Volumetric cup filling
Adjustable cups deliver repeatable volumes where bulk density is stable.
Explore this routeFree-flowing dry products
Granule filling machines for beans, seeds, sugar, coffee and dry products
Granules can often be dosed by volumetric cup or weight, but the best method depends on piece size, bulk density variation, breakage risk and the target tolerance. Product presentation into the container or pouch also matters: bounce, static and bridging can reduce output even when the dose head is accurate.
Typical products and packs
Where this filling route is used
- Beans, seeds, rice, sugar and salt
- Coffee beans, tea and confectionery pieces
- Tablets, pellets and chemical granules
- Free-flowing products for bottles, jars or pouches
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Relevant machine routes
Several dosing methods may fill the same nominal product. The practical choice is driven by accuracy, cut-off, cleaning, format range and sustained output.
Net-weight filling
A scale closes the feed gate at target weight and accommodates density variation.
Explore this routeMultihead weighing
Multiple weigh hoppers combine doses for higher speed and accuracy on suitable products.
Explore this routePouch integration
Granule dosing can feed premade-pouch or form-fill-seal machinery.
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Selection points to confirm
- Particle size, shape and breakage sensitivity
- Bulk density consistency and target weight
- Flow, bridging, static and dust
- Container opening and product fall height
- Required speed and number of weigh heads or cups
- Sealing contamination and product settling
Beyond the filler
Line integration considerations
- Vibratory feeder or elevator
- Cup, gate or weigh-head controls
- Container vibration and settling
- Pouch sealing, capping, labelling and coding
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Machines to compare
Specifications are reference points. Confirm the operating window using the intended product, container and line arrangement.
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Granule filling machines FAQs
What products suit granule filling machines?
Typical applications include beans, seeds, rice, sugar and salt, coffee beans, tea and confectionery pieces, tablets, pellets and chemical granules. The final decision depends on the real product, dose, container and target output.
How do I choose granule filling machines?
Start with the product behaviour, fill range, pack format and sustainable output. Then compare the dosing principle, contact materials, changeover and cleaning against dry-product flow, density and pack presentation.
Can the filler be supplied as part of a complete line?
Yes. Filling can be planned with container infeed, conveyors, capping or closing, labelling, coding, sealing, inspection, accumulation and end-of-line handling.
What information is needed for a quotation?
Send product details and safety data where relevant, fill volumes, container and closure samples or drawings, target output, utilities, cleaning needs, footprint and any existing equipment to be integrated.
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Specify granule filling machines around the real production task
Tell us what you fill, your fill range, container and target output. We will help you narrow the practical machine options before quotation.