Used Complete Powder Packaging Lines

Browse AEK Packaging Equipment's inventory of unused and used complete powder packaging lines. Complete powder packaging lines are automated systems designed to package powders (such as food ingredients, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, or detergents) into suitable containers for distribution and sale. These systems encompass a series of processes that work together to efficiently handle, fill, seal, and label the powder products in various forms such as bags, pouches, cans, jars, or bottles. If you are looking to sell your used powder bottling packaging line submit a request online or contact KC Christensen at 630-238-2660.

Your Guide to Powder or Dry Product Bottle Filling Lines and How They Work
In manufacturing powder and dry products, bottle-filling lines play a crucial role in packaging a wide range of products. These lines ensure precision, efficiency, and reliability in packaging, from whey protein to pharmaceutical powders. Understanding how these filling lines work can help businesses make informed decisions about their production processes and equipment investments.

What Are Powder and Dry Product Filling Lines?
Powder filling lines are automated systems designed to fill bottles with granular or powdered products. These systems are used in various industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, and household products. Products such as oats, nutritional drink mixes, salt, detergent powders, and dietary supplements rely on these filling lines for accurate and efficient packaging.

Types of Filling Technologies

Volumetric Cup Fillers are ideal for free-flowing granules like grass and flower seed mix, flour, and sweeteners. This type of filler uses a set of interchangeable cups that dispense a precise volume of product into each bottle. The simplicity of this system makes it cost-effective and easy to maintain, making it a popular choice for many manufacturers.
Auger Fillers are versatile and can handle various powders, from dairy creamers to toner powder. They work by using a rotating auger screw to dispense product into bottles. The auger is driven by a motor, allowing for precise control over the amount of product dispensed. Auger fillers are suitable for both free-flowing and non-free-flowing powders, making them versatile. Auger Fillers can be inline indexing systems or continuous motion rotary fillers depending on your line speed.
Inline Auger Filler, such as those offered by brands like Spee-Dee and Per-Fil, are designed for continuous operation. These systems are ideal for high-volume production environments and can be integrated into existing production lines. Their modular design allows for easy customization to meet specific production needs.
Rotary Auger Filler, like those from Mateer or Barry-Wehmiller, are used in applications requiring high-speed filling. These systems use multiple filling heads arranged in a circular pattern, allowing for simultaneous filling of various bottles. Rotary auger fillers are perfect for large-scale production facilities needed to maximize output.

Key Components of a Powder or Dry Product Bottling Line
To fully grasp how a powder filling line works, it's essential to understand the key components and types of equipment used in the process. Many lines require different components based on product specifications, speed, and manufacturing specifications.

Bottle Feeding: Rotary turn table or bulk bottle unscrambler
Bottle Cleaning: Ionized air cleaner machine or an option integrated into unscrambler
Powder Filler: Volumetric cup, inline or rotary auger filler
Product Feeder to Filler: Flexible Screw Conveyor or Pneumatic Conveyor
Capper or Can Seamer: Capper can be a chuck style or inline quill capper
o A can seamer can be a single-head or multi-head for higher speeds
Tamper Evident Sealer: Neck Bander or Induction Cap Sealer
Cap Tightener or Cap Retorquer
Checkweigher
Metal Detector
Shrink bundler
Case Packer
Palletizer
Stretch Wrapper

How Does a Powder Bottle Filling Line Work?
Now that we know the equipment involved, let's look at how a typical powder bottling line operates.

Product Feeding: A pneumatic or screw conveyor system feeds powders into the filling machines, ensuring a steady supply of product for bottling.
Feeding: Depending on your container, bottles or cans are fed onto the line via a rotary turn table, bulk bottle unscrambler, or an automatic depalletizer.
Filling: The filling machine accurately dispenses product into a container by volume or net weight. This step is crucial for maintaining dosage accuracy.
Checkweighing: As bottles exit the labeling area, they pass through inspection systems. Bottles with incorrect weights are rejected and removed from the line.
Capping: Once filled, bottles move to the capping machine. Caps are applied and securely tightened to ensure a proper seal.
Labeling: Bottles then pass through the labeling machine, where labels are applied precisely. This step is critical for providing consumers with product information.
Case Packing: The bottles are packed into cartons or cases for distribution. This step completes the bottling process and prepares the product for shipment.
Palletizing: The cases are collated and form into layers on pre-positioned shipping pallets; once the proper amount of cases are stacked, the pallet indexes into a stretch wrapper to secure the load for shipping

Industry Applications
Granule and powder filling lines are used across various industries, each with unique requirements and challenges.

Food Industry: In the food industry, these filling lines package products such as soup powders, herbs and spices, and dairy creamers. The ability to handle a wide range of product viscosities and densities makes these lines indispensable for food manufacturers.
Pharmaceutical Industry: Pharmaceutical companies use precision and hygiene when packaging products like dietary supplements and other powdered medications. Filling lines for pharmaceuticals are designed with strict quality control measures to ensure each package meets regulatory standards.
Household Products: For detergent and toner powders, filling lines provide an efficient solution for packaging large product volumes. The durability and reliability of these systems are essential for meeting consumer demand and maintaining production schedules.

Choosing the Right Filling Line
When selecting a filling line, consider the following factors:

Product Characteristics: The type of product being packaged will determine the best filling technology. Free-flowing granules may require a different system than sticky powders.
Production Volume: High-volume production environments may benefit from rotary auger fillers, while smaller operations might find inline auger fillers more suitable.
Budget: Volumetric cup fillers can be cost-effective for startups or smaller businesses, while larger companies might invest in more sophisticated systems.

Granule and powder products bottle filling lines are integral to modern manufacturing, offering precise and efficient solutions for packaging various products. By understanding the different types of filling technologies and their applications, businesses can choose the right equipment to meet their production needs. Whether you're packaging whey protein, salt, or pharmaceutical powders, a filling line solution is designed to optimize your operation and ensure product consistency and quality.