Automatic Garlic Paste production line Price

The price of an automatic garlic paste production line ranges from $60,000 to $1,800,000, and its price is mainly determined by the hourly production capacity, core grinding and sterilization equipment configuration, degree of automation, anti-browning technology level and additional functional modules, which together determine the final investment cost and long-term economic benefits of the production line. An automatic garlic paste production line is a complete set of automatic systems specially designed for the characteristics of garlic raw materials, such as high sulfide corrosion, volatile heat-sensitive flavor, and easy precipitation of oily granular materials. Different from hot sauce (high-oil stir-frying type) or tomato sauce (fruit and vegetable pulp concentration type), the core contradictions of garlic paste production lie in maintaining the integrity and meat yield of garlic cloves in the peeling and grinding link, inhibiting enzymatic browning and flavor deterioration in the homogenization and sterilization link, and realizing uniform suspension of oil, water and garlic particles in the filling link. Modern fully automatic garlic paste production lines have achieved continuous operation of the entire process from dry garlic feeding to finished product aseptic packaging, with a single-line production capacity ranging from 200kg/h to 2000kg/h, a peeling rate of ≥95%, and a filling accuracy of ≤±1%. This article will elaborate on the price-related details of the automatic garlic paste production line in detail according to the six major sections of the sequential process, naturally integrating all required equipment terms into the paragraphs, with simple and easy-to-understand language and ensuring the total word count reaches 2000 words.

Price Impact of Raw Material Pretreatment and Peeling System

The raw material pretreatment and peeling section is the first link of garlic paste production. Its goal is to separate dry garlic heads into clean, peeled and intact garlic cloves to provide qualified substrates for grinding. The equipment configuration of this section is relatively fixed, but the price difference is obvious according to the processing capacity and degree of automation, which directly affects the overall price of the production line. The core equipment of this section includes garlic clove sorting machine, garlic peeling machine and bubble cleaning machine, among which the garlic peeling machine is the key equipment affecting the price and processing effect.

The garlic clove sorting machine uses a drum sieve or vibrating screen combined with specific gravity air separation to remove moldy, sprouted, mechanically damaged garlic cloves as well as mixed stones and garlic stems. Some high-end lines are equipped with an optical sorting module, which identifies discolored or rotten individuals based on high-speed cameras and near-infrared sensors. The price of a small-scale garlic clove sorting machine suitable for 200kg/h production lines is about $4,000 to $10,000, while the price of a large-scale sorting machine matching 2000kg/h production lines can reach $15,000 to $30,000. The optical sorting module is an optional configuration, which will increase the equipment cost by $8,000 to $18,000. Before sorting, some production lines will use a coarse crusher to break the whole garlic heads into small pieces, which is convenient for subsequent sorting, with a price of $3,000 to $8,000.

The garlic peeling machine is the core equipment of this section, and its price accounts for about 40%-50% of the total price of this section. The core equipment is a pneumatic peeling machine or a dry peeling machine, which uses compressed air to form eddy currents through special nozzles, making garlic cloves rub against each other and collide with the cylinder wall to peel off the epidermis. The key technical indicators are: peeling rate ≥95%, damage rate ≤3%, no water used in the whole process, avoiding the shortening of shelf life caused by water brought in during subsequent grinding. The price of a small-scale pneumatic peeling machine suitable for 200kg/h production lines is about $10,000 to $25,000; the price of a medium-scale machine matching 500kg/h production lines is between $26,000 and $50,000; the price of a large-scale dry peeling machine suitable for 1000-2000kg/h production lines can reach $55,000 to $120,000. The peeling machine is usually made of high-quality stainless steel to resist corrosion by sulfides in garlic, which will increase the equipment cost by 10%-15%. In addition, the electric-driven peeling machine needs a matching charger to ensure stable power supply, with a charger price of $800 to $2,000.

The bubble cleaning machine is used to clean the peeled garlic cloves. The peeled garlic cloves enter the bubble cleaning tank, and the high-pressure bubbles at the bottom make the materials in a suspended and rolling state, and the residual skin debris and surface dust are brought out with the upper spray. The cleaning water can be recycled and filtered, and some models are equipped with ultrasonic waves to assist in removing microorganisms. The price of a small-scale bubble cleaning machine is about $3,000 to $8,000, and the price of a large-scale cleaning machine with an ultrasonic function is between $9,000 and $20,000. In addition, some production lines will use a small grinder machine to crush the cleaned garlic cloves into small pieces for subsequent grinding, with a price of $1,500 to $4,000. For large-scale production lines, a 200KG grinder or 500KG Grinder is used to improve processing efficiency, with prices of $2,000 to $5,000 and $6,000 to $15,000 respectively.

Price Impact of Grinding and Ultrafine Crushing System

The grinding and ultrafine crushing section is the decisive link for the particle size and taste consistency of garlic paste. The core difference from ordinary fruit and vegetable pulping lies in the control of grinding heat generation. The equipment configuration of this section mainly includes a pre-crusher and a colloid mill (grinding host), among which the colloid mill is the absolute core equipment of garlic paste production, and its price accounts for about 25%-30% of the total price of the production line. The price difference of this section is mainly determined by the grinding accuracy, cooling effect and equipment material.

The pre-crusher is used to roughly crush the whole garlic cloves into 3-5mm particles, so that the feeding particle size is uniform, and the efficiency and service life of the subsequent colloid mill are improved. The pre-crusher is usually a small hammer crusher or a coarse crusher, with a simple structure and low price. The price of a small-scale pre-crusher is about $2,000 to $6,000, and the price of a large-scale pre-crusher matching 2000kg/h production lines is between $7,000 and $15,000. Some pre-crushers are made of stainless steel to prevent corrosion, with a price 10%-20% higher than that of ordinary ones. In addition, some production lines will use an Air cooled crusher as a pre-crusher, which can effectively control the temperature rise during crushing, with a price of $5,000 to $12,000.

The colloid mill is the core equipment of garlic paste grinding. The material is subjected to strong shearing force, friction force and high-frequency vibration in the small gap (adjustable to micron level) between the high-speed rotating teeth and fixed teeth, and is quickly crushed, emulsified and homogenized. A key feature of the colloid mill for garlic paste production is the cooling jacket design: the grinding cavity is equipped with a circulating cooling water jacket, which can effectively conduct the instantaneous high temperature generated by mechanical friction (the conventional grinding temperature rise can reach 40-50℃), control the discharge temperature below 30℃, prevent allicin thermal decomposition and enzymatic browning, and completely retain the spicy flavor and aroma. Another key feature is the gap adjustment mechanism: the servo motor or hand wheel precisely adjusts the gap between the stator and rotor, realizing rapid switching of different fineness requirements (coarse-grained table sauce and smooth barbecue sauce).

The price of the colloid mill varies greatly according to the processing capacity and configuration. The price of a small-scale colloid mill suitable for 200kg/h production lines is about $15,000 to $35,000; the price of a medium-scale colloid mill matching 500-1000kg/h production lines is between $36,000 and $80,000; the price of a large-scale high-precision colloid mill suitable for 2000kg/h production lines can reach $85,000 to $180,000. The colloid mill with a cooling jacket is 20%-30% more expensive than the ordinary colloid mill without a cooling jacket. In addition, some high-wear production lines adopt a patented grinding structure (optional configuration): a composite structure of a hemispherical grinding base + grinding balls. The center of the grinding table is concave and covered with discharge holes. The grinding balls revolve and rotate under the drive of a reduction motor, and the material is forced to discharge with the pressure scraper, which is suitable for continuous discharge of high-viscosity garlic paste and avoids blockage. This patented structure will increase the equipment cost by $10,000 to $25,000. Some production lines also use a cryogenic grinding machine to grind garlic at low temperature, which can better retain the flavor and nutrients of garlic, with a price of $20,000 to $45,000. In addition, a universal grinder is also essential here, which can grind various auxiliary materials such as spice, dry ginger, licorice and black pepper, with a price of $6,000 to $16,000. It can also grind other materials such as Seasam, Peanut, seeds, tea, flour, coffee, rice and sugar when needed, expanding the application scope of the equipment.

Price Impact of Blending, Homogenization and Degassing System

The blending, homogenization and degassing section solves the problems of uniform addition of auxiliary materials for garlic paste and stability during shelf life. The equipment configuration of this section mainly includes an automatic batching device, an oil uniform adding device (special for garlic paste), a homogenizer and a vacuum degassing machine. The price of this section accounts for about 15%-20% of the total price of the production line, and the price difference is mainly determined by the batching accuracy, homogenization effect and degassing efficiency.

The automatic batching device is used for liquid/powder auxiliary materials such as soy sauce, vinegar, white granulated sugar and salt, and is equipped with a linkage system of quantitative partitions and component detectors. The sliding trolley transports materials to the designated station along the track, and through real-time feedback from humidity sensors and component sensors, the PLC controls the opening and closing time of the rotary valve on the batching injection pipe to realize automatic disinfection, quantitative proportioning and closed-loop verification of accuracy for multiple components. This technology can control the salinity and acidity deviation between batches within ±0.5%. The price of a small-scale automatic batching device suitable for 200kg/h production lines is about $8,000 to $20,000; the price of a medium-scale batching device matching 500-1000kg/h production lines is between $21,000 and $45,000; the price of a large-scale high-precision batching device suitable for 2000kg/h production lines can reach $46,000 to $90,000. The batching device for powder auxiliary materials usually needs to be equipped with a Dry Fruit Powder Grinder Machine to grind sugar, salt and other materials into powder, with a price of $8,000 to $20,000. In addition, a dry ginger grinding machine, licorice grinding machine and black pepper grinder can be used to grind corresponding spices, with a single price of $2,500 to $6,000 each.

The oil uniform adding device is a special equipment for garlic paste, which is used to solve the bottleneck of the traditional process of “pouring hot oil to stimulate aroma”. The patented equipment adopts a composite structure of a rotary feeding box + stirring pipe. The hot oil is sent into the sleeve through a material pump, and then into the feeding box on the upper part of the rotary drum. Driven by the motor, the hot oil sprinkles evenly like an umbrella from the liquid outlet holes evenly distributed at the bottom of the box; at the same time, the stirring pipe connected to the bottom of the rotary drum rotates in the garlic paste layer, realizing the addition of liquid condiments (soy sauce, sesame oil) while stirring, with large area, no dead angle and instantaneous mixing. The price of this special oil adding device ranges from $6,000 to $18,000, depending on the processing capacity. Some large-scale production lines will use a high speed Dry Grinder to pre-process the oil, with a price of $10,000 to $25,000.

The homogenizer is used to further refine the roughly ground garlic paste, break the residual cell walls, and make the sauce more delicate and smooth with a smooth taste. The price of a small-scale homogenizer is about $7,000 to $18,000; the price of a large-scale high-pressure homogenizer is between $19,000 and $40,000. The vacuum degassing machine is used to remove microbubbles mixed in during the grinding and stirring of garlic paste, which can easily lead to oxidative discoloration and false fullness during filling. The material enters the vacuum degassing tank, and the dissolved oxygen and free bubbles are forced to be removed under the negative pressure of -0.06～-0.08MPa, which significantly delays oil rancidity and allicin oxidation, and extends the shelf life by more than 30%. The price of a small-scale vacuum degassing machine is about $5,000 to $12,000; the price of a large-scale vacuum degassing machine with high efficiency is between $13,000 and $30,000. In addition, some production lines will use an airflow pulverizer or Ultrafine Grinder to further process the blended materials, with prices of $15,000 to $40,000 each. A Dust Grinder and a dust collector grinder are also needed to solve the dust pollution problem during the batching process, with a single price of $2,500 to $7,000.

Price Impact of Sterilization and Enzyme Inactivation System

Garlic paste is a low-acid food (pH5.0-6.0), and garlic itself contains heat-resistant spores. The sterilization process must balance the contradiction between commercial sterility and flavor retention. The equipment configuration of this section mainly includes a pasteurization system and a rapid cooling section. The price of this section accounts for about 10%-15% of the total price of the production line, and the price difference is mainly determined by the sterilization method, processing capacity and cooling effect.

The pasteurization system usually adopts a tubular or spiral continuous pasteurization machine, with hot water or steam as the heating medium. The material passes through the closed pipeline, and the typical sterilization formula is 85-95℃ × 3-10 minutes, aiming to kill yeasts, molds and some pathogenic bacteria, and inactivate alliinase at the same time, preventing the residual enzyme from catalyzing the production of irritating odor during storage. The price of a small-scale tubular pasteurization machine suitable for 200kg/h production lines is about $10,000 to $25,000; the price of a medium-scale spiral pasteurization machine matching 500-1000kg/h production lines is between $26,000 and $55,000; the price of a large-scale pasteurization machine suitable for 2000kg/h production lines can reach $56,000 to $110,000. The spiral pasteurization machine has better sterilization effect and higher efficiency than the tubular one, and its price is 20%-30% higher. The pasteurization machine is usually made of stainless steel to ensure hygiene and corrosion resistance, which will increase the equipment cost by 5%-10%.

The rapid cooling section is an indispensable supporting equipment for the pasteurization system. After sterilization, the material immediately enters the sleeve cooling area, and the ice water is forced to cool down to below 30℃ to avoid the continuous cooking of residual heat leading to the escape of garlic aroma. The price of a small-scale rapid cooling device is about $4,000 to $10,000; the price of a large-scale cooling device with high cooling efficiency is between $11,000 and $25,000. The cooling device is usually equipped with a circulating water system, and the price of the circulating water pump is about $1,000 to $3,000. In addition, some high-end production lines will use a Vacuum Mill to assist in sterilization and cooling, with a price of $15,000 to $35,000. Some production lines also use a vibrating pulverizer to process the sterilized materials to ensure uniform particle size, with a price of $6,000 to $15,000. The Electric Grinder is also used in this section to crush some auxiliary materials that need to be added after sterilization, with a price of $1,500 to $4,000.

Price Impact of Fully Automatic Filling and Sealing System

The fully automatic filling and sealing section is the most automated and customizable module of the garlic paste production line. It must solve three major filling problems at the same time: high viscosity, containing particles and oil-liquid stratification. The equipment configuration of this section mainly includes a stirring and heating hopper, a high-precision filling actuator, a drip-proof filling nozzle, a vacuum capping machine and a CIP online cleaning system. The price of this section accounts for about 20%-25% of the total price of the production line, and the price difference is very obvious according to the filling accuracy, speed and degree of automation.

The stirring and heating hopper is configured on the top of the filling machine, equipped with an insulation jacket and a low-speed wall-scraping stirrer. The stirrer continuously rotates to prevent garlic particles and spices from settling in the oil, ensuring uniform solid-liquid ratio during the entire filling process; it is heated to 30-40℃ in low temperature in winter to reduce the viscosity of the sauce and improve fluidity. The price of a small-scale stirring and heating hopper is about $3,000 to $8,000; the price of a large-scale hopper matching 2000kg/h production lines is between $9,000 and $20,000. The stirrer is usually made of stainless steel to prevent corrosion and pollution, with a price of $1,000 to $3,000.

The high-precision filling actuator is the core of the filling link, and there are two mainstream schemes: piston type and weighing type. The piston filling machine is a mainstream scheme, which uses a servo motor to drive the plunger to reciprocate for volumetric quantitative filling. The filling accuracy is ≤±1%, which is especially suitable for garlic paste containing particles below 5-10mm without damaging the granular structure. The price of a small-scale piston filling machine with 4-6 filling heads is about $8,000 to $20,000; the price of a medium-scale filling machine with 8-12 filling heads is between $21,000 and $50,000; the price of a large-scale filling machine with 16-24 filling heads is $51,000 to $120,000. The weighing filling system is a high-end configuration. Each filling head is independently equipped with a weighing sensor, which real-time feeds back and closed-loop corrects the filling volume, with an accuracy of ≤±0.1%-0.2%, suitable for high-value small-size products. This system will increase the equipment cost by $15,000 to $35,000 compared with the piston type.

The drip-proof filling nozzle is an essential accessory to ensure the appearance of the product. At the moment of filling, the suction device generates negative pressure to suck back the residual liquid in the nozzle, eliminating drip pollution on the bottle mouth thread and ensuring the tightness of the capping and the cleanliness of the bottle body. The price of a single drip-proof filling nozzle is about $500 to $1,500, and a filling machine usually needs to be equipped with multiple nozzles according to the number of filling heads. The vacuum capping machine is used for glass bottle packaging, integrating automatic cap sorting, capping, vacuum pumping and capping. The vacuum degree is adjustable from -30 to -60kPa, which effectively reduces the residual oxygen in the bottle and inhibits the growth of aerobic bacteria. It is equipped with intelligent detection functions such as no cap for no bottle and rejection of crooked caps. The price of a small-scale vacuum capping machine is about $6,000 to $15,000; the price of a large-scale high-speed capping machine is between $16,000 and $35,000.

The CIP online cleaning system is an important configuration to ensure food safety. The pipelines, material cylinders and filling valve bodies of the entire filling line are integrated with cleaning balls and return pipelines, which can perform alkali washing, acid washing and water washing procedures. It can remove garlic oil residues and microbial films without disassembly, and the risk of cross-contamination is zero when switching production batches. The price of a small-scale CIP online cleaning system is about $5,000 to $12,000; the price of a large-scale system with full automatic control is between $13,000 and $30,000. In addition, some production lines will use a cutting type grinder to clean the residual materials in the filling pipeline, with a price of $3,000 to $8,000. A CE Certificate grinder is also a good choice for auxiliary processing in this section, which has passed European safety and quality certification, with a price of $4,000 to $10,000, 20%-30% higher than that of ordinary grinders. It should be noted that in regions where it is legally permitted, some production lines may be equipped with Industrial Weed Grinder to process cannabis as auxiliary materials, with a price of $12,000 to $28,000.

Price Impact of Post-Packaging and Digital Integration

The post-packaging and digital integration section is an important part of modern automatic garlic paste production lines, which can improve production efficiency, reduce labor costs and ensure product traceability. The equipment configuration of this section mainly includes labeling and coding equipment, robot palletizing equipment and a centralized control system. The price of this section accounts for about 10%-15% of the total price of the production line, and the price difference is mainly determined by the degree of automation, traceability function and equipment brand.

The labeling and coding equipment is composed of a vertical round bottle labeling machine and a high-resolution coding machine, which are linked to complete the coding of production date and traceability code. The labeling speed of the vertical round bottle labeling machine is 100-250 bottles per minute, with an accuracy of ±1mm. The price of a small-scale labeling machine is about $4,000 to $10,000; the price of a large-scale high-speed labeling machine is between $11,000 and $25,000. The high-resolution coding machine can print clear production date, batch number and traceability code on the bottle body or label, with a price of $2,000 to $6,000. Some high-end coding machines can realize two-dimensional code traceability, which will increase the equipment cost by $3,000 to $8,000. In addition, some production lines will use a turbo grinder to process the packaging materials, with a price of $5,000 to $12,000.

The robot palletizing equipment uses a four-axis or six-axis articulated robot to grab finished product boxes through vacuum suction cups and automatically stack them according to the preset stack type, which is seamlessly connected with the stereo warehouse system. The robot palletizing equipment can greatly reduce labor costs and improve palletizing efficiency and accuracy. The price of a four-axis robot palletizing system is about $30,000 to $70,000; the price of a six-axis robot palletizing system with higher flexibility is between $75,000 and $150,000. The stereo warehouse system is usually made of large, high-strength stainless steel to ensure stability and durability, with a price of $40,000 to $100,000.

The centralized control system takes PLC as the control center, and the touch screen human-machine interface integrates formula management, output statistics, fault self-diagnosis and historical data traceability modules. The operator can call different garlic paste formulas (spicy, sweet, original flavor) with one key, and the equipment automatically adjusts parameters such as filling volume, stirring speed and sterilization temperature. The price of a small-scale centralized control system is about $5,000 to $15,000; the price of a large-scale system with full-process traceability and remote monitoring functions is between $16,000 and $40,000. The centralized control system can be connected with all equipment of the production line to realize real-time monitoring and control of the entire production process, which is an important symbol of the intelligence of the production line. In addition, the centralized control system needs to be equipped with a dust collector grinder to ensure the cleanliness of the control room, with a price of $2,000 to $5,000. A Vacuum Mill can also be used in this section to process the residual materials, with a price of $12,000 to $25,000.

Other Factors Affecting the Price

In addition to the above factors, there are many other factors that affect the price of the automatic garlic paste production line. First, the brand and quality of the equipment. Well-known brands have higher product quality, more mature technology and better after-sales service (such as free installation, debugging, training and long-term supply of spare parts), so the price is usually 10%-20% higher than that of ordinary brands. For example, the CE Certificate grinder has passed the European safety and quality certification, with higher quality and safety standards, and the price is 20%-30% higher than that of ordinary grinders without certification. Second, the transportation and installation costs. The automatic garlic paste production line is composed of large-scale equipment, which needs professional transportation and installation teams to complete the work. The transportation and installation costs usually account for 5%-10% of the total price of the production line, depending on the distance between the equipment manufacturer and the enterprise and the difficulty of installation.

Third, the customization requirements. If the enterprise has special customization requirements, such as special production capacity, special product specifications (such as small-size retail packaging, large-size industrial base material packaging) and special equipment configuration, the manufacturer needs to redesign and manufacture according to the requirements, which will increase the design and production costs, and thus the price of the production line. The customization cost usually accounts for 10%-15% of the total price. Fourth, the market supply and demand and policy factors. In the peak season of garlic paste production, the demand for the production line increases, and the price may rise slightly; in the off-season, the price may have a certain discount. In addition, the policy support of the local government for the food processing industry will also affect the actual investment cost of the enterprise, such as providing subsidies for the purchase of equipment. It should be noted that the use of Industrial Weed Grinder and cannabis processing is only allowed in regions where it is legally permitted, and relevant procedures need to be completed.

In summary, the price of the automatic garlic paste production line is affected by many factors, including hourly production capacity, core grinding and sterilization equipment configuration, degree of automation, anti-browning technology level, post-packaging and digital integration, brand and quality, transportation and installation costs, customization requirements, etc. When purchasing the production line, enterprises should comprehensively consider their own actual needs and fund budget, select the appropriate equipment configuration. For example, small enterprises with limited funds can choose small and medium-sized production lines equipped with small grinder machine, 200KG grinder and Electric Grinder; medium and large-sized enterprises with stable sales channels can choose large-scale production lines equipped with 500KG Grinder, CE Certificate grinder, Hammer Mill, Ultrafine Grinder and other high-power equipment, and configure intelligent palletizing and centralized control systems to improve production efficiency and product competitiveness. At the same time, enterprises should also pay attention to the after-sales service of the equipment to ensure the stable operation of the production line and the long-term development of the enterprise. All equipment involved in the production line should meet food safety standards, especially the parts in contact with food, which should be made of food-grade stainless steel to ensure the quality and safety of the final garlic paste product.