What is a Piston Filler?

There are various types of Filling Machines on the market for handling different packaging requirements such as product viscosities. Tigre Solutions manufactures Liquid Filling Machines based on your needs. Piston filling machines are one of many Filling Machine types that we manufacture. While some Liquid Fillers are ideal for filling free-flowing liquids, Piston Fillers are highly recommended for high viscosity liquids or products with particles or fibers.

Also known as Viscous Liquid Filling Machines, Piston Fillers are among the most versatile Filling Machines in the market. They can move various products from hoppers, holding tanks, and others to containers in different sizes.

 

Key Components of a Piston Filler

• The Hopper – For holding bulk quantities of the product.
• The Piston – Pulls product from the hopper to the cylinder.
• The Cylinder – For consistent fill levels.
• The Valve – Allows and Stops product flow through the nozzle/s.
• The Nozzle/s – Dispenses product from the cylinder to the containers.

Interesting facts about Piston Fillers

• The piston’s length of stroke and the cylinder’s inside diameter will determine the fill volume of the machine. Larger cylinders can accommodate more product.
• You can adjust the speed of the piston’s movement.
• The size of the hopper can vary depending on the size of your containers. For instance, automatic Piston Fillers will likely pull products from a bulk source such as a tank. The machine’s piston and cylinder are available in various sizes for accommodating different project needs.

 

Types of Piston Filling Machine

Automatic Piston Fillers

• They work with several automated devices such as automatic and power conveyor systems.
• The majority of the processes are automated. The operator only needs to set up the machine.
• They come with PLC touchscreen control panels for easier control of the whole operation parameters.

 

Semi-Automatic Piston Fillers

They require more interaction with the operator including the following:

• Placement of containers into the machine
• Initiating each fill cycle via a hand or footswitch
• Removal of each filled container after each fill cycle.

 

5 Advantages of a Piston Filler

1. They can handle all product viscosities.
2. They are available in various nozzle types.
3. They can handle different container materials and sizes.
4. They can handle particles and fiber in products.
5. They produce accurate filling levels.

 

Whatever your filling needs are, Tigre Solutions offers flexible solutions based on your requirements, with our goal always being to meet your needs. Contact us for any Piston Filling inquires.