Viscosity changes everything
A product that flows easily when warm may become difficult to pump when cold. Fill method, hopper design, product feed, nozzle bore and temperature control must match real production conditions.
Paste and viscous filling machines
Paste and viscous filling machines for thick products.
Thick products need filling equipment with enough force, suitable nozzles and clean shut-off. Lancing can specify paste and viscous filling machines for food, cosmetic, chemical and industrial applications.
Specification guide
How to choose the right system.
These notes are written for buyers comparing filling machinery options before requesting a quotation.
Piston and volumetric filling
Piston and volumetric machines are widely used for creams, gels, sauces and pastes where repeatable dose is needed. Heated hoppers or mixers may be considered for products that settle or thicken.
Clean filling and cut-off
Stringing, dripping and tailing can cause messy packs. Anti-drip nozzles, suck-back, shut-off valves and correct nozzle sizing all help improve presentation.
Key considerations
What affects the machine specification?
Piston filling
Strong repeatable filling for creams, sauces and gels.
Heated options
Useful for waxes, honey and products that flow better when warm.
Mixing hoppers
Can help with products that settle or separate.
Large nozzles
Thicker products may need wider bores and careful shut-off design.
Relevant machines
Lancing filling machinery to review.
Paste and viscous filling machines
Automatic Paste Filling Machine
Six‑nozzle automatic piston filler for viscous products like cream, pesto or béchamel. Select a cylinder module (5–100 to 1000–5000 ml) and run precise volumetric fills.
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Paste and viscous filling machines
Paste Filling Machinery
Paste and viscous liquid filling machinery for creams, gels, sauces, honey, cosmetics, adhesives and thick household products.
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Automatic filling machines
Automatic Volumetric Filling Machine
Four‑nozzle automatic piston filler for honey, sauce, cream and lotion. Choose the appropriate cylinder module for your fill size.
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Semi-automatic filling machines
Semi Automatic Paste Filling Machine
Pneumatic twin‑head piston filler with hopper. Select a cylinder module from 10–100 ml up to 1000–5000 ml to suit your dose.
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Semi-automatic filling machines
Semi Automatic Volumetric Filling Machines
The semi-automatic system offers separate machines each requiring manual product placement but still affording a very significant improvement in production rates compared to manual…
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Specialist filling machines
Roto Lube Filling Machine
The Roto Lube pump filling machine has advantage of high accuracy when filling thick liquid or paste like jam,noodle pulp,meat stuffing,tomato paste etc.It is widely used in food,c…
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FAQ
Common questions.
Can paste fillers handle very thick products?
Yes, but hopper design, nozzle bore, pump strength and product temperature need to be checked.
What is the best filler for creams?
Piston, volumetric or paste filling systems are commonly reviewed for creams and lotions.
Can viscous products be filled automatically?
Yes. Automatic paste and viscous filling is possible when the product feed and container handling are properly specified.
Speak to Lancing
Need help specifying a filling machine?
Tell us the liquid, container, fill range and target output. Lancing will recommend a practical semi-automatic, compact or fully automatic option.