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How to Choose a Yogurt Cup Filling and Sealing Machine? Start With Cup Type and Film Material
Yogurt cup packaging is not only about the filling and sealing machine model. First confirm cup type, cup opening size, film type, filling volume, whether fruit pieces or stirring are needed, target output, and hygiene requirements, then choose a small cup machine, rotary machine, or in-line configuration.
- Yogurt cup packaging is not only about the filling and sealing machine model. First confirm cup type, cup opening size, film type, filling volume, whether fruit pieces or stirring are needed, target output, and hygiene requirements, then choose a small cup machine, rotary machine, or in-line configuration.
- How to Choose a Filling and Sealing Solution for Yogurt Cups
Real customer problem
I want to package yogurt cups with filling and sealing. How should I choose the equipment?
First determine the packaging route
Yogurt cup packaging is not only about the filling and sealing machine model. First confirm cup type, cup opening size, film type, filling volume, whether fruit pieces or stirring are needed, target output, and hygiene requirements, then choose a small cup machine, rotary machine, or in-line configuration.
Small cup filling and sealing integrated machine route
Suitable for: Yogurt cup projects with relatively single cup shape, medium capacity, requiring automatic cup denesting, filling, and sealing in one step. Advantages: From cup denesting to discharge integrated in one machine, small footprint, short operation flow. Limitations: Cup shape and fill volume adjustment require mold and filling nozzle change; long changeover time for multi-specification production. Not recommended: If cup shape changes frequently or modified atmosphere packaging is needed, evaluate rotary multi-station or MAP sealing route. Equipment direction: Our small cup filling and sealing machine can handle automatic cup denesting, filling, and heat sealing; molds configured according to cup sample and film material.
Rotary Multi-Station Sealing Route
Suitable for: Projects with relatively high capacity, stable cup shapes, and need to reserve stations for filling, sealing, coding, or inspection. Advantages: Multi-station parallel operation, stable cycle time, easy integration of filling, sealing, coding, and cup discharge. Limitations: Large equipment footprint; cup mouth size and mold cavity count need to be confirmed; mold change required for format change. Not recommended: If initial capacity is low or cup shape changes frequently, start with a small cup machine or tabletop sealer. Equipment direction: Our rotary multi-station sealing machine can be configured with molds according to cup samples, supporting filling, sealing, and line expansion.
Desktop Small Cup Sealer Route
Suitable for: small batch trial production, laboratories, stores, or yogurt cup projects with special cup shapes. Advantages: Low equipment investment, quick mold change, suitable for multi-specification small batch production. Limitations: Requires manual cup placement and removal; limited capacity, not suitable for continuous high-volume production. Not recommended: If target capacity exceeds 800 cups per hour or requires automatic in-line, upgrade to small cup machine or rotary machine. Equipment direction: Our small-cup-sealer SGP-03 can be configured with molds per cup sample, suitable for small batches or trial production.
Recommended equipment route: Sample and container confirmation
Use physical samples to confirm cup-mouth size, rim flatness, film compatibility, and filling-nozzle compatibility.
Recommended Equipment Route: Main Filling and Sealing Equipment
Automatic cup dropping, quantitative filling, and heat-press sealing are integrated, meeting the mainstream production needs of yogurt cups.
Recommended Equipment Route: Tooling and Consumables Confirmation
Tooling is customized by cup sample, filling nozzles are selected by material condition, and film must be tested with sealing temperature.
Route comparison
- Suitable for yogurt cup projects with a relatively fixed cup type, medium output, and automatic cup dropping, filling, and sealing in one machine.
- Cup dropping through cup output is integrated on one machine, saving space and shortening operation flow.
- Changing cup types or filling volumes requires changing molds and filling nozzles, so multi-size production has longer changeover time.
- If cup types change frequently or MAP freshness is needed, evaluate a rotary multi-station or MAP sealing route.
- Our small-cup filling and sealing machine can handle automatic cup dropping, filling, and heat sealing, with tooling configured according to cup and film samples.
- Suitable for higher-output projects with relatively stable cup types, where filling, sealing, coding, or inspection stations should be reserved.
- Multi-station parallel operation keeps the cycle stable and helps integrate filling, sealing, coding, and cup discharge.
- The equipment is larger and requires confirming cup-mouth size and mold cavities; rotary molds must be changed during changeover.
- If initial output is low or cup types change often, start with a small-cup machine or desktop sealer.
- Our rotary multi-station sealing machine can be configured with molds based on cup samples and supports filling, sealing, and future line expansion.
- Suitable for small-batch trials, laboratories, shops, or yogurt cup projects with special cup shapes.
- Low equipment investment and quick mold change, suitable for small batches with multiple specifications.
- Manual cup placement and removal are required, so output is limited and not suitable for continuous high-volume production.
- If target output exceeds 800 cups per hour or automatic integration is required, a small-cup machine or rotary machine is recommended.
- Our SGP-03 small-diameter cup sealer can be equipped with tooling according to cup samples, suitable for small batches or trial production.
Core process
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Sample details
Photos and dimensions can first determine container positioning, mold direction, and whether sample testing is needed.
Yogurt cup samples or photos, cup-mouth inner and outer diameters, and cup height help confirm tooling and filling nozzles.Film material and liner affect sealing temperature, pressure, dwell time, and feeding method.
Sealing film samples or specifications, such as aluminum foil film, easy-peel film, or composite film, are used to test sealing temperature and pressure.The state of the contents affects the filling method, contact materials, anti-drip, and safety configuration.
Filling material samples or viscosity description (whether containing fruit particles, requiring heat preservation or stirring) to confirm the filling pump and hopper.Capacity target determines single machine, semi-automatic, or continuous inline configuration, and also affects the quotation range.
Target output, such as cups per hour and filling volume per cup, helps determine station count and machine model.Site conditions affect electrical control, pneumatics, conveyor length, and safety protection configuration.
Site space dimensions, power voltage, and whether connected coding or downstream conveying is needed help with layout and configuration.Capacity target determines single machine, semi-automatic, or continuous inline configuration, and also affects the quotation range.
Even with incomplete information, you can first send existing photos, cup samples, and capacity targets. We will assess the route and then supplement the confirmation checklist.Common selection mistakes
Common questions
Yes. Send yogurt cup photos, approximate dimensions, film sample, and target capacity first. We will determine the approach, then list the required supplementary information.
Yogurt cup samples or dimensions, sealing film samples, filling material description, target capacity, and site space information are required.
Production target changes the number of stations, cavity count, and whether to integrate lines. Small batches can start with a standalone machine; large batches recommend evaluating multi-station or line integration solutions.
The heat-seal layer of the film must match the cup material. The sealing temperature and pressure need to be confirmed through sample testing to avoid weak seals during mass production.
Seal effectiveness must be confirmed through sample, film and parameter testing. It is recommended to send samples for seal testing, checking peel strength and leakage.
If the stable output is relatively high or downstream coding, labeling, and inspection are required, an in-line route can be evaluated.