Every product should be adequately sealed and nicely packed before its delivery to your target market. The constant research into the best ways to handle this task has led to the development of various machines for the filling of your product’s containers. There is now a machine for filling powders, liquids, granules, and solids among other products into all shapes and types of containers. The filling machines nowadays are non-spill, strong, corrosion-resistant, versatile, noiseless, durable and easy to maintain.
Machinery from liquid filling equipment manufacturers is used for the packaging of liquid products in different viscosities. They are also known as flow filling machines. The following are some of the liquid filling machine options you have for your production line.
Manual Filling Machines
These are manually operated and will need no power or electrical source. They are generally used for packing highly viscous liquids like creams, gels, and shampoos but will also suffice for medium viscosity liquids. Manual filling machines are ideal for small scale productions or laboratories where they will provide a higher output speed and increased accuracy than when the liquids are poured by hand. They are ideally used for filling vial and bottles with about 600ml capacities and have a production speed of 15-900 bottles/hour.
Semi-Automatic Machines
These will be faster compared to manual machines and will suit medium and small scale production processes during a high-volume season. Semi-automatic machines are designed with nozzle, syringe and piston parts which guarantee they maintain a zero-drip operation. They can be used to package all types of liquids and those containing small food articles and even adhesives. Semi-automatic machines have filling ranges of 5-100ml and production speeds of 800 fills/hour.
Fully Automated Machines
These are used for large-scale operations and in companies with high production needs. Automated filling machines are generally used with variable speed conveyor systems and for packaging, liquids with all levels of viscosity and those with suspended particles. Some manufacturers also configure their automated machines based on the type and volume of the filling container you are using for your product. You can also add filling heads on the machines to boost your company’s production rates. Automated filling machines can fill 5-10ml of a product and generate 120 bottles/hour.
Inline Machines
With these machines, your containers are filled in a single line on a conveyor system. They are used for filling all types of liquids into different container shapes. Inline fillers suffice for medium and small-scale operations though some models can be customized with additional filling heads to increase your production speed.
Rotary Machines
These will fill containers in circular stations. Each station in a rotary machine has a specified function such as capping, filling and sealing. Rotary machines are generally used in the personal care, home care, beverage, and food industries.
Before settling on a liquid filling machine to suit your operation from the above options, ensure you consider your available floor space. When considering the footprint of your machine, factor in your operation’s human element. This is the space required for the machine’s operators. The right machine will promote the efficacy, speed, and accuracy of your assembly and production line and guarantee you meet your production targets.