Choosing a Paste Filling Machine
Depending on the nature of the liquid, viscosity can be an issue.paste filling machine Free flowing liquids like water may easily slide in to waiting bottles, but thicker products such as honey, jams, and putty require more than just gravity to get the job done. This is why a number of filling machines exist, and for those who package in tubes, a paste filling machine can be a great option.
A paste filling machine works to dispense a consistent amount of paste, semi-solid or liquid material into containers, jars or tubes. These machines are designed to add efficiency to new or pre-existing manual production lines, ensuring that precise amounts of the desired product are dispensed each and every time.
These machines are also capable of dispensing other types of liquids, making them useful for companies that package a variety of different products. They are also built to work with various capping and labeling machines, allowing manufacturers to keep the liquid production process running smoothly.
Paste machines are usually constructed of high-quality stainless steel, preventing contamination and making them ideal for food processing. This ensures that the machine will last for years to come and can be used in a variety of applications, including both food and non-food manufacturing. Many machines are also designed to be easy to clean and maintain, with removable parts that can be cleaned in a dishwasher or by hand.
The type of product to be packaged determines the machine type that is needed. For example, a piston filling machine is suitable for products that are both thin and moderately dense, while pump-type fillers are best for more fluid products.
Piston fillers are particularly well-suited to handling paste products, which can contain large food particulates as well as a wide range of other ingredients. These machines will use suction to pull the product into a cylinder, and then they will push it in to waiting containers when the piston retracts. This method of filling is highly accurate and is capable of working with a wide variety of ropy pitches.
The type of hopper is another important consideration when choosing a paste filling machine. A cone-shaped hopper is ideal for products that are not too abrasive, but a U-type hopper is better for more abrasive or coarser products such as chilli sauce, honey citron, passion fruit sauce, sesame paste, peanut butter, ketchup, or tahini. These machines are also available with options such as a heating and stirring system to make the process even easier. These features are ideal for the production of high-quality food and pharmaceutical products. They can also reduce labour costs and ensure consistency in the quality of finished products. These products can then be capped by a capping machine or sealed by a rotary heat sealer or laminate crimper. This will create an airtight, leak-proof, and moisture-resistant seal on the tube. This will protect the contents from spoilage and extend the shelf life of the product.