Semi Automatic Heated Filling Machine for High Viscosity Products

What Is a Semi Automatic Heated Filling Machine and When Is It Needed?

A semi automatic heated filling machine combines heating, stirring, and filling functions in one unit. It is commonly used for materials that become thicker after cooling or require temperature maintenance during filling.

Compared with standard filling machines, heated filling equipment is often selected for products that may experience unstable flow under room temperature conditions.

Main materials include:

• Hair wax

• Balm products

• Petroleum jelly

• Ointments

• Adhesives

• Grease

• Wax compounds

• Thick cosmetic paste

If a product remains fluid at room temperature, a conventional piston filling machine may be sufficient.

Why Product Characteristics Matter When Choosing a Heated Filling Machine

Machine selection should start with the material.

Several product properties directly influence equipment configuration:

Material viscosity

Higher viscosity products require heating to maintain stable flow.

Cooling behavior

Products that solidify after cooling often require heated hoppers.

Heating Uniformity Requirements

Materials requiring temperature maintenance during filling often benefit from continuous mixing.

Filling temperature requirements

Some formulations need to remain within a specific temperature range during production.

Understanding these factors helps reduce unsuitable machine selection.

Main Structure of the Semi Automatic Heated Filling Machine and the Function of Each Part

The machine mainly consists of several systems working together to heat, stir, and fill viscous materials.

Heating Hopper

The heating hopper is used to warm materials before and during filling.

For products such as wax, balm, or petroleum jelly, maintaining temperature helps keep materials in a suitable condition for filling.

Mixing System

The mixing system continuously stirs materials inside the hopper.

Its main function is to help distribute heat more evenly and maintain a more uniform material condition during production.

This is useful for products requiring heating throughout the filling process.

Pneumatic Filling System

The filling system transfers material from the hopper into containers.

Filling volume can be adjusted according to different bottle, bag, or jar sizes.

Suitable filling range depends on the selected machine model.

Filling Nozzle

The nozzle controls how material enters the container.

Different nozzle sizes are selected according to packaging requirements.

Control System

The control section is used to adjust machine operation, including filling speed and filling volume.

Simple controls help operators switch between products more easily.

Stainless Steel Machine Frame

The frame supports the entire machine structure.

Material contact parts are manufactured from stainless steel for long-term industrial production.

Working Process of the Semi Automatic Heated Filling Machine With Mixer

The production process generally includes:

Step 1 — Material loading

Raw material is transferred into the heated hopper.

Step 2 — Heating and mixing

The machine heats and stirs simultaneously to maintain suitable filling conditions.

Step 3 — Filling volume adjustment

The target filling quantity is adjusted according to container size.

Step 4 — Manual bottle placement

Operators position bottles, jars, or bags beneath the filling nozzle.

Step 5 — Filling operation

The piston system dispenses material into containers.

Factors to Consider Before Selecting Filling Range and Hopper Capacity

Selecting specifications larger than necessary does not always improve efficiency.

You should evaluate:

Container volume

The filling range should match actual package size.

Daily output target

Production requirements influence hopper capacity selection.

Material refill frequency

Large batch production may require larger hopper volumes.

Parameters of the Semi Automatic Heated Filling Machine With Mixer

Model	IMA-SHF-120	IMA-SHF-250	IMA-SHF-500	IMA-SHF-1000	IMA-SHF-2500
Filling Range	10-120ml	25-250ml	50-500ml	100-1000ml	250-2500ml
Filling Speed	10-30 bottles/min.
Hopper Capacity	30L
Mixing Power	0.55KW
Working Pressure	0.4-0.7Mpa
Material	Stainless Steel
Filling Accuracy	±1%
Dimension (CM)	65*40*150	74*43*170	74*43*170	74*43*170	85*55*190
Weight	55kg	65kg	65kg	65kg	80kg

Main Details of the Semi Automatic Heated Filling Machine With Mixer

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