Zandzuigbedrijf Het Noorden is a company specialized in the production and sale of industrial sand such as filter sand and gravel. They extract quartz sand from the ground, process it and pack it in bags.
The company already had machines for this project that packaged the quartz sand in plastic open-mouth bags, but this process was not as fast, efficient or cost-effective as they would like. That’s why they wanted a more advanced packaging solution that would enable a faster, better and cheaper way of packaging.
To help Zandzuigbedrijf Het Noorden pack their quartz sand more efficiently, we recommended the Essegi F1000. This packaging machine, equipped with a net weigher and thermal transfer printer, provided the perfect solution for their needs.
The main problem with the previous machine was that the product had different bulk weights, but the machine only filled one type of bag. As a result, some bags were well filled, others less so. With a flat film machine such as the Essegi F1000, the bags are tailor-made to the product, so that the bags are always optimally filled.
The PE film comes off the roll after which the bag is filled and sealed. More than 2000 bags fit on a roll, so they do not need to be replaced frequently. This was the case with the previous machine, which was more labor and cost intensive.
The project was a great success and resulted in a very satisfied customer. With the Essegi F1000, Zandzuigbedrijf Het Noorden received an efficient packaging solution that packed their quartz sand faster, better and more cost-effectively in polyethylene bags formed from the roll. Moreover, the entire process from application to placement took only 6 months.
