Peanut Butter & Nut Butter Filling Machine in British Columbia
SDH-R automatic nut butters filling, sealing & cupping for British Columbia food producers. Servo-driven precision at 30 cups per minute — from $45,000 USD.
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Peanut butter filling machine in British Columbia: Hummus Pack's SDH-R is a fully automatic rotary machine that fills, seals and lids peanut butter and nut butter cups at up to 30 per minute, with 18 to 25 typical in production. Servo-driven piston filling covers 50 to 500 g at ±0.5% across 4 to 16 oz cups. Across British Columbia, the SDH-R is built in Calgary and delivered 8-12 weeks after order confirmation. Support comes from our Calgary headquarters and Alberta service centre, factory-direct, with no import duties on a Canadian-built machine.
- 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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Nut Butters Packaging for British Columbia Producers
Nut butters are among the thickest, most viscous products the SDH-R packages. Almond butter, peanut butter, cashew butter, and emerging alternatives like sunflower seed butter and tahini all require significant filling force, anti-stringing nozzle design, and oil separation management. The SDH-R's servo-driven piston delivers the force needed for cold nut butters while the agitated hopper prevents oil from pooling during long production runs.
Vancouver's food scene is one of the most diverse in the world, blending Asian, South Asian, Middle Eastern, and Pacific Northwest influences. The Fraser Valley's agricultural base supports dairy, berry, and organic food production. BC has the highest per-capita demand for plant-based food in Canada, making it a key market for vegan dip and spread producers. Kelowna's Okanagan Valley adds artisan food production linked to the wine and hospitality industry.
Peanut Butter Packaging in British Columbia: What Local Producers Should Know
British Columbia's food industry is shaped by geography: dairy, poultry, berries and vegetables in the Fraser Valley, orchards and wineries in the Okanagan, seafood on the coast, and artisan makers across Vancouver Island. Shoppers are drawn to natural, plant-forward and locally made foods, and the province's South Asian, Chinese, Japanese, Persian and Middle Eastern communities add demand for dips, sauces and cultured dairy. High land, wage and housing costs in the Lower Mainland push producers toward automation, and cup-packed chilled foods suit both retail and busy foodservice.
Mountains define BC logistics: highways and rail lines cross passes that can close in winter storms or after flooding, ferries link Vancouver Island, and the Port of Vancouver connects producers to Asia. Sales within the province answer to provincial and regional health authority rules, while shipments to other provinces or abroad need a CFIA Safe Food for Canadians licence. The SDH-R's optional MAP, tamper-evident seal and CIP-ready 304 stainless design suit producers sending chilled cups on long hauls.
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Engineered for High-Viscosity Fills
High-Force Servo Piston
The servo motor delivers consistent force for ultra-thick nut butters that would stall pneumatic fillers. No air pressure fluctuations — every cup gets the same fill weight.
Anti-Separation Hopper
Continuous paddle agitation prevents natural peanut and almond butters from separating into oil and paste during filling runs.
Clean Cut-Off Technology
Nozzle and piston retraction sequence engineered for clean product cut-off, preventing stringing between cups — a common nut butter filling challenge.
Allergen-Safe Changeover
Full CIP wash and tool-free disassembly for validated allergen changeover between tree nuts, peanuts, and seed-based products.
SDH-R Configuration for Nut Butters
Service & Logistics in British Columbia
BC producers enjoy the shortest Canadian delivery route: overland freight from Calgary to Vancouver in 2–3 business days. Direct factory support from HQ. No import duties.
Nut Butters Products We Fill in British Columbia
How the SDH-R Fills Nut Butters in British Columbia
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 nut butters packaging in British Columbia.
Servo-Driven Filling
The volumetric piston filler draws a precise dose of nut butters 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 British Columbia 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 nut butters, this extends refrigerated shelf life from 7–10 days to 30–45+ days — essential for retail distribution in British Columbia.
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Other products the SDH-R fills for British Columbia producers
Peanut Butter Filling Machine FAQs: British Columbia
How much does a peanut butter filling machine cost in British Columbia?
A nut butter filling machine starts at $45,000 USD for the single-filler SDH-R. Price rises with a garnish filler for crushed nuts, nitrogen MAP, labeling and coding, and custom tooling, and very stiff recipes get a fill-temperature review before quoting. Send your butter type, cup size, target speed and options, and we reply within about 24 hours.
How is the SDH-R delivered and serviced in British Columbia?
Each SDH-R is built in Calgary and then delivered across the Rockies to British Columbia on an 8-12 week lead time from order confirmation. Our Calgary headquarters and Alberta service centre provide support with no import duties. A 12-month warranty applies, and quote requests are answered within about 24 hours.
Need a Nut Butters Filling Machine in British Columbia?
Get a personalized SDH-R quote for nut butters packaging in British Columbia. From $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty and service support.