How does the diaper get into the packaging?

Protection and comfort – precisely packaged

Diapers are an indispensable part of everyday hygiene - they provide protection, dryness and comfort for babies and people with special care needs. The way they are packaged on the shelf is efficient, safe and space-saving.

But how is it possible to transform a large quantity of soft, bulky diapers into compact, transportable units? What technology is involved and what challenges need to be overcome?

From the finished product to compact packaging

The production of diapers runs at high speed. Modern machines produce thousands of diapers per minute - each one precisely shaped, cut and equipped with multiple layers of absorbent materials. Immediately after production, a crucial process begins: packaging.
Before the diapers can be packaged, they must first be sorted and aligned. Then they are taken over from the production machine in a continuous flow, lined up and discharged in the correct quantity. Since diapers are bulky, they need to be compressed to save space. For this purpose, packaging lines use special compression systems that gently yet efficiently condense the diapers. First, a pre-compression is applied before the diaper stacks are rotated and fed into the main compression, which applies up to five metric tons of force. This technique not only saves space during transport but also makes it easier to store the packs at home.

In the next step, the packaging is wrapped into bags, which provides stability and protects the product from moisture and contamination. To ensure that each pack is evenly filled, high-precision sensors are used to check the weight and position of the diapers.