A tube filling machine is a machine that fills liquids, creams and other materials into a tube with a cap or nozzle at one end and seals the opening. It is widely used in various scenarios that require tube filling and sealing, such as cosmetic tubes, medical ointments, and daily chemical products. There are many types of tube filling machines, including manual, semi-automatic and fully automatic. Manual machines require manual intervention at each step, while semi-automatic machines can automate part of the process, but still require manual loading and unloading of tubes. Fully automatic machines are fully automated and can handle the entire tube filling process.

Tube Filling Machine Working Principle

Step 1: First, the empty tubes stored in the hopper are fed into the tube filling machine and then moved to the rotating table.

Step 2: As the tube passes the filling nozzle, the sensor will detect whether the tube mouth is fully aligned with the filling nozzle. If not, the tube filling machine will automatically reposition the tube. This helps ensure accurate filling.

Step 3: Next, drive the filling nozzle into the tube to fill the prepared product into the tube. For piston tube filling machines, the filling nozzle is usually driven by a cylinder.

Step 4: When the filling nozzle is filled with the product, the rotating table will move the tube to the sealing station, and the mechanical clamp above this station will immediately clamp the tube for sealing.

Step 5: After the tube is sealed, the end of the tube will be folded again. This step is to make the tube seal more secure and durable.

Step 6: The last step of the tube filling machine process is to encode the tube. The important information of the product, such as the production date and expiration date, will be printed on the tube.

Step 7: After all the packaging steps are completed, the sealed tube will enter the discharge device.

What Products Can Be Filled By Tube Filling Machine?

The tube filling machine is a multi-purpose equipment. It can be used to fill a variety of products in various industries.

Personal care products

The tube filling machine can be used to fill personal care products. It helps to ensure the hygiene and safety of these products. Therefore, consumers can use them with confidence. The most common products include: toothpaste, shampoo, body lotion, hand cream.

Pharmaceutical products

The tube filling machine can also be used in the pharmaceutical industry. It can perfectly package all kinds of ointments so that they can eventually meet strict hygiene requirements. Here are some products that use tube filling machines: burn ointment, anti-allergic lotion, syrup, pain relief ointment.

Food products

The tube filling machine is very popular in the food industry. Most of the sauces in the kitchen are filled with this equipment. They help keep these foods hygienic and fresh. It can fill any sauce you can think of, such as: ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, salad dressing.

Pet products

To make it easier for you to feed your pet, pet food and medicine are usually packaged in tube containers. This makes the tube filling machine an ideal choice for the pet industry. Common products include: pet nutrition, pet skin ointment, pet snacks.

The tube filling machine is an indispensable equipment in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. They are machines used to produce packaging tubes of different capacities, designs, and shapes. The price of a tube filling machine depends on the size and complexity of the machine. Generally speaking, small machines with lower production capacity are cheaper than large machines with higher production capacity. The price of a small tube filling machine starts from a few thousand dollars, while a fully automatic machine with higher production capacity costs tens of thousands of dollars. It is wise to consult us before purchasing to get the best machine for your specific needs.