Horizontal packaging machines work by guiding products through a series of stages, starting with feeding and positioning. The products, either manually or automatically loaded, are then conveyed horizontally towards the packaging area.

At the packaging station, a film or material is unwound and wrapped around the products. Depending on the machine's capabilities, this can involve simple wrapping, forming pouches or bags around the products, or even creating more complex, multi-layer packaging. Advanced machines may also include features like automatic cutting, sealing, and date coding.

Finally, the packaged products are discharged from the machine, ready for further processing or shipping. The entire process is automated, minimizing human intervention and maximizing efficiency.