drink filling machine for juice Liquid Filling Machines for Beverage & Oil Production | Custom Solutions

The requirements for a drink filling machine for juice depend on the juice type (clarified, NFC, with pulp), acidity, and desired shelf-life, leading to two primary technologies: hot-fill and cold-fill (aseptic/clean). For shelf-stable juices that do not require refrigeration, a hot-fill machine is used. The juice is pasteurized, filled at high temperature (85-96°C) into heat-resistant containers (e.g., heat-set PET or glass), and then cooled to create a preserving vacuum. The machinery must withstand thermal stress and include a cooling tunnel. For cold-filled juices intended for refrigerated distribution (e.g., NFC - Not From Concentrate), a cold-fill aseptic or clean-fill system is employed. This involves sterilizing the juice and packaging separately using methods like flash pasteurization and chemical or UV sterilization for bottles and caps, then filling and sealing in a sterile environment. This method better preserves fresh flavor and nutrients. For pulpy juices, piston fillers are often preferred to handle viscosity without damaging pulp. Ace-Filling provides tailored juice filling solutions with CIP systems for hygiene and configurations to handle the specific thermal and viscosity requirements of each product, ensuring safety, quality, and extended shelf-life.