Understanding Bottle Filling System 

Bottle Filling System Startup

Looking for a safe and easy way to start? Would you like to first learn how the bottle filling system works in small quantities? This is your lucky day because you’re in the right place! Now let’s start!

 

Automatic Bottle Filling System

 

We will mainly discuss compact bottle filling machines that small and medium-sized businesses use. On the other hand, the bottle filling system we’re speaking about here applies in all industries, like food, beverages, chemicals, cosmetics, and medicine, at a slow, moderate speed yet accurate filling.

Most of the bottle filling machines today are semiautomatic machines that work at a regular pace. Remember that there may be no one type of filler that can fill all kinds of liquids in various businesses. Which bottle filling system to use varies depending on viscosity, temperature, chemical stability, particle size, and properties. We talk about the pros and cons of the machines below, as well as where they work best.

Introduction

A bottle filling system is a machine that is popular in the packaging sector as bottle filling machines that fill containers with liquids, gases, paste, or powder. The material-filled bottles are capped using capping machines. Therefore, combining sensors and mechanical assembly, we create a bottle-capping system and a bottle filling system for various industries.

This system uses a motorized design for capping and a piston and syringe mechanism for filling, all combined into a single machine. The conveyor moves empty bottles from the assembly area onto the filling head. The filling head is in charge of filling bottles with liquid products. Afterward, the assembly pushes the bottle into a circulating disc, bringing it to the capping station, for cap installing. The bottle that arrives at the motorized device that spins and tightens the cap on bottles is the cap turning station. Then, the assembly moves the bottle to the following location, where it is completed and rolled down the system. The complete system that uses sensors and a motorized assembly is controlled by a sensor-based system.

Standard Bottle Filling And Capping Methods

Manual Filling 

This process uses filling machines that operate by hand and don’t need electricity. This bottle filling system is perfect for small-scale production, lab use, or places where there isn’t a reliable source of power from the outside. 

Screw Capping 

The screw closure applies for screwing on and off of a container’s “finish.” Uses continuous threads or lugs. It is cost-efficient, creates a strong seal, and is suitable for content products. This closure offers an easy opening, is enclosable, and conforms with packaging and regulations.

Manual Weighing 

The manual weighing involves filling the bottle with liquid using a tank arrangement. Whereas, the weight of the bottle is already set. Each filled container is weighted and tested for correctness, which can be time-consuming and expensive because of the labor.

Components and Implementation

Production Methods (number of mechanisms)

    • Rack and pinion 
    • Gear drive

Process of Manufacturing 

  • Cutting Operation 
  • Power supply unit 
  • Electronic Setup 
  • Arduino module 
  • Sensors Circuits 
  • Arc Welding 

Assembly Components 

  1. Rack and pinion
  2. Transformers 
  3. Motor Drive 
  4. IR Sensors 
  5. Spur Gear 
  6. Container
  7. Conveyor
  8. Relay

Bottle Filling System Components 

Conveyor 

A conveyor system is a conventional type of mechanical handling equipment that transports bottles from one place to another. Conveyors are particularly helpful in situations when large or bulky goods need transporting.  Conveyor systems are highly beneficial in the material handling and packaging sectors because they provide speedy and effective transportation for a broad range of commodities.

Spur Gear 

Two spur gears are commonly attached: one to the wheel’s shaft and the other to the camshaft, which is set above the base. The chain is chosen based on the gear’s teeth.

Rack and pinion 

An example of a linear actuator is a rack and pinion. They consist of a circular gear meeting a linear gear and function to convert rotary motion into linear motion. In order to drive the rack linearly, one must rotate the pinion. The pinion will rotate as long as the rack is driven linearly.

Electric Motor

The electrical device that transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy is an electric motor. Most electric motors produce force in the form of rotation by interacting with their magnetic field and winding currents. Electric motors may be driven by alternating current (AC) sources like a power grid, inverters, or electrical generators or by direct current (DC) sources like batteries, cars, or rectifiers.

Sensors 

The sensors are complex devices that pick up and react to electrical or optical signals. A sensor takes a physical parameter like temperature, humidity, speed, etc., and turns it into a controllable electrical signal.

Arduino Module 

Arduino is a business, project, and user community that makes and sells single-board microcontrollers and microcontroller kits. These apply in creating digital devices and interactive objects that are controllable and sense both digitally and physically. 

Relay 

Power or electricity controls the relay switch. Several relays use an electromagnet to move a switch mechanically. Other types of relays, like solid-state relays, work in different ways.

Bottle Filling Machine Working Principle Sample

Bottle Filling System Working 

Newer models can fill clean and aseptic processes with more than one lane. The machine can get products from a variety of UHT processors. Because it has more than one lane, this bottle filling system can simultaneously fill more than one product. The number of lanes, the container’s size, and the product’s viscosity will all affect the production rate. 

Cycle time is mainly depend on the amount of time it takes to fill the bottles. Fill bottles in stages to shorten the cycle time. The A conveyor takes the bottles from the bottle washer to the bottle filler. The star wheel on a platform allows each bottle to be fed by itself. The platform will move up and down so that it can reach the filler valve that is above it. The mouth of the bottle presses against the rubber seal of the filling machine, making it airtight. The air in the bottle is taken out by the vacuum at the top of the filling vessel, which will also be turning with the platform of the bottles. By raising the bottle against the rubber seal, the opening between the rubber seal and the filling tube opens, and liquid product flows into the bottle because the pressure in the bottle is low.

How Makwell Offers Bottle Filling Solutions

As a filling machine and packaging equipment manufacturer, we aim to create a bottle-filling system that meets specific requirements. With a simple-to-use automatic filling system that is controlled by a solenoid valve and different types of sensors depending on how much filling is needed.

By adding a jet nozzle and a strong solenoid valve, you can cut down on time it takes to fill bottles and get more done. In case of shaking or vibrating, a guideway is available. You may add a section on capping as well. Remember to pay more attention and care on where to place nozzles. The system is adaptable to bigger bottles and works productive.

The system offers the benefits of simplicity and dependability. Various sensors regulate the system and carry it out effectively. We see this partnership as a walk where we can both gain knowledge and build a solid customer-manufacturer relationship.  

Especially if you are a startup company, don’t be afraid to ask questions. Even the smallest businesses can benefit from our expertise in filling machines! We can start from small filling machines to the most automatic bottle filling system! Send us a message now, and we will guide you to have your own bottle filling system!

 

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