Used juice machines include fillers configured for hot-fill, aseptic filling systems, volumetric and piston fillers for products with pulp, pasteurisation equipment and heat exchangers, plus capping and labelling machines for PET, glass and carton formats.
The process route — hot-fill, aseptic, or hygienic cold-fill with upstream pasteurisation — is decided by the product and the shelf-life strategy, and that decision comes before any other specification.
Buying Guide — Used Juice Bottling Machines
For a hot-fill machine, check the temperature rating of the product circuit, fill-temperature control, seal materials and the cooling stage that follows. Confirm that your container specification suits filling at temperature.
For an aseptic machine, the sterilisation barrier and the sterile filling environment are the core of the equipment. Ask what system is fitted, in what condition it is, and which validation or commissioning documents exist for that unit.
In all cases, verify product-contact materials and seals against your product, hygienic and CIP design, the format parts included for your containers and closures, and the documentation supplied with the machine.
Frequently asked questions
What is hot-fill juice bottling?
Hot-fill means the product is filled hot so the thermal effect acts on product and container together. The temperatures involved depend on the product and process, and the machine must be rated for them.
Which filler suits juice with pulp?
Products with pulp or particulates are commonly handled by volumetric, piston or metering systems. Ask how the specific machine was configured and what it previously ran.
What should I check on a used aseptic filler?
The sterilisation system, the filling environment, product-contact materials, CIP and SIP capability where applicable, and the documentation available for the machine.