Hummus Filling Machine in Melbourne / Victoria
SDH-R automatic hummus filling, sealing & cupping for Melbourne / Victoria food producers. Servo-driven precision at 30 cups per minute — from $45,000 USD.
The Short Answer
Hummus filling machine in Victoria, Australia: 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. 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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Hummus Packaging for Melbourne / Victoria 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.
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.
Hummus 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.
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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 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.
Hummus Products We Fill in Melbourne / Victoria
How the SDH-R Fills Hummus 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 hummus packaging in Melbourne / Victoria.
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 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 hummus, this extends refrigerated shelf life from 7–10 days to 30–45+ days — essential for retail distribution in Melbourne / Victoria.
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Hummus Filling Machine FAQs: Victoria
How much does a hummus filling machine cost in Victoria?
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 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.
Need a Hummus Filling Machine in Melbourne / Victoria?
Get a personalized SDH-R quote for hummus packaging in Melbourne / Victoria. From $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty and service support.