Abstract: A padding machine for packaging substantial products, particularly cucumbers, comprising, on a supporting frame, a carousel assembly for the advancement of containers, the machine further comprising, on the carousel assembly, at each container, a positioning pad for centering the products that overflow laterally from the mouth of the container and a packing pad for inserting the products in the container.

Abstract: A circular filling machine particularly for slender and elongated products, comprising a carousel assembly which supports a plurality of filling funnels which can be inserted in corresponding containers supported by transfer pans, the filling machine further comprising vibration elements for the funnels, vibration elements for the containers, and a tamping assembly for the insertion and final packing of the product in the containers.

Abstract: A padding machine (1) for packaging substantial products, particularly cucumbers and the like, comprising, on a supporting frame (2), a carousel assembly (3) for the advancement of containers (4) and the like, the machine further comprising, on the carousel assembly (3), at each container (4), a positioning pad (20) for centering the products that over-flow laterally from the mouth of the container (4) and a packing pad (30) for inserting the products in the container (4).

Abstract: A process consists of subjecting the mass of loose product to be rehydrated to a treatment with a hot fluid, for an adjustable preset time interval, and then with a cold fluid, for another preset time interval, and of and successively repeating the treatment with hot fluid and with cold fluid until the preset rehydration percentage is attained. The apparatus includes an assembly introducing the product into a tank containing hot water and having a screw feeder which feeds the product to a discharge collector. Transfer means, in the discharge collector, conveys the product to a cooling assembly.