Filling Machines – 3 Things to Think About Before Buying Liquid Fillers

The times are developing and competition in the packaging industry is increasing. While improving production, enterprises must also improve efficiency. As a result, robots, packaging machinery, polarizer cutting machines, filling machines, etc. can replace the artificial metal products and enter the eyes of entrepreneurs. So how can I get the right filling machine? What do buyers need to pay attention to when choosing?

1. Understand how the device affects the product. When purchasing, consider how the device affects the product to be packaged. If the setting of the liquid filling machine is unreasonable, it may inadvertently change the properties or viscosity of the liquid. For example, the liquid will become very thin through the “excess” elbows, pipes and pumpers. Too fast can also have a negative impact on certain products. When purchasing, you need to keep the product characteristics in the first place.

2. Learn how the product determines the type of filling equipment. The type of equipment required for the project is usually determined by the beverage/product characteristics, the type, and the shape of the packaging container. In general, free-flowing liquids such as beverages can be “friendly” with timed filling machines or other level filling machines. Conversely, more viscous products are more suitable for piston or volumetric filling machines. The size of the filling or the type of container can have a decisive effect on the style of the filling machine. Timed filling machines and equal level filling machines are suitable for free-flowing liquids. The difference between the two is that the way the product is transported to the container is different. The timing filler is a type of volumetric filling machine, meaning that it delivers the same product volume per fill cycle. Regardless of the shape of the packaging container, the filling volume of such filling machines is very precise. However, if the volume of the packaging container changes, the material level will look inconsistent.

3. Learn if it is easy to maintain. You need to pay attention to the cleanability of the equipment. As with other consumer products, the materials used in the equipment are subject to the approval of the food and drug administration. For most customers, including beverage manufacturers, they want their equipment to be easy to clean and maintain. Because it is very important to keep the nozzle clean when filling the glass bottle, it is very important for the production activities to go smoothly. Therefore, the simpler the design, the better: it is guaranteed that the machine itself does not have any recesses and gaps that can contain microorganisms. Also, when purchasing, it is best to choose machines that have a local cleaning function.