Optimizing Performance in Automatic Powder Filling Systems

There have been crucial changes in the packaging industry recently, especially with regard to Form Fill and Seal (FFS) machines. These machines can be found in different sizes making them available for use by small businesses that want to lower their plant costs using inexpensive automated packaging solutions. This paper describes a low-cost weighing and pouring mechanism for improving accuracy of pouch filling machine. The process flow is carefully designed so as to achieve optimum production rates. Manipulators under the control of our mechatronics system are regulated through feedback from sensors managed by microcontroller.