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How to choose yogurt cup filling and sealing, cup lids, and date coding? First consider cup type, film material, lid type, and downstream marking r...
Yogurt cup packaging cannot be solved by a single machine. First confirm the cup type, film material, whether a cup lid is needed, date coding position, and production capacity, then decide between a standalone sealer, a filling-sealing integrated machine, or a line solution.
- Yogurt cup packaging cannot be solved by a single machine. First confirm the cup type, film material, whether a cup lid is needed, date coding position, and production capacity, then decide between a standalone sealer, a filling-sealing integrated machine, or a line solution.
- How to choose yogurt cup filling and sealing, cup lids, and date coding?
Real customer question
I want to produce yogurt cups and need filling, sealing, capping, and date coding. How should I configure the equipment?
First determine the packaging route
Yogurt cup packaging cannot be solved by a single machine. First confirm the cup type, film material, whether a cup lid is needed, date coding position, and production capacity, then decide between a standalone sealer, a filling-sealing integrated machine, or a line solution.
Standalone heat sealing route
Suitable for: small batches, multiple specifications, or prototyping stages with frequent cup type changes and no need for filling integration. Advantages: low equipment investment, quick mold change, suitable for trial production and product switching. Limitations: requires manual cup placement, filling, and removal; sealing speed and consistency are affected by operator. Not recommended: if daily output exceeds 2000 cups or continuous production is needed, a standalone heat sealer alone is not recommended. Equipment direction: small-diameter cup sealer SGP-03 or tabletop roll-film tray sealer, with mold matched to cup rim size.
Filling and sealing integrated machine route
Suitable for: medium-batch yogurt cup production with relatively fixed cup types, requiring automatic cup denesting, filling, and sealing. Advantages: automatic cup dispensing, metered filling, and heat sealing are completed continuously, reducing manual intervention and ensuring stable capacity. Limitations: changing cup type requires replacing mold and filling nozzles; film and cup rim compatibility affects sealing yield. Not recommended: if cup type changes more than 3 times per day or simultaneous screw capping is needed, a filling-sealing integrated machine alone is not recommended. Equipment direction: small cup filling and sealing machine, with mold and filling system configured according to cup type, filling volume, and film material.
Filling and sealing + cup lid screw capping + coding line route
Suitable for: large-batch yogurt cup production requiring cup lid sealing and date traceability, with full line automation. Advantages: fully automatic from cup denesting to finished product, with screw capping and coding completed synchronously, suitable for large-scale production and quality traceability. Limitations: cup lid structure (snap-on/screw cap), coding position, and conveying cycle time need to be confirmed; line space requirements are higher. Not recommended: if budget is limited or initial output is unstable, a fully automatic line is not recommended. Equipment direction: small cup filling and sealing machine integrated with automatic screw capper and date batch coder, with optional checkweigher or labeler.
Recommended equipment route: sample and packaging material confirmation
Cup rim dimensions and film material determine the mold and sealing parameters; cup lid structure determines the screw capping or press capping method.
Recommended equipment route: filling and sealing
Automatic cup denesting, metered filling, and heat sealing, suitable for continuous yogurt cup production.
Recommended equipment route: cup lid screw capping or press capping
Configure the screw capping head or press capping head according to the cup lid type to ensure sealing.
Recommended equipment route: date coding
Online printing of production date and batch number to meet traceability requirements.
Recommended equipment route: downstream inspection and conveying
Checkweighing ensures filling volume is correct; conveying line connects upstream and downstream equipment.
Route comparison
- Small batches, multiple specifications, or prototyping stages with frequent cup type changes and no need for filling integration.
- Low equipment investment, quick mold change, suitable for trial production and product switching.
- Requires manual cup placement, filling, and removal; sealing speed and consistency are affected by operator.
- If daily output exceeds 2000 cups or continuous production is needed, a standalone heat sealer alone is not recommended.
- Small-diameter cup sealer SGP-03 or tabletop roll-film tray sealer, with mold matched to cup rim size.
- Medium-batch yogurt cup production with relatively fixed cup types, requiring automatic cup denesting, filling, and sealing.
- Automatic cup dispensing, metered filling, and heat sealing are completed continuously, reducing manual intervention and ensuring stable capacity.
- Changing cup type requires replacing mold and filling nozzles; film and cup rim compatibility affects sealing yield.
- If cup type changes more than 3 times per day or simultaneous screw capping is needed, a filling-sealing integrated machine alone is not recommended.
- Small cup filling and sealing machine, with mold and filling system configured according to cup type, filling volume, and film material.
- Large-batch yogurt cup production requiring cup lid sealing and date traceability, with full line automation.
- Fully automatic from cup denesting to finished product, with screw capping and coding completed synchronously, suitable for large-scale production and quality traceability.
- Cup lid structure (snap-on/screw cap), coding position, and conveying cycle time need to be confirmed; line space requirements are higher.
- If budget is limited or initial output is unstable, a fully automatic line is not recommended.
- Small cup filling and sealing machine integrated with automatic screw capper and date batch coder, with optional checkweigher or labeler.
Core process
Cup rim dimensions and film material determine the mold and sealing parameters; cup lid structure determines the screw capping or press capping method.
Automatic cup denesting, metered filling, and heat sealing, suitable for continuous yogurt cup production.
Configure the screw capping head or press capping head according to the cup lid type to ensure sealing.
Online printing of production date and batch number to meet traceability requirements.
Checkweighing ensures filling volume is correct; conveying line connects upstream and downstream equipment.
Associated Equipment / Consumables
Small-Diameter Cup Sealer SGP-03Sample and packaging material confirmation; Cup rim dimensions and film material determine the mold and sealing parameters; cup lid structure determines the screw capping or press cap...
Automatic Screw Capping MachineSample and packaging material confirmation; Cup rim dimensions and film material determine the mold and sealing parameters; cup lid structure determines the screw capping or press capp...
Small Cup Filling and Sealing MachineFilling and sealing; Automatic cup denesting, metered filling, and heat sealing, suitable for continuous yogurt cup production; Small cup filling and sealing machine
Date & Batch Inkjet PrinterDate coding; Online printing of production date and batch number to meet traceability requirements; Date batch coder
Round & Square Bottle Labeling MachineDate coding; Online printing of production date and batch number to meet traceability requirements; Date batch coder
Paper Can / Plastic Pail Aluminum Foil Sealing and Capping MachineDownstream inspection and conveying; Checkweighing ensures filling volume is correct; conveying line connects upstream and downstream equipment; Onli...
Small Cup Sealing Film and Easy-Tear Film ConsumablesSample and packaging material confirmation; Cup rim dimensions and film material determine the mold and sealing parameters; cup lid structure determines the screw...
Inline CheckweigherDate coding; Online printing of production date and batch number to meet traceability requirements; Date batch coder
Sample details
Photos and dimensions can initially determine container positioning, mold direction, and whether sample testing is needed.
Yogurt cup samples or photos, cup rim inner and outer diameters and height dimensions, used to confirm mold and filling nozzle.Photos and dimensions can initially determine container positioning, mold direction, and whether sample testing is needed.
Sealing film samples or specification description (material, thickness, easy-peel or not), affecting sealing temperature and pressure parameters.The lid structure determines the method of pressing, screwing, or placing the lid, and whether line integration is needed.
Cup lid samples (snap-on/screw cap) and lid dimensions, determining the structure of the screw capping head or press capping head.The capacity target determines the configuration of standalone, semi-automatic, or continuous line, and also affects the quotation range.
Target production capacity (cups per hour or per day) and whether continuous production is required, affecting the choice of standalone machine or line solution.Site conditions affect electrical control, pneumatics, conveyor line length, and safety protection configuration.
Whether date coding, labeling, or checkweighing is needed; plan downstream equipment interfaces and space in advance.Common selection mistakes
The sealing effect of yogurt cups highly depends on the matching of cup rim dimensions and film material. Without samples or dimensions, the mold and sealing parameters cannot be determined.
Snap-on caps and screw caps require different capping heads or pressing heads. Not confirming the lid type will render the equipment unusable.
Filling and sealing, screw capping, and coding are usually independent modules that require line integration and cycle time matching.
Downstream equipment such as coders, checkweighers, and labelers require conveying length and height space. Not planning in advance makes later addition difficult.
Yogurt with fruit particles requires anti-clogging filling nozzles. Standard filling heads may clog or damage the fruit particles.
Common questions
The price depends on cup size, filling volume, production capacity, and whether it is integrated into a line. We recommend providing samples and capacity targets first, and we will quote based on the actual configuration.
Common small cup filling and sealing machines have a capacity of 600-1200 cups/hour, while rotary multi-station models can reach 1200-2000 cups/hour, depending on cup type and number of stations.
Photos and approximate dimensions can be used for a preliminary assessment, but a formal quotation requires cup samples or detailed dimensions to confirm the mold.
We can provide specifications and supplier references for sealing film and cup lids. The specific consumables are purchased by the customer according to the specifications.
Products containing particles require anti-clogging filling nozzles. The fruit particle size and filling volume need to be confirmed in advance, and sample testing may be necessary.
Yes, but conveying interfaces and space should be reserved in advance. It is recommended to plan the position of downstream equipment early.