Hummus Filling Machine Indianapolis: Rotary Cup Filling for Indiana Producers
The SDH-R fills, seals and lids hummus, dips and spreads at up to 30 cups per minute with ±0.5% fill-weight accuracy. Built in Calgary and supported from our New Jersey service centre for Indiana plants.
The best hummus filling machine for Indianapolis producers is a servo-driven rotary cup filler such as the SDH-R from Hummus Pack. It fills, seals and lids 50 g to 500 g cups at up to 30 cups per minute (18 to 25 real-world) with ±0.5% accuracy, offers up to three fillers and optional nitrogen MAP, and starts from $45,000 USD. Built in Calgary, 12-month warranty, 8 to 12 week delivery.
- Output
- Up to 30 cups/min (18-25 real-world)
- Fill range
- 50 g - 500 g (approx. 2 oz - 17 oz)
- Fill accuracy
- ±0.5%, servo-driven volumetric piston
- Cup sizes
- 4, 8, 10, 16 oz standard; custom 2-32 oz
- Delivery
- 8-12 weeks from order confirmation
- Warranty and support
- 12 months; New Jersey service centre
- Price
- From $45,000 USD (single filler)
Hummus filling machine Indianapolis: the SDH-R at a glance
A hummus filling machine Indianapolis producers can rely on has to do three things on one footprint: fill a thick paste accurately, seal the cup cleanly, and keep changeovers short. The SDH-R, built by Hummus Pack in Calgary, Alberta, is a fully automatic rotary cup filling machine that denests cups, fills them, seals them with roll film and, if you specify it, snaps on a plastic lid in a single pass.
Fills run from 50 g to 500 g (about 2 oz to 17 oz) with ±0.5% accuracy from a servo-driven volumetric piston. Output reaches 30 cups per minute on a dry cycle and 18 to 25 in real production, depending on product, cup size, fill weight and options. See the SDH-R product page and our hummus filling machine page for detail.
Demand supports automating. North American hummus demand is estimated at about $2.68 billion in 2026, projected to grow roughly 8.1% a year to about $3.67 billion by 2032.
Why Indianapolis suits a fresh dip and cup filling operation
Indianapolis earns its Crossroads of America nickname: I-65, I-69, I-70 and I-74 all meet here, and the I-465 beltway circles the city. For fresh, refrigerated cups, that matters in three ways.
- Day-trip reach. A refrigerated truck can serve Chicago via I-65 (roughly three hours north), Columbus via I-70, Cincinnati via I-74, and Louisville, Detroit and St. Louis, all within a day's drive.
- Shelf life is a distribution problem. Fresh hummus typically holds roughly 7 to 10 days refrigerated, and 30 to 45+ days with nitrogen MAP, depending on the recipe. Every day in transit comes out of the retailer's window.
- Air freight for urgent items. FedEx operates a major air hub at Indianapolis International Airport (IND), useful for samples and time-critical parts. Chilled cups themselves travel by refrigerated truck.
Central Indiana has also seen food and beverage plant expansions over the past decade, some announced with Indiana Economic Development Corporation incentives, and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) has published a dairy strategy aimed at growing dairy processing. We do not claim to know every local co-packer. Specialty-food and co-packing operations tend to run many short-run SKUs, which is where recipe storage and changeovers under about 15 minutes pay back.
Cup filling machine Indianapolis: SDH-R specifications
Anything outside these ranges, such as unusual particulates or extreme viscosities, we confirm with our engineering team before quoting.
SDH-R automatic rotary cup filling, sealing and lidding machine: key specifications
| Specification | SDH-R |
|---|---|
| Machine type | Fully automatic rotary (indexing turret) |
| Output | Up to 30 cups/min dry cycle; 18 to 25 real-world |
| Fill range and accuracy | 50 g to 500 g; ±0.5% (servo-driven volumetric piston) |
| Cups | 4, 8, 10, 16 oz standard; custom 2 to 32 oz; round, square or rectangular |
| Filling stations | Up to 3 fillers per pass (base, liquid, garnish) |
| Closing options | Roll-film heat seal (tamper-evident), pre-cut lids, plastic lid pick-and-place, snap-on lids |
| MAP | Optional nitrogen flush; residual oxygen 0.3 to 0.4% |
| Controls and build | PLC with HMI and recipe storage; 304 stainless steel, CIP option, tool-free strip-down |
| Footprint | 44 x 52 in (1,100.5 x 1,315.5 mm); height 65.6 in (1,666 mm) |
How the SDH-R fills hummus, step by step
A rotary filler moves each cup through fixed stations on an indexing turret, so every cup sees the same sequence and dwell time:
- Cup loading. A pneumatic denester feeds pre-formed cups onto the turret.
- Base fill. The servo-driven piston deposits hummus by volume through a cut-off or suck-back (drip-free) nozzle.
- Second or third fill (optional). A peristaltic pump adds olive oil, a garnish filler adds nuts, seeds or herbs, and a vibration filler adds spice blends.
- Membrane sealing. Film cut from a roll is heat sealed to the cup flange.
- Nitrogen MAP flush (optional). Residual oxygen drops to 0.3 to 0.4%.
- Lid placement (optional). A plastic lid is placed or snapped on, and cups discharge to the conveyor.
Hummus problems the configuration is designed to prevent
- Flange contamination. A drip or smear on the flange is a common cause of weak seals. A suck-back nozzle and controlled piston stroke keep it clean; seal temperature, pressure and dwell are then set for your film.
- Aeration. Air trapped in a stirred paste makes a volumetric fill lighter by weight. Steady hopper levels and deaeration where your process allows protect the ±0.5% accuracy, and the optional weight checker with feedback loop catches the rest.
- Oil separation. Tahini-rich recipes can release oil if held warm or agitated for long runs. We review your recipe and run length before quoting, and a separate peristaltic fill applies the olive oil topping.
- Particulates. Herbs and nut pieces pass through optional wide-bore valving; extreme particle sizes are confirmed before quoting.
Get a configured SDH-R quote for your productSend your product, cup size and target cups per minute — we reply within 24 hours.
Request a quoteDip filling machine Indiana: hummus, spreads and dairy cups
Most producers do not run hummus alone. The same SDH-R fills other fresh, pumpable products with a change of tooling and recipe. Our dip filling and sealing machine page covers the wider range.
Typical SDH-R configuration by product type
| Product | Configuration notes |
|---|---|
| Plain and flavored hummus | Servo piston filler, suck-back nozzle; optional oil drizzle and garnish |
| Salsa and guacamole | Wide-bore valving for particulates; nitrogen MAP for oxidation-prone products |
| Tahini, baba ganoush, labneh | Volumetric piston for pastes; viscosity and fill temperature confirmed |
| Yogurt, sour cream, cream cheese, queso | Dairy cups at pumpable temperature; fill temperature confirmed |
| Nut butters and spreads | Thick pastes; viscosity extremes confirmed with engineering |
The SDH-R targets fresh and refrigerated cups filled at a pumpable temperature. It is not a hot-fill, aseptic or retort system, and not a machine for frozen products. If your recipe sits near those limits, say so in your quote request.
Throughput planning: what 18 to 25 cups per minute means on a shift
Quoted speed and shift output are different numbers. The table applies the real-world range to continuous running; actual output is lower after breaks, changeovers, reloads and cleaning.
Cups filled at continuous running speeds (illustrative arithmetic)
| Cups per minute | Cups per hour | Cups per 8 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | 1,080 | 8,640 |
| 25 | 1,500 | 12,000 |
| 30 (dry cycle, not a production rate) | 1,800 | 14,400 |
A plant needing well beyond 30 cups per minute of one SKU is better served by an inline line; our rotary versus inline comparison shows where the crossover sits. For most regional producers, short changeovers and multi-component filling in one pass matter more than peak speed.
Food packaging machine Indianapolis: Indiana and federal compliance
Equipment sits inside your food safety program. In Indiana, manufacturers that sell food to others for resale are generally handled through the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) Wholesale Manufactured Foods Program under the state wholesale food sanitation rules (410 IAC 7-21), while businesses selling directly to consumers are inspected locally. IDOH sets registration steps and timing, so confirm the current process before you finalize a layout. ISDA also supports agricultural businesses with state permit questions, and dairy products such as yogurt and labneh fall under separate dairy rules.
Federally, packaged food plants fall under FDA's FSMA preventive controls rule (21 CFR Part 117), including allergen controls. Tahini makes sesame a declared allergen in hummus, and sesame became the ninth major US allergen on January 1, 2023 under the FASTER Act. The SDH-R's CIP option and tool-free strip-down are designed to support cleaning and changeover in an allergen program, and the machine is designed to support plants operating under HACCP, SQF or BRCGS. It is not itself certified to any of them. See our certifications and compliance page for CE, FDA compliant food-contact materials and UL listing.
Hummus packaging machine Indiana: ordering, delivery and service
Hummus Pack builds each machine in Calgary and supports US customers from service centres in New Jersey and California. Our New Jersey service centre is the nearest to Indiana. The ordering path is short:
- Send your product, cup size, target cups per minute and options through the quote form.
- Our team may call to learn more about your application, then replies with a quote within about 24 hours.
- After order confirmation, the machine is built in Calgary and delivered in 8 to 12 weeks.
- We confirm freight, import and commissioning details for your Indiana plant in the quote.
- A 12-month warranty applies, with support from our New Jersey service centre.
We are available Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Calgary time (11:00 AM to 7:00 PM in Indianapolis) at +1 (888) 922-7271 or sales@hummuspack.com.
Hummus filling machine Indianapolis price and quote inputs
The SDH-R starts from $45,000 USD for the single-filler configuration. Price scales with additional fillers, nitrogen MAP, labeling integration, CIP, a weight checker and custom tooling. Our cup filling and sealing machine cost guide explains what drives the number. When you request a quote, these details help us size the machine:
- Product description, including viscosity, particulates and fill temperature
- Cup size, shape and fill weight
- Target cups per minute for your real production plan
- Closure type: roll-film seal, pre-cut lid, plastic lid, or both
- Whether you need nitrogen MAP, extra fills or labeling
Serving Indianapolis and the wider Midwest
Producers comparing a hummus filling machine across the region can start with our Chicago service area page, or read the Columbus and Cincinnati pages for Ohio. The full regional picture is on our Midwest hummus filling hub.
Hummus Filling Machine in Indianapolis, IN — Frequently Asked Questions
For fresh refrigerated hummus cups from 50 g to 500 g, the SDH-R from Hummus Pack is a fully automatic rotary cup filling, sealing and lidding machine running up to 30 cups per minute (18 to 25 real-world) with ±0.5% accuracy. Plants needing well above 30 cups per minute of one SKU should consider an inline line instead.
The SDH-R starts from $45,000 USD for the single-filler configuration. Price scales with additional fillers, nitrogen MAP, labeling integration, CIP, a weight checker and custom cup tooling. Freight, import and commissioning details are confirmed in the written quote, so send your product, cup size and target cups per minute for a number that fits your configuration.
The SDH-R reaches 30 cups per minute on a dry cycle and 18 to 25 in real production, which is about 1,080 to 1,500 cups per hour of continuous running. Shift output is lower after breaks, changeovers and cleaning, and depends on product, cup size, fill weight and options.
Standard cups are 4, 8, 10 and 16 oz, with custom sizes from 2 oz to 32 oz using matching tooling, in round, square or rectangular shapes. Standard fills are 50 g to 500 g, so 2 oz portion cups sit at the low end and fills below 50 g are outside the standard range.
Yes, as an option. The SDH-R's nitrogen flush reduces residual oxygen to 0.3 to 0.4%, and typical refrigerated shelf life extends from roughly 7 to 10 days to 30 to 45+ days, depending on the product. Validate it with your own testing. See our MAP shelf-life guide.
The SDH-R is built in Calgary and delivered 8 to 12 weeks from order confirmation. It carries a 12-month warranty, with support from our New Jersey service centre, the nearest of our service centres to Indiana. Freight and commissioning details for your plant are confirmed in the quote.
The SDH-R uses food-grade 304 stainless steel with an optional CIP system and tool-free strip-down, and SKU changeovers take under about 15 minutes with stored recipes. Sesame has been a major US allergen since January 1, 2023, so cleaning validation between tahini and non-tahini products belongs in your food safety plan under 21 CFR Part 117.
That depends on your products and where they are sold, and we are not a regulator. Manufacturers selling food for resale generally work with the Indiana Department of Health's Wholesale Manufactured Foods Program, and dairy products fall under separate dairy rules. Confirm current requirements with IDOH before finalizing your layout.
Yes. The SDH-R fills fresh, refrigerated dairy cups such as yogurt, labneh, sour cream and cream cheese at a pumpable temperature, using the same servo-driven piston and roll-film seal. It is not a hot-fill, aseptic, retort or frozen-product machine. Fill temperature and viscosity extremes are confirmed with our engineering team before quoting.
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