Nut packaging (almonds, cashews, walnuts, mixed) in 2026 uses VFFS with multi-head weighers at 40-70 bpm, producing pillow or gusseted bags of 50-500g for retail and 1-5kg for wholesale. The Lintyco LTC520 (width 60-250mm, fill 5-1000g) covers 100-500g retail, while the LTC420 handles 50-250g consumer SKUs.
Critical factors: (1) oil and oxygen barrier — nuts are high-fat (50-70%), requiring foil laminate or vacuum flush for 12-18 month shelf life; (2) weigher choice — multi-head for irregular nut sizes; (3) nitrogen flush — standard for premium retail to prevent rancidity. CapEx $8,000-$15,500 for the Lintyco VFFS (LTC420 to LTC620), plus $6,000-$12,000 for a multi-head weigher and gas-flush system.
Recommended Machines
3 tiers · entry → premium| Model | Price | Speed | Bag Size | Tier | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTC420 Compact VFFS for small-to-medium bags |
$8,000 - $11,000 | 30-80 bpm | 60-200 × 60-300 mm | mid | PLC servo + pneumatic control, Smart temperature controller, Touch screen HMI |
| 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 |
Benchmarks at a Glance
2026 dataTypical Speed
40-70
Price Range
$8,000 - $15,500 (VFFS) + weigher
ROI Period
10-16 months
Industry Note
Premium nut margins run 35-55% (almonds, cashews, macadamias), driving 10-12 month ROI; commodity peanuts at 15-25% margins reach payback in 14-16 months.
Which Machine Fits Your Volume?
- Retail mixed nuts, 40-60 bpm, 200-500g pillow with N2 flush: choose LTC520 — Mid-range VFFS pairs with a 10-head multi-head weigher and gas-flush module to produce pillow bags with <2% residual oxygen; foil laminate extends shelf life to 18 months.
- Consumer/single-serve, 50-80 bpm, 50-100g snack packs: choose LTC420 — 60-200mm width and 80 bpm top speed fit single-serve grab-bags; volumetric cup filler works for uniform items like peanuts and almonds.
- Premium vacuum retail, 25-40 bpm, 250-500g vacuum-sealed: choose LTC620 — Same VFFS accepts a vacuum module to produce flat vacuum bags that block oxygen entirely, extending premium nut shelf life to 24 months.