In 2025, we successfully exported its advanced TZ-520 Potato chips packaging machine to Uganda, providing a high-efficiency, fully automated packaging solution for a local potato chips manufacturer. This export project helped the client upgrade their production line, significantly improve packaging accuracy and efficiency, reduce labor costs, and strengthen their market competitiveness in Uganda.
Reason to buy the potato chips packaging machine
A potato chips manufacturer located in Kampala, Uganda, faced increasing market demand for high-quality potato chips. The company aimed to improve production efficiency, ensure packaging accuracy, and reduce labor costs. To achieve this, they decided to invest in advanced automated packaging equipment.
Machine selection
After evaluating multiple suppliers, the customer chose our TZ-520 Potato chips packaging machine. The key advantages of this machine include:
- High-precision multi-head weighing: 20-head automatic weighing system with ±1g accuracy per bag, ensuring consistent product weight.
- Fully automated packaging process: From weighing, bag forming, nitrogen flushing, sealing, to cutting, the entire process is automated, reducing manual labor.
- Multiple packaging formats: Supports pillow, stand-up, and back-seal bags to meet diverse market demands.
- High speed & efficiency: Packaging speed up to 60 bags per minute, ideal for large-scale production.
- Durable food-grade material: Made of 304 stainless steel, easy to clean, compliant with food safety standards.
- Smart touchscreen operation: Allows real-time adjustment of weight, speed, and bag length, making operation simple and efficient.
Installation & commissioning
After arriving in Uganda by sea, Top Packing Machinery’s technical team assisted with on-site installation, commissioning, and operator training. During commissioning, the multi-head weighing accuracy, sealing quality, and packaging speed were thoroughly tested. After one week of training, operators could independently run the production line.
Production benefits
With the TZ-520 Potato chips packaging machine, the customer achieved:
- Higher production efficiency: Packaging speed increased from 30 bags/min to 60 bags/min, doubling output.
- Stable packaging accuracy: Multi-head weighing ensures consistent bag weight, reducing waste.
- Reduced labor costs: Automated operation minimizes reliance on manual labor.
- Enhanced market competitiveness: High-quality, standardized packaging improves brand image and customer satisfaction in Uganda.
Customer feedback
The client stated: “The TZ-520 Potato chips packaging machine significantly improved our production capacity and packaging accuracy. The machine is stable, easy to operate, and an ideal solution for upgrading our production line. We appreciate Top Packing Machinery’s professional technical support, which helps us maintain a competitive edge.”
Conclusion
By adopting the TZ-520 Potato chips packaging machine, the Uganda-based company successfully automated their production line, improved packaging efficiency and accuracy, reduced costs, and enhanced market competitiveness.