Hummus Filling Machine in Northwest England
SDH-R automatic hummus filling, sealing & cupping for Northwest England food producers. Servo-driven precision at 30 cups per minute — from $45,000 USD.
The Short Answer
Hummus filling machine in Northwest England: 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. Northwest England producers can order an SDH-R built in Calgary, 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 Northwest England 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.
Lancashire and Cheshire have been dairy heartlands for centuries, and this heritage translates directly into modern cup-packaged dairy products — yogurts, cheese spreads, cream-based dips, and flavored dairy drinks. Manchester's status as the UK's second-largest metro drives food-startup activity and multicultural product innovation. Liverpool's port provides an alternative import route for food ingredients, while Preston and Blackburn host established food manufacturers.
Hummus Packaging in Northwest England: What Local Producers Should Know
Northwest England pairs the dairy farms of Cheshire, Lancashire and Cumbria with two big city markets in Manchester and Liverpool. Lancashire and Cheshire cheeses, Bury black pudding, Cumberland sausage and Morecambe Bay shrimps show the region's food-making tradition, while Oldham, Bolton, Blackburn and Manchester have large South Asian and Middle Eastern communities that sustain demand for dips, dairy, sauces and specialty chilled foods. Producers supply supermarket depots, wholesalers, restaurants and a big student and events economy, and automation helps meet that demand with fewer staff.
The M6, M56, M62 and M60 form the region's road backbone, with the Port of Liverpool, Manchester Airport and the Manchester Ship Canal adding freight routes. A mild, wet climate rarely stresses chilled loads, but rain and congestion still threaten delivery windows. Food Standards Agency requirements are enforced by local council food teams. The SDH-R's 304 stainless steel build, CIP option, tool-free strip-down and tamper-evident roll-film seal suit that framework.
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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 Northwest England
Ocean freight to Liverpool port provides direct delivery to Northwest England. Typical delivery 8–12 weeks. UKCA and CE dual marking standard.
Hummus Products We Fill in Northwest England
How the SDH-R Fills Hummus in Northwest England
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 Northwest England.
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 Northwest England 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 Northwest England.
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Hummus Filling Machine FAQs: Northwest England
How much does a hummus filling machine cost in Northwest England?
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 Northwest England?
Each SDH-R is built in Calgary and delivered to Northwest England 8-12 weeks after order confirmation. Our Calgary engineering team supports it directly, with installation and training details confirmed in the quote. The machine has a 12-month warranty, and quote requests are answered within about 24 hours.
Need a Hummus Filling Machine in Northwest England?
Get a personalized SDH-R quote for hummus packaging in Northwest England. From $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty and service support.