Hummus Filling Machine in Brisbane / Queensland
SDH-R automatic hummus filling, sealing & cupping for Brisbane / Queensland food producers. Servo-driven precision at 30 cups per minute — from $45,000 USD.
The Short Answer
Hummus filling machine in Queensland: Hummus Pack's SDH-R is a fully automatic rotary machine that fills, seals and lids hummus and bean dip cups at up to 30 cups per minute (18 to 25 in production). A servo-driven piston fills 50 to 500 g at ±0.5%, then a roll-film membrane seals each cup. Across Queensland, the SDH-R is built in Calgary and delivered 8-12 weeks after order confirmation. Our Calgary engineering team supports the CE-marked machine directly, and installation and training details are confirmed in your quote.
- SpeedUp to 30 cups/min (18–25 in production)
- Fill range50–500 g at ±0.5% accuracy
- Cup sizes4–16 oz standard; 2–32 oz custom
- PriceFrom $45,000 USD
- Lead time8–12 weeks from order
- Built inCalgary, Canada · 12-month warranty
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Hummus Packaging for Brisbane / Queensland Producers
Hummus is the SDH-R's signature product. The servo-driven volumetric piston filler handles classic, roasted garlic, roasted red pepper, lemon herb, and every other hummus variant with consistent fill weights and clean cup edges. Chickpea-based products have a medium-to-thick viscosity that the SDH-R's adjustable piston stroke manages precisely — from smooth restaurant-style hummus to chunky rustic blends with whole chickpeas and pine nuts.
Brisbane's food manufacturing sector is growing rapidly, with the city's northern corridor (Brendale, Narangba, Caboolture) attracting food producers. Queensland's tropical agriculture — macadamias, avocados, mangoes, passionfruit — creates unique opportunities for cup-format products that leverage local ingredients. The Gold Coast's foodservice market drives demand for portion-packaged sauces and dips for hotels, resorts, and restaurants.
Hummus Packaging in Queensland: What Local Producers Should Know
Queensland's subtropical and tropical growing regions supply the state's food makers, from the Lockyer Valley and Darling Downs to the Granite Belt, Bundaberg, the Atherton Tablelands and Far North Queensland, where dairy, macadamias, mangoes and bananas are grown. South East Queensland has seen strong population growth through interstate migration, and its Greek, Italian, Vietnamese, Pacific Islander and Indian communities sustain demand for fresh dips, spreads, dairy and sauces. Producers supply supermarkets, independents and tourism foodservice, where wage costs favour automation.
Queensland's distances are vast, with the Bruce Highway running from Brisbane to Cairns, and heat and humidity place heavy demands on the cold chain. Dairy, meat, egg and seafood businesses fall under Safe Food Production Queensland, while Queensland Health and local councils cover most other food businesses under the FSANZ Food Standards Code. The SDH-R's 304 stainless steel, tool-free strip-down, optional CIP, tamper-evident roll-film seal and optional nitrogen MAP suit such conditions.
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Why the SDH-R Excels at Hummus
Servo-Driven Piston Accuracy
Volumetric piston filling delivers ±0.5% weight accuracy across classic, chunky, and whipped hummus textures — critical for retail compliance and cost control.
Multi-Component Capability
Fill hummus base + olive oil drizzle + paprika garnish in a single cup pass. Up to three filler stations work simultaneously for layered presentations.
MAP Nitrogen Flushing
Modified Atmosphere Packaging replaces oxygen with nitrogen, extending refrigerated hummus shelf life from 7–10 days to 30–45+ days for retail distribution.
Quick Flavour Changeover
Switch between classic, garlic, jalapeño, roasted red pepper, and other flavours in under 15 minutes via PLC recipe recall and tool-free hopper swap.
SDH-R Configuration for Hummus
Service & Logistics in Brisbane / Queensland
Ocean freight to Brisbane port. Typical delivery 10–14 weeks. MAP nitrogen flushing recommended for Queensland's warm climate. 230V/50Hz Australian standard.
Hummus Products We Fill in Brisbane / Queensland
How the SDH-R Fills Hummus in Brisbane / Queensland
Fully automatic process — no manual labour required
Cup Denesting
Empty cups are automatically separated from a nested stack and placed into the rotary table carriers. The pneumatic denester handles round, square, and rectangular cups from 2oz to 32oz — standard formats for hummus packaging in Brisbane / Queensland.
Servo-Driven Filling
The volumetric piston filler draws a precise dose of hummus and dispenses it into the cup. Servo control adjusts stroke length and speed per recipe, maintaining ±0.5% fill-weight accuracy across production runs for Brisbane / Queensland retail compliance.
Membrane Heat Sealing
Roll-stock film is drawn across the filled cup and heat-sealed to create a tamper-evident, airtight membrane. Temperature, pressure, and dwell time are individually controlled to match your specific film and cup material.
Snap-On Lid (Optional)
A pick-and-place mechanism applies a consumer-friendly snap-on lid over the membrane seal. This two-barrier system provides tamper evidence and reclosability — the standard expected by grocery retailers.
MAP Nitrogen Flush (Optional)
Modified Atmosphere Packaging replaces oxygen with food-grade nitrogen before sealing. For hummus, this extends refrigerated shelf life from 7–10 days to 30–45+ days — essential for retail distribution in Brisbane / Queensland.
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Hummus Filling Machine FAQs: Queensland
How much does a hummus filling machine cost in Queensland?
A hummus filling machine from Hummus Pack starts at $45,000 USD for the single-filler SDH-R. Price rises with extra fillers for oil or toppings, nitrogen MAP, labeling and coding, and custom cup tooling. Tell us your recipe, cup size, target speed and options, and our team replies with a quote within about 24 hours.
How is the SDH-R delivered and serviced in Queensland?
The SDH-R is built in Calgary, with an 8-12 week lead time from order confirmation. Queensland customers are supported directly by our Calgary engineering team, and installation and training details are confirmed in the quote. The machine is CE-marked, carries a 12-month warranty, and we reply to quotes within about 24 hours.
Need a Hummus Filling Machine in Brisbane / Queensland?
Get a personalized SDH-R quote for hummus packaging in Brisbane / Queensland. From $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty and service support.