Automated in-line ice cream filling system

Enhance your ice cream production with precision filling, offering high-speed capacity and customizable options for a vast range of frozen desserts.

Fills and Prepares Ice Cream Products

The Flexline Filler from Gram Equipment is an automated in-line machine designed for ice cream and frozen dessert producers seeking high-capacity filling solutions. Capable of handling up to 40,000 cups or cones per hour, and up to 12,000 bulk products per hour, this filler excels in flexibility and usability. Its operation leverages a precise selection of extrusion, volumetric, or time-elapse filling based on product requirements, ensuring consistent results across various packaging forms, including cups, cones, and bulk tubs. With options like chocolate spraying, multi-flavor fillers, and lidding equipment, it supports diverse product lines from gelato pints to novelty bars. The system integrates seamlessly into existing lines with its PLC-controlled automation, promoting efficient workflow and reduced energy use. Crafted to facilitate easy cleaning and maintenance, the Flexline Filler aids in maintaining high hygiene standards, crucial for dairy and food industry applications. With customization options available, it can be tailored to specific manufacturing goals, supported by Gram Equipment’s engineering expertise.

Benefits

  • Enhances product variety with flexible multi-flavor and decoration options.
  • Increases production rates, filling up to 40,000 items per hour.
  • Streamlines operations with in-line integration and PLC-controlled automation.
  • Maintains hygiene standards with easy-to-clean design.
  • Supports scalability with customizable configurations to meet diverse production needs.

General


Applications
Frozen snacks,Desserts,Ice cream,Cones,Cups,Dairy products,Bulk ice cream products
End products
Bulk ice cream tubs,Frozen desserts,Frozen yogurt cups,Ice cream cups,Waffle cones,Frozen dairy snacks,Gelato pints,Sundae cups,Dairy ice cream sandwiches,Novelty ice cream bars
Steps before
Magazine loading,Ice cream preparation
Steps after
Packing,Lidding,Heat-sealing,Decoration,Transfer
Input ingredients
ice cream,cones,cups,containers,bulk products,chocolate,ripple,pencil,cocktail ingredients,dry ingredients,cocoa,chewing-gum
Output ingredients
filled ice cream cups,filled ice cream cones,filled containers,bulk filled products
Market info
Gram Equipment is known for manufacturing innovative industrial ETO equipment for the ice cream industry, offering advanced technology solutions and a strong reputation for high-quality, reliable machinery tailored to customer needs.

Technical Specifications


Capacity
Up to 40,000 pcs/h
Automation
Automated
Filling speed
Up to 12,000 bulk products/h
Filling method
Extrusion / Volumetric / Time-elapse
Cleaning method
Easy to clean
Operation
Operated from both sides
Flexibility
High flexibility

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Fully Automated
Changeover time
Quick changeover
CIP/SIP
CIP-compatible
Cleaning method
Easy to clean
Batch vs. continuous operation
Inline Continuous
Working mechanism
Indexing lamellas
Integrated steps
Dosing,decoration,lidding

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Product type Characteristics


Container size and shape
Cups,cones,bulk

Physical Characteristics


Feed method
Cups,cones,or containers dispensed from magazine
Discharge method
Filled products transferred via pick-and-place units
Configuration
Automated in-line ice cream filling machine
Working height
Comfortable
Operation
Operated from both sides
Customization
Selectable equipment such as chocolate spraying,multi-flavor filling,etc.

Custom Options


Filler Type
Extrusion / Volumetric / Time-elapse
Flavour Options
One or Multi-flavour Gelderland
Decoration Units
Ice cream,chocolate,ripple,pencil
Lidding Equipment
Snap-in / Snap-on / Overcap
Dosing Units
Chocolate / Cocktails / Dry Ingredients
Additional Equipment
Cocoa / Chewing-gum Dispensers
Sealing Equipment
Heat-sealing
Tamping Device
Ice Cream Tamping Device
Transfer Units
Pick-and-Place Units