Closure details
Cap diameter, height, thread, liner, torque target and whether caps are manually placed or automatically fed.
Paste filling lines
Paste filling lines planned around fill, cap, label and output.
Plan a joined-up filling line when the paste filler needs to work with capping, labelling, coding and conveyors.
Piston and volumetric fillingSemi-auto to automatic linesUK advice and support
10–5000mlcommon dosing ranges
Pistoncontrolled viscous fills
Line-readyfill, cap and label
Fill, cap and label
Paste filling should not be planned in isolation when the whole line must run.
A paste filler can be the centre of the project, but capping, labelling, coding, conveyors and accumulation determine whether the finished production line is practical. Plan paste filling, capping and labelling together from the start.
Use one joined-up specification: product, container, closure, output target, installation and aftercare.
Product behaviourViscosity, temperature, particulates, aeration, stringing, settling and whether the product changes during the day.
Fill requirementTarget fill volume, tolerance, dose range, container neck opening, headspace and whether the fill is by volume, level or weight.
Container and closureJar, bottle, tub, cartridge, pail or jerrycan dimensions, cap style, labelling area and pack stability on conveyors.
Production targetRequired bottles per minute or per hour, number of SKUs, changeover frequency, cleaning process and operator involvement.
| Line stage | Planning points | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Infeed and container handling | Unscrambling, manual loading, pucks, rails, indexing and conveyor stability. | Paste products can require slower fills, so container presentation and spacing matter. |
| Paste filling | Filler type, nozzle count, hopper feed, cut-off and cleaning. | The product behaviour determines the core line speed and machine choice. |
| Capping | Screw caps, pumps, trigger sprays, ROPP, press caps and cap feeding. | Closure type affects torque control, cap presentation and bottle stability. |
| Labelling and coding | Label position, container shape, date coding, batch coding and inspection. | Labels and codes need consistent pack movement after filling and capping. |
Quote checklist
Ask for all downstream details in the paste filler enquiry.
Container stability
Tall, light, tapered or flexible bottles may need guides, pucks or slower handling.
Existing machinery
Ask whether the filler needs to connect to current conveyors, cappers, labellers, coders or packing equipment.
Can paste filling machines be integrated with capping and labelling?
Yes. Paste filling can be planned with conveyors, cap handling, labelling, coding, induction sealing, accumulation and end-of-line packing.
Why plan capping at the same time as filling?
Container stability, cap style, torque, cap feeding and line speed can affect the filler layout and conveyor design.
What details are needed for an integrated line quote?
Send product, container, closure, label, coding, output target, available footprint, utilities and any existing machinery.