Laundry detergent powder packaging in 2026 runs VFFS with auger fillers at 30-60 bpm, producing gusseted pillow bags or stand-up pouches of 500g-5kg for retail and 5-25kg for wholesale. The Lintyco LTC620 (width to 300mm, fill to 1kg+ with auger) handles 2-5kg retail and small wholesale, while the LTC520 covers 500g-2kg consumer SKUs. Critical factors: (1) dust and caking control — detergent is hygroscopic and dusty, requiring sealed auger filling; (2) corrosion resistance — detergent surfactants attack standard steel; (3) auger sizing — detergent's bulk density (0.3-0.
6 g/cc for concentrated, 0.5-0.8 for standard) needs matched auger. CapEx $7,000-$15,500 for the Lintyco VFFS (LTC520 or LTC620), plus $4,000-$8,000 for an auger filler and $1,500-$3,000 for dust collection.
Recommended Machines
3 tiers · entry → premium| Model | Price | Speed | Bag Size | Tier | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTC520 Mid-size servo VFFS for medium bags |
$10,000 - $13,000 | 30-70 bpm | 60-250 × 80-350 mm | mid | PLC servo + pneumatic control, Smart temperature controller, Touch screen HMI |
| LTC620 Mid-range servo VFFS for medium-to-large bags |
$12,500 - $15,500 | 30-70 bpm | 100-300 × 100-400 mm | mid | PLC servo + pneumatic control, Smart temperature controller, Touch screen HMI |
Benchmarks at a Glance
2026 dataTypical Speed
40-60
Price Range
$7,000 - $15,500 (VFFS) + auger
ROI Period
12-18 months
Industry Note
Branded detergent margins run 25-40%, driving 12-14 month ROI; private-label at 15-20% margins reaches payback in 16-18 months. Concentrated formulas command premium pricing.
Which Machine Fits Your Volume?
- Retail standard detergent, 40-60 bpm, 1-2kg gusseted pillow: choose LTC620 — 300mm bag width and large auger handle 1-2kg retail formats; PE/LAM barrier film with resealable sticker suits grocery-shelf detergent.
- Concentrated/single-dose, 50-70 bpm, 500g-1kg gusseted: choose LTC520 — Mid-tier VFFS with precision auger doses concentrated powder (lower bulk density) accurately; 250mm width fits compact premium retail.
- Wholesale/institutional, 25-40 bpm, 5-25kg valve bag: choose LTC620 — Same VFFS can be configured with a valve-bag spout for laundry and hospitality bulk, though a dedicated BG-series impeller filler runs 2-4x faster above 10kg.