Why use piston or volumetric filling
A measured chamber or cylinder delivers a controlled volume. This makes the method useful for products where consistent fill quantity is important and the product can be drawn and discharged repeatably.
Piston and volumetric fillers
Piston and volumetric filling machines for repeatable dosing.
Piston and volumetric filling machines are used where a repeatable fill volume is required across liquids, creams, gels and sauces. They can be configured for semi-automatic production or integrated into automatic lines.
Specification guide
How to choose the right system.
These notes are written for buyers comparing filling machinery options before requesting a quotation.
Applications
Food sauces, honey, shampoo, creams, lotions, gels, oils and compatible chemical products are common applications. Product texture, particulates and temperature should be reviewed before selection.
Specification details
Cylinder size, nozzle design, hopper or tank feed, air supply, product temperature and clean-down requirements determine the final machine layout.
Key considerations
What affects the machine specification?
Repeatable dose
Measured volume supports consistent filling.
Wide fill ranges
Cylinder modules can be chosen around the required fill volume.
Thicker products
Suitable configurations can handle many viscous liquids.
Semi-auto to automatic
The same filling principle can support different automation levels.
Relevant machines
Lancing filling machinery to review.
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 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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Compact filling machines
Compact Automatic Volumetric Filling Machine
Tabletop 2–4 head piston filler for soaps, shampoos and viscous liquids. Accurate volumetric dosing with ≤±1% typical accuracy.
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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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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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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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FAQ
Common questions.
What is a volumetric filler?
A volumetric filler delivers a measured volume of product, typically using a chamber, piston or controlled dosing system.
Can piston fillers handle sauce?
Yes, many sauces suit piston filling if particulates, temperature and viscosity are within the machine specification.
Are piston fillers accurate?
They can be very repeatable when correctly sized and set up for the product and container.
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.