Aluminum Tube Filling and Sealing Machine

I. What Is the Aluminum Tube Filling Sealing Machine

Aluminum tube filling and sealing machines are specifically designed for precisely filling paste-like or semi-fluid products into aluminum tubes and then folding and sealing the tube ends. The equipment is typically a rotary filling machine that integrates filling, tube folding, sealing, and batch number die-casting into one machine. It is widely used in the daily chemical, food, and pharmaceutical industries. 

II. Main Workflow of the Machine

The aluminum tube filling sealing machine work steps by steps to finish the tube filling and sealing jobs. You can read the following steps one by one or choose to watch the real working video of the machine as followed.

1)Automatic tube feeding: Empty metal tubes are neatly and orderly oriented and fed into the tube holder of the equipment one by one via a vibratory feeder or automatic tube feeder.

2)Color mark positioning: To ensure a neat and aesthetically pleasing sealing pattern, the equipment detects the pattern position on the tube body using photoelectric sensors or mechanical mechanisms and drives the tube body to rotate to a preset standard angle.

3)Quantitative filling: The tube holder carries the metal tube to below the filling valve. The filling system (usually using a piston pump) accurately and without residue injects the product into the tube according to the preset capacity. The filling nozzle is inserted deep into the tube opening, effectively preventing foaming and contamination.

4)Internal finishing: After filling, air is expelled from the top of the tube by squeezing. Meanwhile, the tube tail is shaped into a flat form, preparing for sealing.

5)Folding and sealing: This is the core process. The tube tail is folded two or three times using a specific folding tool to form a strong seal.

6)Batch number coding: The tube filling sealing machine adopts mechanical coding method to press the batch number on the tail end.

7)Finished product output: The tube holder releases the finished tubes by the lifting up device. Once the tubes come to this position, they will jump out to the outlet of the filling machine.

III. Main Characteristics of the Equipment

1)High-precision filling: Utilize a servo motor and precision piston metering, ensuring high filling accuracy and effectively reducing material waste.

2)Strong sealing: Unique folding and heated sealing technology ensures a tight seal, preventing leakage and oxidation, extending product shelf life.

3)High degree of automation: From empty tube loading to finished product output, the entire process is automated, significantly reducing labor costs and intensity.

4)Wide applicability: By changing a few parts (such as filling valves, tube seats, and folding claws), it can adapt to products of different specifications and viscosity.

5)User-friendly operation: Equipped with a touchscreen human-machine interface (HMI), parameter settings, operation monitoring, and fault diagnosis are clearly displayed.

6)Compliant with hygiene standards: Parts of the equipment that come into contact with materials are made of high-quality materials such as stainless steel, making them easy to clean.

IV. Applications in Food Sauces

The metal tubes we often see on the market are those used in daily chemical or pharmaceutical industries. But do metal tube packages exist in the food industry?

The answer is yes. Metal tubes, especially aluminum tubes, are one of the ideal packaging options for food sauces. They offer the following advantages:

Excellent barrier properties: Completely isolates the sauce from oxygen and light, effectively preventing oxidation, flavor loss, and spoilage, significantly extending shelf life.

Easy to use: Squeeze-out dispensing allows for controlled dosage, ensuring cleanliness and hygiene without secondary contamination.

Aesthetically pleasing packaging: The metallic texture and exquisite printing enhance the product's perceived quality.

Common food applications: Jams, mustard, ketchup, honey, paste-like condiments, chocolate sauce, cream, minced meat, etc. It's important to note that the inner wall of metal tubes used for food packaging typically requires a food-grade epoxy or phenolic coating to prevent reactions between the contents and the metal.

V. Technical Specifications

VI. Summary of Equipment Advantages

Choosing Salinovate brand aluminum tube filling and sealing machine will give you the following core advantages:

1)Enhanced product quality: Reliable sealing ensures product freshness and stability, while elegant packaging enhances brand image.

2)Superior production efficiency: Automated operation, high speed, and stable capacity help you respond quickly to market demands.

3)Significant cost savings: High-precision filling reduces material waste; one person can operate multiple machines, significantly reducing overall costs in the long run.

4)Flexible adaptability: Multi-functional, it can quickly switch between different tube diameters and capacities to meet your flexible production plans.

5)Stable and reliable: Utilizing high-quality components and a robust mechanical structure ensures long-term stable operation and a low failure rate.