Sachet and Pouch Packing Machines: How They Work and Which to Choose
- FFS = form, fill and seal from a roll of film
- Liquid/paste machines and powder machines are different
- Multi-lane machines make several sachets at once
- Food and water products need KEBS certification
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Sachet and Pouch Packing Machine Prices
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 3,480,000Current listed prices incl. VAT (updated 1 October 2026).
What Is a Pouch Packing (FFS) Machine?
"FFS" means form-fill-seal. A vertical FFS (VFFS) machine pulls film from a roll over a forming tube, seals the back and bottom to make a pouch, doses the product in, seals the top and cuts the sachet off.
How Does a Pouch Packing Machine Work?
- Film unwinds from the roll; the printed design lines up using a sensor.
- The film is formed into a tube and sealed down the back.
- A doser fills the measured amount (a pump for liquids, an auger or cups for powders).
- The top is sealed, the batch code printed, and the sachet cut off.
Liquid vs Powder Machines
| Product | Machine |
|---|---|
| Sauces, ketchup, oil, liquid soap | Liquid / paste VFFS (multi-lane for small sachets) |
| Flour, spices, milk powder, detergent | Powder VFFS with auger filler |
| Larger pouches | Pouch filling machine |
Sachet Water and Food Products
Packaged water and food must meet Kenyan standards and carry the KEBS mark. Plan treatment and hygiene before buying the packing machine: see bottled water plant setup.
Related: liquid filling machines and batch coding.
Frequently asked questions
What is a pouch packing machine?
A machine that forms a pouch from film, fills it with a measured amount and seals it (form-fill-seal).
How does a pouch packing machine work?
Film is formed into a tube, sealed at the back and bottom, filled by a doser, then sealed at the top and cut.
How much is a sachet packing machine in Kenya?
Our sachet and pouch machines range from KSh 2,200,000 to KSh 3,480,000.
Can one machine pack both liquid and powder?
Usually not; liquids use a pump doser and powders use an auger or cup filler.
Do I need KEBS approval for sachet products?
Yes. Packaged food and water must meet Kenyan standards (KEBS).