Baby Food Filling Machine in Melbourne / Victoria
SDH-R automatic baby food filling, sealing & cupping for Melbourne / Victoria food producers. Servo-driven precision at 30 cups per minute — from $45,000 USD.
The Short Answer
Baby food filling machine in Victoria, Australia: Hummus Pack's SDH-R is a fully automatic rotary machine that fills, seals and lids fruit and vegetable purée cups for refrigerated baby food. It runs up to 30 cups per minute (18 to 25 in production) and fills 50 to 500 g at ±0.5% with a roll-film seal. In Victoria, the SDH-R is built in Calgary, ships after an 8-12 week lead time, and is supported directly by our Calgary engineering team. It is CE-marked, with installation and training details 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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Baby Food Packaging for Melbourne / Victoria Producers
Baby food is the most regulation-intensive category in cup-format food packaging. Every production run must meet the strictest hygiene standards, complete traceability from batch to individual cup, and allergen-control protocols that prevent cross-contamination. The SDH-R's 304 stainless steel construction, integrated CIP system, and PLC-based batch tracking deliver the compliance infrastructure that baby food producers require.
Melbourne's food manufacturing is concentrated in the northern suburbs (Epping, Thomastown, Campbellfield) and western suburbs (Laverton, Sunshine, Derrimut). Victoria's dairy industry — centered in Gippsland and the Western District — supplies raw materials for yogurt and cream-based dip production. Melbourne's reputation as Australia's food capital drives innovation in premium and artisan dip products, with small producers scaling from farmers' markets to national retail distribution.
Baby Food Packaging in Victoria: What Local Producers Should Know
Victoria is Australia's dairy heartland, with Gippsland and the Western District supplying a deep processing sector, while the Goulburn Valley and the Werribee market gardens send fruit and vegetables to Melbourne's food makers. Melbourne's Greek, Italian, Lebanese, Turkish, Vietnamese and Indian communities, plus a cafe culture the city is known for, keep demand strong for fresh dips, spreads, dairy and sauces in cups. Producers sell through supermarkets, independent grocers, markets and foodservice. With high award wages, automated filling and lidding lets a small team run consistent volumes.
Melbourne's port, its airport and the Hume and Princes freeways give producers road, sea and air access, but summer heatwaves make the cold chain unforgiving. Dairy businesses answer to Dairy Food Safety Victoria, while most other food makers deal with their local council and the state health department under the FSANZ Food Standards Code. The SDH-R's 304 stainless steel, tool-free strip-down, optional CIP and tamper-evident roll-film seal suit that scrutiny, and optional nitrogen MAP can extend refrigerated shelf life.
Machine details: Baby food filling machine · SDH-R rotary cup filling and sealing machine: specs and price
Further reading: Food labeling requirements for dips and spreads · Types of food packaging machines · MAP and nitrogen flushing for dip shelf life
Safety-First Design for Infant Nutrition
Pharma-Grade Hygiene
Full 304 stainless steel with electropolished product-contact surfaces. CIP system cleans to dairy-grade standards. Tool-free disassembly for visual inspection.
Allergen Changeover Protocol
Complete strip-down and CIP wash between allergen groups. PLC prompts operator through validated changeover steps to prevent cross-contamination.
Batch Traceability
PLC logs batch number, fill weights, seal integrity, and timestamp for every production run. Exportable data supports HACCP and regulatory audit trails.
Gentle Purée Handling
Servo piston fills smooth purées and chunky textured meals without air incorporation. Consistent fill weights ±0.5% meet the tight tolerances required for infant portion sizes.
SDH-R Configuration for Baby Food
Service & Logistics in Melbourne / Victoria
Ocean freight to Melbourne port. Typical delivery 10–14 weeks. 230V/50Hz Australian standard. Remote commissioning and video support during AEST business hours.
Baby Food Products We Fill in Melbourne / Victoria
How the SDH-R Fills Baby Food in Melbourne / Victoria
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 baby food packaging in Melbourne / Victoria.
Servo-Driven Filling
The volumetric piston filler draws a precise dose of baby food 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 Melbourne / Victoria 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 baby food, this extends refrigerated shelf life from 7–10 days to 30–45+ days — essential for retail distribution in Melbourne / Victoria.
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Baby Food Filling Machine FAQs: Victoria
How much does a baby food filling machine cost in Victoria?
Baby food purée cup filling on the SDH-R starts at $45,000 USD for the single-filler configuration, for fresh and refrigerated products. Nitrogen MAP, additional fillers, labeling and variable data coding, and custom tooling raise the price. Send your purée type, cup size, target speed and options, and the team replies with a quote within about 24 hours.
How is the SDH-R delivered and serviced in Victoria?
The SDH-R is built in Calgary before it ships, with an 8-12 week lead time from order confirmation. Victorian customers are supported directly by our Calgary engineering team, with installation and training details confirmed in the quote. It is CE-marked, has a 12-month warranty, and quotes are answered within about 24 hours.
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Get a personalized SDH-R quote for baby food packaging in Melbourne / Victoria. From $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty and service support.