Manual Piston Filler HS500

[David Busker]

A Manual Piston Filler HS500 is a type of volumetric filling machine that uses a hand-operated piston to precisely dispense a measured amount of product into containers. It works by a reciprocating piston drawing a product from a reservoir and then pushing it into a bottle or jar, making it ideal for filling liquids, pastes, and even products with small particles. These versatile and durable devices are commonly found in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries, offering efficiency and accuracy for various production scales.

How it Works?

• Volumetric Displacement: The machine operates on the principle of volumetric displacement.
• Piston Action: A piston moves in a cylinder, creating a vacuum to draw the product from a reservoir into the cylinder.
• Dispensing: The piston then moves forward, pushing the measured volume of product through a nozzle and into the container.

Key Characteristics

• Hand-Operated:
  Unlike automated machines, a manual piston filler requires a human operator to move the piston and dispense the product.
• Versatile:
  It can be used for a range of products, including thin liquids, viscous pastes, and even some granular or particulate products.
• Precise:
  The piston mechanism ensures consistent and accurate volumetric fills.
• Durable:
  Often constructed with stainless steel for contact parts, making them corrosion-resistant, wear-resistant, and suitable for various applications.

Common Applications

• Food & Beverage: Filling sauces, syrups, and other viscous foods.
• Pharmaceuticals: Dispensing medicines and viscous topical creams.
• Cosmetics: Filling lotions, shampoos, and other cosmetic products.
• Chemicals: Used for various chemical applications in packaging.