Automating a Bottling Line for Cosmetics

Eyeshadow, concealer, lipstick; all kinds of cosmetics take work. A lot of work. Like, enough work that you’re probably wondering, “How can I get all of this done without having to do so much?”

Machines—that’s the answer. Stainless steel-constructed, automatic, precise machines. With like what we offer here at Accutek, you can significantly reduce the time and effort required to fill your cosmetic containers and get them out the door and to your customer(s).

Let’s take a look at what machines are necessary for carrying out your cosmetics manufacturing process.

What Kinds of Cosmetic Packaging Machines Do You Need?

The most essential machines you would need for a cosmetics line would be a filler to pour the product into your container, a capper to apply a cap, and then a labeler to stick on your company branding. 

But considering your industry and the types of products you produce, not just any one machine from each of these categories will do. You’ll need specialized machines to handle your goods. Let’s take a look at some of them.

Cosmetic Filling Machines

Piston Fillers

If your product is on the more viscous side, it may be difficult for some fillers to pour it out. This is why a piston filler is an optimal choice for products like shampoos and lotions. An extending piston can push product through a cylinder, forcing it through a nozzle and into a container. 

Several of Accutek’s machines are piston fillers, like the (AVF) and the (SVF). However, the SVF is a semi-automatic machine that’s mostly meant to operate independently of other hardware. So an AVF is optimal for inclusion in a cosmetics bottling line. 

Vacuum Fillers

But not every product is going to be as thick as shampoo. If your product is something thinner, like nail polish or perfume, then you’ll want to use a vacuum filler. These machines use vacuum pumps to draw liquid from a supply tank before depositing it into a container. 

Accutek’s can fill up to 12 bottles at a time to the same visual fill level using a drip tray and neck grabber. A diving head assembly lowers a series of fill nozzles, forming airtight seals with each bottle opening.

Cosmetic Labeling Machines

Labeling is critical, because otherwise, how would a customer know a product is yours? Or what it does? Or what ingredients …

The post appeared first on Accutek Packaging Machinery.