Description
Yogurt Filling Machine is a specialized industrial filling system engineered to handle the precise dosing and packaging of yogurt, fermented dairy products, and other viscous food formulations into a variety of container formats including cups, tubs, pouches, and bottles. Designed for integration into modern dairy production lines, this equipment delivers consistent fill volumes, hygienic product handling, and high-throughput packaging performance that meets the demanding quality and safety standards of the food and dairy manufacturing industry. Its robust construction and food-grade material specification ensure reliable operation across continuous production shifts.
Built with stainless steel product-contact components and engineered for full compatibility with CIP and SIP cleaning protocols, the Yogurt Filling Machine maintains the strict hygienic standards required for perishable dairy product packaging. Its filling mechanism — typically piston, rotary, or volumetric valve-based — is optimized for the handling of thick, gel-like, and fruit-laden yogurt formulations without compromising fill accuracy, product integrity, or container presentation. Adjustable fill volume settings and container format flexibility make this machine a versatile and scalable solution for dairy producers of varying output capacities.
Main Features of the Yogurt Filling Machine
- High filling accuracy: precision dosing mechanism ensures consistent fill volumes across all container formats.
- Hygienic design: stainless steel product-contact surfaces fully compatible with CIP and SIP cleaning systems.
- Viscous product handling: optimized for thick, gel-like, and particulate-containing yogurt formulations.
- Adjustable fill volume: quick-change settings accommodate different container sizes and product variants.
- High-speed operation: engineered for continuous high-throughput production with minimal downtime.
- Container format flexibility: compatible with cups, tubs, pouches, bottles, and multi-serve containers.
Technical Specifications of the Yogurt Filling Machine
- Type: automatic volumetric, piston, or rotary valve yogurt filling system.
- Material: food-grade stainless steel product-contact components with hygienic seals and gaskets.
- Filling principle: volumetric piston, rotary valve, or weight-based dosing depending on configuration.
- Fill volume range: adjustable to accommodate various container capacities and product formats.
- Cleaning system: CIP and SIP compatible for hygienic in-line cleaning and sterilization.
- Application range: plain yogurt, fruit yogurt, drinkable yogurt, fermented dairy, and similar viscous food products.
Uses and Applications of the Yogurt Filling Machine
- Dairy processing plants: high-volume filling of plain, flavored, and fruit-on-bottom yogurt into retail containers.
- Fermented dairy production: packaging of kefir, labneh, sour cream, and similar fermented dairy products.
- Private label and co-packing: flexible container format handling for multi-brand and multi-SKU production environments.
- Functional and probiotic dairy: precise dosing of value-added yogurt formulations with live cultures and added ingredients.
- Food service and institutional packaging: filling of bulk tubs and multi-serve containers for food service distribution.
- Organic and specialty dairy: gentle filling of premium and artisan yogurt formulations requiring careful product handling.
Recommendations for Installation and Use
- Maintain product temperature within the recommended range during filling to preserve yogurt viscosity, culture viability, and fill accuracy.
- Execute full CIP cleaning and SIP sterilization cycles before each production run to ensure microbiological safety and product integrity.
- Calibrate fill volume settings with the specific yogurt formulation being processed, as viscosity variations between products affect dosing performance.
- Inspect filling nozzles, pistons, and seals regularly to prevent product leakage, dripping, and cross-contamination between batches.
- Ensure upstream product supply — buffer tanks, pumps, and temperature control systems — is correctly sized to sustain continuous filling line operation.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Yogurt Filling Machine
What is a Yogurt Filling Machine used for?
It is used to accurately dose and package yogurt and viscous dairy products into retail and food service containers at industrial scale. The machine ensures consistent fill weights, hygienic product handling, and high-speed packaging performance that meets the quality and safety standards of modern dairy production.
What types of yogurt can be processed with a Yogurt Filling Machine?
Yogurt filling machines are designed to handle plain set yogurt, stirred yogurt, fruit-on-bottom formulations, drinkable yogurt, probiotic yogurt, and other fermented dairy products with similar viscosity and flow characteristics. Machines can be configured to manage particulate-containing products such as fruit pieces or granola toppings.
How is filling accuracy maintained across different container sizes?
Fill volume is controlled through adjustable piston stroke length, rotary valve timing, or electronic weight-based dosing, depending on the machine configuration. Operators can quickly recalibrate settings when switching between container sizes or product variants to maintain dosing accuracy throughout the production run.
Does the Yogurt Filling Machine require special cleaning procedures?
Yes. Because yogurt is a perishable, microbiologically sensitive product, the filling machine must undergo full CIP cleaning and SIP sterilization before and after each production run. All product-contact surfaces, nozzles, and seals must be inspected and cleaned according to dairy industry hygiene protocols to prevent contamination and ensure product safety.
