Yogurt Filling Machine

The HOMMAK Filling Machine Family: K-FM and K-FMY

HOMMAK filling machines are produced in two distinct series, each addressing a core product need:

• K-FM Yogurt Filling Machine — for high-volume bowl/bucket filling of liquid and semi-liquid dairy products such as yogurt, creamy yogurt, ayran, kefir, and milk-based desserts.
• K-FMY Yeast and Culture Filling Machine — for filling low-volume products that require high pH precision, such as yogurt starter, cheese culture, and starter culture.

Both series — with their mobile wheeled structure, CIP (Clean-in-Place) and SIP (Sterilize-in-Place) compatible design, and stainless steel chassis — are fully aligned with food safety standards. They are manufactured in Türkiye, at the Torbalı / İzmir facility, in compliance with EU safety regulations (CE) and the ISO EN 9001 Quality Management System.

K-FM Yogurt Filling Machine — Volumetric Filling with a Magnetic Flow Meter

The K-FM series is a semi-automatic volumetric filling machine designed to fill liquid and semi-liquid dairy products into ready-made bowls of various sizes and shapes. Unlike traditional piston-type filling systems, it measures volume with a magnetic flow meter; this keeps weight deviation to a minimum and maintains 0.1% accuracy even when product viscosity changes.

6 Critical Advantages K-FM Brings to Your Production Line

• Hot-milk filling at 90 °C for creamy yogurt: Hot filling is critical in set-type and creamy yogurt production. The K-FM safely fills hot milk up to 90 °C and ensures fermentation takes place consistently inside the bowl.
• Volumetric filling with a magnetic flow meter: 0.1% filling accuracy, independent of product viscosity.
• PLC touchscreen control panel: Fill weight is set automatically from the control panel; recipe-based operation is possible.
• 2–6 nozzle (operator) options: 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, or 6-nozzle configurations to match your production capacity.
• Mobile structure: Flexible positioning on the production floor thanks to a wheeled stainless steel chassis.
• Ergonomic design: A smaller footprint that adapts to tight production areas.

K-FM Performance Data

Depending on bowl size and volume, it offers a filling capacity of 50 buckets/minute at a net 25 g per nozzle. In a 4-nozzle configuration, hourly filling capacity reaches thousands of bowls.

K-FM Technical Specifications Table

Specification	2 Nozzles	3 Nozzles	4 Nozzles
Total Motor Power	2.2 kW	3.3 kW	4.4 kW
Weight	180 kg	200 kg	260 kg
Length (L)	1,900 mm	1,900 mm	1,900 mm
Width (W)	860 mm	860 mm	960 mm
Height (H)	1,250 mm	1,250 mm	1,270 mm
Filling Accuracy	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
Maximum Filling Temperature	90 °C	90 °C	90 °C

Detailed technical data for 5- and 6-nozzle configurations is shared on request.

Which Products Is the K-FM Used For?

• Set-type yogurt and strained (Greek-style) yogurt
• Creamy yogurt (hot-milk filling)
• Ayran and probiotic drinks
• Kefir, labneh, cream cheese
• Milk-based desserts such as rice pudding and milk pudding
• Fruit yogurt (homogeneous semi-liquid base)
• Other dairy products of liquid and semi-liquid consistency

K-FMY Yeast and Culture Filling Machine

Yeast and starter cultures must be filled in very low volumes but with very high precision during production. Inconsistency caused by even a ±1 gram error directly affects the fermentation process and disrupts the pH balance, shelf life, and aroma profile of the final product.

The K-FMY is a compact 2-nozzle culture filling machine designed specifically for this need. Automatic weight setting with ±1 g accuracy can be performed from the control panel; a closed filling line that delivers a product with a stable pH value minimizes the culture’s contact with the external environment.

Features That Set the K-FMY Apart from Other Filling Machines

• ±1 g automatic weight setting — critical precision for low-volume culture filling.
• pH-stable filling line — decisive for fermentation quality and shelf life.
• Touchscreen PLC control panel — recipe-based, traceable filling.
• Compact structure — just 45 kg, suitable for tight laboratory and production areas.
• Mobile wheeled chassis — stainless steel construction, easy positioning.

K-FMY Performance Data

Depending on bowl size and volume, a filling capacity of 50 buckets/minute at a net 25 g per nozzle.

K-FMY Technical Specifications Table

Specification	Value
Number of Nozzles	2
Weight	45 kg
Length (L)	680 mm
Width (W)	630 mm
Height (H)	1,120 mm
Filling Accuracy	0.1% (±1 g)
Place of Manufacture	Torbalı / İzmir / Türkiye

Which Products Is the K-FMY Used For?

• Yogurt starter filling
• Cheese culture and starter culture filling
• Probiotic culture filling
• Milk-based fermentation agents
• Other low-volume biotechnology products with high pH sensitivity

K-FM vs. K-FMY Comparison — Which Model Should You Choose?

Criterion	K-FM	K-FMY
Intended use	Yogurt, ayran, kefir, milk-based dessert	Yeast, culture, starter
Nozzle options	2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6	2
Accuracy	0.1%	0.1% (±1 g automatic setting)
Hot filling	Up to 90 °C	Standard
pH stability	—	Yes
Weight	180–260+ kg	45 kg
Target production volume	High-volume dairy products	Low-volume, precision filling
Mobility	Wheeled	Wheeled, ultra-compact

Practical rule: if your product volume is large and requires hot filling, K-FM is the right choice; if your product is a pH-sensitive culture/yeast, K-FMY is the better fit. Positioning both machines together in a single facility is also a common usage scenario.

Why HOMMAK Filling Machines?

1. 0.1% Filling Accuracy — Lowers Your Waste Rate

Volumetric filling with a magnetic flow meter keeps weight constant, independent of product viscosity. It tangibly reduces your annual waste losses.

2. CIP- and SIP-Compatible Hygienic Design

Engineered for Clean-in-Place (CIP) and Sterilize-in-Place (SIP). You can run hygiene procedures without stopping your production line.

3. Fully Stainless Steel Construction

Stainless steel throughout, including the chassis and electrical cabinet. Food-contact surfaces provide high corrosion resistance and a long service life.

4. CE- and ISO EN 9001-Certified Manufacturing

Engineering, manufacturing, and testing processes are carried out in line with EU safety regulations (CE standards) and the ISO EN 9001 Quality Management System.

5. Mobile and Ergonomic

The wheeled structure provides the flexibility to reposition the machine within the production area. The space-saving ergonomic design enables efficient use even in tight facilities.

6. Domestic Manufacturing, Domestic Service

Made in Türkiye — HOMMAK machines are manufactured in İzmir Torbalı. Access to spare parts and technical service is fast; the total cost of ownership (TCO) is lower compared with imported machines.

6 Criteria to Consider When Choosing a Filling Machine

Before making an investment decision, evaluating the following criteria is the foundation of choosing the right machine:

1. Product type and viscosity — each product, such as yogurt, kefir, or yeast, requires different filling characteristics. Volumetric filling delivers more consistent results than piston filling for products with variable viscosity.
2. Hot-filling requirement — hot-milk filling at 85–90 °C is critical for creamy yogurt and set-type yogurt. Standard filling machines may not be suitable for these temperatures.
3. Target capacity — the number of nozzles (2–6) should be determined according to your hourly / shift-based production targets.
4. Hygiene standard — machines that are not CIP/SIP-compatible create production downtime due to manual cleaning and carry a microbiological risk.
5. Certifications — CE marking and ISO EN 9001 documents provide assurance in both domestic and export processes.
6. Service and spare-part availability — domestically manufactured machines offer a service and spare-part advantage over imported machines.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many nozzle options does the HOMMAK K-FM filling machine come with?

The K-FM series is produced in 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, and 6-nozzle (operator) configurations. As the number of nozzles increases, hourly filling capacity rises proportionally. For a configuration suited to your production volume, you can get advice from the HOMMAK technical team.

Can creamy yogurt be filled with the yogurt filling machine?

Yes. The HOMMAK K-FM is suitable for hot-milk filling up to 90 °C for creamy yogurt production. Hot filling ensures that fermentation takes place inside the bowl in set-type creamy yogurt and that the cream layer forms correctly.

What is the accuracy of the filling machine?

Both the K-FM and the K-FMY operate with 0.1% filling accuracy. The K-FMY additionally offers ±1 g automatic weight setting from the control panel — a feature that is critical in low-volume yeast and culture filling.

What are CIP and SIP, and do the K-FM and K-FMY support them?

CIP (Clean-in-Place) means in-place cleaning, and SIP (Sterilize-in-Place) means in-place sterilization. They are critical procedures for food safety and shelf life. HOMMAK K-FM and K-FMY machines are engineered to be CIP- and SIP-compatible.

Are HOMMAK filling machines CE and ISO certified?

Yes. All HOMMAK filling machines are designed within the framework of EU safety regulations (CE standards) and go through engineering, manufacturing, and testing processes in line with the ISO EN 9001 Quality Management System.

Why is a separate machine (K-FMY) used for yeast and culture filling?

Yeast and starter cultures are products that require high precision at low volumes. Even a ±1 gram deviation negatively affects fermentation processes. In addition, pH stability is decisive for the viability of the culture. The K-FMY is designed specifically for these two needs — ±1 g accuracy and pH-stable filling.

Where are HOMMAK filling machines manufactured?

HOMMAK machines are manufactured at the Torbalı / İzmir / Türkiye facility. Being Made in Türkiye, the machines are shipped both to the domestic market and to export markets.

What does a mobile filling machine mean? Are the K-FM and K-FMY mobile?

A mobile filling machine is a machine that can be moved within the production area thanks to its wheeled structure. Both the K-FM and the K-FMY are supplied as mobile units; this provides positioning flexibility in the production area based on need, instead of a fixed line layout.

How much does a filling machine cost?

The price of a filling machine varies depending on the number of nozzles (2–6), options, integration requirements, and the service package. For a precise quote, you can reach the HOMMAK sales team by completing the contact form.

Which container types can be filled with the K-FM?

The K-FM can fill pre-prepared containers made of plastic, cardboard, aluminum, glass, or tin. Containers of different sizes and shapes, such as yogurt bowls, kefir bottles, and ayran buckets, can be used with this machine.

Take Your Production to the Next Level with HOMMAK Precision

HOMMAK K-FM and K-FMY filling machines are industrial solutions that stand out within the triangle of weight consistency, hygiene assurance, and operational efficiency. Whether you produce set-type yogurt or fill starter culture, the HOMMAK technical team will design the configuration best suited to your production line together with you.