Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical

Matrix equipment supports a wide range of flexible formats, including:

• Stickpacks & sachets (single-dose, travel packs, sample sizes)
• Pillow bags (cost-effective, high-speed formats)
• Gusseted bags (improved shelf presence and capacity)
• Flat-bottom bags (premium look, stable shelf display)
• Doy-style / stand-up formats (including doy capability via MVX solutions where applicable)
• Pre-made pouches (retail-ready, high graphics, reclose options)

Because packaging format drives everything from film selection to sealing strategy to inspection needs, we partner with customers early to align product, speed targets, and package requirements to the correct equipment.

Our pharma and nutraceutical customers most commonly package:

• Powders & dry blends
• Supplements and functional ingredients
• Unit-dose and multi-serve formats
• Gummies and other emerging nutraceutical formats

If your product is prone to dusting, bridging, sticking, or seal contamination, we can help configure the right combination of filling + film handling + sealing + dust mitigation to protect package integrity.

1) Dosing Accuracy (and Protecting High-Value Product)

In nutraceuticals especially, product can be expensive to produce and sell, so giveaway, drift, and rework hurt margins fast. Dosing accuracy starts with the filler, but packaging equipment must support stable, repeatable conditions.

How Matrix Helps:

• Integration-friendly controls for feedback loops (e.g., when auger fillers drift over time)
• Line-level solutions that enable autocorrection when weight/count targets trend off-spec
• Ability to pair with verification systems like check weighing and counting to reduce rework

Practical takeaway: If your filler is accurate but you still see rejects, the issue is often seal contamination, dust, or film handling, not just the fill system

2) Bag Integrity & Sealability (No Leaks, No Product in the Seal)

A major packaging pain point in powders and blends is product getting trapped in the seal area, causing:

• leakers
• weak seals
• inconsistent appearance
• costly product loss and rework

How Matrix Helps:

• Machine configurations and options aimed at clean, repeatable film movement
• A focus on sealing reliability and package integrity, especially critical in high-value nutraceutical applications
• Compatibility with inspection systems (below) to detect issues earl
  

3) Powder & Dust Control (Reducing Contamination Risk)

Powder environments can introduce challenges: airborne dust, contamination concerns, and housekeeping burdens that affect line performance.

How Matrix Helps:

• Experience with difficult powder environments
• Configurable approaches to mitigate dusty air using vacuum systems and dust management strategies
• Solutions built to support consistent operation in tough conditions

4) Space Constraints & Growth (Maximizing Every Square Foot)

Many nutraceutical manufacturers are scaling quickly, often inside existing facilities where real estate is premium.

How Matrix Helps:

• Engineering-driven layouts designed to fit more capability into less space
• Compact solutions that maintain throughput, efficiency, and accuracy
• Strong sales engineering support to tailor a line that works within constraints

5) Integrated Line Solutions (Upstream + Downstream)

A packaging machine is only one part of the system. Matrix helps customers think in terms of a complete line:

Common Upstream Equipment:

• Conveying and product handling
• Filling systems (e.g., auger, counting solutions)

Common Downstream Systems:

• Inspection & verification: counting, check weighing, metal detection, X-ray
• Reject management, quality checks, and data capture (as required by the project)

When Matrix is involved at the system level, we can help ensure the line is designed to reduce bottlenecks and improve consistency, especially where product drift, rejects, or seal issues are driving waste.

MVC VFFS Series

The MVC Series is a continuous motion vertical form fill seal solution designed for high‑speed applications requiring precise film handling and strong seal integrity. These machines are well‑suited for products and films that benefit from longer seal dwell times without sacrificing throughput.

Highlights Include:

• Continuous motion operation for maximum speed and efficiency
• Allen‑Bradley or Beckhoff PC‑based controls
• Servo‑driven box‑motion jaws for precise motion and extended seal time
• Automatic film tracking and electronic registration
• Intuitive HMI designed for ease of operation and fast operator training
• Stainless‑steel frame options for washdown and non‑washdown environments

MVI VFFS Series

The MVI Series offers a flexible, high‑performance intermittent motion VFFS solution designed to accommodate a wide range of bag sizes and packaging applications. With fast changeovers and customizable configurations, the MVI Series provides excellent value for manufacturers balancing speed, versatility, and reliability.

Highlights Include:

• Intermittent motion design for flexible packaging applications
• Allen‑Bradley or Beckhoff PC‑based controls with servo motion control
• Automatic film tracking and registration standard
• Quick, tool‑free changeovers for film rolls and forming tubes
• Handles multiple bag styles, including pillow and gusseted bags
• Stainless‑steel frame with robust, modular construction

MVX (Add to the Page)

The MVX‑200 Doypack Machine is a compact vertical form fill seal solution designed for nutraceutical and pharmaceutical applications requiring stand‑up and doy‑style pouch formats. It produces doypacks and other flexible bag styles while maximizing output in facilities where space is limited.

Highlights Include:

• Compact footprint designed to maximize output per square foot
• Fast, tool‑free changeovers to minimize downtime between runs
• One machine capable of running multiple bag styles, including doypack, 3‑side seal, quad seal, and block‑bottom
• Options for consumer‑friendly features such as recloseable zippers and easy‑open designs
• Allen‑Bradley controls and robust stainless‑steel construction for reliable operation

INVpack Stickpack & Sachet Machines

Matrix partners with INVpack, a long‑time specialist in stickpack and sachet packaging systems designed to meet the hygienic, dosing, and single‑dose packaging needs of pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturers.

Highlights Include:

• Closed main frame design
• Servo-driven operation
• Enclosed reel design to help reduce dust entry
• Built to align with strict manufacturing expectations for pharma environments
• US-based parts availability and service support through Matrix

Documentation & project support (as required):

• INVpack can supply DQ, IQ, and OQ documentation, plus functional analysis and other requested documentation
• Service technicians can assist during IQ/OQ execution when included in the project scope

Pacraft Pre-Made Pouches

Matrix is the master distributor of Pacraft pre‑made pouch machines, offering rotary pouch solutions ideal for retail‑ready packages and applications requiring flexibility across pouch styles and product types. These systems are well‑suited for nutraceutical and pharmaceutical packaging where consistent pouch handling, sanitary design, and efficient changeovers are critical.

Highlights Include:

• Rotary pouch design with a small footprint
• Flexible across a wide range of pouch styles and product types
• Easy‑clean and washdown‑friendly designs (where applicable)
• Intuitive operation with touchscreen controls
• Designed for fast, reliable changeovers
• US-based parts, consumables, and service support through Matrix