An automatic cup filling and sealing machine fills preformed plastic cups — dahi, lassi, juice, drinking water — with liquid or semi-liquid product and then heat-seals a foil or film lid onto each cup in one continuous cycle. It is the standard machine behind the sealed cups sold at dairies, juice kiosks, canteens and water plants across India. Do not confuse it with a cup sealing machine, which only seals pre-filled cups and costs far less; the filling mechanism is what moves this machine into a different price class.
Price of automatic cup filling and sealing machines in India
Current marketplace listings in India cluster into four clear capacity tiers:
| Machine class | Typical output | Price band (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Compact / tabletop automatic | ~300 cups/hour | ₹1,35,000 – ₹2,10,000 |
| Mid-size automatic | 20–40 cups/minute | ₹2,10,000 – ₹2,65,500 |
| Automatic, 1500–2000 cups/hour | 25–33 cups/minute | ₹4,35,000 – ₹5,75,000 |
| Rotary high-speed | 2000–2400 cups/hour | ₹6,00,000 – ₹7,50,000 |
Prices are ex-works and exclude GST, transport and installation unless the seller states otherwise — always confirm what the quote includes.
What drives the price up?
Four things move a machine up the ladder. Rotary vs linear: rotary machines fill and seal multiple cups per revolution and cost roughly double a linear machine of similar hourly output. Cup-size changeover: machines with quick-change moulds for multiple cup diameters cost more but save hours when you pack more than one SKU. Controls: PLC + HMI panels with recipe memory cost more than relay-logic machines and pay back on multi-product lines. Filling heads and washing: extra filling heads, CIP-friendly contact parts and UV sterilisation add cost — and matter for dairy and juice where hygiene audits are real.
What is the price of an automatic cup filling and sealing machine in India?
For most buyers the realistic budget is ₹2–5 lakh: that covers a mid-size to full automatic machine doing 20–35 cups a minute, which suits a dairy, canteen chain or regional juice brand. Below ₹1.5 lakh you are in compact territory — fine for a single kiosk, but the hourly output will not support distribution. Above ₹6 lakh you are paying for rotary speed that only makes sense at 2000+ cups an hour with secured retail offtake. Size the machine to the offtake you have signed, not the offtake you hope for.
What to check before buying
- Cup and foil compatibility: confirm your exact cup diameter, height and lid-foil type work on the machine — ask for a trial run on your cups, not the seller's standard cups.
- Real output on your cup size: brochure speeds are measured on the smallest cup with water. Ask for the cups-per-hour figure on your cup with your product viscosity.
- Changeover time: if you pack multiple cup sizes, ask how long a mould changeover takes and whether it needs tools or a technician.
- What the quote includes: GST, wooden packing for transport, installation, operator training and the warranty period (one year is standard) — get each line in writing.
- Seller vetting: on marketplaces, check response rate and review count over the star rating, and confirm spare-part supply for the filling valves and sealing head.
