Whatever your production requirements, we have the packaging solution to match.
The right ketchup packaging solution starts with product behaviour.
Viscosity, filling temperature, dose, sachet size, laminate and required output all influence dosing accuracy, sealing quality and the final machine configuration.
Accurate dosing of viscous products
Clean seals and reliable sachets
From single-dose packs to complete lines
What to expect
Our process for your success
Your Requirements
We analyze your product, pack format, production targets and specific requirements to identify the most suitable packaging solution.
Technical Evaluation
Our Area Manager and Project Manager assess dosing, materials, performance and line configuration to define a reliable and efficient solution.
Project Definition
Technical specifications, machine configuration and project requirements are clearly defined before development begins.
Engineering & Testing
Mechanical, electrical and software engineering are combined with product and material testing to validate real production performance.
FAT
Factory Acceptance Testing verifies machine performance, pack quality and compliance with the agreed technical specifications.
Installation & Training
Our technicians manage installation, SAT, start-up and operator training to ensure a smooth transition into production.
Lifecycle Support
Remote assistance, spare parts and technical expertise help maintain machine reliability, efficiency and uptime over time.
Consulting
We support production optimization, new products, materials and formats to keep your packaging solution ready for evolving requirements.
Why Universal Pack
Built for the Real Behaviour of Ketchup
Ketchup is not just another liquid product. Its viscosity, temperature, recipe and tendency to drip or string can all affect dosing performance and pack quality.
Universal Pack configures the filling system around the actual product behaviour, helping achieve consistent doses while keeping product movement under control throughout the cycle.
Cleaner Filling, More Reliable Seals
With ketchup sachets, even small amounts of product in the sealing area can compromise pack integrity. Nozzle design, dosing timing and product cut-off are therefore developed together with the sealing process.
The goal is simple: reduce contamination around the seal, maintain a clean pack appearance and support reliable performance over long production runs.
Designed for Different Recipes, Doses and Pack Formats
Foodservice ketchup production often means managing different serving sizes, formulations and packaging specifications on the same equipment.
Universal Pack can engineer flexible ketchup sachet packaging machines around your actual product mix, considering format changes, recipe variation, cleaning requirements and future production needs from the beginning of the project.
From Sachet Filling to Complete Ketchup Packaging Lines
The project can remain focused on primary packaging or extend into a complete automated line. Inspection, counting, grouping, conveying and cartoning can be integrated according to output, pack configuration and downstream requirements.
This allows the ketchup packaging process to be designed as one coordinated system rather than as a series of independent machines.
Looking for the Right Ketchup Sachet Packaging Solution?
Tell us about your ketchup formulation, filling temperature, target dose, sachet size and required output.
Universal Pack will evaluate the complete application and define the most suitable ketchup sachet machine or integrated packaging line for your production requirements.
Examples of Ketchup packages produced with Universal Pack machines.
Technical Project Assessment
Every ketchup formulation behaves differently during filling. Viscosity, filling temperature, dose size and sealing conditions must be evaluated together to define a reliable and efficient packaging configuration.
| What we evaluate | Key project considerations |
|---|---|
| How does the ketchup behave during filling? | Viscosity, consistency, flow behaviour and possible changes during production are evaluated to define the most suitable dosing system and filling conditions. |
| At what temperature will the ketchup be filled? | Filling temperature can directly influence viscosity, dosing accuracy and product cut-off. Ambient, warm or hot-fill conditions are therefore considered from the beginning of the project. |
| What dose and accuracy are required? | Target dose, acceptable tolerance, pack dimensions and product behaviour are assessed together to ensure consistent filling throughout the production run. |
| How can dripping and product stringing be controlled? | Nozzle design, dosing timing and product cut-off are evaluated to limit dripping and stringing, helping to keep the sachet and sealing area clean. |
| How should the sealing area be protected from product contamination? | Filling position, dosing control and sealing parameters are defined to reduce the risk of ketchup entering the seal area and to support reliable pack integrity. |
| Which sachet format is most suitable? | Sachet dimensions, dose volume, opening system, consumer usage and branding requirements are considered when defining the pack format and machine configuration. |
| Which packaging material will be used? | Laminate structure, sealability, mechanical resistance, barrier properties and compatibility with the filling temperature are evaluated to ensure reliable processing and pack performance. |
| What production output is required? | Required sustained output, batch size, operating shifts and campaign duration determine the appropriate number of lanes, machine speed and level of automation. |
| How many ketchup recipes and pack sizes will be produced? | Different recipes may vary in viscosity, ingredients, dose or filling temperature. The number of SKUs and expected changeover frequency influence machine flexibility and format-change requirements. |
| What cleaning requirements must be considered? | Cleaning frequency, accessibility of product-contact parts, production campaign length and recipe changes are evaluated to define the most appropriate cleaning concept for the application. |
| Which quality controls are required? | Coding, vision inspection, weight control, reject systems, traceability and production data management can be integrated according to the required level of process control. |
| Is secondary packaging part of the project? | Counting, grouping, transfer and cartoning requirements are considered when the ketchup sachets must be integrated into a complete packaging line rather than produced as loose single packs. |
Faq
Which packaging machine is best suited for ketchup sachets and stick packs?
The most suitable configuration depends on ketchup viscosity, target dose, filling temperature, pack dimensions and required production speed. Universal Pack evaluates these parameters together to define the dosing system, number of lanes and machine configuration.
How is viscous ketchup accurately dosed into sachets?
Ketchup requires a dosing system capable of handling its viscosity while maintaining repeatable portions and a clean product cut-off. Product behaviour, temperature and required filling accuracy are therefore assessed before defining the dosing configuration.
Can ketchup be packaged when it is filled warm or hot?
Yes. Warm or hot-fill applications can be evaluated, but filling temperature affects viscosity, dosing behaviour, packaging material and sealing conditions. These variables must be considered as part of the complete packaging process.
How do ketchup packaging machines prevent product from contaminating the seal?
Accurate nozzle positioning, controlled dosing timing and effective product cut-off help minimise dripping and product stringing. Keeping ketchup away from the sealing area is important for consistent seal quality and pack integrity.
What packaging materials can be used on ketchup sachet machines?
Material selection depends on barrier requirements, shelf-life targets, filling temperature, sealability and mechanical performance. Conventional and alternative flexible packaging structures can be evaluated for machinability and sealing performance before production.
Can one ketchup packaging machine handle different recipes and sachet sizes?
A machine can be configured to handle multiple recipes, doses and pack formats. The required flexibility depends on the range of viscosities, sachet dimensions and expected frequency of product and format changeovers.
What production speeds can ketchup sachet packaging lines achieve?
Output depends on dose, pack dimensions, ketchup characteristics, number of lanes, packaging material and downstream automation. Multilane configurations can be developed when high sustained production capacity is required.
How are ketchup packaging machines cleaned between production campaigns?
The cleaning concept is defined according to the product, production schedule and hygiene requirements. Accessibility of product-contact parts, recipe change frequency and the required level of automated cleaning are considered during machine engineering.
Can Universal Pack supply complete ketchup stick pack and sachet packaging lines?
Yes. Projects can extend beyond primary packaging to include inspection, counting, grouping, transfer and cartoning, creating an integrated ketchup packaging line according to the required final pack configuration and automation level.
Can Universal Pack test ketchup before defining the final packaging machine?
Yes. Product and packaging material testing can be used to evaluate dosing behaviour, machinability, sealing performance and other critical process parameters before the final machine configuration is defined.
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