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CAN-FILLING MACHINERY

Canfillingmachines, or industrial packaging machines, are essential in the food sector. This is because food demand is always on the rise. Human beings will always have the need to store food, so canned food isrequired in each and every pantry.

When it comes to food packaging, the procedure for conserving food, involves heating food at a certain temperature, in order to destroy any microorganisms that may exist.  Then it is packed in cans, bags or plastic containers.

 

History of food canning

Due to practicality, safety and durability, the glass containers that were firstused in the packaging process were replaced by cylindrical cans. In addition, the cans were cheaper and easier to manufacture, so they have gradually taken over the food market.

Peter Durand patented the vacuum packaging process in the UK in 1810. This packaging process was carried out with wrought iron cans,which were then vacuum sealed. In 1860, the canning process was further mechanised, and there was also an exponential increase in canned food across Europe.

In 1900 the metal packaging took on greater strength and many changes were implemented. By 1931 the first electric can opener had already been invented and by 1957,aluminum cans began to be introduced intothe industry, these perfected the filling process, as they were more durable.

 

How do can filling machines work?

Almost all models ofcanfilling machines work by way of a Computerised Control Number. This allows for faster and more accurate packaging than that carried out by older filling machines.

The main function of these machines is to pour the liquid or food in exact quantities, this prevents any waste of said product. They then group the containers together to classify them according to the type of packaging. Finally, the process of closing or sealing is done, which can be done vertically or horizontally.

Types of filling machines

Filling machines are classified according to various aspects, among these are the type of food to be packaged, thus 3 types can be named:

  • Solid filler
  • Liquid filler
  • Viscous filler

Fanser offers various models of can fillers, among the main models of can fillers fromFanser,are the following:

  • Vacuum dispenser

This type of machinery is intended for the dosing of protective liquids, e.g. water, brine, vinegar, among others. The technology used is low vacuum; this allows the air trapped in the spaces between the food to be extracted, achieving a uniform filling.

  • Piston Filler

This LLT model, used in the filling of cylindrical cans, allows the filling process to be done quickly and accurately, optimising the production process.

  • Telescopic volumetric filler

The biggest advantage of these can filling machines is that theirlifespan is long, and their operation is simple.

Can fillers have allowed thefood sector to be revolutionised. Storing food would not be what it is today, without the cans, and the filling and sealing processes of these machines.

 

Packaging machines

Packagingmachines set the standard in the industrial sector, especially in the food sector. They were the solution formass packaging and sealing of food to respond to the demand for these products that was increasing day by day.

Packaging machines have been in the industry for over 50 years, and during all thattime they have experienced various changes. More efficient, sophisticated, with greater functions, and although they still have the same goal, to accelerate the product packaging process,nowadays they do so in a more spectacular way.


What is a packaging machine?

Its name already gives you an idea of what it is.That’s right, it’s machinery intended for packaging a wide variety of products. The process is simple, the packaging is chosen, a specific product is placed within and is then sealed, to be distributed and sold to consumers.

 

Innovation of consumer-generated packaging machines

The biggest changes in packaging machines have been driven by the consumer, in order to meet different demands. For example, one of the main aspects that had an impact on the innovation of packaging machines was the consumer’s tendency towards healthy, pocket-sized snacks.

This led manufacturing companies to be forced to make changes in packaging sizes, packaging type, among other aspects. They adapted to the consumerist tendencies which set the tone.

Increased packing capacity in smaller packaging, but without compromising the quality of the process. This is what the innovationsin packaging machines are oriented towards.

 

Looking for smoother packaging solutions

Another aspect that led to the modification of packaging machines was the search for smoother and speedier packaging processes, reducing human errors whichwould affect the company’s productivity.

All this has been focused on improving performance. Therefore, packaging machines have been equippedwith learning systems, which allow the perfecting of the packaging process,without wasting the product.

 

Types of packaging machines

The first step of the packaging process is to introduce the product into the packaging; tins, bottles, blister packs, among others. Depending on this, the machines can be classified as follows:

  • Blister pack packaging machines
  • Packaging machinery for cartons
  • Bottling machines and liquid dispensing machines
  • Forming, filling and seaming machinery
  • Plastic film placing and sealing machines
  • End-of-line machines; intended for the introduction of the product into its final packaging
  • Others

 

What is the best packaging machine?

The choice between one type of packaging machine or another will depend on the type of industry for which it is intended. The product that will be packaged is the deciding factor; solids, liquids and viscous products can be packaged. You will find a perfect packagingmachine for each product.

In addition, you can choose between manual and automatic packaging machines, the latter stand out most, due to their efficiency, safety and productivity.