LAS VEGAS, NV — WeighPack Systems, a leading manufacturer of automated packaging machinery, recently delivered a compact and efficient potato chips packaging system designed to help snack food producers improve packaging consistency, reduce manual labor, and maximize production floor space.
The integrated solution combines a PrimoLinear® V5 Net Weigher, VersaPak™ Tabletop Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS) Bagger, incline infeed conveyor, and exit conveyor for direct case loading, creating a complete packaging line from product feeding through finished package handling. The system is specifically designed for delicate snack products such as potato chips while maintaining product integrity throughout the packaging process. WeighPack offers a variety of packaging solutions for chips, popcorn, nuts, crackers, granola, jerky, and other snack food applications.
The PrimoLinear V5 Net Weigher accurately portions potato chips and other snack products before discharging them into the VersaPak bagger. Available in configurations of up to four weighing lanes, the V5 features 5-liter weigh bucket capacities, precision strain-gauge load cells, vibratory feeding technology, and durable 304 stainless steel construction throughout the frame and product-contact surfaces. Designed for sanitation and operational efficiency, the system includes tool-less removable funnels and hoppers, wipe-down construction, and a tilting hopper for simplified cleaning and maintenance.
A color touch-screen interface and microprocessor-based operating system provide intuitive control with recipe storage, recall, allocation, and adjustment capabilities, allowing operators to quickly switch between products while maintaining weighing accuracy and production efficiency.
The VersaPak Tabletop VFFS machine forms, fills, and seals pillow bags using non-proprietary roll stock film. Producing up to 20 packages per minute, the compact bagger accommodates pouch widths ranging from 2 to 8 inches (50–200 mm) while occupying minimal floor space. The VersaPak is also compatible with recyclable and compostable paper-based films, enabling manufacturers to support sustainability initiatives without sacrificing packaging performance.
Product is automatically elevated from ground level via the incline conveyor to the weighing system, then transferred into the VersaPak for bagging. Finished packages are discharged onto an exit conveyor that transports bags directly into shipping cases, creating a streamlined packaging process that minimizes manual handling and improves overall line efficiency.
Watch the system in action - https://www.weighpack.com/weighpack-compact-potato-chips-packaging-system-with-v5-and-versapak/
"This system demonstrates how snack food manufacturers can implement automated weighing and bagging technology in a remarkably small footprint," said Luis Pilonieta, sales director at Paxiom Group. "By combining accurate net weighing, reliable bagging, and integrated conveying, processors can achieve greater efficiency while preserving product quality and flexibility."
The compact potato chips packaging system is ideal for startups, growing snack brands, co-packers, and manufacturers seeking an economical entry point into automated packaging. The system can also be adapted for a variety of free-flowing food products beyond potato chips, including popcorn, pretzels, nuts, crackers, baked snacks, confectionery, pet treats, and dried foods. The PrimoLinear V5 platform can be expanded up to four lanes as production requirements increase. The V5 net weigher, conveyors, and a wide range of weighing, pouch filling, bagging, flow wrapping machines are available for live demonstrations at the Paxiom Xperience Center in Las Vegas. Visitors are invited to schedule a complimentary tour, test their own products on production-ready equipment, and work directly with packaging automation specialists to evaluate the best solution for their application. Learn more and book your visit: https://www.paxiom.com/paxiom-xperience-center/