Hummus Filling Machine in Illinois & Midwest
SDH-R automatic hummus filling, sealing & cupping for Illinois & Midwest food producers. Servo-driven precision at 30 cups per minute — from $45,000 USD.
The Short Answer
Hummus filling machine in Illinois & Midwest: 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 Illinois and across the Midwest, the SDH-R is built in Calgary and delivered 8-12 weeks after order confirmation. Our New Jersey service center is the nearest to the region and provides service and support.
- 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 Illinois & Midwest 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.
Chicago is the third-largest food manufacturing metro in the U.S., with a co-packing ecosystem that serves national brands and private-label retailers alike. Wisconsin is the leading dairy state, producing more cheese and yogurt than any other, while Michigan's food sector focuses on prepared meals and dip manufacturing. Ohio's Columbus and Cleveland corridors are home to national hummus and prepared-food distributors. The SDH-R's 30 CPM throughput matches the volume requirements of Midwest co-packers running multi-shift operations.
Hummus Packaging in Illinois and the Midwest: What Local Producers Should Know
The Midwest pairs farm supply with large, varied city markets. Dairy herds and grain, oilseed and vegetable fields feed a dense network of processors and co-packers across Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Ohio and Michigan, while metros such as Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis-St. Paul and Cleveland bring Polish, Mexican, Arab, Hmong, Somali and Mediterranean food traditions to regional supermarkets and independent grocers. That mix sustains demand for cup-packed dips, cultured dairy, sauces and prepared sides. With heavy competition for manufacturing labor, automating the fill, seal and lid step helps a plant hold weights and seals steady as volumes climb.
Interstates 80, 90, 94, 70 and 35 link plants, Great Lakes ports and the big metro markets, but cold winters and hot summers make temperature control on refrigerated trailers a year-round job. Producers work under FDA FSMA Preventive Controls for Human Food (21 CFR Part 117) and the food agencies of their own states. The SDH-R's 304 stainless steel frame, FDA-compliant food-contact materials, UL listing and tool-free strip-down fit a sanitation program, and its roll-film seal is tamper-evident.
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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 Illinois & Midwest
Midwest producers receive support from both our New Jersey and California service centers. Machines ship from Calgary to Chicago, Milwaukee, or Detroit in 3–5 weeks with inland freight included in the quote.
Hummus Products We Fill in Illinois & Midwest
How the SDH-R Fills Hummus in Illinois & Midwest
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 Illinois & Midwest.
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 Illinois & Midwest 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 Illinois & Midwest.
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Hummus Filling Machine FAQs: Illinois and the Midwest
How much does a hummus filling machine cost in Illinois and the Midwest?
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 Illinois and the Midwest?
Built in Calgary, the SDH-R reaches Midwest buyers 8-12 weeks after order confirmation. Midwest customers are supported from our New Jersey service center, the nearest to the region, and the machine is covered by a 12-month warranty. Quote requests receive a reply within about 24 hours.
Need a Hummus Filling Machine in Illinois & Midwest?
Get a personalized SDH-R quote for hummus packaging in Illinois & Midwest. From $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty and service support.