NLA-ALC-500 Automatic Filling Line (50-500ml)
Model: NLA-ALC-500 (50-500ML automatic filling line) Product Name: Automatic Bottle Paste and Liquid Filling and Capping Line for Aluminum Caps Supplier: Wenzhou T&D Packaging Machinery Factory
The NLA-ALC-500 is an automatic filling and capping line for aluminum-cap round bottles, built by Wenzhou T&D Packaging Machinery Factory. Rated at 1,200–1,800 bottles per hour, it handles both liquid and paste products in the 50–500 ml range. The standard line consists of three units: the FA4-500 4-head automatic piston filling machine, the automatic feeding and capping machine, and the 80 cm rotary bottle distributing machine. The filler runs on a Taiwanese-brand PLC with touchscreen control and Airtac pneumatic components. All product-contact parts are food-grade 304 stainless steel, upgradable to 316. Filling accuracy is plus or minus 1 percent, German SICK photocell sensors deliver no bottle, no fill operation, and the nozzles use a bottom close positive shut-off design to prevent dripping. Optional units include a semi-auto bottle washer, the AL-220 round bottle labeling machine, the PM-168 inkjet printing machine, a glass cover, and 316 contact parts. Lead time is 30–45 working days, shipment from Ningbo port, with a one-year warranty.
Key Specs at a Glance: Filling range 50–500ml | Filling speed 1,200–1,800 bottles/h | Filling accuracy ±1% | Air pressure 0.6–0.8 MPa | Air consumption 3–4 m³/h | Voltage 220V 50/60Hz 660W | Bottle diameter φ20–φ100mm | Bottle height 20–150mm.
1. Product Overview
Category
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Equipment category | Automatic bottle distributing, filling, cap feeding and capping line |
| English category | Automatic bottle unscrambling, filling, cap feeding and capping line |
| Product compatibility | Handles both liquid and paste; piston filling |
| Packaging compatibility | Aluminum-cap round bottles (glass bottles / PET plastic bottles, φ20–φ100mm) |
| Customization | Special design available on request; machine configuration freely selectable |
Applications
- Food & Condiments: honey, jam, chili sauce, edible oil, condiment pastes (50–500ml aluminum-cap glass bottles)
- Personal Care & Household: shampoo, shower gel, hand wash, skin lotion, sanitizing gel
- Pharmaceuticals & Health Supplements: oral liquids, syrups, topical solutions, supplement oils
- Chemicals & Agrochemicals: pesticide formulations, detergents, car care fluids
- Typical Buyers: small to mid-volume bottlers running multiple SKUs, and OEM/ODM contract packers that need one line to switch between paste and liquid
Core Functions
- Automatic bottle distributing: rotary table sorts round and square bottles, conveying and counting with infinitely variable speed.
- Piston dosing filling: four heads and four cylinders fill simultaneously; fill volume and fill speed are set directly on the HMI.
- Automatic cap feeding: caps are fed and placed in position, synchronized with the capping station.
- Automatic capping: two capping heads work at the same time, suited to plastic PET caps, glass bottle caps and similar cap types.
- No bottle, no fill: German SICK photocell sensors skip filling and cap placement when a bottle is missing.
- Expansion interface: can be extended downstream with a semi-auto bottle washer, the AL-220 round bottle labeling machine and the PM-168 inkjet printing machine to form a complete packaging line.
2. Key Advantages
- One machine for both paste and liquid: the piston filling structure handles high-viscosity pastes and low-viscosity liquids alike. Changeover only requires resetting the fill volume, with no pump change.
- Reliable control system: Taiwanese-brand PLC with touchscreen; fill volume and speed are set directly on the HMI. Pneumatic components are Airtac, with combined pneumatic and electric drive for stable running and simple operation.
- High accuracy, no dripping: filling accuracy is 1%. The bottom close positive shut-off nozzles eliminate stringing and dripping, keeping bottle necks and bodies clean.
- Selectable hygienic grade: stainless steel frame, with 201 stainless steel for the machine body and food-grade 304 stainless steel for product-contact parts, upgradable to 304 or 316 to meet food and personal care hygiene requirements.
- Matched line timing: the bottle distributing machine runs at 30–200 bottles per minute with infinitely variable speed, matching the 1,200–1,800 bottles per hour filling rate to reduce jams and empty stations.
- Sensor-linked intelligence: German SICK photocell sensors monitor the whole process. Missing bottles are neither filled nor capped, cutting rejects and product loss.
- Flexible, expandable configuration: choose 2, 4, 6 or 8 filling heads, with ranges from 5–100ml up to 500–5000ml. Bottle washing, labeling, coding and glass cover modules can be added.
- 2-meter conveyor as standard, customizable: the conveyor is fitted with a fixing device for stable filling, and its length can be customized to the workshop layout.
- Assured delivery and service: 30–45 working days lead time, wooden case packing suitable for ocean shipping, one-year warranty on the whole machine, and lifetime repair service after the warranty expires.
3. Technical Specifications
3.1 Standard Line Configuration
| NO | Name | QTY | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | FA4-500 4 heads automatic filling machine (50-500ml) | 1 set | Piston type, 4 heads and 4 cylinders |
| B | Automatic feeding and capping machine | 1 set | Two capping heads working simultaneously |
| C | Bottle distributing machine (80cm diameter rotary table) | 1 set | 80cm table, 100/120cm optional |
3.2 FA4-500 Filling Machine
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | FA4-500 |
| Filling range | 50–500ml |
| Filling heads | 4 heads |
| Filling speed | 1,200–1,800 bottles/h |
| Filling precision | ±1% |
| Air pressure range | 0.6–0.8 MPa |
| Air consumption | 3–4 m³/h |
| Voltage / Power | 220V 50/60Hz, 660W |
| Driving mode | Combined pneumatic and electric drive |
| Control | PLC + touchscreen (Taiwanese brand) |
| Pneumatic parts | Airtac |
| Conveyor | 2 meters as standard, specification customizable |
| Frame | 201 stainless steel |
| Contact parts | Food-grade 304 stainless steel (304 / 316 optional) |
| Anti-drip | Bottom close positive shut-off nozzles |
3.3 Filling Range Selection
| Model | FA4-100 | FA4-200 | FA4-500 | FA4-1000 | FA4-2600 | FA4-5000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filling range | 5–100ml | 20–200ml | 50–500ml | 100–1000ml | 260–2600ml | 500–5000ml |
| Filling speed | 1,200–1,800 bottles/h (shared across the series) | |||||
| Filling precision | ±1% (shared across the series) | |||||
| Air pressure | 0.6–0.8 MPa (shared across the series) | |||||
| Air consumption | 3–4 m³/h (shared across the series) | |||||
| Voltage / Power | 220V 50/60Hz 660W (shared across the series) |
Note: This line ships with the FA4-500 as standard. If the customer's fill volume falls outside 50–500ml, substitute another model in the same series. Filling heads are available in 2, 4, 6 or 8 head versions.
3.4 Bottle Distributing Machine
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Applicable bottle | Round or square bottle |
| Desktop diameter | 80cm / 100cm / 120cm (80cm on this line) |
| Product diameters | φ20mm – φ100mm |
| Product height | 20mm – 150mm |
| Conveying speed | 30–200 bottles/min, infinitely variable speed |
| Voltage | 220V |
| Frequency | 50Hz |
| Power | 120W |
| Weight | 60kg |
| Dimension | 990 × 900 × 1040mm |
3.5 Automatic Feeding and Capping Machine
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Capping heads | Two heads working simultaneously (two screw lids work at the same time) |
| Applicable caps | Plastic PET bottle caps, glass bottle caps; aluminum screw caps require configuration confirmed against the actual cap type |
| Cap feeding | Automatic cap placement, synchronized with the filling cycle |
| Sensor | German SICK photocell sensors, no bottle no action |
| Capping speed | To be matched with the filling rate of 1,200–1,800 bottles/h |
3.6 Optional Devices
| NO | Name | QTY | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Glass Cover | 1 | Optional, dust protection for the filling zone |
| B | 316 stainless steel of contact material parts | / | Upgrade option, for highly corrosive products |
| C | Semi-auto bottle washer | 1 | Optional |
| D | AL-220 automatic round labeling machine | 1 | Optional |
| E | PM-168 inkjet printing machine | 1 | Optional |
3.7 Utilities & Commercial Terms
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Air supply | 0.6–0.8 MPa, 3–4 m³/h |
| Power supply | 220V 50/60Hz (bottle distributing machine 120W + filling machine 660W) |
| Payment term | 30% T/T deposit in advance, 70% balance by T/T before shipment |
| Shipping methods | Ocean shipping |
| FOB port | Ningbo port |
| Delivery time | 30–45 working days |
| Packing details | Wooden case, cuboid, convenient for transportation |
| Warranty time | One year after start-up in the buyer's factory |
| Validity period | 30 days |
4. Sales Guidance & FAQ
Sales Guidance
- Establish the fill volume first, then the model: if the customer's product falls outside 50–500ml, switch to the matching FA4 series model (5–100 / 20–200 / 100–1000 / 260–2600 / 500–5000ml). Do not force the FA4-500 onto it.
- Establish the product viscosity first: paste and liquid require different nozzle bores, cylinder strokes and hopper configurations. Get the viscosity figure and actual samples before signing.
- Establish the cap type first: aluminum caps and PET plastic caps need different capping chuck materials and torque settings. Confirm the configuration only after the customer sends real cap samples.
- Align on the output figure: 1,200–1,800 bottles per hour is the peak filling speed range. Actual line output depends on bottle feed rate, product foaming and manual loading. Quote conservatively at 1,200 bottles per hour.
- Upsell in this order: bottle distributing + filling + capping is the base configuration. For customers needing labels or batch codes, add the AL-220 labeling machine and the PM-168 inkjet printing machine to raise order value.
- Push hygiene and compliance: lead with 304 contact parts for food and personal care customers, and the 316 upgrade for high-salt or high-acid products. This is the differentiator that supports a price premium.
- Manage delivery expectations: 30–45 working days plus ocean shipping. State the total lead time up front to avoid disputes after the deposit is paid.
FAQ
Q1: Can the NLA-ALC-500 fill both paste and liquid? Yes. The filling machine uses a piston type filling structure that handles both high-viscosity pastes and low-viscosity liquids. Changeover only requires resetting the fill volume and fill speed on the touchscreen, with no pump change.
Q2: What is the output of this line? Filling speed is 1,200–1,800 bottles per hour (shared rating across the FA4 series). The actual rate depends on bottle shape, product viscosity and manual loading speed. The bottle distributing machine conveys at 30–200 bottles per minute with infinitely variable speed, so it can be matched to the filling rate.
Q3: How is filling accuracy guaranteed? Filling accuracy is plus or minus 1 percent, guaranteed by the PLC-controlled piston stroke. The nozzles use a bottom close positive shut-off design to prevent stringing and dripping, so no product contaminates the bottle neck and affects capping or labeling.
Q4: What material are the product-contact parts? The standard configuration is food-grade 304 stainless steel, with 201 stainless steel for the machine body. Contact parts can be upgraded to 304 or 316 stainless steel. We recommend 316 for highly corrosive products.
Q5: Can it handle aluminum caps? Yes. This line is designed for aluminum-cap round bottles (ALC in the model code NLA-ALC-500 stands for Aluminum Cap). The capper handles plastic PET bottle caps, glass bottle caps and similar types, while aluminum screw caps require the customer to send real cap samples so we can confirm the capping chuck and torque configuration.
Q6: Can I buy only the filling machine, without the bottle distributing machine and capper? Yes. The machine configuration is freely selectable, and we can supply a single unit to suit your existing line.
Q7: How long is the warranty and what does it cover? One year on the whole machine, starting from start-up and acceptance in the buyer's factory. Parts are supplied free of charge for quality problems during the warranty period; the customer covers freight from China to the destination. If an engineer visit is required, round-trip travel costs are borne by the customer. Lifetime repair service continues after the warranty expires.
Q8: What power and air supply does the customer need to prepare? Power: 220V 50/60Hz. Air: 0.6–0.8 MPa at 3–4 m³/h. The customer needs to provide an air compressor and a regulated power supply to match.
Q9: Are the values in the specification tables final? The parameters above are for reference only; the actual machine is the standard.
5. Media & Assets
Video
| Content | Link |
|---|---|
| Machine work process video | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pi_2_RpU2OE |
6. Workflow
| Station | Action | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Loading | Operator pours empty bottles onto the bottle distributing machine turntable | Operator |
| 2. Bottle distributing | Turntable sorts and orients round/square bottles, 30–200 bottles/min, infinitely variable speed | Automatic |
| 3. Conveying | Conveyor (2 meters as standard) carries bottles to the filling station; fixing device clamps and locates them | Automatic |
| 4. Filling | Four-head piston filling; fill volume and speed set on the PLC; SICK photocell detection, no bottle no fill | Automatic |
| 5. Cap feeding | Caps are fed and placed in position automatically | Automatic |
| 6. Capping | Two capping heads work simultaneously with consistent torque | Automatic |
| 7. Optional stations | Semi-auto bottle washing then AL-220 round bottle labeling then PM-168 inkjet coding | Automatic |
| 8. Output | Finished bottles discharge to the collection table for manual cartoning | Operator |
Pre-operation Setup
- Connect the 220V 50/60Hz power supply and the 0.6–0.8 MPa air supply (air compressor to be provided by the customer).
- Set the fill volume (50–500ml) and fill speed on the touchscreen.
- Adjust the bottle distributing machine turntable speed and conveyor guide rails to suit bottle diameters of φ20–φ100mm and bottle heights of 20–150mm.
- Load the caps and trial-cap 3–5 bottles to confirm torque and sealing.
- Inspect the fill volume of the first articles (accuracy ±1%), then move to continuous production.
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