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This paper introduces a packaging machine using electro-pneumatic system in small scale industry. The main aim of the paper is to design and fabricate a simple and small packaging system which can seal the plastic bags. For automation, we will use pneumatic system for fast response. In last few years, many sealing machines were developed. These machines are highly automated, which have very high cost. So, these machines are not affordable by small scale industries. S0, they are using impulse heat sealer machine. But, there are losses of plastic packaging material due to manually press. To overcome these problems, we will design a machine, which is semi-automatic, less laborious and have less initial cost. We are using major components like Air compressor, Double acting cylinder, Air storage tank, 5/2 Direction control valve, SMPS( Switch Mode Power Supply), a foot operated push button switch, a heat sealer, and tubes for air supply. Unskilled or semi-skilled operators can operate this machine, hence required less labor cost. Also, due to fast response, production per day is increased. Perfect sealing can be obtained due to applying required exact pressure on the plastic material.