Best Fit
- Regular-shape retail sweets with printed film
- Buyer Type
- Hard candy factories and confectionery OEM suppliers
Milk Candy, Toffee & Wafer Candy
Small rectangular or rounded products
- Mold Choice
- Custom cavity according to sample dimensions
- Brush Type
- Soft brush when the surface marks easily
- Typical Speed
- ~180–350 bags/min
- Best Fit
- Printed single-wrap packs with stable seal appearance
- Buyer Type
- Milk candy, nougat, and wafer sweet manufacturers
Chocolate Pieces & Coated Candy
Regular small pieces with moderate surface sensitivity
- Mold Choice
- Smooth cavity with sample-based tuning
- Brush Type
- Silicone or soft brush
- Typical Speed
- ~120–250 bags/min
- Best Fit
- One-piece wrapping where presentation matters
- Buyer Type
- Chocolate brands and specialty confectionery plants
Mini Food Bites & Regular Snacks
Selected small products in food packaging
- Mold Choice
- Custom-made after product test
- Brush Type
- Chosen according to hardness and surface finish
- Typical Speed
- Case by case after sample run
- Best Fit
- Regular-shape mini snacks that behave like candy pieces
- Buyer Type
- Snack exporters and contract packing lines
For bulk multi-piece bags of candy, nuts, or mixed snacks, a collar type packing machine with multi-head weighing is usually the better choice — options include the SW-320C four-head linear weigher or the SW-320D volumetric cup system. For larger individual products such as biscuits, bread, soap, or hardware items, the broader product range of the SW-350A general-purpose wrapper or the SW-350B film-beneath model will usually make more sense.
Output Bag Type: Pillow Pouch for Individual Candy
The SW-1000A is built for one bag format: the pillow pouch packing machine output used for one-piece candy wraps. Film is pulled from rollstock, formed around the candy, sealed longitudinally, then cut and sealed transversely to produce a compact retail-ready pack. In practical terms, buyers often describe the same result as a flow wrap, fin seal wrap, or back seal pouch packing machine style bag. The machine does not use premade pouches, and it is not intended for stand-up, zipper, or flat-bottom bag formats.
Suitable for single-piece candy and sweets
Rollstock film feeds directly into the forming area
Pillow Pouch (Standard Output)
Fin Seal / Back Seal Structure
Why this matters: the SW-1000A is for factories that need fast, consistent, one-piece candy wrapping from film roll, not premade pouch loading. If you need stand-up pouches, zipper bags, or multi-piece retail bags, move to the premade bag packing machine family or a collar type multi-head weigher system.
How the SW-1000A Candy Wrapping Cycle Works
The machine is simple to understand once you break it into four linked stages: product separation, guided film feeding, sealing and cutting, and finished bag discharge. That operating logic is why the SW-1000A remains practical for daily candy production even when product shapes vary slightly from one SKU to the next.
1. Feeding by Turnplate
2. Roll Film Wrapping
3. Cutter Sealing
4. Finished Product
01
Bulk Candy Loading & Turnplate Separation
Bulk product is loaded into the candy feeding zone, then transferred onto the rotary turnplate. The turnplate is manufactured with cavities based on your sample dimensions, so each cavity is intended to accept one candy only. As the tray rotates, the selected brush type sweeps excess pieces away and helps every cavity present a single product to the discharge point. This is the key difference between the SW-1000A and a purely manual infeed wrapper: the turnplate does the product ordering work before wrapping begins.
02
Film Feeding, Mark Reading & Bag Forming
Roll film is pulled through the feed rollers and into the forming section, where the former is matched to the required bag width. A high speed photoelectric eye reads colour marks on printed film to keep registration aligned with the seal position. The control interface lets operators tune film feed and speed parameters according to bag pitch, film thickness, and product size. This is especially important when the customer uses retail film artwork that must remain centered on each candy pack.
03
Longitudinal Seal, End Seal & Knife Matching
Once the candy enters the forming zone, the film wraps around it and the machine creates the longitudinal seal and the cross seals. The cutting knife is selected according to sample size and bag length, because the knife geometry directly influences speed and cut quality. Horizontal and vertical temperature systems are adjusted on the control panel so the seal can be tuned for the specific film material being used. For buyers evaluating PLC control or touch screen HMI options, this sealing stage is exactly where better control makes the day-to-day difference.
04
Finished Product Conveyor & Line Integration
After sealing and cutting, each wrapped candy transfers onto the finished product conveyor for collection or downstream inspection. In a typical factory layout, the machine can feed into date coding, metal detection, checkweighing, counting, or small cartoning equipment. That means the SW-1000A can serve either as a standalone wrapper or as the wrapping stage inside a broader confectionery line. If your plant is planning a more automated setup, ShengWei can also advise on line integration around the wrapper rather than just the single machine itself.
Gallery & Video
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Candy turnplate top view — custom cavity tray aligns and delivers one piece at a time to the wrapper
Four Core Mechanisms Behind Reliable Candy Wrapping
The SW-1000A is easier to buy correctly when you understand where its value really comes from. This is not just a narrow-size flow wrapper. It is a candy-oriented feeding and wrapping system built around mold-guided product presentation, accurate film control, and simple component logic that maintenance teams can understand quickly.
① Candy Turnplate with Custom Mold Cavities
The turnplate is the heart of the machine. Rather than pushing random candy pieces directly into the forming area, the tray receives product, separates it, and carries it in a controlled pattern toward the wrapping point. Because the cavity is manufactured to the customer's sample, the tray is not generic. It is part feeding device, part product stabilizer, and part changeover tool. That is why buyers looking for a true candy packing machine pay close attention to mold design before ordering.
② High Speed Electric Eye Registration
Printed candy film needs accurate eye mark detection or the bag design will drift relative to the seal line. The SW-1000A uses a high speed photoelectric eye (model GDJ-211) mounted on the film path for real-time print registration. In practice, this improves colour mark tracking, reduces waste when switching film rolls, and helps operators maintain a neat retail-ready appearance even when running speed increases.
③ Former and Temperature Control Matched to the Bag
The former is manufactured according to the target bag width, and the machine uses separate horizontal and vertical temperature control. That combination matters because one candy format may need a narrow compact bag while another needs a longer pitch or a slightly wider wrap. The SW-1000A keeps this practical: bag geometry is defined mechanically by the former and knife selection, while sealing quality is tuned through the control system rather than improvised by operators at the frame.
④ Knife, Conveyor, and Daily Production Stability
Bag length determines knife selection, and knife choice influences achievable speed — which is how packaging machines behave in real production. The SW-1000A is designed to wrap, cut, and hand off finished candy packs onto a discharge conveyor without forcing the plant to over-complicate the line. It is a practical middle-ground wrapper for factories that need dependable daily output rather than maximum theoretical throughput.
Verified Detail Photos from the Actual SW-1000A
Close-up photos of the actual SW-1000A showing the candy feeding zone, film registration, control interface, and electrical layout. These are real machine images — not generic stock graphics.
Candy Turnplate Feeding Tray
Custom cavity turnplate that separates and delivers one candy per cycle. This is the defining subsystem that makes the SW-1000A different from a manual-product-infeed flow wrapper.
Photoelectric Eye Sensor
High speed eye mark detector used to keep printed film registration accurate. Particularly important for branded candy packs where seal position and artwork alignment must stay consistent.
Touch Screen Control Panel
Operator-facing interface for speed, temperature, and product setup. The system supports multi-language display and CPU control, with optional PLC program addition depending on factory requirements.
Electrical Cabinet Layout
Internal electrical arrangement showing the practical service side of the machine. Useful for buyers who want easier maintenance access and clearer electrical organization in daily production.
Film Feed & Forming Area
Guide rollers, film entry path, and forming zone where the flat web becomes a candy pillow pack. A critical area for stable wrapping and bag appearance at speed.
End Sealer & Bag Discharge
Final wrapping station where the cross seal and bag release happen. This zone reflects knife selection, seal timing, and daily production stability in a way that specification sheets alone cannot show.
SW-1000A vs SW-1200 — Which Candy Wrapper Fits Your Factory?
Both machines are candy-oriented pillow wrappers, but they solve different production problems. The SW-1000A is the more practical choice for many confectionery plants because it keeps the feeding logic specialized while the investment and operating complexity remain moderate. The SW-1200 moves into a more aggressive speed and servo-control territory.
Choose SW-1000A When:
- You need candy-specific automatic feeding, but 50–500 bags/min is enough for your line
- Your products fall within the 10–50 mm length range and behave well in mold cavities
- You want a custom turnplate, brush selection, and easier operating logic over maximum top-end speed
- You value a compact, dedicated machine for one-piece sweets rather than a broad all-product wrapper
- You want a cost step below the highest-speed servo-driven wrapper category
Choose SW-1200 When:
- You need much higher throughput for large-volume candy wrapping programs
- You are specifically benchmarking servo motor packing machine architecture for speed and registration stability
- You want three-servo independent axis control as a purchasing requirement
- You run fewer SKUs at much higher volumes and can justify the higher-speed platform
- You are scaling an established candy line rather than automating a mid-volume plant for the first time
When This Machine Is Not the Right Fit
The SW-1000A is for single-piece candy wrapping only. For wider product ranges and general-purpose solid packing, choose the SW-350A multifunctional wrapper or SW-350B film-beneath model. For multi-piece bags of loose candy or snack mixes, use the collar type multi-head weigher machine. For premade pouch formats such as stand-up, zipper, or flat pouch, move to the SW-D premade bag granule machine or SW-L premade bag powder machine. For liquid or paste filling, the SW-Y premade bag liquid machine handles that format. For vacuum-sealed food pouches, see the SW-130ZK vacuum packing machine.
Why Choose ShengWei Machine for Candy Wrapping Projects
Factory Direct Candy Machine Supply
ShengWei manufactures packaging machinery in Guangdong and works directly with overseas buyers, distributors, and factories. That matters on a candy project because the customer usually needs more than a standard machine — they need a mold made from a real product sample and practical discussion about film, bag pitch, and brush type.
Custom Molds & Feeding Tuning
The SW-1000A is not sold as a one-size-fits-all wrapper. Mold material, cavity size, brush type, language, voltage, and control preferences are all confirmed during the order conversation. When these details are addressed before production, the machine wraps your specific candy cleanly from day one — rather than requiring extended on-site adjustment after delivery.
Export Support with Practical Communication
Remote support through WhatsApp, video, and online troubleshooting reduces commissioning friction for overseas customers. Candy plants often need fast feedback on seal temperature, registration, and brush behavior. The more clearly the supplier can support these adjustments, the faster the machine becomes productive.
Food-Oriented Machine Build Logic
The SW-1000A fits naturally inside stainless steel 304 packing machine and food packaging solution conversations because the machine is intended for confectionery production, food-contact cleaning, and retail film presentation rather than purely industrial non-food use. For liquid food applications such as sauces or cooking oils, ShengWei also manufactures the SW-420F collar type liquid packing machine.
What Our Clients Say
We purchased the SW-1000A for individually wrapping hard candy and milk sweets. The main reason we chose it was the candy tray design. With our previous machine, operators had to hand-place products and speed varied too much from shift to shift. The SW-1000A gave us more stable feeding immediately. We are not a giant factory, so the SW-1200 would have been more than we needed. This model gave us the right level of automation without overcomplicating maintenance.
Omar R.
Factory Manager — Confectionery Producer, Saudi Arabia
Our team tested the machine with two candy shapes and one chocolate-coated sweet. ShengWei helped us decide on different brush materials and cavity details before final production. That saved a lot of trial time after installation. The touch screen is simple enough for ordinary operators, and the film registration has stayed neat on our printed wrapper. For a medium-volume line, the SW-1000A has been a very practical investment.
Maria G.
Production Supervisor — Candy OEM Plant, Colombia
Frequently Asked Questions
What products can the SW-1000A pack?
What is the actual packing speed for my candy?
How does the candy turnplate feeding system work?
What is the difference between food-grade plastic mold and aluminium mold?
Is PLC control standard on the SW-1000A?
What film materials and bag widths does the machine support?
How do I choose between the SW-1000A and the SW-1200?
Can I send candy samples for a wrapping test?
What is the lead time and how is payment handled?
What warranty and after-sales support is included?
Expert Guides
Candy Pillow Packing Machine Explained
Understand where the SW-1000A fits within the broader automatic pillow pouch packing machine family, and why candy-specific turnplate feeding matters more than generic brochure speed.
View All Pillow Machines →SW-1200: When You Need Higher Speed
A practical look at how three-servo motor architecture, eye mark control, and independent axis registration improve throughput when wrapping printed candy film at over 1,000 pcs/min.
Compare SW-1200 →Pillow Pouch vs Premade Pouch for Confectionery
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Ready to Wrap Your Candy with the SW-1000A?
Send us your candy sample size, approximate weight, target bag size, film structure, and production speed target. We will recommend the right cavity mold, brush type, and machine configuration, then prepare a quotation for your line.
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