CHOOSING THE RIGHT SALT PACKAGING MACHINE FOR YOUR BUSINESS.
                     Choosing the Right Salt Packaging 
Machine for Your Business
INTRO
Salt, once traded like gold, is now an essential in 
every household and commercial kitchen. But today, 
it’s not just about the salt; it’s about how it’s 
packaged.
In developing markets like India, neatly packaged, 
branded salt is seeing rising demand, driven by 
organized retail, food safety norms, and consumer 
awareness. Packaging is a strategic asset, impacting 
hygiene, shelf life, and brand visibility.
For modern businesses, automated 
salt packaging machines offer consistency, speed, 
and scalability. Nichrome, a 
leading salt packaging machine manufacturer in Indi
a
, transforms granular challenges into turnkey 
solutions.
WHY SALT PACKAGING MATTERS
Salt may be inexpensive, but poor packaging can cost your brand. A good 
salt pouch protects, promotes, and preserves.
Moisture Protection: Salt Compliance: Hygiene and Shelf Life: Quality packaging Branding: Distinct 
absorbs moisture quickly; traceability matter for FSSAI reduces spoilage, spillage, packaging improves shelf 
airtight sealing is essential. and international standards. and caking. appeal and consumer trust.
From local kiranas to gourmet shelves, your salt’s packaging matters.
TYPES OF SALT NICHROME PACKS
Nichrome isn’t just a machine maker—it’s a packaging partner for every 
salt variant:
1. Iodised Table Salt: Hygroscopic and widely sold. Nichrome’s high-
speed machines offer moisture-barrier sealing, clean dosing, and 
tamper-proof packaging.
2. Rock Salt / Crystal Salt: Larger granules need robust handling. 
Nichrome’s auger-based or cup fillers manage bulk efficiently with 
durable pouches for 500g to 5kg packs.
3. Flavoured & Gourmet Salt: For niche and export markets, Nichrome 
enables stand-up zipper pouches with nitrogen flushing and small-
batch flexibility.
From bulk to boutique, Nichrome ensures flexibility and precision.
MANUAL VS. AUTOMATIC PACKAGING
Manual Packaging
● Pros: Low initial cost, easy to start
● Cons: Labour-intensive, slow, error-prone, hygiene risk
The manual is suitable for cottage-scale setups. But for scale, 
automation is essential.
Automatic Packaging Machines
● Fast, precise, hygienic
● Reduced errors and labour costs
● Scalable, consistent, and compliant with food-grade norms
In today’s competitive market, speed and consistency are vital.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT MACHINE: KEY FACTORS
Production Capacity Type of Salt Packaging Format
Example: ● Fine Salt: Best with auger fillers Nichrome helps you choose the right 
● ● format:Small producer: Nichrome’s Rock Salt: Requires volumetric 
compact VFFS model (20–30 fillers ● Centre-Seal: Classic 1kg packs
pouches/min) ● Gourmet Blends: Need high- ● Three-Side Seal: Small sachets
● Large FMCG: High-speed machines 
precision, small-batch systems
(100+ pouches/min) with error ● Zipper/Stand-up: Premium retail
detection Nichrome machines come with ● Tubs: Export-grade
interchangeable fillers to suit different 
Tip: Plan for future growth. Nichrome’s 
textures. Example: A Bangalore startup can opt for 
modular systems scale with you. zipper pouches with nitrogen flushing for 
gourmet appeal.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT MACHINE: KEY FACTORS
Budget & ROI Factory Space & Layout
Low-cost machines may break down often, Nichrome offers compact models for SMEs and 
affecting quality and profitability. integrated systems for large units.
Nichrome’s machines offer: Bonus: Integration with
● Higher uptime ● Case packers
● Accurate fills (less wastage) ● Carton box packers
● Local service and spares ● Shrink-wrapping machines
Example: A Kolkata exporter recovered costs in 14 This reduces handling, improves dispatch speed, and 
months via fewer rejections and faster output. boosts hygiene.
WHY NICHROME?
Nichrome isn’t just in the business of packaging; it’s in the business of elevating your 
brand.
What Sets Nichrome Apart:
● Custom Solutions: Tailored to your salt, scale, and format
● Award-Winning R&D: Features like servo filling, nitrogen flushing
● Pan-India Support: Quick service, strong local presence
● Scalable Systems: Start small, grow big
● Export-Ready Quality: Durable, high-performing machines for all conditions
Whether you pack 500 or 50,000 pouches, Nichrome delivers performance, reliability, 
and peace of mind.
CONCLUSION
Salt Your Success with Automation
Manual packaging can’t meet the demands of today’s FMCG market. Your salt 
needs packaging that ensures hygiene, consistency, and shelf appeal.
Nichrome’s automatic salt packaging machines offer clean fills, perfect seals, and 
scalable solutions.
Ready to grow your salt business? Choose Nichrome—India’s trusted packaging 
partner.
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