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Pickle Packing Machine

With the growing demand for ready-to-eat pickles and brined vegetables, your production line must handle varying viscosities, maintain consistent fill volumes, and preserve crunch, flavor, and brine quality. From whole cucumbers to sliced or diced products, precise handling ensures every jar or pouch maintains premium quality.

 

Our pickle packing machine automates forming, filling, sealing, and optional MAP in a single FFS (Form-Fill-Seal) system. It increases throughput, reduces manual labor, and guarantees consistent product integrity for retail and foodservice applications.

Your Challenges, Solved

Challenge: Inconsistent Fill and Brine Distribution

Solution:
The pickle packing machine provides precise dosing for whole, sliced, or diced pickles. Controlled filling prevents overflow, ensures even brine coverage, and protects delicate pickles from damage during production.

Challenge: Manual Packaging Slows Growth

Solution:
Automating container forming, product loading, and sealing with our pickle packing machine eliminates bottlenecks, reduces labor, and boosts line efficiency.

Challenge: Preserving Crunch, Flavor & Shelf Life

Solution:
Optional MAP or controlled-atmosphere sealing maintains brine stability, prevents oxidation, and extends shelf life while preserving texture and flavor.

Challenge: Need Flexible Container Formats

Solution:
Supports jars, cups, trays, and pouches with a variety of films and lids. Easily switch between retail, private label, and foodservice sizes without machine changeovers.

Industries That Rely on Our Pickle Packing Technology

Food & Beverage

Retail-ready jars, single-serve cups, and family-size containers for pickled vegetables.

Retail & Private Label

Branded packs, multipacks, and meal-kit inclusions for supermarkets and specialty stores.

Foodservice & Catering

Portion-controlled cups, refill tubs, and bulk trays for restaurants, cafeterias, and catering operations.

Models Built to Match Your
Pickle Production Scale

FFS 100

Entry-level solution for smaller pickle operations.

 

Up to 100 units/minute.

FFS 200

Mid-range model for moderate production with flexible container sizes.

 

Up to 200 units/minute.

FFS 300

High-speed industrial solution for large-scale operations.

 

Up to 300 units/minute.

Technical Specifications

Control Panel:

Color Touchscreen

Control Elements:

Allen Bradley components

Film Specifications

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)

Forming Type

  • Compressed air forming
  • Unheated plugs
  • Shaped cutting by mold knife

Packaging Types

  • sealing only
  • sealing + gas (MAP)
  • hanging-hole “O” and “D” shape packages

Machine Dimensions

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)

How the Hefestus Pickle Packing Machine Helps You Scale

01 — Fully Integrated Efficiency

The pickle packing machine forms, fills, and seals in a single flow, stabilizing production while reducing manual labor and line downtime.

02 — Precision & Speed With Push & Pull Conveying

Push & Pull Conveying ensures even, accurate dosing, improving cycle times without increasing your factory footprint.

03 — Designed for Real Pickle Behavior

Handles whole, sliced, and diced pickles, keeping brine even and texture intact while preventing ingredient damage.

04 — Flexible Sealing Options

Choose lid sealing, rollstock, or MAP with optional gas flush for retail, private label, and foodservice packaging.

05 — High-Speed Production Without Quality Loss

Depending on the model, your line can run 100–300 units per minute, maintaining consistent fill weights and brine coverage.

06 — Packaging Flexibility to Match Your Market

Supports jars, cups, trays, pouches, foil lids, and printed films to meet retail and foodservice demands.

07 — Easy Cleaning & Maintenance

Designed for brined and high-moisture products, the pickle packing machine allows fast cleaning cycles, easy access to all product-contact parts, and minimal downtime. This ensures hygiene compliance and keeps your production line running efficiently.

The Next Step in Your
Pickle Packaging Automation

As production volumes grow, your FFS line must scale accordingly. Whether upgrading manual processes or older systems, this solution ensures output, safety, and reliability for modern pickle production.

 

The pickle filling machine ensures accurate portioning of pickles and brine for consistent jar-to-jar quality.

See It in Action

Request a demo or speak with our engineering team to evaluate your product, packaging format, and workflow requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the system handle whole, sliced, and diced pickles in the same line?

Yes, fill settings and flow controls adjust for different product shapes and viscosities.

Yes, controlled gas flushing prevents spoilage, maintains texture, and preserves flavor.

Yes, pre-printed upper films can be used for branded packaging.

Yes, tooling and minor adjustments allow capacity upgrades.

Yes, the pickle sealing machine creates airtight seals that maintain brine integrity and prevent spills.