This morning, we received an inquiry from a customer interested in our semi-automatic filling machine. The customer had seen our STG-10 model and contacted us to learn more about its suitability for their product.
The customer was very cautious about making a purchasing decision. They first asked whether our equipment was available in Indonesia and whether they could place an order through Alibaba.
We confirmed that the customer could place an order through Alibaba International Station.
The customer is based in Indonesia and mainly produces a type of condiment sauce.
Our communication went smoothly. The customer’s sauce contains solid ingredients, mainly dried fish and onion pieces mixed into a seasoning sauce. Their main concern was whether our machine could handle this chunky product.
This was a reasonable concern. The onion pieces are approximately 1.5 cm in diameter, and the customer was worried that particles of this size might be too large for the filling machine, potentially causing blockages or interruptions during operation.
I explained the relevant technical considerations to the customer. Our STG series filling machines use a cam rotor pump designed for handling certain products containing solid particles. However, different particle sizes and product characteristics may require different pump configurations.
Based on the customer’s application, I recommended considering our STG-10 and STG-20 semi-automatic filling machines. Both models could be evaluated for this application, subject to confirming the actual operating conditions and the suitability of the pump configuration.
How to Choose a Suitable Sauce Filling Machine for Products Containing Solid Particles
If you are also looking for a sauce filling machine for products containing solid particles, here are three important factors to consider when selecting suitable equipment.
1. Particle Size and Flow Passage Clearance
Fish pieces or onion chunks measuring approximately 1–1.5 cm may become trapped in a valve, filling passage, or nozzle if the internal flow path is too narrow.
Therefore, particle size alone is not enough to determine whether a machine is suitable. You should also consider the shape and firmness of the particles, as well as the design and minimum clearance of the entire product flow path.
2. Sauce Viscosity
A chunky sauce may contain chili paste, oil, liquid, dried fish, onion pieces, and other ingredients.
Its viscosity and the distribution of solid particles can affect the stability of the filling process. A suitable filling mechanism must be able to transfer both the liquid or paste and the solid ingredients consistently.
When selecting a machine, consider the actual product composition rather than relying only on a general description such as thick sauce or chili paste.
3. Filling Accuracy
Solid particles may not be distributed evenly throughout the sauce, which can cause variations in the weight or volume delivered during each filling cycle.
Actual product testing is important to determine whether the machine can meet the required filling accuracy.
Sometimes, preserving the integrity of the solid ingredients can make it more challenging to achieve consistent filling weights. This means that the filling mechanism and machine configuration must be selected carefully to balance particle handling and filling accuracy.
For this reason, matching the right model to the customer’s specific product is essential. The goal is to find a suitable balance between smooth operation, particle integrity, and filling consistency.
If you are looking for a semi-automatic sauce filling machine for chili sauce, seasoning sauce, or other products containing solid ingredients, contact us with your product details. We can evaluate a suitable configuration based on your particle size, sauce viscosity, filling volume, and production requirements.
