Sauces and condiments
Ketchup, chutney, pesto, mayonnaise, dressings and viscous food sauces where drip control and clean jar presentation matter.
Sauce filling machines →
Automatic paste filling
Automatic paste filling machines for faster viscous product production.
Specify multi-nozzle paste fillers around product flow, fill size, container stability, clean cut-off and the downstream capping or labelling line.
Piston and volumetric fillingSemi-auto to automatic linesUK advice and support
10–5000mlcommon dosing ranges
Pistoncontrolled viscous fills
Line-readyfill, cap and label
Automatic paste filling
For repeatable production where the filler must keep the line moving.
Choose automatic paste filling when manual placement becomes the bottleneck. Typical specifications include multi-nozzle filling, conveyor handling, anti-drip nozzles, touchscreen setup, product recipes and integration with capping or labelling.
The specification still starts with the product. Viscosity, temperature, solids, container opening and fill tolerance decide whether a piston, servo-piston, rotor-lobe or another positive-displacement route should be investigated.
Production outputMatch nozzle count and conveyor handling to the required bottles, jars or tubs per minute.
Clean presentationReview anti-drip nozzles, fill speed and cut-off behaviour for stringy or sticky products.
Recipe controlUse HMI settings and format notes for repeat SKUs and frequent changeover.
Line integrationPlan upstream product feed and downstream cap, label and code handling before purchase.
| Feature | Why it matters for paste | What to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple nozzles | Increases output without relying on one very fast fill cycle. | Nozzle count, spacing, container pitch and change parts. |
| Volumetric filling | Gives controlled measured dosing for repeatable packs. | Required fill range, tolerance and product compressibility. |
| Hopper feed | Thick products may not feed consistently without the right hopper or pump assistance. | Hopper capacity, heating, mixing, level control and cleaning access. |
| Anti-drip shut-off | Reduces tails, smears and giveaway after each dose. | Nozzle style, product temperature and container neck size. |
| Conveyor integration | Maintains stable container movement into capping and labelling. | Container stability, sensors, rails, accumulation and speed matching. |
Related routes
Compare automatic filling by application.
Automatic paste filler selection is often driven by product type, especially sauce, cosmetic cream, honey, jam and adhesive filling.
Honey, jam and preserves
Thick, sticky and temperature-sensitive products that may need heated hoppers, careful cut-off and reliable fill repeatability.
Honey and jam fillers →
Cosmetic creams and gels
Creams, masks, lotions, gels and personal-care products where cleanability, recipe control and closure integration are important.
Cream and gel filling →
Adhesives and sealants
Industrial pastes, waxes, greases, adhesives and sealants where viscosity, stringing and material compatibility must be reviewed.
Industrial paste filling →When should I choose an automatic paste filling machine?
Choose an automatic paste filler when output, repeatability, operator reduction or line integration justify conveyors, sensors, multiple nozzles and controlled changeovers.
Can automatic paste fillers handle different fill volumes?
Many automatic piston systems use cylinder or module ranges. The correct range should be selected around the smallest and largest fill size required.
Can automatic paste filling be supplied with capping and labelling?
Yes. The filler can be planned with capping, labelling, coding, conveyors and accumulation when the project needs a wider packaging line.