Packaging Machines for Thick Greek/Pocket Pita & Thin Lebanese Khobz
Handle delicate 22–32 cm thin dual-layer Arabic khobz without creasing and tall 6–10 pack pocket pita stacks up to 110 mm high on wide-web HFFS and wicket lines.
Two Pita Traditions, Two Mechanical Extremes
Thick Mediterranean/Greek & Western pocket pita (12–18 cm diameter, 10–16 mm thick) stacks rapidly to 70–110 mm height in 6-to-10 loaf retail packs—testing vertical jaw clearance. Traditional Lebanese / Arabic khobz (shami/baladi) (22–32 cm diameter, paper-thin dual pocket walls) stays relatively flat (25–40 mm for 5–8 loaves) but spans ultra-wide diameters that fold or tear if forced through narrow forming collars! Grounded in flatbread product applications and map shelf-life and bakery film specs, we configure dedicated wide-throat and tall-jaw frames for each.
Both styles benefit from bottom-reel film support or wide scoop wicket loading so delicate baked bubbles never crack.
Pocket Pita vs Thin Arabic Khobz Machine Setup
Side-by-side frame, web, and closure recommendations:
| Parameter | Thick Pocket / Gyro Pita | Thin Lebanese / Khobz (24–32 cm) |
|---|---|---|
| Typical Pack Count & Size | 5, 6, 8, or 10 pcs (Ø150–180 × H 65–110 mm) |
5, 6, or 10 pcs (Ø240–320 × H 25–45 mm) |
| Flow Wrapper Frame | TL-FP-280X (600–650 mm web; 110 mm jaw) |
680D / 800D Wide-Web Bottom-Reel HFFS |
| Wicket Bagger Option | Narrow deep scoop + clip / neck tape | Extra-wide 340 mm horn + perforated/plain PE |
| Fresh Local Film Spec | 30–35 μm BOPP or 40 μm LDPE wicket | 35–45 μm LDPE (soft traditional crust feel) |
| Extended Export Spec | 65–75 μm EVOH MAP + 60/40 CO2/N2 | Box-motion wide MAP + anti-stick interleaver |
Confirm exact film roll width for 28–32 cm khobz in our flatbread film width calculator.
Flatbread & Bakery Engineering Notes
- Soft Overhead Hold-Down Belt for Puffed Khobz: Residual steam puffs sometimes remain in thin khobz—a gentle synchronized sponge/mesh top belt guides puffed rounds smoothly into the forming box without bursting pockets.
- Micro-Perforated vs Solid Film for Same-Day Hot Routes: Bakeries delivering 4-hour local restaurant bread slightly warm use calibrated micro-perforated BOPP/PE to vent steam; supermarket multi-day packs must cool to
<=32 °Cin unperforated film. - Bilingual Arabic / English Thermal Date & Nutrition Printing: 300 dpi TTO printers apply crisp bilingual production/expiry dates, batch codes, and barcodes directly onto film webs.
Configure Your Pita or Khobz Line
Send diameter (cm), loaf weight (g), and loaves/hour via Project Brief.
Explore related bakery equipment in Pita Packaging Machines, MAP & Bakery Film Specs, or send your loaf diameter & stack height via Project Brief.
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