Application & Process
Application
A Prism Jar Filling Machine is a specialized device used in various industries to automate the process of filling jars with a wide range of products. It offers efficient and precise filling, ensuring consistency in volume and reducing manual labor. Here are some key applications of jar filling machines:
- Food and Beverage Industry: Jar filling machines are extensively used in the food and beverage industry to fill jars with products such as sauces, jams, pickles, honey, condiments, spreads, and beverages. These machines enable fast and accurate filling, ensuring product integrity and reducing wastage.
- Cosmetic and Personal Care Industry: In the cosmetic and personal care industry, jar filling machines are employed to fill jars with products such as creams, lotions, gels, balms, masks, and scrubs. They ensure precise dosing and maintain product hygiene, enhancing efficiency in the manufacturing process.
- Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Industry: Jar filling machines find application in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industry for filling jars with products like ointments, creams, vitamins, supplements, and powders. These machines offer high filling accuracy, meeting stringent quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Process:
The process of a jar filling machine involves several steps:
- Jar Placement: Empty jars are loaded onto the machine’s conveyor or feeding system, positioning them for the filling process.
- Product Preparation: The product to be filled, such as sauces, creams, or powders, is prepared and transferred to a holding tank or reservoir connected to the filling machine.
- Filling Operation: The jars move along the conveyor, and as they reach the filling station, they are positioned under the filling nozzle or valve. The machine accurately dispenses the desired amount of product into each jar, ensuring precise filling.
- Cleaning and Maintenance: The jar filling machine requires regular cleaning and maintenance to ensure proper functioning, prevent cross-contamination, and extend its operational life.
Salient Features
- The machine is designed to comply with cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) standards, ensuring adherence to quality and regulatory requirements.
- The product contact parts are made of AISI 316 stainless steel, which is suitable for food and pharmaceutical applications, ensuring hygiene and durability.
- The filling mechanism utilizes a syringe and piston system to accurately dispense the desired product into the jars.
- The filling volume ranges from 30 grams to 200 grams, providing flexibility to handle various product quantities.
- The machine achieves filling accuracy within ± 1% of the filling volume, ensuring precise and consistent filling.
- The jars are automatically moved along a conveyor belt, facilitating continuous and streamlined filling operations.
- The machine is equipped with a "No Jar No Filling" arrangement, preventing product wastage and ensuring efficient operation.
- It features separate drives for the main machine and conveyor system, allowing for independent control and optimized performance.
- The machine operates with low noise levels and consumes low power, contributing to a comfortable working environment and energy efficiency.
- The filling and conveyor systems are synchronized using A/C drives, ensuring smooth coordination and precise operation.
- The machine is equipped with an enclosed rigid drive, consisting of a reduction gearbox and motor, providing reliable and durable performance.
- All exposed parts of the machine are either clad or hard chrome plated with AISI 304 stainless steel, ensuring longevity and resistance against corrosion.
- The machine structure is covered or cladded with S.S.304, enhancing its durability and facilitating easy cleaning and maintenance.
- It is mounted on height-adjustable mounting bolts, allowing for easy installation and flexibility in positioning.
- PLC Controls with HMI touch screen.
- SCADA system with 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance.