Automatic Pickle Bottle Filling Machine – Technical Description The Automatic Pickle Bottle Filling Machine is a robust, hygienic, and high-performance solution specifically designed to handle the complex task of filling viscous and solid-laden products such as pickles, chutneys, sauces with particulates, and other semi-solid food items into glass or PET bottles and jars. Engineered for consistency, speed, and cleanliness, the machine operates with minimal human intervention and is ideal for medium to high-volume production lines in food processing industries. Key Technical Features: Product Handled: Pickles (with solid pieces like mango, chili, lime, etc.), chutneys, mixed sauces, and semi-solids Filling Capacity: 100 ml to 1000 ml (adjustable with change parts) Production Output: Up to 20–40 bottles per minute (varies by product viscosity and bottle size) Filling Mechanism: Pneumatically or mechanically driven piston-type volumetric filler with agitator in the hopper to ensure even distribution of solids and oil Hopper Capacity: 50–100 liters with double jacketed (optional) and heating system (optional) to maintain flowability of oil-based pickles Nozzle Type: Anti-drip, large bore nozzles designed to handle fibrous or chunky ingredients without clogging Container Handling: Automatic bottle feeding through conveyor system with synchronized indexing mechanism Material of Construction: Contact Parts: SS316 (food grade) Non-contact Parts: SS304 (corrosion resistant and easy to clean) Capping Option: Integrated automatic cap placing and capping system for metal lug or plastic caps (optional) Conveyor: SS304 slat chain conveyor with adjustable speed drive Control System: PLC-based control with touchscreen HMI Digital counter, emergency stop, bottle jam sensor, and no-bottle-no-fill system Power Requirements: 3 Phase, 415V, 50Hz Air Requirement: 4–6 Bar for pneumatic operations Special Features: Designed to handle oil + solid mix without separation Agitation system in hopper prevents ingredient settling Tool-less changeover for bottles of different shapes and sizes Fully GMP-compliant construction suitable for food industry Easy to clean with CIP compatibility (optional)