Solution topic
How to choose yogurt cup filling, sealing, capping, and date coding? Start with cup type, film material, lid type, and capacity.
Yogurt cup packaging is not just about a sealer. Cup type, film material, fill volume, whether a lid is needed, date coding position, and line configuration all affect the equipment route. Send sample photos and dimensions first, and we will help determine the direction.
- Yogurt cup packaging is not just about a sealer. Cup type, film material, fill volume, whether a lid is needed, date coding position, and line configuration all affect the equipment route. Send sample photos and dimensions first, and we will help determine the direction.
- How to choose yogurt cup filling, sealing, capping, and date coding?
Real customer question
I want to package yogurt cups, requiring filling, sealing, lidding, and date coding. How should I choose equipment?
First determine the packaging route
Yogurt cup packaging is not just about a sealer. Cup type, film material, fill volume, whether a lid is needed, date coding position, and line configuration all affect the equipment route. Send sample photos and dimensions first, and we will help determine the direction.
Small cup filling and sealing integrated machine route
Suitable for: 50-200ml small yogurt cups, uniform cup type, medium capacity (600-1200 cups/hr). Automatic cup denesting, filling, sealing, and discharge in one machine. Advantages: Small footprint, simple operation, one operator, adjustable sealing film and fill volume, suitable for small to medium yogurt factories or new product sampling. Limitations: Molds required for cup type and film; if adding lids or coding later, reserve stations or external equipment. Not recommended: If capacity exceeds 2000 cups/hr, or if multiple cup types with frequent changeovers are needed. Equipment direction: Small cup filling and sealing machine (cup-filling-sealing-machine) handles automatic denesting, filling, and sealing; coding or capping modules can be added downstream.
Turntable multi-station sealing route
Suitable for: Larger cups or multi-station (filling, sealing, capping, coding) line projects, capacity 1200-2000 pcs/hr, with automatic cup feeding and discharge. Advantages: Flexible stations, can integrate filling, sealing, capping, and coding on one turntable, reducing intermediate conveying, suitable for continuous production. Limitations: Turntable molds customized for cup type; changeover requires mold and station adjustment; larger footprint than small cup machine. Not recommended: For small batch, multi-variety production or limited budget, initial investment and changeover costs may be high. Equipment direction: Turntable multi-station sealing machine (turntable-box-sealer) can handle filling, sealing, capping, and coding line; customized according to cup type and stations.
Semi-automatic small cup sealer + external filling/coding route
Suitable for: Small batch, multi-variety or sampling stage, non-fixed cup types, need flexible mold change, capacity 300-800 cups/hr (multi-operator). Advantages: Low equipment cost, fast mold change, suitable for labs, small workshops, or new product testing, no need for full line investment. Limitations: Filling and coding require separate equipment or manual operation, low efficiency, not suitable for large-scale continuous production. Not recommended: If orders are stable and continuous production is needed, semi-automatic route labor costs and efficiency bottlenecks will quickly appear. Equipment direction: Small cup sealer SGP-03 (small-cup-sealer) handles semi-automatic heat sealing; filling can be paired with servo piston liquid filler (draft-filling-e4bcbae6); coding with date batch coder (date-coding-machine).
Recommended equipment route: Sample and container confirmation
Cup rim size, film heat sealing performance, and lid structure determine mold and sealing parameters; must be confirmed first.
Recommended equipment route: Filling
Yogurt has some viscosity; servo piston filling provides accurate dosing, suitable for yogurt with or without fruit particles.
Recommended equipment route: Sealing
Choose based on cup type and capacity: small cup machine for small to medium batches, turntable machine for continuous production with multi-station integration.
Recommended equipment route: Lid capping (optional)
If snap-on or press-on lids are needed, a capping station can be added after sealing; lid type must be confirmed.
Recommended equipment route: Date coding
Coding position (bottom or side) and content (date/batch/QR code) need confirmation; can be inline or standalone.
Route comparison
- Suitable for 50-200ml small yogurt cups, uniform cup type, medium capacity (600-1200 cups/hr) projects; automatic cup denesting, filling, sealing, and discharge in one machine.
- Small footprint, simple operation, one operator, adjustable sealing film and fill volume, suitable for small to medium yogurt factories or new product sampling.
- Molds required for cup type and film; if adding lids or coding later, reserve stations or external equipment.
- Not suitable if capacity exceeds 2000 cups/hr, or if multiple cup types with frequent changeovers are needed.
- Small cup filling and sealing machine (cup-filling-sealing-machine) handles automatic denesting, filling, and sealing; coding or capping modules can be added downstream.
- Suitable for larger cups or multi-station (filling, sealing, capping, coding) line projects, capacity 1200-2000 pcs/hr, with automatic cup feeding and discharge.
- Flexible stations, can integrate filling, sealing, capping, and coding on one turntable, reducing intermediate conveying, suitable for continuous production.
- Turntable molds customized for cup type; changeover requires mold and station adjustment; larger footprint than small cup machine.
- Not recommended for small batch, multi-variety production or limited budget; initial investment and changeover costs may be high.
- Turntable multi-station sealing machine (turntable-box-sealer) can handle filling, sealing, capping, and coding line; customized according to cup type and stations.
- Suitable for small batch, multi-variety or sampling stage, non-fixed cup types, need flexible mold change, capacity 300-800 cups/hr (multi-operator).
- Low equipment cost, fast mold change, suitable for labs, small workshops, or new product testing, no need for full line investment.
- Filling and coding require separate equipment or manual operation, low efficiency, not suitable for large-scale continuous production.
- If orders are stable and continuous production is needed, semi-automatic route labor costs and efficiency bottlenecks will quickly appear.
- Small cup sealer SGP-03 (small-cup-sealer) handles semi-automatic heat sealing; filling can be paired with servo piston liquid filler (draft-filling-e4bcbae6); coding with date batch coder (date-coding-machine).
Core process
Cup rim size, film heat sealing performance, and lid structure determine mold and sealing parameters; must be confirmed first.
Yogurt has some viscosity; servo piston filling provides accurate dosing, suitable for yogurt with or without fruit particles.
Choose based on cup type and capacity: small cup machine for small to medium batches, turntable machine for continuous production with multi-station integration.
If snap-on or press-on lids are needed, a capping station can be added after sealing; lid type must be confirmed.
Coding position (bottom or side) and content (date/batch/QR code) need confirmation; can be inline or standalone.
Connect filling, sealing, capping, and coding sections, ensure synchronized cycle; can also connect checkweighing or case packing.
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Date & Batch Inkjet PrinterDate coding; Coding position (bottom or side) and content (date/batch/QR code) need confirmation; can be inline or standalone; Date batch coder
Labels, Inkjet Inks, and Thermal Transfer RibbonsDate coding; Coding position (bottom or side) and content (date/batch/QR code) need confirmation; can be inline or standalone; Date batch coder
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Sample details
Photos and dimensions can first determine container positioning, mold direction, and whether sample testing is needed.
Yogurt cup sample or photo, cup inner/outer diameter and height dimensions: used to confirm mold and sealing parametersFilm material and liner affect sealing temperature, pressure, dwell time, and feeding method.
Sealing film sample or material specification: aluminum foil film, easy-tear film, or composite film; affects sealing temperature and pressureLid structure determines capping, screw capping, lid feeding method, and whether inline is needed.
Cup lid sample or lid type description: snap-on or press-on; diameter and structure affect capping moldCapacity target determines single machine, semi-automatic, or continuous line configuration, and also affects the quotation range.
Target capacity (cups/hour) and daily production time: determines single machine or line, and equipment speedLine requirements affect equipment sequence, cycle matching, and downstream inspection methods.
Whether coding, labeling, or checkweighing is needed: affects downstream configuration and conveyor lengthPhotos and dimensions can first determine container positioning, mold direction, and whether sample testing is needed.
Even with incomplete information, you can send existing photos and dimensions first; we will determine the route and then supplement the confirmation checklist.Common selection mistakes
Many customers only ask for a 'yogurt cup sealing machine', but the filling method (with/without fruit particles, viscosity) and coding position affect the whole line solution. Please specify together.
Cup rim size, rim shape, and film material differ; molds and sealing parameters vary. Samples or accurate dimensions must be provided.
If adding a lid after sealing, confirm whether the lid contacts the film surface to avoid damaging the seal.
Bottom coding and side coding require different printhead mounting and conveying positioning; retrofitting may be limited.
Although a single machine has a lower unit price, labor costs and intermediate handling may be higher. For long-term stable production, consider an integrated line.
An integrated line requires sufficient length and width, and power and air supply must be confirmed in advance to avoid installation issues on site.
Common questions
Yes, but it requires anti-clogging filling nozzles with a diameter larger than the fruit particles. Sample testing is recommended.
Typical capacity is about 600-1200 cups/hour, depending on cup size, fill volume, and number of stations. Sample confirmation is needed.
Not necessarily, but the sealing result depends on the film material, cup rim material, and heat sealing parameters. It is recommended to test with your film before mass production.
Yes, the inkjet coder supports date, batch number, and QR code, but the coding content and ink type need to be confirmed.
A single machine occupies about 1-2 square meters. For a line, it depends on the number of machines and conveyor length. Provide site dimensions for confirmation.
Yes, but it is recommended to reserve stations and conveyor interfaces in advance to avoid difficulties in retrofitting later.