Volumetric Filling
Volumetric Particulate Fillers for Food Processing
Molenaar volumetric particulate fillers dose solid foods into rigid containers with accuracy and hygiene, from fruit pieces and beans to mixed vegetables and protein chunks. Each system is engineered around your product, container and line speed for consistent portions and dependable throughput.
The Basics
Accurate Solid Filling, Every Container
Particulate filling dispenses solid or semi-solid food into containers before liquid filling or thermal processing. Unlike liquid filling, it is governed by the product itself, so every pack receives the right volume of solids for consistent quality and compliance.
- Product size and shape
- Density variations
- Flow characteristics
Why It Works
Hygienic, Accurate and Gentle
Hygienic by Design
Food-grade materials and an easy-to-clean layout keep every system compliant and simple to sanitise.
Precise Fill Volumes
A height-adjustable filling bowl with telescopic pockets sets exact volumes and repeatable fills, batch after batch.
Gentle on Product
Careful handling protects delicate solids and cuts product waste, without slowing the line down.
Applications
What You Can Fill
Molenaar fillers handle a broad range of solid foods and are typically used on canning and glass jar lines, ahead of brining, syruping or sauce addition.
- Fruit (peaches, pineapple, fruit cocktail)
- Vegetables (beans, peas, carrots)
- Mixed and multi-texture products
- Solid Proteins
Configurations
Configured Around Your Line
Every system is built to the speed, product and container it needs to run.
Variable Machine Sizes
Different diameters and pocket layouts, matched to your target speed, container format and product characteristics.
Multi-Bowl Systems
Fill several particulates into one container at once, holding accurate ratios for fruit cocktails, ready meals and blended recipes.
Performance
Built for High-Speed Lines
- Consistent accuracy at scale
- Reduced downtime and maintenance
- Smooth upstream and downstream integration
- Better overall line efficiency
Good to Know
Particulate Filling Explained
What is particulate filling?
Particulate filling is the accurate dispensing of solid or semi-solid food into containers before liquid filling or thermal processing. It is governed by the product’s size, shape, density and flow, ensuring each container holds the correct volume of solids.
What is pocket filling?
“Pocket filling” is an informal name for particulate filling, usually referring to multi-head or multi-compartment setups that divide product into measured volumes before dispensing. The accurate industry term is volumetric particulate filling.
Which products suit particulate fillers?
Fruit, vegetables, mixed or multi-texture products and pet food, typically on canning and glass jar lines ahead of brining, syruping or sauce addition.
Filling brochure
Download full specifications and system datasheets.
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Find the Right Particulate Filling System
Talk to Molenaar about a volumetric particulate filling system engineered around your products, containers and line speed.
