Hygienic bagging machines
Halpaq designs, manufactures and installs washable hygienic bagging machines for powders and granules. Cleaning can be performed manually or automatically using CIP systems. Their design limits retention areas, makes cleaning easier between production runs and reduces the risk of cross-contamination. They meet the requirements of the food, Food & Feed, pharmaceutical and chemical industries, with throughput rates of up to 600 bags per hour depending on the model.
Our range of automatic and semi-automatic bagging machines
The Halpaq bagging machine range covers open-mouth bagging, with or without gussets, from semi-automatic stations to high-speed automatic lines. Depending on the selected model and configuration, Halpaq bagging machines can fill 5 to 25 kg bags, with throughput rates ranging from 50 to 600 bags per hour.
Your key benefits
Hygiene
Washable design with limited retention areas to make cleaning easier and reduce the risk of contamination.
Dust control
Filling designed to limit powder dispersion and keep the bagging station cleaner.
Accuracy
Consistent dosing and controlled weighing to ensure accurate filling, bag after bag.
Throughput
Adapted throughput rates and easier cleaning help reduce downtime and improve line output.
Hygienic bagging machines designed for frequent washdowns
Cleanability is at the core of Halpaq bagging machine design. Each machine is fully washable and designed for thorough cleaning, including parts in contact with the product. This hygienic design is based on specific choices: stainless steel, FDA-compliant plastics for food contact, accessible surfaces and components that can be removed without tools. The machines are designed in line with EHEDG guidelines and 3-A sanitary standards.
For your teams, this means simpler cleaning, safer production changeovers and better control during hygiene audits.
Manual washdown or clean-in-place (CIP): which option should you choose?
Halpaq offers two cleaning approaches. Manual washdown provides full access to the parts in contact with the product: it is suited to lines with infrequent product changeovers. Clean-in-place (CIP) automates the internal washing of the machine, without dismantling or tools, followed by drying: it saves time on lines that process successive batches or require frequent product changeovers. The choice is made case by case, based on your changeover frequency, hygiene constraints and throughput requirements.
A design with minimized retention areas to reduce cross-contamination
A retention area is a corner or recess where product residues can build up. This creates a hygiene risk and a source of cross-contamination during a change of product, grade or colour. Halpaq bagging machines are designed to limit these areas: open geometries, smooth surfaces and easy access for cleaning. Combined with full cleanability, whether manual or CIP, this design helps move from one product to another without unwanted transfer.
Technical specifications of our bagging machine range
| Products | Powders and granules: milk powder, flour, yeast, food additives and colourings, chemicals and minerals, etc. |
| Bags | Open-mouth bags, with or without gussets |
| Output rate | 50 to 600 bags per hour, depending on the model |
| Filling weight | 5 to 25 kg |
| Controls | Format and recipe changes via the human-machine interface (HMI) |
Safety: contained ATEX zone, NFPA standards and inerting
Powders can often create an explosive atmosphere. Halpaq bagging machines are designed for these conditions and contain the ATEX zone inside the machine. This approach prevents dust from spreading and limits the need for ATEX-rated equipment in the surrounding area. The machines are also designed according to NFPA standards for the relevant markets.
Air control completes this system: by managing the air entering and leaving the bagging area, a “clean room” is created inside the machine, which simplifies installation and reduces the line implementation cost.
Bagging explosive powders (ATEX)
For flammable or explosive powders, risk management starts at the design stage. The ATEX zone is contained inside the machine: the powder remains confined and the immediate environment does not need to be fully classified as ATEX. This design makes integration into an existing workshop easier and limits the costs associated with bringing the area into compliance. The exact configuration is defined according to your product and zone classification.
Product preservation through inerting
Some powders are sensitive to oxidation, humidity or agglomeration. Inerting addresses this need: an inert gas, such as nitrogen, is injected during bag filling and sealing. The machine’s airtight enclosure contains this gas. The product is better protected, its shelf life is extended, and operators are protected from gas diffusion. Inerting is integrated into the machine according to the sensitivity of your product.
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A bagging machine suited to every packaging need
For high throughputs
BM 2060
The BM 2060 is designed for bagging lines that need to handle high production volumes. Thanks to its dual filling head, it can reach up to 600 bags/h, depending on the product, bag format and line configuration. It is suitable for bagging powders and granules in open-mouth bags, in environments where throughput, accuracy and production continuity are key requirements.
Dosing accuracy without compromising throughput
BM 1040
The BM 1040 delivers high throughputs while maintaining a high level of dosing accuracy. Capable of handling up to 400 bags/h, it is suited to automatic lines that need to increase output without compromising filling consistency, cleanliness around the filling station or ease of cleaning.
For automated production
BM 1030
The BM 1030 is designed for medium-speed automated production lines. It packages powders and granules into open-mouth bags, with or without gussets, while securing every key stage of the process: filling, transfer, bag holding and closing.
This bagging machine is particularly suited to manufacturers looking to automate their bagging operations without investing in a very high-speed line. It combines accurate dosing, hygienic operation and effective dust control.
For a semi-automatic line
BM 1012V / BM 1012H
The BM 1012V and BM 1012H are designed for bagging powders, powdered products and granules in open-mouth bags up to 50 kg. The BM 1012V is suited to fine or volatile powders thanks to its bottom-up filling system, which limits dust emissions and product losses. The BM 1012H meets the needs of semi-automatic lines, with manual bag positioning by the operator and automated filling.
HALPAQ, manufacturer of hygienic bagging machines in France
HALPAQ designs, manufactures and installs bagging machines for manufacturers packaging powders, granules or bulk products in open-mouth bags. Based in Annecy, the company develops fully washable bagging machines, as well as associated equipment for dosing, weighing, sealing, conveying and palletizing bags.
Your project turnkey
At HALPAQ, every project starts with your actual requirements: product to be bagged, expected throughput, hygiene level, cleaning, layout and desired level of automation. Based on these elements, our teams design a machine suited to your packaging line.
01Specifications& standards
Specifications & standards
We analyze your needs, constraints and objectives to define a clear and comprehensive technical specification, an essential basis for any custom design.
02Technical proposal
Technical proposal
Our engineers develop a solution tailored to your requirements, taking into account hygiene, throughput and integration constraints, then validate it with you before moving on to the design phase.
03Design
Design
Each machine is designed using precise technical drawings, integrating all hygiene, safety and industrial production requirements.
04Manufacturing & assembly
Manufacturing & assembly
The machines are manufactured in France, then assembled and tested before delivery. Each stage includes checks on assembly quality, safety functions and the operating points defined in the technical specifications.
05Installation, commissioning & checks
Installation, commissioning & checks
Our teams install and calibrate each machine on your site, then carry out the checks defined in the technical specifications: filling, weighing, bag holding, sealing, safety functions and line operation.
06After-sales service
After-sales service
HALPAQ provides support after commissioning: maintenance, spare parts and technical advice to help keep your equipment operating under the right conditions.
Our bagging solutions for your industry
Halpaq supports manufacturers bagging powders, granules and bulk products in open-mouth bags. Depending on the industry, the machines are configured to make cleaning easier, limit retention areas, control dust and integrate with existing dosing, sealing, conveying or palletizing equipment.
Food & feed
Bagging machines designed to package food powders with hygiene, accuracy and consistency.
Halpaq bagging machines can be used to package flour, milk powder, sugar, cocoa, proteins, food ingredients, nutritional supplements or products intended for animal feed.
Chemical industry
Bagging solutions suited to technical products, dust-sensitive materials and cleaning constraints.
In fine chemicals or specialty chemicals, they can be used to bag powders, granules, additives, pigments, mineral fillers or products sensitive to dust emissions.
Pharmaceutical industry
Configurations designed to meet requirements for cleanliness, traceability and sanitary control.
For pharmaceutical or nutraceutical environments, configurations are designed according to product, cleaning, cross-contamination and process traceability constraints.
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Choosing the right hygienic bagging machine
Can a Halpaq bagging machine reduce product losses during filling?
Yes, depending on the product and line configuration. A Halpaq bagging machine can reduce product losses by improving control over dosing, filling, bag holding and powder dispersion. For fine or volatile products, solutions such as bottom-up filling, aspiration or deaeration help limit projections and keep the bagging area cleaner.
What solution can improve hygiene without rebuilding my entire line?
Improving hygiene on a line does not always mean rebuilding everything. In many cases, replacing the bagging station with a fully washable hygienic bagging machine is enough to reduce contamination risks and make cleaning easier. Halpaq machines can be connected to your existing dosing system and downstream equipment, with a design that limits retention areas and allows manual cleaning or CIP. The internal “clean room” controls the air around the bagging area without requiring major workshop modifications. Halpaq starts from your existing line to identify the points with the greatest sanitary impact and propose a progressive upgrade. Share your installation with us: the company will study the most suitable solution for your budget and constraints.
Manual washing or CIP: which should you choose?
It depends on how often you change products and on your production rates. Manual washing provides full access to the parts in contact with the product; it is suitable for lines that do not change references often or that require visual cleaning checks. Cleaning in place — CIP — automates internal machine cleaning without dismantling or tools, followed by drying. It saves time on lines that run multiple batches or frequent product changes, while reducing operator intervention. Both approaches meet high hygiene requirements. Halpaq defines the right solution case by case, depending on your organization, sanitary constraints and production rate. Describe your line to receive a recommendation.
Which hygienic bagging machine should you choose?
The right model mainly depends on your product, throughput, bag format and desired level of automation.
- For high throughputs: the BM 2060 is suited to high-volume production. Thanks to its dual filling head, it can reach up to 600 bags/h, depending on the product, bag format and line configuration.
- To increase throughput while maintaining high dosing accuracy: the BM 1040 can handle up to 400 bags/h. It is suited to automatic lines that need to increase output without compromising filling consistency, cleanliness around the filling station or ease of cleaning.
- For intermediate automated production: the BM 1030 automates the bagging of powders and granules in open-mouth bags, with or without gussets, while securing the key process steps: filling, transfer, bag holding and sealing.
- For a semi-automatic line or fine powders: the BM 1012V and BM 1012H can bag powders, powdered products and granules up to 50 kg. The BM 1012V is suited to fine or volatile powders thanks to its bottom-up filling system, while the BM 1012H is designed for stations where the operator positions the bag and filling is automated.
The difference between an automatic and a semi-automatic line mainly depends on production volume, batch regularity and the desired level of operator intervention.
Not sure which model to choose? Start with your product, target throughput and cleaning constraints: Halpaq will recommend the right configuration.
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