Sachet filling and sealing machines can revolutionize packaging operations for small businesses by automating the filling of liquids into small pouches. In 2025, Afrimart.co.za offers a variety of entry-level and scalable liquid sachet packing machines suitable for beverages, sauces, water, and other liquid products. This article compares ten noteworthy machines – highlighting their use cases, technical specs, prices, and delivery times – to guide small business owners in making an informed procurement decision.

Each machine listed is designed for liquid packaging and is available on Afrimart. We cover compact units ideal for startups as well as higher-capacity models for growing operations. Key features like filling volume range, production speed, sealing type, power requirements, and special capabilities (e.g. printing or multi-lane operation) are noted. Pricing (in ZAR) and typical delivery lead times are included to help evaluate cost and logistics. Let’s explore the top 10 sachet filling machines for small businesses in 2025.

1. Soft drink automatic liquid sachet filling machine

A compact automatic sachet filler ideal for water and juice packaging. This fully-automatic machine is well-suited for beverages and other free-flowing liquids in small sachets. It features an intelligent control system and a split design that runs quietly and efficiently 

It’s user-friendly, easy to maintain, and compatible with various heat-sealable packaging film– making it a great entry-level choice for food or pharmaceutical startups.

Filling Volume: Configurable models handling 10–100 ml, 30–300 ml, 50–500 ml, up to 1000 ml per sachet (depending on model)

Production Speed: ~5 to 15 sachets per minute (varies by fill size) – suitable for low to medium output needs.

Sealing Type: Three-side seal (intermittent operation) ensuring leak-proof sachets.

Power Supply: ~220V single-phase, energy-efficient operation

Construction: Food-grade stainless steel for hygiene and durability.

 Not recommended for very viscous liquids or those with particles

2. Versatile Automatic Liquid Sachet Packing Machine 1–300ml.

A versatile sachet packer with integrated film sensor and printer for branding. This machine is designed for small-volume liquid packaging and offers advanced features like a color mark sensor and an optional date/batch printer. 

It supports four-side sealing sachets and can handle a variety of packaging materials with precise heat control for quality seals. The user-friendly PLC interface and adjustable settings make it ideal for small businesses that need flexibility and professional packaging presentation.

Filling Range: ~5 ml up to 300 ml per sachet (best for sauces, lotions, or single-serve drink concentrates). Weight-based dosing (approx. 1–100 g) ensures accurate fills

Sealing Format: Four-side sealed sachets for a premium, secure pack. Also capable of back-seal (pillow) format if needed

Film Width: Handles film rolls 50–200 mm width (bag width up to ~150 mm). 

Bag length adjustable from 20–160 mm – allowing different sachet sizes.

Speed & Automation: Operates up to ~70 sachets per minute in optimal conditions, with automatic bag forming, filling, sealing, counting, and cutting Alarm systems and photoelectric sensors ensure high precision and minimal waste

Power: 220V supply, low power consumption (~350 W) for cost-effective operationafrimart.co.za. Compact footprint (~54×117×153 cm) and ~90 kg weight for easy integration in small facilities

3. Full-automatic Plastic Liquid Water/Juice Filling Machine

An entry-level water and juice sachet packing machine with UV sterilization. This is a classic sachet water packaging machine often used for bagged drinking water, milk, or juices. It automates the entire process from UV sterilizing the film, through filling, sealing, and cutting, to output of finished sachets afrimart.co.za. 

The machine produces pillow-style sachets quickly and with consistent seal quality, making it perfect for small beverage businesses or community water packaging ventures.

Filling Volume: Adjustable for ~150 ml up to 1.5 L sachets – suitable for single-serve to family-size portions.

Output Capacity: Up to 6000–6600 sachets per hour at smaller sizes , thanks to efficient continuous operation. 

This high throughput can meet demand for packaged water in high-density markets.

Special Features: Includes ultraviolet sterilization of packaging film and filling area for sanitary operation. Automatic date printing and quantitative filling ensure each sachet is filled accurately and coded. Heat sealing temperature is auto-controlled for reliable seals

Build: Constructed with a stainless steel frame and food-grade contact parts for hygiene, Features like a glass safety cover and optional ribbon coder are available for safer operation and lot coding

Power Requirement: ~220V, 50Hz, about 3.8 kW. Despite its high speed, it’s relatively compact (approx. 2700×800×2450 mm) and weighs ~275 kg,. Mounted on casters for mobility.

4. Automatic Sachet Making Packing Machine (Water Sachet Packaging Line)

The go-to solution for purified water or liquid food sachet production. This machine represents a sachet water production line commonly used across Africa for packing drinking water, milk, oil, or other liquid foods into 200–500 ml sachets. It is a high-precision, three-side-sealing vertical form-fill-seal (VFFS) machine. Controlled by a microprocessor with photocell tracking, it reliably produces leak-proof sachets at speed, which is ideal for entrepreneurs entering the sachet water market.

Capacity: Produces about 2000–2400 sachets per hour (approximately 33–40 sachets/minute) in the 100–500 ml volume range. This steady output meets the needs of small-scale bottled water alternatives or juice businesses.

Filling Range: Configurable for 100 ml up to 500 ml per sachet. Volume adjustments are easy, allowing flexibility in product size (e.g., 250 ml water sachets vs. 500 ml).

Sealing & Film: Uses three-side sealing (pillow pouch) with strong, continuous seals. Works with heat-sealable roll film; the system automatically forms the sachet, fills, seals, and cuts it in one process. A photocell sensor ensures correct logo/print positioning on each sachet.

Key Features: Includes date printing, automatic counting, and an option for UV sterilization of film and product for hygiene. The control panel allows easy operation and quick adjustments.

Technical Specs: Model AK-2000FN. Power supply can be 220V or 380V; main motor ~370 W; vertical sealing 300 W and horizontal sealing 500 W heating elements . Sturdy build weighing ~400 kg and dimensions ~820×780×1900 mmafrimart.co.za – compact enough for a small facility yet industrial-grade in output.

5. MST-500A Automatic Liquid Packing Machine

A hygienic back-seal liquid pouch machine ideal for dairy and pure water. The MST-500A is an advanced sachet packaging machine specialized for milk, juices, water, soy milk, and similar liquidsafrimart.co.za. It uses a back-seal (pillow pouch) format with a valve plug filling system to ensure precise measurements and minimal spillage. 

This machine emphasizes sanitation – featuring film sterilization and product-contact sterilization – making it a great choice for businesses where product safety is paramount (dairy, health drinks, etc.).

Production Rate: Depending on model configuration, it can pack 1000 to 2000 sachets per hour. For example, the ZT-1000 model outputs ~1500–2000 bags/hour, while ZT-2000 handles ~1000–1500 bags/hour (higher volumes often run slightly slower)

Bag Size & Volume: Supports sachet widths (film developed width) of 240–320 mm for smaller model and up to 460 mm for larger. This translates to typical fill volumes in the range of 200 ml to 500 ml per sachet (customizable per product). The system’s piston pump filling ensures ±1% accuracy even at these volumes

Sanitation Features: Includes a UV sterilizer for the film and liquid to maintain hygiene. 

All product contact parts and the outer shell are stainless steel, keeping the packaging process food-safe. After filling, the sachets are produced hygienically sealed and cut – ready for distribution

Automation: Fully automatic operation – it handles bag formation, filling, date batch printing, sealing, cutting, and counting with little human intervention. 

A photoelectric eye registration system ensures the packaging design aligns perfectly on each pouch.

Machine Specs: Two model options – compact one ~880×760×1950 mm (350 kg) and a larger ~1050×850×2050 mm (400 kg) for higher capacity. Power consumption ranges ~1.6 kW to 2.5 kW afrimart.co.za. Despite its robust capabilities, it remains user-friendly with a digital control panel and fault alarms.

6. Automatic Fruit Juice Ice Lolly Jelly Stick Filling Packing Machine

High-speed vertical packing machine for liquids, including stick-pack formats. This Taichuan vertical form-fill-seal machine is a powerful solution for packing liquids like fruit juices, ice lolly syrup, gel snacks, or even semi-liquids into stick packs or sachets. It’s an electric-driven, fully automatic system known for stability and speed. It can perform a wide range of packaging tasks – from forming small single-serve sachets to grouping packs – which makes it attractive for businesses aiming to scale up production with a single versatile machine.

Speed & Output: Capable of 10–70 bags per minute depending on sachet size and liquid viscosity. It offers three preset production capacity modes (e.g. 20, 25, or 40 bags/min) to match output with product needs. This high throughput is ideal for seasonal peaks (like summer juice or ice pop demand).

Bag Dimensions: Supports stick packs or pouches from 50 mm up to 150 mm width, and 30–200 mm in length. Film roll width can go up to 320 mm, meaning multi-lane stick-pack attachments are possible for smaller widths. The standard hopper is ~40 L, sufficient for continuous filling of liquids

Packaging Style: Versatile in bag styles – can produce pillow bags, 3- or 4-side seal sachets, and even chain-linked sachets. It includes a pneumatic pump dosing system for liquids ensuring even viscous liquids (like jelly or thick sauces) are filled accurately without clogging.

Control & Features: The machine has an intuitive touch-screen interface and PLC control for easy operation. Frequency converters ensure smooth motor speed control and low noiseafrimart.co.za. A photoelectric sensor guarantees precise sealing and cutting at the correct point, even with printed film. Pneumatic cutting knives make cutting efficient and clean for stick packs.

Build Quality: It’s built on a robust frame (~368 kg) with a compact footprint given its capacity (about 3.77×0.67×1.45 m). 

All contact parts are stainless steel (meeting GMP standards)afrimart.co.za. Designed for easy integration of optional devices like gas flushing or inkjet coding if needed for food productsafrimart.co.za

7. OCPACK Mini Sachet Packing Machine

A compact high-speed sachet machine for diverse industries (food, beverage, etc.). The OCPACK Mini is engineered as a general-purpose sachet packing machine that can handle liquids alongside powders or granules, making it extremely versatile for small businesses with multiple product lines. It boasts a compact, space-saving design but delivers industrial-level performance – packing up to 20 sachets per minute in standard configuration, with adjustable speeds from 30 to 80 sachets/min for smaller sachets. This combination of speed and flexibility is particularly useful for businesses looking to start with one machine for various packaging needs.

High Efficiency: Packs roughly 20 bags per minute at default settings, and can be tuned to higher speeds (up to ~80 bags/min max) for small sachet sizes. This allows businesses to scale production as demand grows, without immediate additional equipment investment.

Sachet Size & Film: Handles film rolls up to 220 mm width and 300 mm diameter. It can form sachets of various dimensions (e.g. a typical range might be 30×50 mm up to 100×150 mm), covering single-serve condiment sachets to larger liquid packets. Film compatibility includes common laminates like OPP/CPP, PET/PE, etc., giving flexibility in packaging material

Key Features: Equipped with an intelligent PLC and touch-key control panel for easy operation

 The machine automates bag forming, filling, sealing, and counting. It also features a photoelectric sensor for precise film tracking (important when using printed films)afrimart.co.za. Despite its speed, it maintains filling accuracy (±0.2 g/ml) through a reliable volumetric or pump dosing system.

Design & Build: The frame is sturdy yet the footprint is small (approximately 0.64×0.70 m base, 1.58 m tall). With wheels attached, it’s mobile and easy to reposition on the factory floor. Weighing ~350 kg (net), it’s heavy enough for stability at high speeds but still manageable for installation. All core components – motor, pump, gearbox, PLC – are industrial grade for longevityafrimart.co.za. The machine is CE certified, underscoring its adherence to international safety standards

Applications: Extremely versatile – suitable for packing sauces, juice concentrates, shampoo, and other liquids as well as items like sugar, powdered drink mixes, or small hardware (with minor adjustments).

8. RIFU Automatic Sachet Liquid Packing Machine

A mid-range liquid sachet machine emphasizing flexibility and precision. The RIFU Automatic Sachet Liquid Packing Machine is a robust solution for businesses aiming to package a variety of liquid products (from food and beverages to chemicals) with a single machine. It strikes a balance between high performance and manageable size. With fully automatic electric operation and a PLC touch-screen control, RIFU is known for its reliable performance and ease of integration into existing production lines.

Capacity & Speed: Produces roughly 20–40 sachets per minute, allowing for a good throughput for medium-scale operations. The machine’s consistency at these speeds means less downtime and steady output for products like sauces, liquid detergents, or juices.

Packing Range: Very flexible fill volume – can pack as small as 5 ml up to about 300 ml in one machine. This broad range is beneficial for businesses that might offer sample-size sachets as well as regular portions. Bag size can be adjusted accordingly (length 40–200 mm, width 25–150 mm).

Sealing Options: Supports three-side sealing and back (pillow) sealing configurations 

This means you can choose the packaging style that best suits your product marketing or shelf presentation. The sealing is reliable and secure, preventing leaks during transport.

Construction: Built with a durable stainless steel frame and heavy-duty components, weighing about 300 kg.

 Despite its solid build, its footprint is relatively compact (approx. 730×750 mm base, 1700 mm height), conserving valuable space. Mobility is aided by its wheeled base. The design makes maintenance straightforward and ensures longevity under daily operation.

Control System: The machine uses a modern PLC with touchscreen interface for operation settings. Operators can easily set filling volumes, adjust speeds, and monitor performance. It includes automatic fault detection and alarms to minimize downtime. A piston metering pump provides accurate filling for liquids of various viscositiesa

Applications: Suitable for food-grade liquids (e.g. sauces, vinegar), cosmetics and chemicals (shampoos, disinfectants) thanks to its corrosion-resistant build. RIFU’s versatility means a small business could use it to pack multiple types of products by simply cleaning and adjusting the settings between production runs

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9. Automatic Food Fruit Jam Honey Paste Ketchup Mayonnaise Chocolate Liquid Packing Machine

A specialized sachet machine for viscous foods like sauces and pastes. This highly capable machine is designed to pack thicker liquids and pastes – such as honey, jam, ketchup, mayonnaise, peanut butter, chocolate syrup, etc. – which require more robust filling systems. It features an automatic feeding and filling system with a large hopper (for paste products) and can also handle liquids and even some granules/powders with appropriate attachments

. For small food producers looking to package condiments or spreads in sachets, this machine covers all bases with precision and efficiency.

Viscous Product Handling: Equipped with a high-precision piston filler and auger or pump feeders that can handle thick pastes without clogging. It ensures accurate weighing/filling for viscous materials and can even fill liquids containing soft particulates (like fruit pulps in jam) without damaging them.

Speed & Output: Can produce around 30–75 sachets per minute depending on sachet size and product viscosity. 

Even at higher speeds, it maintains filling accuracy and seal integrity, which is crucial for packaging like ketchup or chocolate where consistency matters.

Packaging Versatility: Offers multiple bag type options – including pillow pouches, 3 or 4 side sealed sachets, gusseted pouches, and even stick packs. This means you can pack single-use sachets for food service (e.g. 10g ketchup) or larger sauce pouches for retail. Bag length can range roughly 120–380 mm, width 50–180 mm via two model variants. It supports a wide array of film materials from simple laminates to aluminum foil laminates for extended shelf life.

Automation & Control: It is fully automated – handling feeding of the product, measuring the correct fill, bag making, filling, sealing, cutting, and even date coding in one go. A PLC computer system with dual-language (English/Chinese) touch display makes operation intuitive 

The machine also features photoelectric tracking for printed films ensuring each sachet is sealed at the right point without cutting off logos or textafrimart.co.za. 

Alarm systems alert the operator to any issues (like film run-out or hopper getting low) to reduce downtime.

Robust Build: This is a heavier-duty machine – weight ranges from ~300 kg to 450 kg for different models, reflecting its solid construction and additional mechanisms for paste handlingafrimart.co.za. Dimensions are roughly 1.2×0.7×1.9 m for the standard model. It includes components like vacuum pull belts for film, batch cutting knives, and optional features such as a ribbon hot coder for date printing and an online check-weigher with feedback to adjust fill volumes automatically. 

Such features ensure consistent pouch weights (important for meeting filling regulations on food products).

afrimart.co.za. Small businesses can then confidently supply their sacheted condiments to restaurants or retail knowing each pouch is uniformly filled and sealed.

10. ChaMa Oil Sachet Packing Machine

An oil-specific sachet filling machine for cooking oils and lubricants. The ChaMa Oil Sachet Packing Machine is geared towards packing edible oils (vegetable, palm, etc.) or other liquids with similar viscosity into sachets. It’s built to handle the slippery nature of oils and typically comes with specialized sealing to prevent leakage. For small businesses in the edible oil repackaging sector or those selling portioned cooking oil, this machine offers a dedicated solution.

Specialization: Designed to fill oil without spillage, it uses food-grade oil-resistant tubing and pump systems. The machine maintains precise volumes even as oil viscosity changes with temperature – an important feature for accurate 100 ml or 500 ml sachets of cooking oil.

Filling Volume: Common configurations allow packaging in the range of ~50 ml up to 500 ml sachets of oil. The dosing system (often a piston filler) is tuned for oils, providing ±1% accuracy. This ensures each sachet (for example, a 100 ml peanut oil pouch) has the right amount, which builds customer trust.

Sealing Strength: Employs strong 3-4 side seals with additional heat and dwell time to ensure oil doesn’t seep through the seams. Oil sachets can be heavier and exert more pressure on seals; ChaMa’s sealing unit is robust to handle that. Sachets emerge as durable pillow packs, often with a tear-notch for easy opening by customers.

Construction: Sturdy stainless steel frame with components that resist corrosion by oils. It has an integrated hopper and may include a filter to remove any impurities in unrefined oils before packing. The transparency of certain panels (as seen in similar machines) allows the operator to monitor the oil flow and sealing process【75†image】. Weighing around ~250–300 kg, it’s substantial but not unwieldy.

Performance: Typically achieves about 20–30 sachets per minute for mid-size sachets (e.g. 250 ml oil) – slower than water machines, but necessary to ensure proper sealing of oils. The machine is fully automated: once you load the roll of sachet film and fill the oil tank, it handles the rest – filling, sealing, cutting – with minimal supervision.

User Interface: Simple controls, often just setting the fill volume and temperature. Many oil sachet machines also feature a countdown counter to track how many sachets have been produced (useful for batch production). Maintenance involves routine cleaning of the filler nozzle and seals to prevent oil build-up.

Conclusion

Investing in a sachet filling and sealing machine can significantly enhance a small business’s productivity, packaging consistency, and product appeal. The best choice depends on the specific application:

Value and Versatility: For general liquids in small portions, the Versatile Automatic 1–300ml Machine and OCPACK Mini offer great value, balancing cost with multi-purpose functionality. They are compact and perfect for startups needing flexibility (e.g. ability to pack both juice and shampoo sachets with one machine after quick changeovers).

Water and Thin Liquids: The Full-automatic Water/Juice Machine and Automatic Sachet Making Machine shine in high-volume production of water, milk, or vinegar sachets. They are budget-friendly workhorses ideal for community water supply businesses or dairy distribution, with built-in sterilization ensuring product safety.

Thicker Liquids and Sauces: The dedicated Jam/Honey Paste Packing Machine is the top pick for viscous products – it prevents clogging and ensures each ketchup or honey sachet is perfectly filled and sealed. Its sophistication (like handling both liquids and powders) means it can centralize various packaging tasks in one line.

Higher Output and Automation: For growing businesses, machines like the Fruit Juice Ice Lolly Stickpacker or the RIFU Automatic Sachet Machine provide scalable production. They come with advanced controls, faster speeds, and support features (like multi-lane packing or integrated printers) that can boost efficiency as demand rises.

Niche Needs: Finally, specialized equipment such as the ChaMa Oil Sachet Machine caters to specific markets (edible oil, lubricants) ensuring clean and precise packing of these slippery liquids.

All these Afrimart-listed machines come with support and warranty, giving small business owners peace of mind. By choosing the right sachet filling machine, businesses can reduce manual labor, maintain consistent quality, and scale their operations cost-effectively.

 In 2025’s competitive market, an automated sachet packaging capability can be a game-changer – improving your product’s professionalism and your bottom line. Each of the ten machines above offers a pathway to that improvement, whether your priority is affordability, compactness, or high output. With practical considerations like price and lead time in mind, you can select the machine that best fits your product niche and growth plans, and set your small business up for packaging success.