Barrel unloading system: precise, controlled unloading of thick materials
Automation and precise load cells
Tomato paste, sauces and fruit concentrates usually arrive at the factory in aseptic barrels and must be transferred in set quantities to cooking tanks or production lines. Unloading these highly viscous materials by hand is slow, laborious and unhygienic, and part of the product always stays in the barrel or is taken in the wrong quantity. The Nano Machine barrel unloading system solves this challenge with full automation.
The machine is designed specifically for unloading thick materials from aseptic barrels and similar containers, and its precise load cells measure the amount unloaded in real time. The automation system controls the unloading speed and time, and the operator can make every setting on the display, so exactly the quantity needed for each production batch is unloaded.
How does a barrel unloading system work?
The barrel unloading system is installed at the start of production lines for tomato paste, sauces and concentrate-based products. To learn more about these containers, see the Barrel article on Wikipedia.
Positioning the barrel
The barrel holding the thick material is placed in the designated position on the machine.
Setting the parameters
The operator sets the unloading quantity, speed and running time on the display.
Controlled unloading
The automation system starts the unloading process at the set speed.
Real-time measurement
The load cells measure the weight of the material unloaded in real time and report it to the control system.
Precise stop
When the set quantity is reached, unloading stops and the material is ready for the next production stages.
Barrel unloading system price
The price of a barrel unloading system depends on the capacity you need, the size and type of barrel, the viscosity of the product and any customisation. Nano Machine sells this machine directly, with no intermediaries, and before you buy our engineers review your product, barrels and line capacity. For filling thick products, see the piston filler and our other food industry machinery.
Direct from the manufacturer
Factory price, with no intermediaries.
One-year warranty
Full machine warranty for one year.
Ten years of after-sales service
Spare parts and service for up to ten years.
Installation and commissioning
Technicians sent to sites in Iran and abroad (Turkey and the Persian Gulf region).
Barrel unloading system technical specifications
The Nano Machine barrel unloading system has a capacity of 200 kg per minute, a power consumption of 3.5 kW, dimensions of 130 × 120 × 380 cm and a weight of about 900 kg. It has a small footprint and fits easily beside production tanks. The technical specifications can be customised to the type of barrel and product.
Precise load cells: unloading exactly the amount you need
In tomato paste and sauce production, the formulation of each batch depends on the exact weight of the raw materials. If less or more concentrate than specified is taken, the consistency, flavour and colour of the final product change. The load cells of the barrel unloading system weigh the material in real time so that every batch is produced exactly to the formula.
Besides consistent quality, this precision also prevents waste of expensive raw material: part of a barrel can be unloaded and the rest kept for the next batch, so no excess product is taken.
For example, if each batch of ketchup needs a set amount of tomato paste, the barrel unloading system takes exactly that amount, and the rest of the barrel is kept for the next batch without being left open for long and becoming contaminated. In plants that produce several products with different formulas, this greatly simplifies production planning and removes human error from weighing raw materials.
Automatic logging of the quantity unloaded in each batch also provides accurate data for inventory control and tracking raw material consumption, information that is very valuable for cost management and raw material purchase planning.
Hygienic unloading with less manual labour
Unloading heavy barrels by hand is dangerous and exhausting for workers and increases the risk of product contamination. By automating this process, the barrel unloading system eliminates hand contact with the product, improves workplace safety and keeps the need for manual labour to a minimum.
- Precise, controlled unloading with load cells and automation
- Suitable for highly viscous materials such as tomato paste and sauces
- Compatible with aseptic barrels and similar containers
- Speed and time set on the display
- Less waste and loss of raw material
- Easy to operate and maintain
For an up-to-date barrel unloading system price, technical advice and a design matched to your barrels and product, contact the Nano Machine team.
Applications of the barrel unloading system
The Nano Machine barrel unloading system is used in any plant that feeds thick materials from barrels or large containers into a production line, including:
Tomato paste and sauce production
Unloading tomato paste and concentrate from aseptic barrels to produce ketchup, packaged tomato paste and other sauces.
Processing and concentrate industries
Unloading fruit concentrates and other thick materials for processing and production of finished products.
Chemical industry
Unloading highly viscous chemicals from barrels accurately and safely.
Pharmaceutical industry
Controlled unloading of pharmaceutical raw materials from large containers.
Impact on quality and productivity
Precise, controlled unloading keeps material waste to a minimum, shortens the preparation time of each batch and, by eliminating hand contact, preserves material quality and prevents contamination. The result is higher line efficiency and noticeably lower production costs.
For best maintenance, we recommend periodic calibration of the load cells, washing the product-contact parts after each shift and inspecting the mechanical components. The Nano Machine after-sales team provides training on this routine during commissioning, and spare parts are supplied for up to ten years. Saving the speed and time settings for each product on the display also makes product changeovers fast and error-free.
Why choose the Nano Machine barrel unloading system?
Nano Machine manufactures machinery for canning and food processing lines and designed its barrel unloading system on the basis of experience with tomato paste and sauce lines. The machine integrates easily with the piston filler, the vertical door autoclave and other line equipment. This experience comes from projects in Iran and exports to Turkey and the Persian Gulf countries.
Summary for production managers
With a capacity of 200 kg per minute, precise load cells, full automation and simple settings on the display, the Nano Machine barrel unloading system makes unloading thick materials fast, precise and hygienic, and ensures consistent quality in every production batch.
To buy a barrel unloading system, share your product type, barrel dimensions and line capacity with the Nano Machine team to receive a technical proposal and a factory-direct price.
