Vacuum powder filler for dairy and pharmaceutical products

Achieve precision and maintain product integrity with a versatile vacuum powder filler, designed to handle delicate and non-flowing powders while minimizing dust and maximizing weight control across various packaging formats. Ideal for ensuring consistent quality in complex formulations.

Fills and Processes Powders in Diverse Formats

The Vacuum Powder Filler from PLF International offers a cutting-edge solution for precise powder filling across multiple industries. This equipment features an oil-free design for clean-room compatibility, particularly advantageous in the production of milk formula and pharmaceutical powder products. Leveraging a belt-driven under drive system, it ensures minimal product breakdown and low dust application, thereby maintaining product integrity. The filler accommodates a variety of containers including cans, glass, and PET of any shape or size, showcasing its versatility. Capable of handling powders and granules, whether they’re free-flowing or non-flowing, via vacuum or volumetric filling, this machine is ideal for products like infant formula, powdered milk, and tomato soup mix. Equipped with semi-automatic and fully automatic options and capable of in-line integration with other processing systems, the Vacuum Powder Filler ensures precision with individual head weight adjustment and reduces oxygen in packages with the PLF In-Line Gassing system. Designed to meet ATEX standards, it supports high-speed operation up to 300 containers per minute, fit for rigorous production demands. Plus, its ease of cleaning and low maintenance design ensures reliable and efficient operation, supported by JBTS’s renowned PRoCARE® service program for ongoing performance and upkeep.

Benefits

  • Ensures production efficiency by minimizing product breakdown and maintaining product integrity across various powders.
  • Provides operational flexibility with configurations for semi-automatic and fully automatic processes.
  • Enhances product safety and shelf-life through integrated oxygen-reducing gassing systems.
  • Supports quick product changeovers and reduces cleaning time, enhancing productivity.
  • Complies with clean-room standards to meet stringent hygiene requirements in food and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

General


Applications
Soups,Sauces,Dairy alternatives,Oils,Dressings,Seasonings,Baby food,Dairy,Pharmaceutical
End products
Tomato soup mix,Powdered milk,Marinara sauce powder,Olive oil powder,Tablet binders,Almond milk powder,Infant formula,Capsule fillers,Protein powder,Salad dressing mix,Curry seasoning blend
Steps before
Grinding,Mixing,Drying
Steps after
Packing,Sealing,Labeling
Input ingredients
powders,non-flowing products,free-flowing products
Output ingredients
filled cans,filled glass containers,filled plastic containers,filled PET containers
Market info
JBT is known for manufacturing innovative industrial machinery and solutions, particularly in the food processing and air transportation sectors, renowned for their advanced technology, reliability, and customer-focused engineered-to-order solutions tailored to specific industry needs.

Technical Specifications


Automation
Semi-automatic and fully automatic options
Speed
Up to 300 cpm
Cleaning Method
Easy to clean
Maintenance
Low maintenance design
Material Handling
No auger for minimized product breakdown
Dosing type
Individual head weight adjustment
ATEX Approval
Yes
Drive System
Belt-driven under drive system
Oil Usage
Oil-free design
Control System
Latest PackML control methodology
Number of Heads
Single head,twin-head,three head,6 head in-line,and high-speed rotary
Container Compatibility
Cans,glass,plastic,PET of any shape or size
Gassing System
PLF In-Line Gassing system can be incorporated

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Vacuum filling
Integrated steps
Filling,gassing
Automation level
Manual / Semi-automatic / Fully automatic
Changeover time
Rapid changeover
Energy efficiency
Oil-free design
Batch vs. continuous operation
Inline Continuous
CIP/SIP
Easy to clean
Cleaning method
Easy to clean
Cleanroom compatibility
Designed for clean-room use

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
No auger design minimizes abrasion
Cleanability
Easy to clean,low maintenance design
Density/particle size
Handles both non-flow and free-flowing products