APK 2-220 Automatic Vertical Single Lane Stick Pack Machine
High-Precision Automated Stick Packaging System for GMP Environments
The APK-220 is a dedicated single-lane vertical packaging solution engineered for high-precision, automated stick-pack production. By integrating quantitative dosing, film unwinding, bag forming, hermetic heat sealing, and precision cutting into a compact vertical footprint, the APK-220 delivers consistent, retail-ready stick pouches. It is the industry standard for manufacturers requiring reliable, small-dose packaging for powdered, granular, or liquid nutraceutical and chemical products.
Agile Small-Batch Output: High-efficiency single-lane production, ideal for R&D labs, boutique cosmetics, and small medical or nutraceutical batches.
Toolless Adaptability: Universal sealing system enables quick, toolless changes between heat-sealing modules and cutting systems for different stick-pack formats.
Volumetric Piston/Auger Precision: ≤ ±1.0% dosing accuracy with precision piston and auger fillers for consistent weights of high-value and sensitive products.
Servo-Driven Film Traction
Utilizes high-performance servo motors to drive the film pulling system, ensuring stable, reliable operation with high precision. This system allows for digitized specification switching, making the setup simple and convenient.
Intelligent Cursor Tracking
Equipped with a high-sensitivity photoelectric detection system that automatically tracks and positions the printing cursor, ensuring that packaging with color marks consistently results in complete logo patterns.
PID Thermal Precision
Features imported PID digital display temperature control, guaranteeing a sealing temperature deviation within just ±2℃.
PLC-Based Integrated Control
Built with an industrial PLC control system that allows for easy parameter adjustment via a touch screen. The system provides intuitive display of production information and features integrated fault self-alarm, self-stop, and self-diagnosis capabilities for simple maintenance.
Multi-Lane Compatibility
The platform is specifically designed for stick-pack production with high-speed, multi-lane compatibility, effectively boosting packaging speed and overall production capacity.
Auto-Correction Architecture
Includes an automatic film-aligning device that corrects deviation during operation, preventing seal misalignment and ensuring consistent quality.
Agile Small-Batch Output: Optimized for single-lane production with high-efficiency throughput, perfectly scaled for R&D labs, boutique cosmetic runs, and localized medical/nutraceutical batches.
Toolless Tube & Bag Adaptability: Features a Universal Sealing Framework that allows for quick, toolless exchange between diverse sealing modules, ensuring maximum versatility across different packaging materials and formats.
Volumetric Piston Precision: Equipped with high-accuracy dosing cylinders that guarantee ≤±1.0% volumetric precision, ensuring repeatable filling weights for high-value topical formulations and sensitive powdered ingredients.
Servo-Pouch-Pulling System: Utilizing high-torque servo motors for film traction, ensuring consistent pouch length, minimal deviation, and the capacity to handle heavy-duty production cycles.
Modular Dosing Gantry: A universal overhead gantry allowing for rapid integration with auger fillers for powders, volumetric cup fillers for granules, or piston pumps for liquids and pastes.
| Feature | Technical Specification |
| Model | APK 2-220 (Single Lane Stick Pack) |
| Bag Width | 16–35 mm |
| Bag Length | 70–180 mm |
| Film Width | 40–80 mm |
| Production Speed | 20–50 bags/min |
| Sealing Format | Fin Seal or Envelope Seal |
| Filling Accuracy | ≤ ±1.0% (Dosing deviation) |
| Temperature Control | PID Digital Display (±2°C deviation) |
| Drive System | Servo-motor Driven Heat Sealing Film System |
| Control System | PLC Control with Touch Screen HMI |
Why Choose AIPAK?
Global Compliance Excellence Every AIPAK machine is engineered to meet and exceed international standards, including EU GMP. We provide full FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and comprehensive documentation support to ensure your seamless integration.
Decades of Engineering Expertise With over 15 years of specialization in pharmaceutical packaging and processing, we don’t just sell machines; we provide optimized production solutions tailored to your specific dosage forms and material characteristics.
U.S.Focused Technical Support We understand the urgency of production uptime. AIPAK provides 9am to 11pm Eastern, Monday to Friday remote technical assistance and localized support strategies for the North American market, ensuring expert help is always a video call away.
Factory-Direct Value By working directly with AIPAK, you benefit from factory-direct pricing without middleman markups, coupled with the ability to request custom modifications to suit your unique facility requirements.
Industry Applications
Pharmaceutical Ointments & Gels
High-barrier, sterile-ready filling for medicated creams and topical ointments requiring GMP compliance.
Commercial Cosmetics & Skincare
Precision dosing for premium lotions, facial cleansers, and cosmetic emulsions.
Heavy-Duty Consumer Chemicals
Robust handling for concentrated detergents, industrial adhesives, and silicone sealants.
Food & Specialty Pastes
Hygienic, food-grade filling for condiments, chocolate spreads, and artisan food concentrates.
APK 2-220 Stick Pack Machine Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
Unlike mechanical drives, our high-torque servo system offers superior precision and responsiveness. It enables digital specification changeovers via the HMI, drastically reducing mechanical wear and eliminating the time-consuming manual adjustments common in legacy machines. This ensures bag length deviation is minimized even during sustained high-load production, significantly extending the machine’s operational lifespan.
We utilize an imported PID digital temperature control system that maintains sealing jaw temperature within a precise ±2℃ tolerance. Coupled with a precision-engineered sealing jaw mechanism, this system provides consistent pressure distribution across the seal area, preventing micro-leaks, structural failures, or burn-through, even when handling complex multi-layer laminate films.
Yes, the system features a highly compatible modular dosing gantry. The main packaging unit can be rapidly integrated with various dosing systems, including high-precision auger fillers for powders, volumetric cup fillers for granules, or specialized piston pumps for liquids and viscous pastes. This modularity allows your facility to pivot between different product formats with minimal downtime.
The APK 2-220 is equipped with an integrated auto-film-aligning device and high-sensitivity photoelectric sensors. These components continuously monitor the film’s position in real-time, automatically applying corrective pressure to ensure that the sealing process remains perfectly centered, thereby preventing edge misalignment and material waste during high-speed runs.
Absolutely. It is designed for high-degree automation and connectivity, featuring an industrial PLC control system with an intuitive HMI touch screen. The machine supports fault self-reporting, proactive self-diagnosis, and automated stopping protocols. This makes it easy to integrate into larger production lines alongside automatic feeding, weighing, and secondary conveying systems.
Our design philosophy prioritizes ease of maintenance and accessibility. The servo-driven architecture reduces friction and the need for frequent manual lubrication. Furthermore, the HMI provides real-time operational data, allowing your technical team to perform proactive maintenance and rapid troubleshooting, ensuring your production line maintains peak uptime.
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Upgrade Your Solid/Liquid Line to Airtight Stick Packaging Today
Cooperate with our technical automation desk to configure your high-efficiency APK 2-220 stick pack filling line. Submit your specific product type (powder/granule/liquid), target stick dimensions, and required output capacity today. Our engineering department will configure custom filling nozzles, precision heat-sealing jaws, and multi-lane cutting systems tailored exactly to your material traits. Every stick packaging platform supports full multi-material universality, running flawlessly with various laminate films across varied thicknesses with zero jamming. We provide an integrated validation binder, including detailed material metallurgy certifications for thermal components and full compliance protocols to ensure smooth factory audits and cGMP approvals.