Liquid Filling Machines

If you need to bottle, fill, or package we have the Piston Fillers or Depositor equipment and solutions to make it happen.

Our piston filling machines can be integrated into a fully automatic packaging line or used as a standalone semi-automatic unit. Check out our Piston Filler/Depositors, Pump Fill Stations, PD Servo Pump Filler, and Transfer Pumps. Many of these machines can be used in conjunction with cup machines, VFFS machines, HFFS machines, thermoforming machines, and more!

We supply piston filler machines and other equipment for manufacturers and enterprises from a variety of industries:

Piston Fillers & Piston Depositors

We specialize in piston fillers & piston depositors that all start with our innovative product pathway that allows Volumetric Technologies Horizontal and Incline Series Machines to fill and deposit your products at higher speeds. Our piston filler machines provide clean drip free depositing and adds precision in your production lines. We configured our piston fillers to deposit accurate amounts of sauces, stews, batters, meat/sauce mixtures, and pastes every single time. As a result, our piston fillers and depositors deliver the highest product fill accuracy, with the lowest level of product degradation in the industry.

Spills, drips, and container overflows may be common in other food filling lines, but not when you use piston fillers from Volumetric Technologies. What’s more, your staff will free up some of their time as our equipment doesn’t need constant monitoring, every minute of the day. We make sure our machines do what they should: Fill Effectively and Without Fail.

Constructed Using Stainless Steel & USDA/FDA Approved Materials

Our Piston Filling Machines are constructed using 316L stainless steel and top-quality USDA/FDA approved materials. All piston filler models from the 1590 through the large 3045 incline series are offered in single or multiple head designs. We also make them available for various applications and industries. They can be integrated into a packaging line that’s fully automatic or used as a standalone semi-automatic piston filler.

Tell us about your application, and we’ll discuss the best ways to integrate our machines into your current line.

Options

  • Dispensing Nozzles

  • Fixed height or adjustable height options

  • Hopper product level control system

  • Hopper Lid

  • Agitated Hopper

  • Water jacketed hopper

  • Linear traveling carriage nozzle rack

  • Diving carriage nozzle rack

  • Walking beam nozzle rack

  • Pin stop, star wheel, or timing wheel container escapement

  • Servo-actuated drive assembly

  • load cell feedback system

  • Table Top Conveyor and Bakery Conveyor options

  • Gap Transfer Conveyors

Features

  • Extremely accurate up to +/- .25 of 1%

  • Single or multiple head designs

  • Ease-of-use with touchscreen HMI

  • Solid state PLC in a UL listed control panel

  • Built to last in the toughest environments

  • Quick tool-free changeover and assembly/disassembly

  • Product contact surfaces constructed from 316L stainless steel and FDA/USDA approved materials

  • Gentle on shear sensitive products

  • Adjustable speed controls

  • Physical start, stop, and E-stop buttons

  • Cycle counter

  • Customizable for any application

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POWER
REQUIREMENTS
Air and Electric (varies)

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FILL VOLUME
2oz - 5 gallons

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SPEED
Up to 20 Cycles
per minute

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PARTICULATE
SIZE
Up to 1/4 diameter

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WASHDOWN
Full washdown

We supply piston filler machines and other equipment for manufacturers and enterprises from a variety of industries:

BAKING

COSMETICS

Silverware and Beverage
Cleaning Bottle

FOOD / BEVERAGE

HOUSEHOLD

Lipstick and Perfume
Donut and Cupcake
Industry

INDUSTRIAL

Automatic Filling Lines

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Industrial conveyor belt system with control panel and filling machine

Piston Fillers & Piston Depositors can be used in conjunction with an automated lines to increase production and improve product portion control. With product waste kept at a minimum, you can maximize your product and save on costs.

Volumetric Technologies’ Automatic Filling Lines encompass an extensive array of cutting-edge equipment, including piston fillers, versatile filling lines, advanced volumetric filling machines, specialized vial filling equipment, and efficient overflow filling lines. This wide range of solutions caters to diverse industries and applications.

Our piston fillers offer unparalleled precision, speed, and accuracy, making them ideal for various liquid and semi-liquid products. The integration of our filling machines ensures that each fill is consistent and exact, regardless of viscosity or foaming properties.

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Where we EXCEL

  • delicate pharmaceutical and cosmetic products — our vial filling equipment guarantees meticulous filling that meets high standards of hygiene and precision.

  • foamy liquids and prevent spills — our overflow filling lines are engineered to handle and ensure a clean and efficient packaging process.

  • thick (dare we say, goopy) meal and food sauces — our piston fillers and depositors handle the thick stuff with precision and efficiency.

  • eggs — our rotary cup solutions handle this delicate product, think what we can do for you.

From initial consultation to final implementation, Volumetric Technologies is committed to tailoring our solutions to your needs. Our expertise extends beyond the equipment itself; we offer comprehensive support to optimize your production processes and enhance efficiency.

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Compatible with Food and Non-Food Products

Our products are versatile, USDA-approved, and compatible with a wide range of products and textures. We designed them to be customizable according to your products’ specifications.

Our volumetric piston fillers can be adjusted to accommodate fluids of varying viscosity, from liquids to thick creams. They can also fill/deposit products with large particulates and at any temperature.

In sum, Volumetric Technologies piston fillers can speed up the filling process for the following types of products:

  • Liquids – Beverages, Chemicals, water, dyes, perfume, honey, syrup, soaps, oils

  • Thick -Semi-liquids – Pasta Sauces, Dips and Spreads, Condiments such as mustard, mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, marinades, batters, frostings, shampoos, personal care creams, gels, Nut butters

  • Particulated Products – Salsa, soups, stews, Barbecue pulled pork, macaroni and cheese, chunky dips, Chicken Ala King, chicken livers, creamed herring, pie fillings

Piston Filler FAQs

  • Benchtop fillers are typically around $6k, larger fillers can range from $16k to over $100k.

  • Yes 1 year parts and labor with a full service department available.

  • No, all sales are final.

  • Not directly but we work with financing partners who can offer a range of options from leasing to loans.

  • For smaller projects, 2-6 weeks. Larger projects can range up to 6 months (or more) depending on scope.

  • Absolutely, our systems are customized to meet your specifications.

  • Like any mechanical system, there is standard daily maintenance needed, as well as regular monthly service requirements

  • We provide customer training upon installation of the equipment and provide service & maintenance documentation with the shipment.

  • All VTI piston fillers ship with UL listed electrical controls and we provide food grade solutions wherever specified.

  • Yes, upon request.

  • VTI has over 30 years of piston filling experience building fast, accurate, and durable equipment specializing in hard-to-fill liquids. All of our equipment is stainless steel, tool-less design, and easy to maintain for long lasting performance.