Hummus Filling Machine in Austin
SDH-R automatic hummus filling, sealing & cupping for Austin food producers. Servo-driven precision at 30 cups per minute — from $45,000 USD.
The Short Answer
Hummus filling machine in Austin, TX: The SDH-R from Hummus Pack packs hummus, black bean dip and other legume spreads into pre-formed cups in a single rotary pass: denest, fill, seal and lid. Optional nitrogen MAP brings residual oxygen down to 0.3 to 0.4%, and up to three fillers can add oil or toppings. In Austin, buyers get a machine built in Calgary, an 8-12 week lead time from order confirmation and a 12-month warranty, with support from our California and New Jersey service centers.
- 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 Austin Producers
Austin is home to Austin’s fast-growing natural-foods and craft-salsa scene. The SDH-R rotary hummus filling, sealing & cupping machine gives these producers a single, compact line that automates cup denesting, volumetric filling, membrane sealing, lidding, and optional nitrogen flushing — without the labour cost of manual packing.
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.
Hummus Packaging in Austin: What Local Producers Should Know
Austin's food economy leans toward fresh, natural and locally branded products. A tech-driven population, the University of Texas, farmers markets, a food-truck culture and a long tradition of natural-foods retail make it a good home for small brands in dips, spreads, salsas, plant-based foods and dairy. Tex-Mex and breakfast tacos shape everyday eating, while newer Middle Eastern, Indian and Asian communities widen the mix. Fast growth and pressure on hourly labor push startups and co-packers toward automatic cup filling that delivers consistent weights, sealed cups and scalable output.
Austin sits on I-35 between San Antonio and Dallas-Fort Worth, with Austin-Bergstrom International Airport nearby, which suits a central-Texas base for regional distribution. Summers are long and hot, and recent winter storms have shown why cold-chain backup matters. Producers work under FSMA Preventive Controls for Human Food (21 CFR Part 117) and the Texas Department of State Health Services. The SDH-R's recipe changeovers, under about 15 minutes, suit the multi-product runs common among growing local brands.
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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
Delivery & Service to Austin
Texas producers are supported through our New Jersey and California service centers, with freight delivery from Calgary typically arriving in 3–5 weeks. On-site commissioning is available across all Texas metros.
Hummus Products We Fill for Austin Brands
How the SDH-R Fills Hummus in Austin
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 brands in Austin.
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, holding ±0.5% fill-weight accuracy across every run for Austin 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 distribution across Austin and beyond.
More Filling Applications in Austin
Other products the SDH-R fills for Austin producers
Hummus Filling Machine FAQs: Austin
How much does a hummus filling machine cost in Austin?
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 Austin?
Austin orders are built in Calgary, with delivery 8-12 weeks after order confirmation. Austin customers are supported from our California and New Jersey service centers. A 12-month warranty applies, and our team replies to quote requests within about 24 hours.
Need a Hummus Filling Machine in Austin?
Get a personalized SDH-R quote for hummus packaging in Austin. From $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty and dedicated service support.