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A glass bottle filling machine for hot filling is designed to handle the thermal and physical challenges of filling high-acid beverages into glass containers at elevated temperatures (85°C - 96°C) for shelf-stability. Glass is an excellent material for hot-fill processes due to its ability to withstand high temperatures and its inherent rigidity. The machine must be constructed with thermal-resistant materials and designs to manage expansion and contraction. Key features include heated and insulated product pathways to maintain juice temperature, and specially designed filling valves that can operate reliably at high temperatures without compromising seal integrity. The process involves filling the pasteurized product into the bottle, immediately capping it, and then typically inverting the bottle to sterilize the cap and headspace with the residual heat. The bottles are then conveyed through a cooling tunnel to gradually reduce their temperature, which creates a vacuum inside the bottle as the contents contract. This vacuum seal is critical for preservation. Ace-Filling's hot-fill systems for glass are integrated solutions that ensure the entire process from filling to cooling is controlled and efficient, resulting in a shelf-stable product that retains the taste and quality consumers expect from premium glass-packaged juices and teas.