Whatever your production requirements, we have the packaging solution to match.
One formulation range. Different production strategies.
Viscosity, dose range, number of formulations, batch size and cleaning frequency all affect how a liquid food supplement packaging system should be configured.
Multiple formulations and frequent product changes
Higher volumes without losing flexibility
Continuous production and fully integrated lines
What to expect
Our process for your success
Your Requirements
We analyze your product, pack format, production targets and specific requirements to identify the most suitable packaging solution.
Technical Evaluation
Our Area Manager and Project Manager assess dosing, materials, performance and line configuration to define a reliable and efficient solution.
Project Definition
Technical specifications, machine configuration and project requirements are clearly defined before development begins.
Engineering & Testing
Mechanical, electrical and software engineering are combined with product and material testing to validate real production performance.
FAT
Factory Acceptance Testing verifies machine performance, pack quality and compliance with the agreed technical specifications.
Installation & Training
Our technicians manage installation, SAT, start-up and operator training to ensure a smooth transition into production.
Lifecycle Support
Remote assistance, spare parts and technical expertise help maintain machine reliability, efficiency and uptime over time.
Consulting
We support production optimization, new products, materials and formats to keep your packaging solution ready for evolving requirements.
Why Universal Pack
Dosing Technology Built Around Liquid Behaviour
Liquid food supplements can range from free-flowing formulations to dense syrups, emulsions and energy gels. Universal Pack defines the dosing solution around the actual rheology of the product, target dose and filling conditions rather than applying a standard configuration.
This helps maintain repeatable filling performance while controlling dripping, stringing and product residues around the dosing area.
Protecting Pack Integrity from Fill to Seal
With liquid and semi-liquid products, dosing and sealing must work as one controlled process. Nozzle position, filling timing, product cut-off and sealing parameters are engineered together to help keep the seal area clean and support consistent pack quality.
Packaging material behaviour is also evaluated according to the formulation, filling temperature and required barrier performance.
Flexible Platforms for Different Formulations and Doses
One production line may need to handle different flavours, active ingredients, viscosities, serving sizes and pack dimensions. Universal Pack can engineer liquid food supplement stick pack and sachet packaging machines with the flexibility required to manage a broader product portfolio.
Cleaning access, recipe changes and format changeovers are considered from the start, helping the equipment remain practical as production needs evolve.
From Primary Packaging to Fully Integrated Lines
A project can begin with a standalone stick pack or sachet machine or extend into a complete automated line. Inspection, counting, grouping, transfer and cartoning can be integrated according to required output and final pack configuration.
This allows the entire packaging process to be developed as one system, with primary and secondary packaging designed around the same production targets.
Looking for the Right Liquid Food Supplement Packaging Solution?
Tell us about your formulation, viscosity, dose range, pack format and expected production output.
Universal Pack will assess the complete application and define the most suitable stick pack, sachet or integrated packaging line for your liquid food supplement.
Examples of Liquid Food & Vitamin Supplement packages produced with Universal Pack machines.
Technical Project Assessment
Every liquid supplement behaves differently in the filling process. Viscosity, temperature, suspended ingredients, dose range and cleaning needs must all be evaluated together before defining the final machine configuration.
| What we evaluate | Key project considerations |
|---|---|
| What type of liquid food supplement will be packaged? | Drinkable solutions, syrups, concentrates, emulsions and gels can behave very differently during filling. The formulation and its physical characteristics are assessed first to define the most suitable dosing approach. |
| How does viscosity change under production conditions? | Product temperature, composition and batch-to-batch variation can affect flow behaviour and filling consistency. These changes are considered when defining dosing parameters and machine settings. |
| What dose range and accuracy are required? | Target volume, product density, permitted tolerance and the number of serving sizes are evaluated together to achieve consistent dosing across the required operating range. |
| Does the formulation contain fibres, extracts or suspended ingredients? | Botanical extracts, fibres and other suspended components may influence product flow, nozzle selection and dosing repeatability. Their size, concentration and stability are therefore assessed during project development. |
| Is a clean product cut-off critical to the application? | Sticky or viscous supplements may drip or form strings after dosing. Nozzle design, filling timing and cut-off performance are evaluated to help keep the sealing area clean and maintain pack quality. |
| At what temperature will the supplement be filled? | Ambient, warm or controlled-temperature filling can change product viscosity and influence both dosing behaviour and sealing conditions. The expected temperature range is considered from the beginning of the project. |
| What protection does the product require after filling? | Sensitivity to oxygen, light and moisture, together with shelf-life targets, helps define the barrier and sealing requirements of the packaging material. |
| Which stick pack or sachet format best suits the application? | Dose volume, product consistency, ease of opening, portability and consumption method are considered when defining pack dimensions and format. |
| How many formulations and pack formats will share the machine? | Different viscosities, flavours, active ingredients, doses and pack sizes influence the level of machine flexibility and the required product and format changeover strategy. |
| What cleaning approach is needed between production campaigns? | Recipe sequence, campaign length, product-contact surfaces and available cleaning time are evaluated to define the most appropriate level of accessibility and cleaning automation. |
| What sustained production capacity is required? | Target output, shift pattern, batch size and downstream capacity determine the number of lanes, operating speed and overall configuration of the liquid food supplement packaging system. |
| How far should automation extend beyond primary packaging? | The project may stop at stick pack or sachet production or extend to inspection, counting, grouping, transfer and cartoning as part of a fully integrated packaging line. |
Faq
What is the best packaging machine for liquid food supplements in stick packs or sachets?
The right machine depends on the formulation, viscosity, dose range, pack size, target output and downstream requirements. A free-flowing supplement and a dense nutritional gel may require very different dosing and filling strategies, even when the final pack looks similar.
Can one machine package different liquid food supplement formulations?
Yes, provided the required product range is considered during the engineering phase. Differences in viscosity, density, flavour, active ingredients and filling temperature can influence dosing settings, cleaning procedures and changeover times.
How are viscous or gel-like supplements dosed accurately?
Accurate filling starts with a dosing system selected around the actual rheology of the product. Product temperature, density, filling speed and cut-off behaviour are assessed together to maintain repeatable doses throughout the production run.
Can liquid food supplement stick pack machines handle products with fibres or suspended ingredients?
They can, depending on the size, concentration and stability of the suspended components. Fibres, botanical extracts and other inclusions may affect product flow and nozzle performance, so these characteristics should be evaluated before the final machine configuration is defined.
Does filling temperature affect liquid food supplement packaging?
Yes. Temperature can alter viscosity and flow behaviour and may also influence laminate performance and sealing conditions. For warm-fill or temperature-controlled applications, the expected operating range becomes part of the technical assessment.
Which packaging materials are suitable for liquid food supplement sachets and stick packs?
The choice depends on the formulation, shelf-life target, sensitivity to oxygen or light, filling conditions and sealing requirements. Material performance should be evaluated together with machinability to ensure the pack works reliably on the line.
How do you prevent liquid or gel products from contaminating the sealing area?
Controlled dosing, suitable nozzle design and a clean product cut-off are key. These elements help reduce dripping or stringing and support consistent sealing, particularly with sticky or high-viscosity formulations.
Can the same packaging line handle different doses and pack sizes?
Yes. Liquid food supplement packaging machines can be engineered for multiple serving sizes and formats, but the expected range and frequency of changeovers should be defined early so that flexibility is built into the machine from the start.
How are liquid food supplement packaging machines cleaned between recipes?
The cleaning strategy depends on the product portfolio and production plan. Accessibility of product-contact parts, recipe sequence, campaign length and available cleaning time all influence the level of cleaning automation and the final hygienic design.
Can Universal Pack supply complete liquid food supplement stick pack and sachet packaging lines?
Yes. A complete line can combine primary packaging with inspection, counting, grouping, transfer and cartoning, allowing the entire process to be engineered around the required output and final secondary pack configuration.
Can liquid food supplements be tested before the final packaging machine is defined?
Yes. Product and laminate trials can help verify dosing behaviour, product cut-off, sealing performance and machinability before the final machine or complete line configuration is confirmed.
Looking for the right packaging solution for your process?
Describe your application and requirements. We’ll review your needs and get back to you with clear, relevant answers.
