Having spent years on factory floors, I’ve seen how the wrong automatic filling machine choice can cost companies thousands in wasted product and downtime. Let me share what really matters when selecting equipment for different applications.
Piston Fillers: When Precision Counts
The piston filling machines in our facility handle products that would destroy lesser equipment:
• Thick cosmetic creams that would clog pumps
• Food pastes with particulate matter
• Industrial adhesives that require exact measurements
The trick? We replace seals every 500 operating hours – a lesson learned after a weekend batch failure.
Liquid Filling Realities
Most filling machine liquid systems claim “high accuracy” but fail to mention:
- Viscosity changes with temperature
- Foaming requires special nozzle designs
- CIP (clean-in-place) capabilities aren’t optional
Fill-and-Seal Revolution
Modern fill and seal machine units now combine what used to be three separate processes:
- Precise volumetric filling
- Nitrogen flushing for sensitive products
- Hermetic sealing that actually passes leak tests
Plastic Bottle Considerations
A plastic bottle filling machine needs features standard metal fillers lack:
• Gentle handling to prevent deformation
• Static elimination systems
• Vision systems to detect malformed containers
Bagging Systems Evolved
Today’s bag filling machines solve old headaches with:
- Automatic weight compensation
- Integrated zipper application
- Dust containment for powders
Key Decision Factors
When comparing filling sealing machine options, I always check:
✓ Changeover time between products
✓ Accessibility for cleaning
✓ Available ancillary equipment