How to buy the right filling machine correctly?

Purchasing a filling machine is a complicated process because there are so many options for filling machines that it can be difficult to know which one is better for your product. The following content is what you need to know before buying a filling machine, hoping to help you choose the most suitable equipment for your production needs.

1. What needs to be filled when buying a filling machine?

While some bottle filling machines are designed to fill dry goods, such as powders or pills, into containers, there are others suitable for handling liquids. If you are considering purchasing a filling machine, the first important factor to consider is the viscosity or consistency of the product. The viscosity of the product will help determine which type of filling technology the machine uses to properly handle the specific attributes of the product. If the product has a high viscosity, such as molasses, then you need to consider purchasing a filling machine that can handle the physical characteristics of the product.

2. The principle of back pressure filling machine

Carbonated beverages (such as beer, soda, champagne, etc.) require unique filling technology and specialized filling equipment. If you need to consider purchasing a filling machine that can properly fill/bottling carbonated products, this type of machine is known as a back pressure filler. The back pressure filler maintains the carbonation of the liquid, even during the bottling process, through a process of double pre-evacuation. This method works by drawing air out of the bottle and pressurizing it with carbon dioxide. Then, by repeating this process, it is ensured that 99.99% of the oxygen in the bottle can be removed (double pre-evacuation). Due to these repeated pre-evacuation cycles, bottled carbonated products will have a longer shelf life.

3. Standards for the degree of automation of filling machines

When purchasing a filling machine, it is critical to determine which level of automation to use. For home brewing, entry-level brewing, or a small business with a small workforce and no plans for growth, a manual filler is a great option. Manual filling machines are designed to handle relatively low production volumes and are therefore not suitable for small to medium breweries or breweries with expansion plans.

A semi-automatic filler is a good "in-between" option for most small breweries and ideal for breweries with growth plans. The production efficiency of these machines is higher than that of manual filling machines, but still requires some manual operation, which will reduce the filling efficiency. In terms of price, semi-automatic filling machines are in between manual filling machines and automatic filling machines, and are an economical and affordable investment.

Automatic filling machines are the best choice for large breweries (large enterprises with higher output), because the filling speed of this machine is much faster than manual filling machines and semi-automatic filling machines. Although automatic filling machines take up a lot of space, they rarely require manual handling. Automatic filling machines are usually the most expensive in terms of purchase and maintenance.

4. How much capacity/volume does the filling machine need to fill

The size and capacity of the container can have a huge impact on the weight change during the filling process. Due to the characteristics of some liquids, it may be necessary to fill the container to the full, so the filling capacity is set. This can effectively and accurately control product waste.

5. Maintenance and cleaning of filling machine

Liquid accumulation in components can affect the normal operation of the filling machine and the quality of the finished product. Try to choose machines that are easy to clean and maintain to prevent contamination and poor product quality.

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