FOOD PROCESSING MACHINERY
Food processing machinery is the chief equipment of the production line for a factory and also the high efficiency of this equipment has a direct role in increasing the production and quality of food products.
WHAT SERVICES DO FOOD INDUSTRY MACHINES PROVIDE?
1) Design and manufacture of all tools in the production line of food, dairy, canned meat or non-meat products
2) Can closing machines in different designs with various capabilities
3) Filler and filling machines in different designs with various capabilities
4) Design and manufacture of filling and closing machines for the chemical industry in different designs with various capabilities
CATEGORIES OF FOOD PROCESSING MACHINE
In general, production machinery in food industry can be divided into following categories:
1) Machines for canning fruits, juices and jams
2) Machines for dried fruit and grain production lines
3) Dairy production line machines
4) Machines for production lines of meat products and canned meat
FILLING MACHINES
Filling machines are among key equipment in the production line of various compotes and cans. Filling machines for cans and compote are selected according to the features of the production line. Generally, canning and compote filling machines and equipment are divided into three categories in terms of operation: manual, semi-automatic and fully automatic. This classification is based on the degree of manpower involvement in the filling process.
Nowadays, fully automatic filling machines have grabbed attention of multiple manufacturers. These types of filling machines have high speed and accuracy, which makes them suitable for use in a variety of high-capacity production lines. Here we get more familiar with types of machines and equipment for filling canned and compote production lines. Common types of canning and compote filling equipment are:
1) Two heads linear piston filling machine
2) Three heads linear piston filling machine
3) Six nozzles pneumatic filling machine
4) Eight pistons rotary filling machine
5) Eighteen nozzles rotary filling machine
THREE HEADS LINEAR PISTON FILLING MACHINE
Three heads linear piston filling machine is another equipment for canning and tomato paste production line. This capping machine is mostly used in product lines of high concentration products. Three head machines has a conveyor belt with which the cans are lowered to the nozzle and filled by the pistons. The pistons perform the filling action with reciprocating movements.
Three heads filler is made entirely of steel and has electromechanical and pneumatic functions. This filling machine has a capacity of 3 to 5.3 tons per hour if it fills one kilogram cans and has a capacity of 5.1 tons per hour if it fills half a kilogram cans. Due to its relatively high capacity, this filler is suitable for use in a variety of production lines with medium capacity and even higher.
SIX NOZZLES PNEUMATIC FILLING MACHINE
The six nozzles pneumatic filling machine is suitable for all types of production lines, whose products are made of dilute liquids. This machine is one of the most suitable filling machines for compote production line and high capacity canning production line. This machine has a considerable speed in filling cans due to having six pneumatic nozzles. The term pneumatic refers to the use of air and air pressure in the operation of the device.
After preparing the canned and compote raw materials, the products are transferred to the nozzles to be filled in the can through the tank installed in the upper part of the machine. The nozzles use pneumatic technology to fill the cans with reciprocating motions. In this model of canning and compote production filling machines, the nozzles are arranged linearly.
When used to fill one-kilogram cans, six nozzles pneumatic filling machine can fill about 1.5 to 2 tons of product per hour. But if half-kilogram cans are used, the capacity of this device will be approximately equal to 1 ton per hour.
This filling machine is made entirely of steel and is resistant to corrosion and rust. As mentioned, this device has electromechanical and pneumatic functions. This filler, with the help of rods installed on the conveyor belt, fills the cans continuously and regularly.
EIGHT PISTONS ROTARY FILLING MACHINE
The eight-piston rotary filling machine is used for canning production line and tomato paste production line. With regards to the high speed and capacity of this eight-piston rotary filling machine, the tomato paste production line is a good choice for this capping machine.
The products are stored in a tank at the top of the machine and the cans are filled by the reciprocating motion of the machine nozzles. The cans are also carried under the nozzles by means of a conveyor belt and finally transported to the next stage by an exit star. Unlike other linear types of equipment and machines for filling compote and canning production lines, this machine uses a rotary feature that has changed the arrangement of the nozzles from linear to circular.
The eight-piston rotary filling machine is made entirely of steel. Due to the all-steel design, this machine is resistant to any rust and corrosion. In addition, the all-steel design has given it a beautiful and modern look. This filler has electromechanical and pneumatic functions. The nozzles of this machine use piston and rotary technologies to perform operations related to filling cans.
This filler is one of the types in the compote production line and high-capacity canning production line. Approximately, this machine is able to pour 3 to 4 tons of product in one kilogram containers per hour. In other words, this filler fills 90 cans of the product every minute. This filling machine, like other filling machines in the compote production line, canning production line and tomato paste production line, requires three-phase electricity with a power of 3 kW.
EIGHTEEN NOZZLES ROTARY FILLING MACHINE
Filling equipment in the compote production line is different from the machinery and filling equipment in the canning production line and the tomato paste production line. The most important difference is the correlation between the product concentration and the nozzles. One type of such eligible machines and equipment for filling the compote production line is the eighteen nozzles rotary filling machine.
To use this machine, first step is to slice them, and then put them in the container above the filler. The nozzles are held in place by special holders for cans. Like other filling machines and equipment in the compote and canning production line, the eighteen nozzles rotary filling machine uses rotary technology.
The eighteen rotary nozzles machine is made entirely of steel. The reason for choosing steel is to prevent rust and corrosion of the machine. In addition, like other canning and compote filling line equipment, the choice of steel material for this filling machine will bring a beautiful and modern appearance.
CHOOSING EQUIPMENT AND FILLING MACHINES IN THE CANNING AND COMPOTE PRODUCTION LINE
There are generally 5 types of canning and compote filling equipment and machines available for different production lines. One of the most important points in choosing machines and equipment for filling canned compote production line is related to the capacity and speed of the machine.
The filling machinery and equipment of the canning production line must be compatible with other parts in terms of operation speed. The filling equipment of the canning and compote production line will have problems if it operates faster than the previous sections. A key point in choosing machines and equipment is the price. In designing an industry unit, the optimal use of facilities and financial capital is always the first priority. As a result, in such cases, it is necessary to know these 5 types of equipment and machines for filling cans and compotes.
Machines in food processing are in direct contact with food, therefore the equipment must be resistant to acidic and alkaline environments and can be easily cleaned. The main alloys used here are stainless steels. According to the specifications machines in the food industry and their performance, SAE 2XX, 3XX, 4XX series alloys can be used in such equipment. Another key issue in the design of food industry equipment is the use of pneumatic and electronic systems. In food industry, which requires a sterilized environment free of germs, bacteria, etc., the risk of industrial oils, greases and other industrial lubricants entering the environment cannot be accepted. The issue in choosing equipment such as bearings should be considered and sealed bearings can be used.