Blogs

Explore a variety of packaging industry thought leadership pieces from our internal subject matter experts, read compelling case studies, hear from our service techs about helpful maintenance tips and tricks and more here in the nVenia Blog. Do you have a question you would like answered? Or a subject matter in the packaging industry you would like to learn more about?  Let us know!

Punch Bottom Open Mouth Bag

Pinch Bottom Open Mouth (PBOM) Bags: An Overview

04/27/2018
Pinch bottom open mouth (PBOM) bags are a packaging industry workhorse. Used for medium to large format products of varying density, they’re also ideal for high-end and sensitive products in the building material, minerals, pet food, animal feed, and bulk foods industries when barrier liners are required to optimally preserve...
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Heat Sealable Paper Bag

Common Open Mouth Bag Terms

04/03/2018
Open mouth bags are bags used in the packaging industry that are factory closed on one side of the tube, and closed by sewing or sealing on the other side. The materials, construction, and characteristics of open mouth bags vary widely, making them suitable for diverse applications ranging from bulk...
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Fischbein Brand HAS220

Low-Cost, High Value Poly Bag Sealing

03/23/2018
Knowing the price/value relationship before you buy is more important than ever. For small operators looking to increase bagging automation and productivity the nVenia FISCHBEIN Brand HAS 220 Hot Air Sealer provides a cost-effective sealing solution. Built tough for long life in demanding industrial applications, the HAS 220 delivers consistent...
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Model 4000 upright conveyor

New Feature: Model 4000 Upright Conveyor Caster Kit Option

03/02/2018
Casters are often overlooked. That is, until they are needed. Though small, they can be critical to bagging line productivity. The nVenia HAMER Brand Model 4000 Upright Bag Conveyor now features a swivel caster kit option for added mobility and adaptability. Despite all of the technological advances in the packaging...
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Animal Feed

Innovative Easy Clean Belt Feed Design Reduces Cross Contamination in Sweet Feed Applications

02/16/2018
The nVenia HAMER Brand Model 600NW+ Belt Feed Scale is the perfect net weigh scale for animal feed producers bagging textured and sweet feeds. Sweet feeds are typically moist and sticky, and less free-flowing than other dry feed options, making them more prone to cross contamination. Potential mycotoxin growth due...
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nVenia HAMER Brand 100 Gross Weigh Bagging Scale

Double Hand Bagging Production Speeds with the Model 100GW Gross Weigh Bagging Scale

02/02/2018
The nVenia HAMER Brand Model 100GW gross weigh bagging scale offers low cost, simple operation, speed and accuracy for gross weigh bag filling of free flowing, granular products. Regularly in stock and ready to ship, the 100GW is the fastest way to significantly improve bagging line profitability. Speed Fifty percent...
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Compressed Air improves automation

High Quality Compressed Air Improves Automation Throughput

01/26/2018
When using bagging equipment with pneumatic components and operations it is important to supply compressed air that is clean (free of contaminants), dry, and non-lubricated. All atmospheric air contains some water vapor and contaminants. As the air compresses, the vapor liquefies. For a given volume of air, this causes the...
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nVenia HAMER Brand Model 3100 FFS

Maximize Aggregate, Coal, and Chemical Packaging Process with Extreme Duty Model 3100 FFS

01/19/2018
The nVenia HAMER Brand Model 3100 FFS represents the most durable design in extreme-duty, large format, industrial horizontal form fill and seal machines. Built specifically for harsh plant environments, the 3100 FFS is the perfect solution for a range of abrasive and corrosive applications including aggregates like sand and concrete,...
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Packaging Lettuce

Considerations When Choosing a Lettuce Packaging Machine

10/12/2017
While relatively new a couple of decades ago, it is now common to have sales of bagged and prepared or prewashed produce outsell whole fruits and vegetables. A great example of this is the various bagged lettuces and pre-mixed salad blends on the market. These are ideal for consumers, and...
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Beef Jerky

Features to Look For in a Beef Jerky Packaging Machine

10/09/2017
The type of system you use when packaging beef jerky will have an impact on your product, just as the type of processing method you use affects the quality of the raw materials. The nVenia team understands the unique needs in jerky processing and packaging. While we are using the...
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Packaging Popcorn

Handle with Care: Secrets of Packaging Popcorn

10/06/2017
At nVenia, we have a team of engineers and support staff that dedicate their time and expertise to helping our customers resolve challenges they have with their packaging systems. One of the benefits of working directly with our customers is finding new ways to customize our machines to offer an...
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Choose the Right Packaging

Tips For Choosing the Right Product Packaging

10/03/2017
Starting a business can be a very stressful process. When offering products to the general public, you have to find a way to catch their eye. Having the right product packaging is an essential part of acheiving success in your industry. For many snack food brands, the right vertical packaging...
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