HMC Products is set to showcase its latest high-speed horizontal form-fill-seal pouching technology at PACK EXPO International 2026, highlighting a system designed to help snack manufacturers increase throughput while maintaining pack quality and reducing waste.
The ProMach product brand will present its IMF7-15 Pouchmaster Horizontal Form Fill Seal (HFFS) Pouching Machine at Booth S-3548 during the exhibition, which takes place from 18-21 October at McCormick Place in Chicago.
Designed for a wide range of free-flowing products, including snacks, sugar, gum, oats and particulates, the IMF7-15 is capable of operating at speeds of up to 150 pouches per minute.
HMC says the machine combines high-speed bag making and filling with improved product transfer and pouch handling, making it suitable for manufacturers seeking to increase production rates without compromising packaging performance.
Improving Filling Efficiency
Central to the IMF7-15 is a servo-driven travelling funnel system that moves with each pouch through multiple filling stations. This provides additional filling time and allows products to be dispensed more quickly while maintaining control over the filling process.
The technology also removes the need for vacuum opening and is designed to reduce the risk of product becoming trapped in the seal area – a particularly important consideration when handling free-flowing snack products and other particulates.
Reducing product-in-seal issues can help manufacturers maintain pouch integrity while also limiting product waste and rejected packs.
Dave Kreissler, General Manager of HMC Products, said manufacturers continue to face pressure to raise output while maintaining packaging quality and minimising waste.
He said the travelling funnel technology gives processors greater control over filling, helping operations run more efficiently while maintaining package integrity.
The system also features an optional power web unwind function designed to improve handling of pouch material.
Flexibility For Snack Producers
Alongside speed, HMC has focused on changeover and production flexibility with the IMF7-15. Straightforward changeover capabilities are intended to minimise downtime when manufacturers switch between products or applications.
The IMF Series can handle a variety of free-flowing food and consumer products and combines product containment with flexible filling capabilities. For snack manufacturers running different products or pack formats, this flexibility can help maximise equipment utilisation while maintaining consistent pouch quality.
HMC Products designs horizontal pouch form-fill-and-seal equipment capable of producing three-side seal, four-side seal, gusseted and stand-up gusset pouch formats.
Its systems can also be configured to handle powders, liquids and small solid products, with different filling options, pouch fitments and closure systems available depending on individual production requirements.
In addition to supplying new equipment, the company provides refurbishment, modernisation and rebuild services for existing horizontal form-fill-seal machinery, enabling manufacturers to extend equipment life and adapt older systems to changing production requirements.
HMC Products forms part of ProMach’s Flexibles & Trays business line. Visitors to PACK EXPO International 2026 will be able to see the IMF7-15 Pouchmaster operating at Booth S-3548.
