Hummus Filling Machine in Pacific Northwest
SDH-R automatic hummus filling, sealing & cupping for Pacific Northwest food producers. Servo-driven precision at 30 cups per minute — from $45,000 USD.
The Short Answer
Hummus filling machine in Pacific Northwest: 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. For producers across the Pacific Northwest, the SDH-R is built in Calgary and delivered on an 8-12 week lead time from order confirmation, with support from our California service centre, the nearest of our service locations.
- 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 Pacific Northwest 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.
Portland and Seattle consistently rank among America's top cities for food innovation. Oregon's organic food sector is the largest per capita in the U.S., while Washington's food manufacturing includes major yogurt brands and a thriving artisan-spread sector. The SDH-R appeals to PNW producers who need the flexibility to run small artisan batches (100–500 cups) while having the throughput to scale up for retail distribution at 30 cups per minute.
Hummus Packaging in the Pacific Northwest: What Local Producers Should Know
Washington, Oregon and Idaho pair a large farm and dairy base with a food scene built on small and mid-sized makers. Puget Sound, the Willamette Valley and the Treasure Valley are home to natural-food brands, artisan dairies and dip, sauce and spread producers selling through co-ops, grocery chains and foodservice. Asian, Latino and Mediterranean communities and a plant-forward shopper base keep demand for chilled, cup-packed food steady. Wages are high, so makers moving past hand-filling want repeatable portion weights and a sealed, tamper-evident cup on every pack without adding a crew.
Interstate 5 runs from the Canadian border through Seattle and Portland, and Interstate 84 heads east toward Boise, so most refrigerated freight follows those corridors. West of the Cascades the climate is mild and damp; east of them summers run hot and dry. Producers work under FDA's Preventive Controls for Human Food rule (21 CFR Part 117) plus state licensing, such as from the Washington State Department of Agriculture. The SDH-R's 304 stainless steel and tool-free strip-down support routine sanitation.
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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 Pacific Northwest
Pacific Northwest producers are supported by our California service center, with machines shipping from Calgary to Portland or Seattle in 2–4 weeks via overland freight — the shortest U.S. delivery route.
Hummus Products We Fill in Pacific Northwest
How the SDH-R Fills Hummus in Pacific Northwest
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 Pacific Northwest.
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 Pacific Northwest 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 Pacific Northwest.
More Applications in Pacific Northwest
Other products the SDH-R fills for Pacific Northwest producers
Hummus Filling Machine FAQs: the Pacific Northwest
How much does a hummus filling machine cost in the Pacific Northwest?
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 the Pacific Northwest?
Each SDH-R is built in Calgary and delivered 8-12 weeks after order confirmation. Producers in Washington, Oregon and Idaho are supported from our California service centre, the nearest of our service locations. The machine carries a 12-month warranty, and quote requests get a reply within about 24 hours.
Need a Hummus Filling Machine in Pacific Northwest?
Get a personalized SDH-R quote for hummus packaging in Pacific Northwest. From $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty and service support.