Ketchup production requires careful handling, thick consistency, occasional air bubbles, and acidity can make filling and sealing challenging. Your packaging line needs equipment that ensures precise portioning, consistent presentation, and leak-proof seals for retail or foodservice formats.
The Hefestus ketchup packaging machine automates forming, filling, and sealing stages, because it relies on the FFS (form-fill-seal) system, which helps your operation achieve high throughput, reliable product quality, and reduced labor dependency.
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Our system is engineered to handle high-viscosity sauces, ensuring every pouch, cup, or bottle receives consistent fill weight. The result is smooth, bubble-free servings with precise portion control.
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The ketchup packaging machine integrates forming, filling, and sealing in a single continuous process, streamlining workflow, reducing labor, and increasing output.
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Optional vacuum and Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) protect product integrity. Controlled sealing reduces leakage, prevents oxidation, and maintains taste, color, and texture from production to the shelf.
Solution:
Supports pouches, sachets, tubs, and bottles with various lid or film options. This allows rapid changeovers for private-label or retail-ready packaging.
Bottled ketchup, portion cups, and sachets for restaurants or foodservice distributors.
Shelf-ready bottles, pouches, and multi-pack solutions for supermarkets.
Bulk packs, single-serve portions, and dispensing-ready containers for commercial kitchens.
Entry-level option for smaller lines or pilot-scale production.
Up to 100 units/minute.
Mid-range solution with enhanced throughput and packaging flexibility.
Up to 200 units/minute.
Industrial solution for high-volume ketchup production.
Up to 300 units/minute.
Color Touchscreen
Allen Bradley components
Upper Film: Flexible film, paper, foil (up to 120 microns)
Pre-printed upper film
Lower Film: Rigid film, flexible film, foil (up to 1000 microns)
FFS 100:
2350 mm (W) × 1260 mm (D) × 2200 mm (H)
FFS 200:
2800 mm (W) × 1260 mm (D) × 2200 mm (H)
FFS 300:
2800 mm (W) × 1500 mm (D) × 2200 mm (H)
Form, fill, and seal in a continuous automated workflow. The ketchup packaging machine reduces labor dependence while maintaining output consistency.
Smooth motion control enhances filling accuracy, prevents splashes, and optimizes cycle times.
Handles ketchup, barbecue sauces, and similar condiments without compromising texture, color, or consistency.
Compatible with rollstock sealing, pre-cut lids, or MAP sealing. Small or large containers maintain leak-proof integrity.
Output ranges from 100 to 300 units per minute depending on model, delivering consistent fills and precise sealing.
Supports sachets, tubs, bottles, and pouches with printed or plain films to fit retail or foodservice standards.
Fits efficiently into constrained floor spaces, designed for sanitation-friendly maintenance, continuous operation, and seamless integration.
Whether replacing manual labor or upgrading an outdated line, our ketchup packaging machine ensures precision, speed, and hygiene for every unit.
Scale your operations with confidence, from small-batch artisan production to large-scale industrial lines. Its versatile design also allows quick changeovers between different container types and portion sizes, keeping your production agile and responsive to market demand.
Request a demo or speak with our engineering team to evaluate your product, packaging format, and workflow requirements.
Yes, our ketchup packaging machine supports bottles, tubs, pouches, and sachets with appropriate sealing options.
Yes, optional gas flushing is available for longer shelf life.
Yes, it is specifically designed for ketchup and similar thick condiments.
Depending on the configuration, throughput ranges from 100–300 units per minute.
Yes, for specialized dosing accuracy, as this is a FFS system, you can use the ketchup filling feature.
Yes, precision closure can be achieved with our ketchup sealing machine for consistent, leak-proof packaging.
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