A rotary cup filling and sealing machine (about 600–1,600 cups per hour) is compact and suits start-ups and multi-product kitchens; a linear multi-lane machine (up to about 100 cups per minute with six lanes) suits dairies and beverage plants with continuous, high-volume production. Pre-cut lids give flexibility; roll film reduces cost per cup at volume.
Rotary cup fillers
Cups index around a turntable through dropping, filling, lid placing, sealing and ejection. A typical rotary cup filler occupies 1.25 × 1.25 m, produces 600–1,600 cups per hour and handles 5–300 ml cups.
Linear multi-lane cup fillers
Cups travel in 2 to 6 parallel lanes. More lanes multiply output without increasing machine speed, which keeps sealing quality stable. A 6-lane linear machine reaches about 100 cups per minute.
Roll film or pre-cut lids?
- Pre-cut lids: printed foil lids, easy to change, ideal for many SKUs.
- Roll film: lower cost per cup, sealed and cut in-line, best for long runs.
Choosing the dosing system
Liquids and yogurt use a volumetric or piston pump; honey, jam and sauces use a piston cup filler with anti-drip nozzles; granules use cup-volumetric dosing; powders use an auger.
Hygiene for dairy
Look for stainless contact parts, washdown-friendly frames and optional UV cup sterilization before filling.
What to send for a quotation
- Cup samples or drawings (top diameter, height, material)
- Fill volume and product
- Lid or film specification
- Target output per hour
- Power supply
