The salt market is rapidly evolving, with flexible pillow bags emerging as the preferred format for both premium and everyday salt varieties. Consumers are seeking freshness, functionality, and sustainability, while retailers are prioritizing clean design, compact formats, and shelf efficiency. Industry data shows that brands adopting modern salt packaging machines are gaining momentum in both retail visibility and operational performance.
Whether you’re a specialty salt brand or scaling to meet large-volume distribution, our salt packaging machines make your process faster, cleaner, and more cost-effective. By transitioning from bulky tubs and rigid containers to compact, moisture-resistant bags, you can deliver high-quality products in packaging that meets modern expectations and position your brand as a leader in today’s competitive salt category.
Salt producers need smart, reliable packaging solutions that keep pace with growing demand and rising expectations around product quality, moisture control, and sustainability. Our salt packaging machines deliver exactly that: scalable, cost-effective systems that reduce waste, preserve product integrity, and elevate your brand on the shelf.
Each bag is formed, filled, and sealed in-line to protect salt from moisture and maintain consistent fill weights. Our salt packaging machines automate this process, ensuring precise dosing, tight seals, and minimal product waste, even with fine or coarse salt varieties.
These pillow bags can then be:
• Boxed for retail or club store display with eurohole or gusseted options
• Used in bulk supply chains for foodservice and industrial distribution
• Private-labeled and pre-packed for white-label or grocery customers
This approach streamlines production, reduces operator handling, and delivers shelf-ready packaging that meets modern standards for durability, presentation, and moisture control.
| FEATURE | PILLOW BAGS (GEL PACKS) | RIGID CONTAINERS | BULK PACKAGING |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORTABILITY |  Lightweight, compact, and easy to handle |  Heavier, awkward for consumers | Large and impractical for end-use handling |
| STORAGE & SHIPPING | Fits more per pallet, easy to store | Bulky and hard to stack | Takes up excess space |
| PORTION CONTROL | Pre-measured fills for consistent servings | Manual scooping leads to inconsistent dosing | Often needs repacking or subdividing |
| PACKAGING WASTE | Low film usage, minimal overfill | High plastic volume and larger closures | Increased risk of spillage and damaged liners |
| SHELF APPEAL | Custom-printed, flexible for retail displays | Limited branding area and less visual impact | Not retail-shelf appropriate |
| CLUMPING PROTECTION | Airtight seals with high-barrier film options | Lid may loosen, risking clumping | Often requires extra liners or desiccants |
For salt producers seeking consistent, clean, and scalable pillow bag packaging, the Vertobagger Hornet XL delivers. Designed to handle the corrosive, abrasive, and moisture-sensitive nature of salt, it combines speed and flexibility with the durability your operation demands.
Intuitive Controls
10” touchscreen interface with Omron PLC makes machine setup, diagnostics, and fine-tuning simple for any operator level.
Bag Length Accuracy
Encoder-based bag length control and photo mark registration deliver precise, repeatable results; even at high speeds.
Low-Maintenance Design
Open-frame construction and smooth surfaces reduce dust buildup and make daily cleaning faster and easier.
Retail-Ready Format Flexibility
Handles both pillow and side gusset bags, with optional euroholes for shelf impact and display versatility
Today’s buyers and retailers, expect more than just a functional package. Our salt packaging machines help producers meet sustainability goals while maintaining high output, reliable sealing, and clean shelf presentation.
Our Sustainable Advantage:
Our packaging machines are designed for easy upkeep with routine cleaning and lubrication. With proper care, they are built to perform reliably over time.
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Our systems are designed to package a wide range of salts, including fine table salt, kosher salt, sea salt, Himalayan pink salt, and specialty mineral blends across food-grade, industrial, and retail formats.
Salt is extremely sensitive to moisture, which can lead to clumping and product degradation. Our packaging machines are designed to prevent this by creating airtight seals using servo-controlled jaws and precise temperature control. Combined with moisture-barrier films, this ensures salt stays dry, free-flowing, and protected throughout storage and shipping.
Yes. Our salt packaging machines are designed to grow with your operation. Whether you’re starting with small-batch runs or expanding to high-volume production, they offer flexible output, fast changeovers, customizable bag sizes, and modular configurations, making it easy to scale without compromising efficiency or consistency.
Absolutely. Many of our customers use our salt packaging machines for co-packing, private label production, and multi-format fulfillment. The equipment supports fast switching between SKUs and high line efficiency.
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At Unified Flex we provide end-to-end expertise for converting a packaging challenge into reality. Guiding our customers each step of the way from conception of an idea to help providing a successful bagging solution including packaging design, packaging equipment, packaging materials, and technical support. Contact us for your next packaging challenge.
Al Aman, VP Business Development
