Hummus Filling Machine in Sydney
SDH-R automatic hummus filling, sealing & cupping for Sydney food producers. Servo-driven precision at 30 cups per minute — from $45,000 USD.
The Short Answer
Hummus filling machine in Sydney, Australia: The SDH-R from Hummus Pack packs hummus, black bean dip and other legume spreads into pre-formed cups in a single rotary pass: denest, fill, seal and lid. Optional nitrogen MAP brings residual oxygen down to 0.3 to 0.4%, and up to three fillers can add oil or toppings. Sydney producers receive an SDH-R built in Calgary and shipped after an 8-12 week lead time. Support comes directly from our Calgary engineering team, and installation and training details for the CE-marked machine 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 Sydney Producers
Sydney is home to Sydney private-label hummus, tzatziki, and dip manufacturers supplying Coles, Woolworths, and Aldi. The SDH-R rotary hummus filling, sealing & cupping machine gives these producers a single, compact line that automates cup denesting, volumetric filling, membrane sealing, lidding, and optional nitrogen flushing — without the labour cost of manual packing.
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.
Hummus Packaging in Sydney: What Local Producers Should Know
Sydney's food economy draws on communities spread across the basin: Lebanese in the south-west, Vietnamese in Cabramatta, Greek and Italian in the inner west, plus Chinese, Korean and Indian neighbourhoods. Manufacturers concentrate in Western Sydney, around Wetherill Park, Smithfield, Prestons and Eastern Creek, supplying supermarkets, delis, cafes, restaurants and caterers, many through Sydney Markets. Industrial rents and wages are high, so a compact footprint of about 1.1 m by 1.3 m and automatic filling and lidding matter for every square metre.
Port Botany, Kingsford Smith Airport and the M4, M5 and M7 motorways knit the basin together, but congestion makes reliable chilled delivery windows essential. Warm, humid summers add to the load. The NSW Food Authority works alongside local councils 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 support routine verification, and optional nitrogen MAP can extend refrigerated shelf life.
Further reading: How to start a hummus business · How hummus is made commercially · How long hummus lasts
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
Delivery & Service to Sydney
Ocean freight from Canadian west-coast ports to Sydney. Typical delivery 10–14 weeks. 230V/50Hz AS/NZS 3000-compliant electrical configuration. HACCP documentation package included.
Hummus Products We Fill for Sydney Brands
How the SDH-R Fills Hummus in Sydney
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 brands in Sydney.
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, holding ±0.5% fill-weight accuracy across every run for Sydney 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 distribution across Sydney and beyond.
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Hummus Filling Machine FAQs: Sydney
How much does a hummus filling machine cost in Sydney?
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 Sydney?
Your SDH-R is built in Calgary, with an 8-12 week lead time from order confirmation. Sydney 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 get a reply within about 24 hours.
Need a Hummus Filling Machine in Sydney?
Get a personalized SDH-R quote for hummus packaging in Sydney. From $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty and dedicated service support.