Automatic Keg, Drum, & Tote Liquid Filler

30 January 2025 //

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Automatic Net Weight Keg, Drum, & Tote Filling System

The Ideal Pase system is designed for automatic filling of kegs, drums, and totes with no manual intervention required for lance placement. It features a powered conveyor package with infeed, on-scale, and exit conveyors.

Key Features

• Integrated Vision System: Uses light and CCD camera to auto-locate each container’s bung location for precise lance positioning.
• Filling Recipes: PLC-stored recipes determine the fill type (top, inside, or bottom) based on product and container size.
• Fume Vent & Drip Cup: Located at the lance tip to capture harmful vapors and prevent drips.
• Touchscreen HMI: Large color display for easy recipe management and real-time performance data.

Operation

• Auto Filling: The system auto-fills multiple containers on a pallet, detecting bung locations and moving the lance accordingly.
• Real-Time Data: Displays target fill weight, cycle time, number of containers filled, and other parameters.
• Navigation Screen: Allows operators to select stored recipes, adjust weight and lance parameters, jog the lance, manually top off containers, view fill weight history, and initiate machine flush mode.

Options

• Hazardous Environment Package (Class 1, Div 1 Compliant)
• Integrated Flush System
• Various machine guarding packages
• Corrosive Environment packages
• Multiple fill lance storage
• Dedicated product supplies
• Integrated drip trays and spill collection systems
• Auto bung removal and re-attach option

Key Benefits of Automating Your Keg, Drum, and Tote Filling Operations

Automating your filling operations offers numerous advantages, especially when combined with net weight filling technology. Here are the key benefits:

1. Increased Efficiency and Productivity

• • Faster Filling Rates: Automated systems can fill containers much faster than manual processes, significantly increasing throughput
  • Consistent Performance: Automation ensures consistent fill levels and reduces the variability that can occur with manual filling

2. Enhanced Accuracy and Precision

• • Accurate Fill Volumes: Automated systems use advanced technologies like vision systems and PLC controls to ensure precise fill volumes, reducing product waste
  • Reduced Human Error: Automation minimizes the risk of human error, leading to more reliable and repeatable filling operations

3. Improved Safety

• • Hazardous Environment Handling: Automated systems can be designed to operate in hazardous environments, reducing the risk to human operators
  • Fume and Spill Control: Features like integrated fume vents and drip cups help manage harmful vapors and prevent spills

4. Cost Savings

• • Labor Reduction: Automation reduces the need for manual labor, leading to significant cost savings over time
  • Lower Operational Costs: Increased efficiency and reduced waste contribute to lower overall operational costs

5. Flexibility and Scalability

• • Adaptable to Various Containers: Automated systems can handle a wide range of container sizes and types, from various keg and drums to large totes.
  • Scalable Solutions: These systems can be scaled up or down based on production needs, providing flexibility for growing businesses

6. Enhanced Data and Control

• • Real-Time Monitoring: Automated systems often include HMI interfaces that provide real-time data on filling performance, allowing for better process control and optimization
  • Recipe Management: PLC-stored recipes enable quick and easy adjustments for different products and container sizes

7. Benefits of Net Weight Filling

• • Precision and Accuracy: Net weight filling ensures each container is filled to an exact target weight, which is crucial for customer satisfaction and regulatory compliance
  • Minimized Waste: By precisely controlling the product’s weight in each container, net weight filling minimizes overfilling and product waste, maximizing profit margins
  • Versatility: Net weight fillers can handle a variety of liquid product types, making them suitable for diverse industries
  • Consistency: This method provides consistent and accurate results, which is essential for maintaining product quality and meeting industry standards

For more details, contact your regional Ideal Pase Sales Manager to see how the Ideal Pase Automatic Net Weight Keg, Drum, and Tote system can enhance your filling operations.