If you are looking for a paper bag-making machine, there are many different types to choose from. In this blog post, we will discuss 6 of the most popular types of paper bags in the market that can be made with a paper bag-making machine. We will also provide information on the benefits or use of each type of bag. So, whether you are looking for a small or large paper bag-making machine, we have you covered!

7 types of paper bags in the market and their main usage

• Square bottom paper bag

Square-bottom paper bag is usually made of brown kraft paper or white kraft paper. It has a simple shape, large capacity, and strong and durable material.

According to the different materials, it can be used as a food grade packaging bag, such as a variety of exquisite baking bags, bread bags, and KFC or McDonald’s takeout bags; It can also be used as a common packaging bag for ordinary groceries, for example, ordinary storage bags and shopping bags for small items.

Square-soled paper bags can usually be produced by the most commonly used square-soled paper bag machines, which can have built-in printing functions or pre-printed paper rolls according to printing requirements.

• Square bottom paper bag with handles

Square-bottom paper bags with handles are usually regarded as shopping paper bags or carry bags. Paper bags are made of different materials according to their different uses. For example, brown kraft paper, white kraft paper, or coated paper are generally used in the production of ordinary clothing, shoes, hats shopping bags. For the production of high-end gift handbags or luxury packaging bags, white or black card paper with higher hardness and thickness is used.

Square bottom paper bags with handles can not only be produced by a fully automatic paper bag machine but also by a semi-automatic paper bag machine combined with other machines, such as a paper handles making machine or lacing machine for a paper bag and manual to complete.

According to different handle types, square bottom paper bags with handles can be classified as follows:

Paper bag with paper handles – This kind of paper bag is mainly produced of white kraft paper, brown kraft paper, and copper paper, with twisted paper handles and flat paper handles. In daily life, it is mainly used for shopping packaging of clothing, shoes and hats industry and delivery packaging, etc.  

Paper bag with cord handles – This kind of paper bag is made of heavy gloss-coated paper, white cardboard, and black cardboard, and has thick cord handles. The cord handles are threaded through reinforced eyelets and tied to the inside of the bag for a secure hold. These bags always be used as great gift bags, cosmetic packaging bags, Corporate publicity bags, and more!

Paper bags with ribbon handles – This kind of paper bag always looks more premium, and comfortable, and has good quality. They have soft cotton twill handles, even with reinforced chipboard bottoms. They are used for packing gifts and luxury items at salons, SPAS, and Gallery shops

• Square bottom paper bag with die-cut handles

Square-bottom paper bags with die-cut handles also be called patch bags or die-cut tote bags, they are mainly made of brown kraft paper, simple appearance, are large capacity, are durable, and are widely used in all kinds of food and gift delivery packaging.

Patch bags can be produced by the conventional square bottom paper bag machine’s built-in die-cut function.

• Square bottom paper bag with plastic window

Square bottom paper bags with plastic window can be made of food-grade brown kraft paper and white kraft paper, as well as ordinary white cardboard and coated paper. It can be made of plastic Windows of various shapes, such as square, rectangular, and round.

This kind of paper bags’ appearance is simple and generous, and the goods packed are clearly visible. They are widely used in all kinds of bakery goods and gift packaging.

• V Sharp bottom paper bag

V sharp bottom paper bags are mainly used for food packaging, especially for bread, nuts, and various snacks. They are made of thin brown kraft paper and white kraft paper with low weight. They are simple and diverse in appearance and can produce various types of bags together with plastic film.

V Sharp bottom paper bag can be quickly produced by a sharp bottom paper bag making machine.

• Envelope paper bag

Envelope paper bag is mainly made of brown kraft paper, which is widely used for the packaging of letters and gift cards and is now also used for the packaging of clothes and traditional Chinese medicine. This kind of paper bag with a simple appearance can be used many times. According to the different shapes, envelope bags are also divided into Chinese envelope bags and Western envelope bags, but the actual use is similar.

Envelope paper bags can also be quickly produced by special envelope paper bag machines.

• Other food paper bag

At present, there are some specific food paper bags on the market, they are usually coated paper as the material, with waterproof and oil-proof function, widely used in a variety of snack packaging. Especially the packaging of fried foods

This kind of paper bag can be quickly produced by a special center&bottom sealing machine or insole sealing machine.

What material can be used for making these 7 types of paper bags

Different types of paper bags have different use and characteristic. Such as for shopping, food or gift packaging, etc. Now, let’s see what material is our daily use paper bags made of, and the pros and cons of them. Hope it can help with your purchase.

• Brown kraft paper

Brown kraft paper has a high toughness solidity, not easy to tear, it is the most popular material for making paper bags. And it is very suitable for printing paper bags with single-color or two-colors or the bags are not rich in color.

Brown kraft paper’s commonly used size is 120-300gsm, and 35-80gsm also be used for making v sharp bottom paper bags.

• White cardboard

White cardboard is solid, durable, has a very good smoothness, and its printed color is rich and full. Paper bags commonly used 210-300 grams of white cardboard, and 230 grams of white cardboard is the most popular.

• Black cardboard

Black cardboard is solid and durable. Because the black cardboard itself is black, its biggest drawback is that it can not be easy to print colors, but can be used for stamping gold, stamping silver, and other processes which make paper bags look more high-end and fashionable.

• Coated paper

Coated paper has very good whiteness and gloss, and its printing can make the pictures and images reflect a three-dimensional sense, but it is not as solid as white cardboard.

Paper bags commonly used to the thickness of the copper plate paper has 128-300 grams.

• Laminating paper

Laminating paper usually refers to PE-coated paper, this kind of paper has the function of oil-proof and waterproof and is a good choice for food snack bags.

What paper bag-making machine can be used for making the 7 types of the paper bag

• Roll-fed Square Bottom Paper Bag Making Machine

Roll-fed square bottom paper bag making machine, it uses paper roll in blank or printed as raw material. From unwind material, automatic edge gluing, tube forming, fixed length and cutting, bottom creasing, bottom folding, bottom glue, and bottom forming to finished bag collecting can be done one time.

The main square bottom paper bag-making machine models are the 190, 330, and 450. The main difference between them is the different product range of paper bag sizes. And it is the most common and popular paper bag machine on the market.

• Fully Automatic Paper Bag Making Machine

Fully automatic paper bag-making machines use paper rolls/paper sheets in blank or printed as raw material. Production process from handle making, handle slitting, unwind material, handle positioning&gluing, automatic edge gluing, tube forming, fixed-length, cutting, bottom creasing, bottom folding, bottom glue, and bottom forming to finished bag collecting can be done one time.

The main fully automatic paper bag-making machine models are 330, 450, and 450B. The main difference between them is the different production technology parameters.

• Roll-fed Square Bottom Paper Bag Making Machine with die cut

This kind of paper bag-making machine is one type of roll-fed square bottom paper bag making machine. It has a built-in die-cut handle-making function.

• Roll-fed Square Bottom Paper Bag Making Machine with Window

This kind of paper bag-making machine is one type of roll-fed square bottom paper bag-making machine. It has a built-in plastic window-making function.

• Sheet-fed Square Bottom Paper Bag Making Machine

Sheet-fed square bottom paper bag-making machine uses paper sheets in blank or printed as raw material. From unwind material, automatic edge gluing, tube forming, bottom creasing, bottom folding, bottom glue, bottom forming to finished bag collecting can be done one time.

It’s a shower production speed than the roll-fed square bottom paper bag-making machine, but its paper bags are better, so it is also a good choice for large enterprises.

• Sharp Bottom Paper Bag Making Machine

Sharp bottom paper bag making machine, it uses paper roll in blank or printed as raw material, such as kraft paper, glossy paper Medical paper, etc. Production process from unwind material, automatic edge gluing, perforating, tube forming, fixed length and cutting, bottom folding, bottom glue, bottom forming to finished bag collecting can be done one time.

The main machine models are the 250 and 350. This machine has a high production speed which can be up to 650pcs/min.

• Envelope Paper Bag Making Machine

The envelope making machine can be applied for making No.1-7 Chinese style envelopes and No.2-7 western style envelopes. It can also be used for making customized paper bags within this range. Its features include loading paper without stopping, automatically impressing, folding paper by suctorial roller, etc. Its drive system comprises of gear, chain wheel and synchronous belt, which can ensure the synchronicity of conveying.

• Center&Bottom Sealing Paper Bag Making Machine

Center&Bottom Sealing Paper Bag Making Machine is suitable for producing PE-coated paper bags including middle sealing, bottom sealing, and cutting. This machine is controlled by a computer, with a servo motor to control the length, frequency control speed, photoelectric sensor checking, automatic counting, automatic temperature control, high position stop, firm, and even hot sealing. It is an ideal choice for making food paper bags.

If you want to learn more, welcome to get in touch with us by the following information. Xiamen Colorwin Industrial&Trade Co., Ltd is not only a professional manufacturer of paper bag-making machines but also a sincere and reliable supplier and partner.

How to choose the right machine for your business

• Identify paper bag types
• Confirm production scale
• Make a budget for the paper bag-making machines
• Select the right partner

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