Filling and closing creams, mascara, lip gloss, makeup, eyeliner, and more

We always plan the storage and feeding of items in collaboration with our customers as part of a customized design that is tailored to both the type of container and the method of delivery.

In this area, for example, we use hopper conveyors, dosing elevators, plate conveyors, or disc sorters. In our systems, these technologies are increasingly being replaced by robotic applications, which we have been using and refining for many years.

Bottles, closures, and other packaging components are then fed as bulk material or via trays (including reusable systems). The robot carefully places each item into transport cups, transport systems, or directly into a downstream machine.

groninger filling machines are highly versatile, capable of handling both small and large quantities, as well as products with a wide range of viscosities.

Our systems excel as semi-automatic small-batch fillers as well as fully automatic high-performance machines, available in various shapes and sizes. We utilize a wide variety of filling systems: rotary piston pumps, linear piston pumps, and mass flow measurement systems. This allows for the filling of low- to high-viscosity products as needed. At the same time, we guarantee the highest process reliability for both small and large filling volumes.

The filling systems of our machines can be cleaned using the required methods including cold or hot cleaning, sanitizing, or sterilization with CIP/SIP. For manual cleaning, a pump change cart allows the filling system to be easily removed from the plant and cleaned.

We also enable filling and cleaning to take place simultaneously on the plant. Redundant filling systems make it possible to achieve the highest possible plant efficiency.

Gentle pressing and precise screwing ensure the highest quality across a wide variety of closures with our capping machines.

We distinguish between two types of capping machines:

• Cyclic capping machines are suitable for processing snap-on and screw-on caps, spray and dispenser pumps, as well as multi-part closures.
• High-performance capping machines for round, flat, and shaped bottles operate continuously and offer the ability to process various closures.

Thanks to state-of-the-art servo drives, the cyclic modules on the base machine can be used flexibly and combined with one another. They offer various screw-on modes (torque, stop, and angle) and ensure gentle capping of containers.

The use of servo motors guarantees precise and reproducible torque during capping and all movements ensure that future formats can also be easily set up and run on the machine.

Tailored to your product, we offer continuous or intermittent transport of the items – or a combination of both methods. 

In the filling and capping machine, a conveyor rake with a hygienic design is the preferred choice. Gentle movement on the conveyor belts ensures smooth passage.

Our systems also offer the option of transporting unstable and non-stackable items in transport cups if this is necessary for your purposes. By using intelligent transport systems with freely programmable transport carriers, we further increase the flexibility of our processing lines.

Integration of labeling and marking is also possible on our groninger machines. The containers are guided precisely to the labeling station via the accurate star guide and labeled with precision by the labeling belt. This results in a fully finished product at the end of the process. A tape end and tape breakage check is part of the process reliability.

Depending on requirements and the specific application, the appropriate printers for the labels can be used; thermal transfer printers and laser printers are standard options.

To ensure reliable control of labeling and marking, we rely on vision systems to achieve optimal results.

Thanks to their compact design, our labelers can be accommodated to confined spaces, whether as stand-alone machines or fully integrated into the production line.

We can handle even the most unusual bottle designs with flexibility and regardless of format. We offer the highest level of process reliability with precise control of the filling process for foaming products, perfume, aftershave, and eau de toilette – for both small and large production batches. Thanks to our many years of experience, we have built up extensive expertise and can provide a profitable solution even for the most demanding requirements. Furthermore, our service is unbeatable even beyond the installation phase. Thanks to our rapid response time, you won’t have to wait long for new format parts, allowing you to operate with great flexibility.

Highlights

• Level filling
• Fast inline cleaning
• Compensation of bottle tolerances during crimping

We guarantee reliable and precise filling results and secure sealing of glass and plastic jars and small bottles. Through a variety of machine and system designs, we tailor our solutions to your specific needs and offer a wide range of services. For example, we can easily fill jars with a diameter of 100 mm with liquid, viscous, or highly viscous products
 

Highlights

• Spinning during the filling process
• Heat sealing of aluminum foil
• Servo-controlled pre- and post-tightening with left/right threading

Mascara, lip gloss, and eyeliner – up to 240 units per minute

With maximum process reliability and precise control, we exceed our customers’ expectations. Our outstanding capping technology works even with unstable and conical containers. The wear-free and extremely compact rotary piston pump, developed and manufactured in-house by groninger, ensures fast and particularly easy manual cleaning.

Highlights

• Hot-fill of lip gloss
• Processing of high-viscosity products
• 100% in-process control (IPK)

We fill liquid soap, body care, and hair care products in a flexible manner, tailored to each specific product and application. Our goal is to achieve the highest possible end-product quality. Simple, tool-free format changes, redundant filling systems, and format-independent feed systems are just a few of the solutions we offer to ensure maximum equipment uptime for you.

Highlights

• Very high filling volumes possible (up to 1 liter)
• Product change within minutes
• Filling two-phase products