Filling lines are automated systems used to pack liquid products into various types of containers. They are used in the food, chemical, pharmaceutical and other industries. The choice of a filling line depends on several factors, such as the type of product, production volume, type of container, budget, and others.

Main types of filling lines:

By the level of automation:

• Manual: all operations are performed manually.
• Semi-automatic: some operations are automated, while others are performed manually.
• Automatic: All operations are performed automatically.

By product type:

• Aqueous solutions: for filling water, juices, soft drinks, beer.
• Viscous products: for bottling oil, honey, ketchup, mayonnaise.
• Chemical products: for bottling varnishes, paints, solvents, disinfectants.
• Pharmaceutical products: for bottling syrups, medicines, vaccines.

By type of container:

• Bottles: glass, plastic.
• Jars: glass, tin.
• Tetrapak.
• Cartridges.
• Vials.

These are some of the key components of a filling line:

• Filling machine: dispenses the product into containers.
• Capping machine: seals containers with corks, lids and caps.
• Labelling machine: applies labels to containers.
• Conveyor: moves containers along the entire line.
• Washing system: washes and sterilises containers.

Advantages of using filling lines:

• Increased productivity: automated filling lines can significantly increase production volumes.
• Reduced costs: Automating the filling process can help reduce labour costs.
• Improved quality: Filling lines ensure accurate product dosing and hermetic sealing of containers.
• Reduced risk of contamination: automated filling lines reduce the risk of product contamination.

When choosing a filling line, it is important to consider the following factors:

• Product type: the filling line must be compatible with the type of product you will be filling.
• Production volume: you need a filling line that can produce the amount of product you need.
• Type of container: the filling line must be compatible with the type of container you will be using.
• Budget: bottling lines can range in price from several thousand to hundreds of thousands of hryvnias.

Choosing the right filling line can help you make your business more successful.