Drum and IBC filling machine – SP1
The Drum and IBC filling machine SP1 is a versatile and semiautomatic weight filling equipment. It is suitable for filling liquid and viscous products directly on pallet in a wide range of containers. In fact, this solution allows you to fill canisters, pails, totes, drums and IBCs directly on pallet.
The Drum and IBC filling machine SP1 is the perfect match for small-scale productions and frequent format or product changes. It’s a flexible, cost-effective solution than can be used in a variety of applications.
Main features
- Quick configuration and start-up
- Easy to use
- High reliability and durability of the equipment
- Adjustable packaging height
- Integrated control system
- Does not require installation
- ATEX certification (optional)
- Food grade (optional)
Technical specifications
| Approximate nominal productions | 80 Canisters/hour (20 litres) – 65 Drums/hour (220 litres) – 15 IBC/hour (1.200 litres) |
| Base height range of adjustment | 550 mm servo adjustment |
| Weight scale resolution | +/- 50 gr |
| Product pump control | 3 potential contacts for controlling an on-site pump or a pilot valve for gross/fine fill |
| Power | Electrical: 240V, 50-60Hz, <1Kw |
| Required air pressure | 6 bar |
| Work temperature | -10ºC a +45ºC |
| Product temperature | 0ºC a +130ºC |
| Product connection | 1 ½ inch male camlock |
| Approximate weight | 700Kg |
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Operation mode
Steps for the implementation of the Drum and IBC filling machine SP1:
- Set up the filling recipe.
- Adjust the height of the filling arm.
- Place a pallet with empty containers.
- Press the “release axes” button and position the dispenser on the bunghole of the container to be filled.
- Press the “fill” button. The dispenser will go down, fill and return to its position.
- Carry out points 4 and 5 as many times as there are containers on the pallet.
- Remove the pallet with the full containers and place a new pallet.
Accessories available
- Gashood with anti-drip system
- Product hose support system
- Proportional filling lance movement
- Double filling weight scale
- Dosing lances support rack
- Additional weight scale for cans
- Filling history management
- CIP cleaning system
- Product pump control
- Frontal protection
- Dosing lance number control
- Electrostatic discharge control
- Flushing system
- Online connection with factory
- Filling recipes storage
- Overfill detection
Filling modes
Two filling assemblies are available. The structure is in sandblasted AISI 304 stainless steel; the nozzle is AISI 316L as standard, with many other materials available for demanding products.
Under bunghole
For products that do not foam and are neither flammable nor explosive, including dense and viscous products. The nozzle descends until it is just inside the container and fills from that position.
Immersion filling
For products that foam, and for flammable or explosive products. The nozzle descends to the bottom of the container and rises slowly, following the product level in real time as the container fills. With the immersion assembly, the filling recipe lets you choose one of three ways of filling:
- From the bottom: the nozzle stays at its lowest programmed position inside the container and performs the whole fill from there. For highly foaming products.
- From the top: the nozzle enters just inside the container and fills from there. For products that do not foam and are neither flammable nor explosive.
- Rising with the product: the nozzle opens at the bottom of the container and rises as it fills. The control system calculates the product height inside the container and keeps the nozzle at that level, stopping at the top of the container, without leaving it, until the fill is complete.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose the AiCROV SP1 Drum and IBC filling machine?
The SP1 Drum and IBC filling machine is AiCROV’s most versatile solution, designed to fill directly on pallets a wide variety of containers such as pails, jerrycans, drums, barrels, and IBCs. It is especially suitable for small to medium production runs and applications with frequent format or product changes. It offers a flexible and cost-effective alternative, capable of adapting to multiple industrial applications while maintaining precision, reliability, and ease of use.
Can the SP1 Drum and IBC filling machine be integrated into an existing line?
Yes. AiCROV adapts the SP1 to your plant and current systems, facilitating integration with existing production lines and ensuring quick start-up with minimal production disruption.
Does the SP1 machine support different container sizes?
Yes. The SP1 is designed to fill containers ranging from approximately 10 to 1,500 litres, including pails, jerrycans, drums, barrels, and IBCs. AiCROV can also adapt the machine to customized formats according to customer needs.
Is the SP1 semi-automatic machine built or configured according to the customer’s product?
Yes. AiCROV adapts the SP1 to the specific characteristics of the product—whether liquid, viscous, or foaming—taking into account its properties, safety requirements, and container type. This ensures clean, precise filling tailored to each application.
Can the SP1 semi-automatic machine be upgraded?
Yes. The SP1 Drum and IBC filling machine can be optimized and expanded with new tools, additional functions, or technical upgrades, allowing the machine to evolve alongside your production growth.
What maintenance does the SP1 semi-automatic filling machine require?
Each application requires a specific maintenance approach. AiCROV therefore offers customized solutions combining preventive inspections, performance optimization, and expert technical support, helping to maximize machine availability.
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