Confectionery & Chocolate Packing Solutions
Bars, pralines and single-serve candy — conveyed gently into the wrap, sealed within strict thermal limits that protect product temper.
Why Flow Wrapping for Confectionery & Chocolate
Confectionery is where horizontal flow wrapping earned its reputation — uniform, fragile, high-value pieces moved by conveyor, never dropped.
Convey, Don't Drop
Bars and pralines reach the film on a conveyor and leave it sealed — no drops, no crushing, no rejects turned to fines.
Heat-Sensitive Sealing
Chocolate punishes temperature spikes. Controlled sealing holds dwell and temperature steady through acceleration instead of scorching the edge.
A Sachet per Praline
Dose-sized pieces get their own 4-side-seal pack — countable, giftable, portion-exact. Single-serve sealed sachets are established at retail — Pop Rocks has sold the format for decades.
The Wrapper Is the Shelf Pack
Print-registered film is the pack and the label in one. Registration and seal quality are what the customer sees first.
Uniform Products, Fast Lines
Consistent product geometry is what makes high-speed wrapping possible — spacing, film feed and cut stay repeatable piece after piece. The Ritter Sport square — packaged in a mono-PP flow-wrapped pillow pack since 1991 — is the classic proof that distinct geometries run reliably at production speed.
Industry References
Ritter Sport — the square 100 g bar has run in a mono-polypropylene flow-wrapped pillow pack since 1991: an established retail format running at sustained production speed.
Pop Rocks — the single-serve popping-candy packet, a flat sealed sachet format at retail.
Mars and Nestlé are founding members of the PaperFlex consortium (2026), jointly developing paper-based wrappers and sachets.
References describe publicly available retail pack formats as illustrations — they are not Path Pack customer cases.
Machines for Confectionery & Chocolate
One engineering standard across three machine families — flow wrappers, four-side-seal sachet machines and horizontal premade-pouch lines. Every machine below is configured around the product it runs — each card links to the full machine page for detailed specs.
Flow Wrapping (HFFS) — bars and pralines
Configurations matched to bar and praline formats — validated with your product and film before anything ships.
PP180R Flow Wrapping Machine
Production Rate: 4,800 packs/hour (80 packs/min); actual speed depends on product and fill weight
Applicable Materials: Liquids, slurries, powders and similar products
Packaging Films: PE, PP, CPP, OPP, PET, PA (NY), VMPET, VMCPP foil laminates and aluminum-foil paper bags
Pack Size Range: Width 60-90 mm, height 80-150 mm
Max. Filling Volume: 100 ml (depends on product type)
Filling Accuracy: ±1.5%
Filling Stations: 2
Pack Style: Pillow packs (back seal) formed from roll film
Air Consumption: 0.6 m³/min
Air Pressure: 0.6 MPa
Total Power: 10 kW, 380 V / 50 Hz
Machine Weight: 2,000 kg
Dimensions (L×W×H): 4500 × 970 × 1500 mm
Frame Material: 304 stainless steel covers; carbon-steel body with spray coating
Core Components: Mitsubishi PLC; Weintek touchscreen HMI; Siemens low-voltage electrics; relays by Siemens or Schneider; Italian photo-eye registration
JC250 Flow Wrapping Machine
Production Rate: 35-150 packs/min (product-dependent)
Pack Size Range: Product width 30-100 mm, length 85-300 mm, height 5-30 mm
Pack Style: Back-seal pillow packs formed from roll film
Cutter: Single sealing jaw
Film Width: 90-240 mm
Packaging Films: OPP, PE, PVC, OPP/CPP, PT/PE, KOP/CPP and similar heat-sealable laminates
Drive: 3 servo motors with planetary gears
Bag Form Qualified Rate: ≥97%
Sealing Pressure: 15 N/mm²
Control Set: In-house-designed PLC; MCGS touchscreen; RiDing servo motors
Machine Noise: ≤78 dB
Total Power: 3.0 kW, 220 V / 50 Hz
Machine Weight: 600 kg
Dimensions (L×W×H): 4000 × 920 × 1500 mm
JC420 Flow Wrapping Machine
Production Rate: 35-150 packs/min (product-dependent)
Pack Size Range: Product width 30-180 mm, length 115-350 mm, height 5-45 mm
Pack Style: Back-seal pillow packs formed from roll film
Cutter: Single sealing jaw
Film Width: 90-430 mm
Packaging Films: OPP, PE, PVC, OPP/CPP, PT/PE, KOP/CPP and similar heat-sealable laminates
Drive: 3 servo motors with planetary gears
Bag Form Qualified Rate: ≥97%
Sealing Pressure: 15 N/mm²
Control Set: In-house-designed PLC; MCGS touchscreen; RiDing servo motors
Machine Noise: ≤78 dB
Total Power: 3.0 kW, 220 V / 50 Hz
Machine Weight: 800 kg
Dimensions (L×W×H): 4220 × 950 × 1600 mm
Four-Side-Seal Sachet Machines — flat sachets and portion packs
Flat sachets sealed on all four sides — portion-controlled, shelf-ready packs for flat products and counted single serves.
Horizontal Pouch Packing Machines — stand-up, zipper and spout pouches
Stand-up, zipper and spout premade pouches — feeding, filling and sealing configured for this industry's products.
PP190P Horizontal Pouch Packing Machine
Production Rate: 3,000 packs/hour (50 packs/min); actual speed depends on product and fill weight
Applicable Materials: Granules, powders, liquids and similar products
Pouch Size Range: Width 50-200 mm, height 100-280 mm
Max. Filling Volume: 1,000 ml (depends on product type)
Filling Stations: 2
Pouch Shape: Flat and stand-up pouches
Air Consumption: 300 L/min
Total Power: 5 kW
Machine Weight: 2,000 kg
Dimensions (L×W×H): 3150 × 1195 × 1120 mm
PP180F Horizontal Pouch Packing Machine
Production Rate: 9,600 packs/hour (160 packs/min); actual speed depends on product and fill weight
Applicable Materials: Raw pulp, liquid and viscous sauce products
Pouch Size Range: Width 50-90 mm, height 100-280 mm
Max. Filling Volume: 200 ml (depends on product type)
Filling Accuracy: ±1.5%
Packing Materials: PE, PP, CPP, OPP, PET, PA (NY), VMPET / VMCPP foil pouches, foil paper bags
Total Power: 6 kW
Power Supply: 220V / 380V / 450V
Air Consumption: 0.6 m³/min
Air Pressure: 0.6 MPa
Machine Weight: 2,500 kg
Dimensions (L×W×H): 3650 × 1530 × 1180 mm
Frame Material: 304 stainless steel housing; coated carbon steel frame
Core Components: AirTAC pneumatics; Inovance (China) PLC, VFD and touchscreen; Zhongde (China) vacuum oil pump
PP180 Horizontal Pouch Packing Machine
Production Rate: 3,000 packs/hour (50 packs/min); actual speed depends on product and fill weight
Applicable Materials: Liquids, granules, pills, capsules and similar products
Pouch Size Range: Width 55-200 mm, height 100-280 mm
Max. Filling Weight: 1,000 g (depends on product type)
Filling Accuracy: ±1.5%
Packing Materials: PE, PP, CPP, OPP, PET, PA (NY), VMPET / VMCPP foil pouches, foil paper bags
Total Power: 4 kW
Power Supply: 220V / 380V / 450V
Air Consumption: 0.6 m³/min
Air Pressure: 0.6 MPa
Machine Weight: 2,000 kg
Dimensions (L×W×H): 2980 × 1345 × 1340 mm
Frame Material: 304 stainless steel housing; coated carbon steel frame
Core Components: SMC (Japan) pneumatics; Siemens PLC, VFD and touchscreen; ORION (Japan) oil-free vacuum pump
PP320 Horizontal Pouch Packing Machine
Production Rate: 4,200 packs/hour (70 packs/min); actual speed depends on product and fill weight
Applicable Materials: Powders, liquids, solids and similar products
Pouch Size Range: Width 60-160 mm, height 100-280 mm
Max. Filling Volume: 1,000 ml (depends on product type)
Filling Accuracy: ±1.5%
Packing Materials: PE, PP, CPP, OPP, PET, PA (NY), VMPET / VMCPP foil pouches, foil paper bags
Total Power: 7 kW
Power Supply: 220V / 380V / 450V
Air Consumption: 0.6 m³/min
Air Pressure: 0.6 MPa
Machine Weight: 2,500 kg
Dimensions (L×W×H): 3500 × 1000 × 1390 mm
Frame Material: 304 stainless steel housing; coated carbon steel frame
Core Components: SMC (Japan) pneumatics; Siemens PLC, VFD and touchscreen; ORION (Japan) oil-free vacuum pump
PP190 Horizontal Pouch Packing Machine
Production Rate: 6,000 packs/hour (100 packs/min); actual speed depends on product and fill weight
Applicable Materials: Granules, powders, liquids and similar products
Pouch Size Range: Width 50-95 mm, height 100-280 mm
Max. Filling Volume: 200 ml (depends on product type)
Filling Stations: 2
Pouch Shape: Flat and stand-up pouches
Air Consumption: 300 L/min
Total Power: 5 kW
Machine Weight: 2,000 kg
Dimensions (L×W×H): 3150 × 1195 × 1120 mm
PP880 Side-Gusset Pouch Packing Machine
Production Rate: 900 packs/hour (15 packs/min); actual speed depends on product and fill weight
Applicable Materials: Granules, powders, liquids and similar products
Pouch Size Range: Width 120-440 mm, height 150-650 mm
Max. Filling Volume: 10 kg (depends on product type)
Filling Stations: 1
Pouch Shape: Gusset pouches
Air Consumption: 300 L/min
Total Power: 5 kW
Machine Weight: 800 kg
Dimensions (L×W×H): 2300 × 1000 × 1390 mm
PP400D Horizontal Pouch Packing Machine
Production Rate: 6,000 packs/hour (100 packs/min); actual speed depends on product and fill weight
Pouch Size Range: Width 50-90 mm, height 100-280 mm
Max. Filling Volume: 200 ml (depends on product type)
Applicable Materials: Powders, liquids, granules and similar products
Filling Accuracy: ±1.5%
Packing Materials: PE, PP, CPP, OPP, PET, PA (NY), VMPET / VMCPP foil pouches, foil paper bags
Total Power: 4 kW
Power Supply: 220V / 380V / 450V
Air Consumption: 0.6 m³/min
Air Pressure: 0.6 MPa
Machine Weight: 2,000 kg
Dimensions (L×W×H): 2900 × 1000 × 1360 mm
Frame Material: 304 stainless steel housing; coated carbon steel frame
Core Components: SMC (Japan) pneumatics; Siemens PLC, VFD and touchscreen; ORION (Japan) oil-free vacuum pump
PP880T Horizontal Pouch Packing Machine
Production Rate: 900 packs/hour (15 packs/min); actual speed depends on product and fill weight
Applicable Materials: Granules, liquids, powders and similar products
Pouch Size Range: Width 120-440 mm, height 150-650 mm
Max. Filling Weight: 10 kg (depends on product type)
Filling Accuracy: ±1.5%
Packing Materials: PE, PP, CPP, OPP, PET, PA (NY), VMPET / VMCPP foil pouches, foil paper bags
Total Power: 4 kW
Power Supply: 220V / 380V / 450V
Air Consumption: 0.6 m³/min
Air Pressure: 0.6 MPa
Machine Weight: 800 kg
Dimensions (L×W×H): 2300 × 1000 × 1390 mm
Frame Material: 304 stainless steel housing; coated carbon steel frame
Core Components: AirTAC pneumatics (cylinders, solenoid and vacuum valves); Siemens PLC, VFD and touchscreen; ORION (Japan) vacuum pump
Complete the Line — cartoning, blister and sleeving
Cartoning, blister packing and bag sleeving machines that pair with the packers above — one line, one engineering standard.
How to Choose a Confectionery Packing Machine
Seven decisions frame the specification. Work them in order and the machine ends up matched to your product — not the other way around.
1. Product Type
Bar, praline, dose candy or mixed count. Fragility and cocoa content drive handling and sealing spec.
2. Throughput
Match packs/min to piece weight and infeed spacing. High-count dose lines justify servo class.
3. Film Material
Print-registered foils and cold-seal laminates are standard. Cocoa fat demands grease-resistant structures. For high-fat chocolate, cold-seal cohesive film and low contact pressure keep seal heat off the edges — radiant heat is what melts edges and drives fat bloom.
4. Seal Technology
Cold-seal or low-temperature sealing protects temper; parameters must be validated with your specific film at line speed.
5. Package Format
Single bars, counted pralines in one pillow pack, or a sachet per piece. Format drives infeed and cut pattern.
6. Hygiene and Food Contact
Food-contact film and food-grade construction. Confirm target-market rules early.
7. Configuration and Delivery
Foil registration and gentle infeed work extends delivery. Lock the format range before peak season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is flow wrapping suitable for chocolate bars and pralines?
Yes — confectionery is the classic HFFS case. Pieces are conveyed into the film, wrapped and sealed without drops; heat sensitivity makes controlled sealing the focus.
Can pralines be packed individually?
Yes — dose formats seal as individual 4-side-seal sachets, countable and portion-exact, alongside pillow packs for bars.
Does heat from sealing damage chocolate?
It can if sealing is crude. Controlled sealing holds temperature and dwell steady through speed changes — the reason sealing gets validated with the actual product, not assumed.
What speeds are available for confectionery packing?
Configurations for this format span our full flow-wrapping range — 5 to 300 packs/min. The right class depends on your product, film and format; match speed to what your line actually sustains, not the headline number.
Why Path Pack
We start with the product, not the machine. Every project runs through the same nine-step engineering process — product, format, film, speed, feeding, sealing, structure, integration, testing — before a configuration is quoted.
Your chocolate runs on real machines with your film at your target speed before anything ships. Sealing parameters for heat-sensitive product are exactly what the test run is for.
Evaluate your requirements with our online tools: the machine finder and bag calculator narrow the configuration before you ever talk to us.