JUICE FILLING MACHINE
A juice filling machine is specialized equipment designed to fill fruit juice, tea, and functional beverages into bottles or cans with precision and hygiene. Unlike water filling, juice bottling often requires hot filling technology to maintain product safety, freshness, and shelf life. At Sunswell, we provide advanced automatic juice filling machines that integrate rinsing, filling, and capping in one compact system. Our juice filling solutions are widely used for fruit juices, iced tea, flavored drinks, and energy beverages, ensuring both quality and efficiency.
INDUSTRY APPLICATION
1. Applications of Juice Filling Machines
- Fruit Juices – apple, orange, mango, pineapple, grape, mixed fruit juices.
- Tea Drinks – iced tea, green tea, herbal tea, milk tea (non-carbonated).
- Functional Beverages – vitamin drinks, sports beverages, energy boosters.
- Flavored Drinks – fruit-based drinks and plant-based beverages.
2. How Does a Juice Filling Machine Work?
Most juice filling machines adopt hot filling technology, which works as follows:
- Bottle Rinsing – Bottles are sterilized with hot water or disinfectant to eliminate bacteria.
- Hot Filling – Juice is filled at a temperature of around 85–90°C to extend shelf life.
- Cap Sterilization and Sealing – Caps are sterilized before capping to ensure product hygiene.
- Cooling Tunnel (optional) – Bottles are cooled down gradually to maintain flavor and structure.
This process ensures shelf-stable juice products without preservatives, meeting both domestic and international standards.
3. Types of Juice Filling Machines
Sunswell offers different solutions based on production needs and packaging formats:
- Hot Fill Juice Filling Machine – Ideal for fruit juices and tea, ensuring product safety.
- Cold Fill Juice Filling Machine – For chilled distribution and short shelf-life products.
- PET Bottle Juice Filling Machine – Flexible, lightweight packaging option.
- Glass Bottle Juice Filling Machine – Premium packaging for juices and tea.
- Aluminum Can Juice Filling Machine – Modern packaging for ready-to-drink juices.
- Automatic Juice Filling Line – Complete solution including labeling, shrink wrapping, and palletizing.
4. Key Features of Sunswell Juice Filling Machines
- Hot Fill Technology – Extends shelf life without preservatives.
- Flexible Packaging – Handles PET, glass, and aluminum containers.
- Wide Capacity Range – From 2000 BPH to 24,000 BPH.
- PLC Automation – Smart control with touchscreen interface.
- Hygienic Design – Stainless steel structure and CIP cleaning system.
- Accurate Filling – ±0.5% precision reduces waste.
- Customizable – Adjustable for different bottle sizes and caps.
- Energy Efficient – Optimized heating and cooling systems.
5. Advantages of Sunswell Juice Filling Machines
- Reliable Quality – ISO, CE, and SGS certified.
- Global Expertise – Installed in more than 50 countries.
- Turnkey Solutions – From bottle blowing to palletizing.
- Strong Technical Support – Installation, training, and after-sales service.
- Product Versatility – Suitable for juices, teas, and functional beverages.
- Cost Efficiency – Energy-saving design lowers operational expenses.
6. Performance Benefits
- Long Shelf Life – Hot filling ensures microbial safety.
- Preservation of Flavor – Gentle filling reduces oxidation.
- Product Safety – Sterilized bottles and caps maintain hygiene.
- Scalability – Suitable for startups and large beverage factories.
- Fast Changeover – Quick adjustment for different bottle sizes.
7. Industries That Use Juice Filling Machines
- Juice Producers – fruit juice factories and bottling plants.
- Tea Beverage Companies – iced tea, herbal tea manufacturers.
- Functional Drink Brands – sports and energy beverage companies.
- Private Label Drink Manufacturers – OEM juice and flavored drink packaging.
- Export-Oriented Beverage Companies – juice brands serving global markets.
8. Why Choose Sunswell for Juice Filling Machines?
Founded in 2011, Sunswell has grown into one of the leading liquid packaging machinery manufacturers in China. With a 10,000m² workshop, in-house R&D team, and global expertise, we deliver customized juice filling solutions that meet both domestic and export requirements.
By working with Sunswell, you gain:
- Customized machines for your juice type and bottle format.
- Complete juice bottling lines from preform blowing to palletizing.
- Energy-saving and hygienic designs to ensure product safety.
- Certified quality for global compliance.
- Ongoing technical support for long-term success.
9. FAQ About Juice Filling Machines
9.1 What is the difference between hot fill and cold fill juice machines?
Hot fill machines heat juice to 85–90°C before filling to extend shelf life, while cold fill machines are for chilled juices with shorter storage times.
9.2 What types of bottles can Sunswell juice filling machines handle?
Our machines are compatible with PET bottles, glass bottles, and aluminum cans.
9.3 What is the production speed of a juice filling machine?
Depending on the model, Sunswell machines range from 2000 bottles per hour (BPH) up to 24,000 BPH.
9.4 Can one machine fill different types of beverages?
Yes. With adjustments, Sunswell machines can handle juices, teas, flavored drinks, and functional beverages.
9.5. How hygienic is the juice filling process?
With CIP systems, sterilized bottles, and cap treatment, Sunswell machines ensure food-grade hygiene standards.
9.6 Can juice filling machines handle pulp juice?
Yes. Specialized models are available for juices containing small pulp or fruit particles.
9.7 What bottle sizes are supported?
Machines can handle bottles from 200ml to 2L, with quick mold and size changeover.
9.8 Are Sunswell machines certified for international use?
Yes. All equipment complies with ISO9001, CE, and SGS certifications.
9.9 Do you provide complete juice filling lines?
Yes. Sunswell offers turnkey juice bottling lines, including blowing, filling, capping, labeling, and packaging.
9.10 Does Sunswell provide installation and after-sales service?
Absolutely. Our engineers provide on-site installation, operator training, spare parts, and lifetime support worldwide.
10. Conclusion
A juice filling machine is essential for producing safe, high-quality beverages that meet consumer expectations. Whether you’re bottling fruit juice, iced tea, or functional drinks, Sunswell provides customized, reliable, and certified solutions that improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Contact Sunswell today to learn more about our juice filling machines and turnkey bottling lines.