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SKP-6
SUNYI
The machine combines multiple packaging operations into one automated system:
Automatic Tray Denesting → Product Filling → Aluminum Lid Feeding → Lid Positioning → Heat Sealing → Tray Discharge
This integrated design reduces manual handling and provides a stable, continuous production process for wet pet food manufacturers.
Automatic Aluminum Tray Denesting
Automatic separation and feeding of preformed aluminum trays
Continuous tray supply to the filling station
Designed for high-speed production
Product Filling
High-precision filling system for wet pet food
Suitable for liquid, semi-viscous and chunk-containing products
Filling parameters can be customized according to product characteristics
Aluminum Lid Feeding
Automatic lid feeding system
Accurate lid positioning before sealing
Suitable for matching aluminum lid formats
Heat Sealing
Controlled heat sealing process
Stable sealing temperature and pressure
Designed to provide consistent package integrity
Finished Tray Discharge
Automatic discharge of sealed trays
Continuous connection with downstream equipment
Ready for subsequent retort or sterilization processes
01. High-Speed Production
Designed for industrial wet pet food production with a target capacity of 160–180 trays/minute, depending on actual product and packaging conditions.
02. Multi-Format Capability
One machine can be engineered for multiple aluminum tray sizes and filling weights.
03. Suitable for Chunky Products
Filling technology can be customized for wet pet food containing solid pieces or chunks.
04. Automatic Tray & Lid Handling
Automatic denesting, filling, lid feeding, sealing and discharge reduce manual operations.
05. Reliable Sealing
Controlled heat sealing provides consistent sealing performance for aluminum tray packaging.
06. Retort-Ready Packaging
The sealing process can be evaluated and validated for packages subjected to subsequent retort or sterilization.
07. Flexible Line Integration
The machine can be integrated with upstream product preparation and downstream sterilization, cartoning, case packing and palletizing systems.
08. Customized Packaging Solution
SUNYI engineers can configure the machine according to actual product characteristics, tray dimensions, production speed and factory layout.
Feature/Specification | Details |
|---|---|
Application | Wet Pet Food |
Packaging Material | Preformed Aluminum Tray + Aluminum Lid |
Filling Type | Wet / Semi-Viscous / Chunky Products |
Target Speed | 160–180 trays/min |
Tray Formats | 85 g / 100 g / 150 g / 300 g |
Tray Type | Ribbed Aluminum Tray |
Tray Denesting | Automatic |
Product Filling | Automatic |
Lid Feeding | Automatic |
Lid Positioning | Automatic |
Sealing | Heat Sealing |
Discharge | Automatic |
Retort Application | Available subject to validation |
Format Changeover | Customized |
Filling Accuracy | To be confirmed according to product |
Maximum Chunk Size | To be confirmed by product testing |
Cleaning | Hygienic design / optional cleaning solution |
Upstream Integration | Available |
Downstream Integration | Available |
Machine Layout | Customized |
Utilities | To be confirmed according to final configuration |
For industrial pet food manufacturers, production capacity is one of the most important factors.
SUNYI can configure the machine according to the required output and actual tray format rather than simply providing a theoretical maximum speed.
160–180 trays/minute
The final guaranteed production output should be determined after testing the actual:
Aluminum tray samples
Aluminum lid samples
Wet pet food product
Filling weight
Product viscosity
Particle/chunk characteristics
Tray and lid dimensions
This approach ensures that the selected configuration is suitable for real continuous production, rather than only achieving a nominal machine speed under ideal conditions.
The machine can be engineered to accommodate multiple aluminum tray formats, helping pet food manufacturers produce different retail pack sizes on the same production line.
Filling Weight | Tray A | Tray B | Tray C | Tray Height | Volume | Tray Type | Aluminum Lid |
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85 g | 79.4 mm | 90.0 mm | 86.4 mm | 21.7 mm | 109 ml | Ribbed | 86.2 × 86.2 mm |
100 g | 77.5 mm | 88.0 mm | 85.0 mm | 24.0 mm | 115 ml | Ribbed | 84.8 × 84.8 mm |
150 g | 77.5 mm | 88.0 mm | 85.0 mm | 32.4 mm | 162 ml | Ribbed | 84.8 × 84.8 mm |
300 g | 102.5 mm | 114.0 mm | 110.4 mm | 39.0 mm | 324 ml | Ribbed | 110.0 × 110.0 mm |
Note: Final machine configuration and format compatibility should be confirmed using actual tray and lid samples before engineering.
Wet pet food can vary significantly in viscosity, density and particle size. Some products are smooth and homogeneous, while others contain visible pieces of meat, vegetables or other ingredients.
SUNYI can configure the filling system according to the characteristics of the product.
Wet cat food
Wet dog food
Meat-based pet food
Chunky pet food
Gravy-based pet food
Semi-viscous pet food
Pet food containing solid pieces
Other portioned wet pet food products
The filling system can be customized according to:
Product viscosity + filling weight + particle size + production speed + required filling accuracy
For wet pet food containing solid pieces or chunks, the filling system needs to maintain stable product flow while preventing excessive product damage or filling blockage.
SUNYI can evaluate and configure the filling system based on the actual product characteristics.
Key factors include:
Maximum particle/chunk size
Product viscosity
Chunk-to-sauce ratio
Product temperature
Filling weight
Required filling accuracy
Target production speed
For products with larger solid particles, the filling system can be specially designed to provide smoother product transfer and more stable portioning.
The maximum particle size should be confirmed through product testing before final machine configuration.
Wet pet food packaged in aluminum trays may undergo subsequent retort or sterilization processes.
Therefore, the sealing system must provide reliable package integrity before the trays enter the sterilization process.
SUNYI can evaluate the complete packaging process based on:
Aluminum tray specifications
Aluminum lid specifications
Sealing material
Product characteristics
Retort temperature
Retort pressure
Sterilization process
Required shelf life
Final retort suitability should be verified through sample testing and sealing validation with the customer's actual packaging materials and sterilization process.
The machine can be configured for multiple aluminum tray formats to support flexible production.
Format changeover may involve adjustment or replacement of:
Tray denesting tooling
Filling tooling
Product-contact components
Lid feeding components
Sealing tooling
Guides and positioning components
The final changeover procedure and estimated changeover time depend on the number of formats and the selected machine configuration.
The machine is designed with hygiene and easy cleaning in mind.
Product-contact components can be manufactured using suitable food-grade stainless steel materials, such as SUS304, with higher-grade materials available for specific applications where required.
The machine can be configured with:
Smooth product-contact surfaces
Easy-access cleaning areas
Removable product-contact components
Hygienic machine structure
Easy maintenance access
Optional cleaning solutions according to application requirements
Cleaning and CIP requirements should be evaluated according to the actual wet pet food formulation and production process.
The aluminum tray filling and sealing machine can be integrated into an automated pet food packaging line.
Product preparation system
Product storage tank
Mixing system
Pumping system
Product conveying system
Retort / sterilization system
Cooling system
Drying system
Labeling machine
Coding and marking system
Cartoning machine
Case packing machine
Robotic palletizing system
SUNYI can provide customized packaging solutions according to the customer's production layout and automation requirements.
With experience in filling, sealing and automated packaging machinery, SUNYI provides complete packaging solutions rather than a standalone filling machine.
Our engineering team evaluates the complete process, including:
Product → Tray → Filling → Lid → Sealing → Retort → Secondary Packaging
This allows the machine configuration to be optimized around the customer's actual production requirements.
For new pet food projects, SUNYI can support customers from initial technical evaluation and sample testing through machine design, manufacturing, FAT, installation, commissioning and technical support.
SUNYI can provide customized automation solutions for pet food manufacturers, including:
Filling & Sealing → Sterilization → Cooling → Coding → Cartoning → Case Packing → Robotic Palletizing
Whether you are launching a new wet pet food product or upgrading an existing production line, SUNYI can develop a packaging solution based on your required production capacity, packaging format and product characteristics.
