Tomato Paste Filling Machine

Tomato Paste Filling Machine

A tomato paste filling machine is a specialized type of machinery that's used to fill containers with tomato paste, sauce, or other types of thick products. These machines can be used for both aseptic and non-aseptic applications, and are available in a wide variety of sizes and configurations. They can handle a wide range of container shapes and sizes, and they can fill them at a relatively high speed, which helps to improve production efficiency.

Tomato paste is a common condiment and cooking ingredient that's typically made from cooked, chopped tomatoes. It's seasoned with salt and other ingredients, then packed into bottles or jars to be sold in stores. This product is often stored in an aseptic environment to prevent bacterial growth and increase shelf life. The challenge in this aseptic processing is heating the tomato paste to elevated temperatures without compromising food safety or product quality.

One of the most important aspects of tomato paste processing is sterilizing the product before it's packaged into jars or bottles. This process requires that the product be heated to elevated temperatures, above 212 degrees Fahrenheit. This temperature range is critical, because any overheating can lead to bacterial growth and potentially compromise food safety or product quality. Underheating, on the other hand, can cause the product to spoil, resulting in wasted product and lost revenue for the manufacturer.

To keep the process as safe and efficient as possible, a lot of tomato paste is processed in an aseptic facility. A full-scale aseptic facility has to meet a wide range of specifications, including equipment for sterilizing the bags, opening the bag, filling it with the product, and sealing the bag shut. To achieve this, a tomato paste aseptic filling machine has to be constructed using high-quality stainless steel. This includes all components that come in contact with the product, such as the feed hopper, filling heads, and bottle conveyors.

Aseptic Tomato Paste Filling Machine

A high-quality aseptic tomato paste filling machine will be capable of processing 220L drums of aseptic tomato paste, with a brix between 36 and 38%. The finished tomato paste will be contained in glass jars, which can then be sealed with metal caps or a plastic liner. In order to ensure that the aseptic process is effective, the tomato paste filling machine will need to have the capability to sterilize the hopper and filling head with steam.

The nozzles on the nozzle feed and discharge conveyor will also need to be sterilized with steam, and the whole machine should be built with an aseptic design that's suitable for aseptic tomato paste processing.

VKPAK offers both automatic and semi-automatic piston fillers, so packagers of all sizes can find a solution that meets their specific needs. Piston fillers can be ideal for free flowing liquids, such as thin and moderately dense liquids, while pump fillers are better suited for more viscous products. For example, a pump-based machine would be well suited for jams or putty, while a piston-based machine is best for aseptic projects that require a thicker product like tomato sauce.