Fish Can Filling Machine

Detailed Equipment Introduction

Gain in-depth insights into Fish Can Filling Machine equipment’s working principles, application scenarios, and technical highlights.

Fish Can Filling Machine for High-Viscosity Seafood and Chunky Fish Products

This industrial fish can filling machine is engineered for high-volume seafood processors that need stable portioning for tuna, sardine, salmon and mixed seafood formulas. The system addresses overfill, air pocketing, and hygiene risks in brine, oil and sauce-filled cans while supporting turnkey fish canning line planning.

Capacity range: 3,600-8,000 cans per hour with recipe-controlled cycle timing
Product range: chunky fish pieces, brine, oil, sauce, and viscous seafood blends
Food-contact material: SUS316L / SUS304 with CIP-ready hopper and drain system

Technical Specifications at a Glance

Model	Capacity	Filling Accuracy	Filling Range	Can Size Range	Power	Air Consumption	Product Temp	Material	Weight	Dimensions
HSF-CF150	3,600 cans/h	±1.0%	100-150 ml	Ø52-73 mm	4.5 kW	0.45 m³/h @ 0.6 MPa	30-85 °C	SUS304 / SUS316L	1,250 kg	3,200×1,200×1,900 mm
HSF-CF300	5,400 cans/h	±0.8%	150-300 ml	Ø52-73 mm	6.2 kW	0.65 m³/h @ 0.6 MPa	30-85 °C	SUS304 / SUS316L	1,420 kg	3,400×1,250×1,950 mm
HSF-CF600	8,000 cans/h	±0.8%	300-600 ml	Ø52-73 mm	7.5 kW	0.80 m³/h @ 0.6 MPa	30-85 °C	SUS304 / SUS316L	1,580 kg	3,600×1,300×2,000 mm

Minimizing Overfill and Contamination in Fish Can Filling

Servo piston dosing with vacuum-assisted hopper feed reduces air entrainment in chunky fish formulas, so portion weight stays within target limits.
Segmented can index table with quick-release nests cuts changeover time and prevents product loss when switching between tuna, mackerel and sardine recipes.
CIP-ready manifolds, spray ball access and hygienic drain pans help keep brine, oil and sauce residues out of the machine frame.
PLC recipe control and HMI interface support multi-product production, enabling fast line transfer from fish filling to an automatic fish canning production line.

How the Fish Can Filling Machine Handles Sauce, Oil and Chunky Fillets

The core filling logic combines a positive-displacement piston pump with a servo-controlled filler head. The machine draws product from a heated supply hopper and meters it through a food-grade valve assembly, while pressure sensors and proportional pneumatic actuators maintain consistent volume for each can.

A stainless steel paddle agitator keeps particulate moving in the hopper, and an integrated vacuum degassing port prevents foam and air bubbles from entering the can. The drive train uses a frequency-conversion motor for stable cycle speed, while the frame is welded and polished to meet sanitary design standards.

Key components include a Siemens/Schneider PLC, 7-inch HMI, level switches, proximity sensors, and a servo indexing table. This structure is especially suitable for fish-based products because it handles varying viscosities and particulate sizes without damaging the can or compromising fill consistency.

Line Integration for Seafood Canning and Retort Preparation

In a canned seafood production scenario, this filler is installed after fish cooking, portioning and sauce mixing, and before the can seamer and sterilizer. It supports can lines that run 52–73 mm diameter containers and keeps cycle timing aligned with downstream retort pacing.

When connected to a turnkey canned food production line, the machine can be grouped with upstream fish peelers, blanchers and automatic powder dosing systems. The design also supports downstream sealing, leak detection and inspection systems to meet batch traceability requirements.

Verified Canning Equipment Delivery for CE / USDA / BRC Projects

Hongsheng Yuanlin provides this fish can filling machine with a full documentation package, including P&ID, wiring diagrams, FAT checklist, and operation manuals. We support OEM customization for can size, recipe changeover and local voltage requirements.

Project delivery includes factory acceptance testing, on-site commissioning, spare parts kits and global after-sales support. The machine is engineered for seafood plants that require CE-approved electrical panels, USDA food-contact finish and BRC-compatible hygienic layout.

Contact us now to review a machine layout, get a sample filling trial or receive a precise quote for your fish canning application.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product viscosity and particulate size can this fish can filler handle?

This machine is designed for fish canning formulas with chunky tuna, sardine or salmon pieces and can handle particle sizes up to 18 mm in brine, oil or sauce blends while maintaining ±1.0% fill accuracy.

Can this filler be integrated with an automatic fish canning production line and downstream retort system?

Yes, the fish can filling machine is built to connect with both an <a href="https://www.hsylfoodline.com/seafood-processing-solutions/automatic-fish-canning-production-line.html">automatic fish canning production line</a> and downstream seaming and retort equipment for continuous canned seafood workflow.

How do you maintain hygiene for brine and sauce recipes inside the can filling machine?

Hygiene is maintained through SUS316L contact surfaces, CIP spray ball access, removable filler heads, and a drain pan design that prevents cross-contamination between fish sauces and brines.

Does the machine support quick recipe changeover between chunk fish products and paste-type fillings?

Yes, the PLC recipe library and modular fill heads let operators switch between chunky fish and paste-style seafood fillings with minimal washdown and reduced changeover time.

What parts are supplied for overseas installation and commissioning of the fish can filling machine?

The package includes the filler unit, control cabinet, spare sealing gaskets, OEM electrical schematics, commissioning tools, FAT checklist and a spare parts kit for pumps, valves and sensors.