KMG snack food multi-pack handling systems can produce 2,3,4,5,6 same or multi-mix packs in a multi-pack format. Packets are fed from storage hoppers by either air blowing or belt elevation and fed in a controlled and streamed manner to the weigh head. KMG has designed and built a purpose built product reject system positioned between the weigher and bagmaker for multi-pack reject.
How do our big bag and multi pack handling systems work? Typically KMG conveying belts feed single packets from primary packing machines and elevate to a KMG stainless steel hopper with a live belt bottom. Discharge from this hopper is controlled by a KMG EMC2 vibratory conveyor. Packets are transferred via a flighted belt elevator up to a vibratory feed system to the multi pack weigh head.
Strategically positioned among vibratory conveyors, those specialised accumulation hoppers are instrumental in ensuring an uninterrupted and efficient flow of materials during the production process. Their primary function is to accumulate products or receive batch-tipped substances, facilitating the seamless transition among various stages of snack food production.
Vibratory Conveyors
KMG Systems offer a range of hygienic vibratory conveyors which are designed to be ultra low energy, virtually silent in operation and easy to clean. We use our own electro-magnetic drive to transport and handle bulk materials including snacks, cereals and petfood. We design the conveyors to suit your needs, taking into account your factory environment and the base product characteristics.
Belt Conveyors
The principle of a belt conveyor is very simple – product is conveyed by sitting on a belt that is moving around one driven roller and other idle/return rollers. This type of conveyor can either be friction or positively driven.
Packet Blowing Systems
Packet Blowing Systems are an effective way of transferring packets of product.
Accumulation Hoppers
Strategically positioned among vibratory conveyors, those specialised accumulation hoppers are instrumental in ensuring an uninterrupted and efficient flow of materials during the production process. Their primary function is to accumulate products or receive batch-tipped substances, facilitating the seamless transition among various stages of snack food production.
KMG Systems offer a range of hygienic vibratory conveyors which are designed to be ultra low energy, virtually silent in operation and easy to clean. We use our own electro-magnetic drive to transport and handle bulk materials including snacks, cereals and petfood. We design the conveyors to suit your needs, taking into account your factory environment and the base product characteristics.
The principle of a belt conveyor is very simple – product is conveyed by sitting on a belt that is moving around one driven roller and other idle/return rollers. This type of conveyor can either be friction or positively driven.
Typically our big bag and multi pack handling systems are either connected to a snack food on machine seasoning system allowing multiple bags of same or different flavours to be packed in big bags or sacs, or we take packets from bulk storage hoppers connected to primary packaging machines and transfer to and from big back packing systems.
Either system involves elevating the packets; traditionally pneumatic conveying would have been used but with recent packet material changes flighted belt elevators are now used to avoid damage to bags in transit.
In certain circumstances we have designed and manufactured vibratory conveying systems that transport just one flavour type to multiple big bag stations. Transfer to each outlet is achieved using the innovative Autoflow Plus vibratory distribution system which has no mechanically operated gates, instead by powerful electro-magnetic drives to gently steer the product towards and away from the outlet. The choice of conveying system and the conveying surface is important here to ensure zero product damage.
KMG big bag and multi pack handling lines can be found in over thirty countries, particularly in the Middle East where sacs prove popular with supermarket customers. All our systems are tailor made to each specific client application.
FAQs about Big Bag/Multi Pack Handling
Big Bag / Multi‑Pack Handling systems manage bulk transfer and distribution of snack products from large bags or into multi‑packs before final packaging or shipping.
It is designed for a wide range of snack types, crisps, extruded snacks, nuts, coated products—where bulk movement from big bags or into multi‑packs is required.
These systems integrate precise feeders, vibratory distribution, and controlled flow mechanisms to deliver consistent fill levels and avoid surges or rat-holing.
Constructed from food‑grade stainless steel with smooth welds, the system features easy access points and minimal crevices to support clean‑down. Safety features like guards and sensors are included to protect operators.
Yes. The design is modular and flexible—allowing adaptation to your layout, throughput requirements, and packaging format changes.
