Scale your dried fruit production with confidence!
High-volume dried fruit operations demand precision, hygiene, and speed. Sticky surfaces, irregular shapes, and variable moisture levels make accurate portioning difficult — especially at higher outputs. A modern dried fruit packaging machine must handle delicate pieces without crushing, prevent product buildup, and maintain consistent weights shift after shift.
The Hefestus solution is engineered to automate forming, filling, and sealing in one continuous workflow. Whether you’re packaging raisins, apricots, mango slices, mixed fruit blends, or date portions, the system helps you increase throughput while protecting product quality and minimizing waste.
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Dried fruits vary in size, density, and surface texture. Our advanced dosing system is designed to manage sticky and free-flowing products with equal precision. The result is accurate weight control, minimal product damage, and clean cavity fills — even at higher cycle speeds.
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Labor-heavy processes introduce inconsistency, downtime, and rising costs. The Hefestus dried fruit packaging machine integrates forming, filling, and sealing into one streamlined operation. By eliminating transfer steps and manual handling, you stabilize production capacity and unlock scalable growth.
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Dried fruits are sensitive to moisture migration and oxygen exposure. Our high-integrity sealing combined with optional Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) helps preserve texture, flavor, and appearance. Controlled gas flushing reduces oxidation and supports longer shelf life without preservatives.
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Retail markets demand variety — stand-up trays, portion packs, snack sizes, and bulk formats. The system accommodates rigid and semi-rigid films, multiple cavity designs, and custom shapes. You adapt to changing SKU demands without investing in separate equipment lines.
Producers of raisins, cranberries, apricots, figs, dates, mixed fruit blends, and snack-ready dried fruit portions.
Branded retail trays, resealable snack packs, single-serve fruit cups, and premium assortment packaging.
Bulk-ready thermoformed packs and portion-controlled dried fruit servings for hospitality and airline catering.
Color touchscreen interface with intuitive production monitoring.
Allen Bradley components for reliable automation and simplified maintenance.
Upper Film: Flexible film, paper, or foil (up to 120 microns), including pre-printed options.
Lower Film: Rigid, semi-rigid, or flexible film and 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)
Forming, filling, and sealing occur in one synchronized sequence. Your production floor becomes cleaner and more predictable, reducing handling points and lowering labor dependency. The integrated dried fruit packaging machine architecture minimizes product loss while improving overall equipment effectiveness.
The Push & Pull Conveying System shortens transport distances and optimizes cycle timing. Controlled movement ensures accurate cavity positioning and consistent fill weights, even when running at maximum output.
Sticky textures and uneven cuts require specialized handling. The filling system is engineered to prevent clumping, reduce bridging, and avoid crushing soft fruit pieces. Product integrity remains intact from hopper to sealed tray.
Rollstock sealing, pre-cut lid application, shaped cutting, and MAP integration allow you to tailor packaging to retail, bulk, or specialty markets. The machine adapts without complex reconfiguration.
Depending on configuration, the system supports 100 to 300 units per minute with stable repeatability. Output increases without compromising seal integrity, weight accuracy, or product presentation.
Floor space is valuable. This dried fruit packaging machine is engineered for compact installation, easy sanitation, and seamless integration with upstream and downstream equipment. It is built for continuous operation in demanding production environments.
Compact entry-level system.
Up to 100 units per minute.
Balanced output with increased flexibility.
Up to 200 units per minute.
Industrial high-speed configuration.
Up to 300 units per minute.
Growth without automation leads to bottlenecks, rising labor costs, and inconsistent quality. If you’re scaling SKUs, expanding into retail chains, or upgrading outdated equipment, now is the time to modernize.
Our solution delivers controlled dosing, reliable sealing, and production stability — so you can expand output without expanding operational complexity.
Let’s configure the right system for your dried fruit product range and long-term capacity goals.
Want to evaluate real production performance? We offer live demonstrations, performance testing with your product samples, and detailed throughput analysis to help you make a confident investment decision.
The system accommodates raisins, cranberries, apricots, mango slices, apple chips, dates, mixed fruit blends, and other snack-ready dried products.
Yes. The dosing and conveying system is engineered to reduce buildup and prevent bridging, ensuring consistent flow and accurate fills.
While dried fruits already have reduced moisture content, MAP can significantly extend shelf life and protect against oxidation in premium retail applications.
Tooling and film adjustments are designed for efficiency, allowing quick transitions between cavity sizes and packaging styles with minimal downtime.
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