Before filling, jars need to be clean and free from particles. Rinsers handle this step, removing dust and debris from inside the container before it enters the filling stage. It is a step that many mid-sized operations overlook, but it has a direct impact on the hygiene of the finished product.

Jams and preserves are dense products that cannot be dosed with a standard filler. They require equipment designed for high-viscosity applications, with the ability to work at elevated temperatures. Autopack Iberia offers hygienic linear filling machines and depositors suited to this type of product, both for integrated production lines and for smaller volumes that need more operational flexibility.

Sealing is critical for jams and preserves. The goal is to create a vacuum inside the jar that inhibits microbial growth and preserves the flavour and texture of the product for months. For these applications, Autopack offers the OX1, OX2 and OX3 jar capping machines, available in semi-automatic and fully-automatic versions, with dry or steam vacuum options depending on the product and line requirements.

Once filled and sealed, the final step before dispatch is labelling. Autopack's linear and rotary labelling machines handle a range of jar formats, cylindrical, square or with more unusual geometries.