The Development Prospects of Liquid Filling and Sealing Machines in the Food Industry
With the continuous growth of demand for liquid foods such as beverages, seasonings, dairy products, etc., the market size of liquid filling and sealing machines is constantly expanding. In the next few years, the development of this equipment in the food industry will show the following trends:
1. Upgrading to high-speed and intelligent technology
Modern liquid filling and sealing machines are developing towards high precision, high speed, and intelligence. The new equipment adopts servo motor drive, flowmeter closed-loop control and other technologies, with a filling accuracy of ± 0.5%, and is equipped with visual inspection and AI quality control system to ensure sealing and sealing. Some high-end models, such as sterile filling lines, can reach speeds of over 1000 bottles per minute and support MES system data integration to achieve digital production management.
2. Adapt to diversified packaging needs
The packaging forms in the food industry are becoming increasingly diverse, and liquid filling and sealing machines need to be compatible with various containers such as PET bottles, glass bottles, soft bags, aluminum cans, etc. Modular design has become mainstream, allowing for quick switching between different bottle types and sealing methods (such as capping, capping, and aluminum foil sealing). For example, tea beverage brands tend to use easy to pull lids and vacuum sealing, promoting equipment manufacturers to develop multifunctional all-in-one machines.
3. Green environmental protection and energy-saving technologies
Global environmental regulations, such as the EU SUP ban, are driving the development of equipment towards low energy consumption and low waste. Aseptic cold filling technology can reduce the energy consumption of high-temperature sterilization, while lightweight bottle cap sealing systems can reduce the amount of plastic used. In addition, the water circulation cleaning system and oil-free lubrication technology further reduce resource waste.