Packaging Machine Output Calculator
- Packs/hour = 3,600 ÷ cycle seconds × heads × efficiency
- Efficiency covers stops, refills and breaks
- Match output to sales, not the other way round
- The slowest machine sets line speed
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Output Calculator
Example figures only: replace them with your own. Results update as you type.
Find Your Cycle Time
Time ten fills, seals or packs with a stopwatch and divide by ten. For a manual filler the operator sets the pace; automatic machines list speed in packs per minute (cycle seconds = 60 ÷ packs per minute).
The Slowest Machine Sets the Speed
On a line (fill → cap or seal → label → code) output is limited by the slowest step. Upgrade that step first. See liquid filling machines, labelling and coding.
Filling and Packing Machines
Manual Liquid & Paste Filling MachineKSh 95,000
Pneumatic liquid fillerKSh 350,000
Automatic Linear Liquid Filling MachinesKSh 1,900,000
Semi-auto cup filling and sealing machineKSh 970,000
KPLHS240B (Pouch Filling Machine)KSh 2,200,000
Automatic VFFS Multi-Lane Sachet Liquid Ketchup Sauce Filling Packing Machine Vertical Honey Fruit Jelly Stick Beverages BagsKSh 3,200,000
VFFS -P series Automatic Powder Packing MachineKSh 3,480,000| Product | Price |
|---|---|
| Manual Liquid & Paste Filling Machine | KSh 95,000 |
| Pneumatic liquid filler | KSh 350,000 |
| Automatic Linear Liquid Filling Machines | KSh 1,900,000 |
| Semi-auto cup filling and sealing machine | KSh 970,000 |
| KPLHS240B (Pouch Filling Machine) | KSh 2,200,000 |
| Automatic VFFS Multi-Lane Sachet Liquid Ketchup Sauce Filling Packing Machine Vertical Honey Fruit Jelly Stick Beverages Bags | KSh 3,200,000 |
| VFFS -P series Automatic Powder Packing Machine | KSh 3,480,000 |
Current listed prices incl. VAT (updated 4 October 2026).
Machines are supplied through our packaging partner shop, Africa Packaging Solutions, on BuyMoreMall.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate the output of a packaging machine?
3,600 ÷ seconds per cycle × packs per cycle × efficiency gives packs per hour.
What efficiency should I use for a packing line?
Planners often use 70–85% to allow for stops, refills and breaks; use your own measured figure if you have it.
How many bottles per hour does a manual filler do?
It depends on the operator and bottle size; time ten fills and use the calculator.
Which machine limits a packing line?
The slowest step, often labelling or capping.