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.
Verified reference configuration
Use published machine data as a test starting point, not a guaranteed production result.
Lancing’s related Liquid Fillers site publishes a six-nozzle automatic piston paste filler with selectable volumetric modules. The figures below are model-reference data; the final specification must be reconfirmed for the buyer’s product, dose, container and cleaning standard.
| Item | Published reference | What still needs proving |
|---|---|---|
| Head count | Six filling nozzles. | Whether all heads can refill and discharge consistently with the actual product at the requested line rate. |
| Volume modules | 5–100, 10–300, 50–500, 100–1000, 500–3000 and 1000–5000 ml. | The correct module for every SKU, especially the lowest and highest production fills. |
| Accuracy | ≤±1% reference figure. | Product, temperature, dose, sample count, speed and measurement method must be stated for any accepted result. |
| Nozzle and product feed | Anti-drip nozzles, integrated conveyor and heated or mixed hopper options are published. | Cut-off, stringing, particles, air entrapment, hopper refill and clean-down using representative samples. |
| Cleaning | Tool-less strip-down is listed for the reference configuration. | Which wetted parts are removed, how residues are recovered, cleaning chemistry and the buyer’s verification method. |
Reference source: Lancing automatic paste filling machine. Current quotation and witnessed tests take precedence over published web data.
Balance the complete line
The filler can only maintain its design rate when containers arrive consistently and leave without restriction. Include infeed spacing, bottle or jar stability, capping, label application, coding, rejection and accumulation in the rate calculation. A faster filler does not improve output if the capper or operator remains the constraint.
Stabilise the product supply
Automatic production needs a repeatable feed to every dosing head. Confirm hopper level control, transfer-pump capacity, temperature control and agitation. If the product settles or aerates, test the first and last part of a realistic run rather than only a short steady-state sample.
Define container indexing
Lightweight, tapered or wide-mouth packs may need side guides, gating or neck handling. Confirm the minimum and maximum pack dimensions, container pitch and the acceptable position below each nozzle. Product on the neck can affect closure torque and label adhesion.
Define the acceptance run
Agree the product batch, fill volume, number of containers, sample frequency, output measurement and allowed rejects. Record product temperature and machine settings so the result can be reproduced after installation.
Automatic project route
Prove filling, container handling and downstream equipment together.
Where the project includes closures or labels, plan it as one controlled line. Lancing’s automatic filling machines site covers broader automatic line principles, while capping machines UK covers closure handling in more depth.
Before the trial
Supply product, production containers, closures, labels and a clear target for output and acceptance.
Prepare the product trial →During the trial
Measure fill quantity, cut-off, container cleanliness, index reliability and any product change during the run.
Review nozzle cut-off →After the trial
Record cleaning, product recovery, recipe settings and the conditions required to repeat the result.
Review cleaning and changeover →Automatic filler FAQs
Questions for an automatic paste filling specification.
Does six nozzles guarantee a specific bottles-per-minute output?
No. Output depends on dose, product refill time, fill profile, container indexing, product supply and downstream equipment. The result should be measured with the real product and pack.
Can one automatic filler cover several fill ranges?
It may cover several SKUs, but different piston modules or change parts can be required. Confirm the full range and the permitted changeover before selecting the machine.
How is the reference accuracy checked?
Agree a written method stating product, temperature, dose, sample count, machine speed and whether the quantity is measured by mass or volume. Density should be controlled when mass is used to assess a volumetric dose.
Can particles pass through an automatic piston filler?
Some particulate products can be handled if valves, cylinder, pipework and nozzles provide a suitable passage. The largest credible particle and its concentration should be tested.
When is a heated or mixed hopper needed?
Use it only when product evidence shows that temperature or suspension must be maintained. Heating and agitation can also change viscosity, aeration and cleaning, so the operating window must be specified.
What should be demonstrated at factory acceptance?
Demonstrate repeatable filling, clean cut-off, container handling, alarms, guarding, recipe change, product recovery, cleaning access and line interfaces under agreed test conditions.