A variety of industries use filling machines to put the product into containers. The size of container dictates the size and type of machine used. Different materials need different filling machines as well. They range in size, price and shape to accommodate a variety of needs. The scope of your product project can help you decide on the right one. Here’s what you need to know about filling machines.

Machine

A gallon filling machine can fill either one gallon or five gallon open-top containers with liquid. There are machines with displacement pumps, flow filling machines, tablet filling machines and auger or agitator filling machines. Some use pistons, net weights, overflow and peristaltic measures to fill containers.

Material

Filling machines are designed to work with specific types of material. Using the wrong filling machine for the wrong material can cause problems and ruin the machine. There are machines designed for gels, …