Chips and Namkeen Packet Sealing Machine
Which namkeen and chips pouches an impulse sealer closes well, which it does not, the right size for each pack weight, and how many packets an hour to expect.
Which namkeen and chips packs an impulse sealer can seal
| Pack / film | Impulse sealer? | Right machine |
|---|---|---|
| Plain LDPE or PP namkeen pouch (50 g–1 kg) | Yes | 12 inch for 500 g; 10 inch for 200 g |
| Printed PET/PE or BOPP/PE laminate (PE inside) | Usually yes, at timer 5–7 | 12 inch – test first with a free seal test |
| Metallised (silver inside) chips pouch | No – seals unevenly | Hot bar sealer or band sealer |
| Aluminium foil stand-up pouch | No | Hot bar or continuous band sealer |
| 1–2 kg family pack | Yes | 16 inch |
The honest rule: if you can see silver when you tear the pouch, an impulse sealer is the wrong tool. Everything with a PE inner layer is fair game.
Buy online – Impulse Sealer · Standard, 2-year warranty
8 to 24 inch · + 18% GST · free delivery across India
8 inch (200 mm) – Standard₹1,348 + GST 
10 inch (250 mm) – Standard₹1,573 + GST 
12 inch (300 mm) – Standard₹1,873 + GST 16 inch (400 mm) – Standard₹2,687 + GST 20 inch (500 mm) – Standard₹2,999 + GST 24 inch (600 mm) – Standard₹5,425 + GST Size by pack weight
How many packets per hour?
On a hand impulse sealer one operator typically seals 200–400 namkeen packets an hour, depending on how fast the filled pouches reach the sealer. With one person filling and weighing and one sealing, a shop or small unit packs 1,500–3,000 packs in a day. Above that, bags start queuing for the sealer – the point to look at a continuous band sealer.
If the sealer runs all day, choose the Heavy Duty 12 inch (₹2,873, 5-year warranty).
Getting a clean seal on oily snacks
- Keep 2 cm of the pouch mouth free of oil and powder – fill with a funnel or scoop, not by hand.
- Wipe the mouth with a dry cloth if masala dust has settled on it.
- Start at timer 3 for plain film and 5 for laminates; go up one step at a time.
- Hold the arm 1–2 seconds after the light goes off so the seal sets under pressure.
- Check: a clear, even line with no wrinkles. A brown line means the timer is too high.
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Buy online – Heavy Duty Impulse Sealer · 5-year warranty
Heavier build for all-day use · ₹1,000 more than Standard at every size
8 inch (200 mm) – Heavy Duty₹2,348 + GST 10 inch (250 mm) – Heavy Duty₹2,573 + GST 
12 inch (300 mm) – Heavy Duty₹2,873 + GST 16 inch (400 mm) – Heavy Duty₹3,687 + GST 20 inch (500 mm) – Heavy Duty₹3,999 + GST 24 inch (600 mm) – Heavy Duty₹6,425 + GST Questions we are asked about this
Which machine is used for sealing namkeen packets?
For plain and PE-lined pouches, a hand impulse sealer – usually the 12 inch for 500 g packs. Metallised or foil pouches need a hot bar or band sealer.
Can an impulse sealer seal chips packets?
Plain and PE-lined chips pouches, yes. The silver metallised film used by big brands needs constant heat.
What size sealing machine for a 500 g namkeen pack?
The 12 inch (300 mm), which closes a 10 × 12 inch pouch in one press.
What is the price of a namkeen packet sealing machine?
The PackForge 12 inch costs ₹1,873 (Standard) or ₹2,873 (Heavy Duty), plus 18% GST, with free delivery.
Which timer setting suits namkeen pouches?
Start at timer 3 for plain film and 5 for PE-lined laminates, and go up one step at a time until the seal is clear and even.
Should a namkeen unit buy Heavy Duty?
If the sealer runs through full shifts, yes – the Heavy Duty 12 inch is built for continuous use and carries a 5-year warranty.