Tube Filling Crimping Batch Coding Machine

Q: What are the main models and their production capacities?

Two main models are offered: ATFM-S (single filling head) – up to 30 tubes per minute ATFM-D (double filling head) – up to 50 tubes per minute Both use eight stations.

Q: What power and dimensional specifications does the machine have?

ATFM-S : 1.5 HP, approx. 1200 × 800 × 1800 mm, net weight ~350 kg ATFM-D : 3 HP, approx. 1350 × 950 × 1800 mm, net weight ~450 kg Both run on 440 V, 3-phase, 50 Hz (four-wire system); voltage can be adjusted to local requirements.

Description

In today’s fast-paced manufacturing environment, the Tube Filling Crimping Batch Coding Machine has become an indispensable piece of equipment for industries that rely on efficient, hygienic, and compliant tube packaging. This advanced automatic tube filling machine is specifically designed to handle aluminum, laminate, and metal tubes, making it the preferred choice for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical, and food industries.

A tube filling crimping batch coding machine is a high-performance, multi-function packaging system that streamlines three critical processes in one seamless operation: filling, crimping, and batch coding. It accurately fills tubes with semi-viscous and viscous products such as ointments, creams, gels, toothpastes, adhesives, sealants, lotions, and even certain food pastes. Once filled, the machine automatically crimps (folds and seals) the open end of the tube to ensure leak-proof closure. Finally, it embosses or prints essential batch information—including manufacturing date, expiry date, batch number, and regulatory codes—directly onto the crimp area.

This all-in-one automation eliminates the need for multiple separate machines, significantly reducing production time, labor costs, and the risk of human error. Modern models often feature servo-driven technology, PLC controls, and touch-screen interfaces for precise operation and easy adjustment.

Salient Features of Tube Filling Crimping Batch Coding Machine

Machine is provided with stirring device, so that no active ingredients in the material can stick to the inner wall of hopper.
Suitable for filling, sealing coding of Aluminum tube as well as plastic LAMI tubes by changing over the sealing device.
Electrical jacketed S. S. Hopper with thermostatic control to keep the material hot, while filling for a smooth flow of material.

“No Tube – No Filling” system.
All contact parts made of S. S. 16 material.
Relay electrical control system with operating panel with start, stop, and inch.
Variable A.C. drive motor for the speed adjustment.

Working Principle of Tube Filling Crimping Batch Coding Machine

Rotating disc having 8 tube holder pockets which rotate in continuous rotary motion. The 1st and 2nd stations are for the feeding of the tubes. 3rd station is for vacuum cleaning of the tubes to remove dust particles from the tube. 4th station is “No Tube – No Filling” station. At 4th Station tube presence will be determined by tube presence sensor. 5th station is Filling Station where filling will be done based on inputs from the 4th station. In case of no presence of tubes – no filling activity will occur.

6th station is crimping station. Where crimping activity will take place for tubes. 7th station is batch coding station where preset data will be embossed on to tubes. 8th station is automatic tube ejection station to eject filled & crimped tubes.

Technical Specification of Tube Filling Crimping Batch Coding Machine

Model	ATFM-S	ATFM-D
Production output	Up to 30 tubes per minute	Up to 50 tubes per minute
Number of filling heads	Single	Double
Number of filling stations	Eight	Eight
Fill Volume	5ml to 100ml (with the help of interchangeable syringe & cups)	5ml to 50ml (with the help of interchangeable syringe & cups)
Tube Size Diameter	12mm to 25mm	12mm to 25mm
Tube Size Length	50mm to 200mm	50mm to 200mm
Power Consumption	1.5 H.P.	3 H.P.
Electrical Characteristics	440 Volts, 3 Phase, 50 hertz, four wire system.	440 Volts, 3 Phase, 50 hertz, four wire system.
Overall Dimension	1200mm (L) x 800mm (W) x 1800mm (H) approx.	1350mm (L) x 950mm (W) x 1800mm (H) approx.
Net Weight	350 Kgs. approx.	450 Kgs. approx.
Gross Weight	550 Kgs. approx.	650 Kgs. approx.

* Power voltage can be adjusted as per customer’s domestic power voltage requirements.
* Rights of technical improvements & modification reserved.
* Illustrations & dimensions are shown for information purpose only.

Types of Filling Machine

Aluminium Tube Filling Machine

Semi Automatic Tube Filling Machine

Automatic Tube Filling Machine

Ointment Tube Filling Machine

Applications of Other Machines

Pharmaceutical Industry
Nutraceutical Industry
Herbal Industry
Ayurvedic Industry
Biotech Industry
Cosmetic Industry
Chemical Industry

Benefits of Tube Filling Crimping Batch Coding Machine

Capable of filling and sealing 20 to 120 tubes per minute depending on the model, dramatically increasing output.

Advanced volumetric or piston-based filling systems ensure accurate dosage with minimal product wastage.

Strong, uniform crimps prevent leakage and extend shelf life.

Hot stamping, inkjet, or laser coding options provide permanent, smudge-proof batch information for traceability and recall management.

Stainless steel construction and easy-clean features meet stringent hygiene requirements.

Quick changeover tooling allows switching between different tube sizes and product types with minimal downtime.

Key Features of Tube Filling Crimping Batch Coding Machine

Tube Types: Primarily for aluminum/metal tubes (crimping/folding seal); some models handle plastic/laminate tubes via hot air or ultrasonic sealing with change parts.

Process:
- Tubes are manually or automatically loaded onto a rotary turret/holders.
- Orientation and presence detection (“No Tube – No Fill” sensor to prevent waste).
- Precise volumetric filling (often with drip-free pneumatic cutoff).
- Crimping (single/double/triple/saddle fold for metal tubes).
- Batch coding (embossing/stamping on the sealed end).
- Automatic ejection of finished tubes.

Types:

- Semi-automatic → Manual tube loading, 20-40 tubes/minute.
- Automatic → Higher speed (up to 60+ tubes/minute), auto feeding.

Common Additions: Jacketed hoppers for heated products, stirrers, variable speed drives.

FAQ for Tube Filling Crimping Batch Coding Machine

What is a Tube Filling Crimping Batch Coding Machine?

It is a high-performance, multi-function automatic packaging system that combines three operations—accurate filling of semi-viscous or viscous products, crimping (folding and sealing) of the tube end, and batch coding (embossing or printing of manufacturing date, expiry date, batch number, and regulatory codes)—in one continuous process. It is designed for aluminum, laminate, and metal tubes used in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical, and food industries.

What types of products and tubes can this machine handle?

The machine fills ointments, creams, gels, toothpastes, adhesives, sealants, lotions, and certain food pastes. It is suitable for both aluminum tubes and plastic LAMI tubes (by changing the sealing device) with diameters of 12–25 mm and lengths of 50–200 mm.

How does the Tube Filling Crimping Batch Coding Machine work?

A rotating disc with eight tube-holder pockets moves continuously. Stations handle tube feeding (1st & 2nd), vacuum cleaning (3rd), “No Tube – No Filling” sensing (4th), precise filling (5th), crimping (6th), batch coding/embossing (7th), and automatic ejection of finished tubes (8th).

What are the main models and their production capacities?

Two main models are offered:

ATFM-S (single filling head) – up to 30 tubes per minute
ATFM-D (double filling head) – up to 50 tubes per minute

Both use eight stations.

What fill volumes and tube sizes does the machine support?

Fill volume ranges from 5 ml to 100 ml on the ATFM-S (via interchangeable syringes & cups) and 5 ml to 50 ml on the ATFM-D. Tube diameter is 12–25 mm and length is 50–200 mm on both models.

What are the key salient features of the machine?

Notable features include a stirring device in the hopper, an electrical jacketed stainless-steel hopper with thermostatic control, “No Tube – No Filling” system, all contact parts in SS 316, relay-based electrical controls with start/stop/inch panel, and a variable AC drive for speed adjustment. It supports both aluminum and LAMI tubes by changing the sealing device.

How does the machine ensure accurate and hygienic filling?

It uses a “No Tube – No Filling” sensor system, stainless-steel contact parts (SS 316), a stirring device to prevent material sticking, and a jacketed hopper with temperature control for consistent product flow. The closed, automated process reduces contamination risk and human error.

What power and dimensional specifications does the machine have?

ATFM-S: 1.5 HP, approx. 1200 × 800 × 1800 mm, net weight ~350 kg
ATFM-D: 3 HP, approx. 1350 × 950 × 1800 mm, net weight ~450 kg

Both run on 440 V, 3-phase, 50 Hz (four-wire system); voltage can be adjusted to local requirements.

In which industries is the Tube Filling Crimping Batch Coding Machine commonly used?

It is widely used in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical, food, nutraceutical, herbal, Ayurvedic, and biotech industries for packaging creams, ointments, gels, pastes, and similar products into tubes.

What are the primary benefits of using this all-in-one machine?

It eliminates the need for separate filling, crimping, and coding machines, reducing production time, labor costs, and human error. It delivers high accuracy and consistency, improves hygiene through automated closed-system operation, offers adjustable speed and fill volume, and supports GMP-compliant construction for regulated industries.