In the food industry, products vary widely in viscosity and particulate content, which directly influences the type of filling machine best suited for the job. Sauces and dressings can range from chunky salsa to thin vinaigrette. Syrups and edible oils have their own unique filling characteristics based on bulk density and viscosity changes with temperature. Some commodity food products are only filled in bulk, meaning that nearly every filler we manufacture has applications in the food sector. This diversity in product characteristics indicates that filling machines with high flexibility and versatility are the most valuable.

Whether you need to package fresh or frozen foods, Vitopack has the food filling machine you need. Our extensive range of packaging solutions will help you choose exactly what you require for your food-based product. Whether you have liquids like sauces or other liquid foods, we can supply a variety of machines.

When discussing food, cleanliness is paramount. A food-grade filling machine must be easy to clean completely and should have a fluid path made of sanitary materials such as 316 stainless steel and food-grade polymers. Threaded fluid connections are generally not allowed, even for low-level sanitation requirements. Instead, tri-clamp sanitary fittings are used throughout the fluid path. These food-grade filling machines may need to fill at high temperatures or at least be cleaned at high temperatures to maintain sterility between operational shifts. High temperatures will also affect the choice of materials and components in a food-grade filler. Since almost all food-grade machinery must be regularly washed down with detergents and caustic chemicals, the design of electrical and sensor systems must be suitably watertight and resistant to corrosion.

Because some food-grade requirements are less stringent than others, the construction strategies and variability of costs between food-grade machines can vary significantly. This means that buyers should expect a thoughtful and comprehensive level of customization for their filling machines based on actual operating requirements. Our experienced sales engineers can help you avoid the pitfalls of purchasing too much or too little machine for your food-grade applications.

Vitopack Food Filling Machine Features & Benefits

• Robust Construction
  Stainless steel and anodized aluminum construction ensure these machines have a longer lifespan.

• Easy Cleaning
  Vitopack’s food and sauce packaging machines feature quick breakdown construction, including flanged fittings, tri-clamp connections, and quick-disconnect valves and pumps to maximize cleaning efficiency. Clean-in-place systems are also available.

• Flexible
  Versatility and simplicity are key components of each inline filler design, allowing many products and containers to be run on one system with few or no change parts.

• Easy to Use
  Vitopack’s inline sauce packaging machines are user-friendly and easy to set up. Fill times can be stored as “recipes” for quick setup, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity on the packaging line.

From free-flowing wines, spirits, and vinegars to viscous syrups and food products containing solids like pasta sauces, jams, and chutneys, our range of machines can handle most liquid food products from 5ml up to 5 liters as standard.