Automatic salad filler for preformed trays

Streamline your salad packaging process with this high-speed solution, ensuring accurate filling with minimal product spillage.

The Ishida Rotary Salad Filler is an engineered solution for automating the filling of salads and fresh produce into trays. This equipment ensures precision by incorporating a multihead weighing system coupled with a unique tamping mechanism to minimize product spillage during the filling process. Ideal for food processors and fresh produce packers, it caters to a range of end products such as packaged Caesar salads, mixed greens, and fruit trays. Efficiently handling up to 50 trays per minute per lane, it supports operations looking for high-speed throughput without compromising on accuracy. Integrated with Ishida’s advanced inspection systems, including X-ray and metal detection, it guarantees compliance with food safety standards. Designed for seamless integration into existing production lines, it is adaptable for various container sizes and shapes. The robust design allows easy cleaning and maintenance, ensuring longevity and compliance with hygiene standards. Available with options for tailored configurations, Ishida provides engineering support for specific production requirements.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency by filling up to 50 trays per minute with precision.
  • Minimizes product loss and rework through its dual-stage tamping and weighing system.
  • Increases food safety compliance with integrated X-ray and metal detection capabilities.
  • Customizable to accommodate a range of tray sizes, enhancing flexibility in product offerings.
  • Streamlines operations with easy-to-clean design, reducing maintenance downtime.

General


Applications
Salad,Lettuce,Spinach,Snacks,Fresh produce,Vegetables,Fruit
End products
Ready-to-eat vegetable medleys,Packaged caesar salad,Mixed green salad bowls,Pre-packaged fresh fruit cups,Lettuce and tomato salad bags,Pre-mixed spinach and arugula salad packs,Diced fruit trays,Spinach and walnut salad kits
Steps before
Weighing,Inspection,Blending
Steps after
Packing,Inspection,X-ray Inspection,Checkweighing
Input ingredients
salad,spinach,lettuce
Output ingredients
preformed trays,bowls,filled trays,filled bowls
Market info
Heat and Control is known for its expertise in manufacturing food processing and packaging equipment, providing innovative solutions and high-quality systems for industries like snacks, prepared foods, and pharmaceuticals, with a strong reputation for reliability and technical support.

Technical Specifications


Capacity
Fills up to 50 trays per minute per lane
Fill Volume
5oz,7oz,10oz,11oz,and 16oz
Automation
Automatic

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
High-speed operation
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Inline Continuous
Changeover time
Quick changeover for different tray sizes
CIP/SIP
CIP available
Cleaning method
Minimal spillage design
Filling speed
Up to 50 trays per minute per lane
Tray sizes
5oz,7oz,10oz,11oz,and 16oz
Tamping operation
Double tamping for accuracy
Multihead Weigher Integration
Integrated with Ishida multihead weigher

Material Compatibility


Biological compatibility
Suitable for salad ingredients such as spinach and lettuce
Cleanability
Easy to clean surfaces to prevent food contamination
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Stainless steel construction
Density/particle size
Compatible with leafy greens and chopped vegetables

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Compact
Discharge method
Preformed trays or bowls
Control panel type
Automated
Production capacity
Up to 50 trays per minute per lane
Tray size compatibility
5oz,7oz,10oz,11oz,16oz