How to Pack Ketchup in Cup

Packing ketchup in a cup requires a clean, accurate, and leak-proof process using an automatic cup filling and sealing machine. The ketchup’s thick liquid nature makes it ideal for piston or servo-based filling systems.

Step-by-Step: How to Pack Ketchup in a Cup

1. Cup Loading

• Empty plastic or paper cups (usually PP or PET) are loaded automatically using a cup denester.

• Common cup sizes: 10g to 100g (individual servings or bulk).

2. Ketchup Filling

• A servo or pneumatic piston filler precisely doses ketchup into each cup.

• Optional: use a jacketed heated hopper if ketchup needs to be warm for better flow.

3. Lid Placement

You can choose:

• Pre-cut foil lids (manually or automatically placed).

• Roll film that is automatically cut and applied over the cups.

4. Heat Sealing

• Heat is applied to seal the lid tightly to the cup (usually with aluminum foil + PE layer).

• Ensures leak-proof, tamper-evident, and hygienic packaging.

5. Date Coding (Optional)

• Thermal or inkjet printers mark:

• Production date

• Expiry date

• Batch code

6. Discharge

• Sealed cups exit via a conveyor and are collected in trays or packaged into cartons.

✅ Machine Options:

Cup Types for Ketchup:

• Round single-serve cups (like McDonald’s ketchup cups)

• Rectangular or oval trays (used for fast food sides)

• Multi-compartment snack cups (e.g., ketchup + fries or crackers)

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