Butter filling machine is a mechanical equipment specially used for filling butter and other oil products. The following is the relevant introduction:

Main Types

• Semi-automatic butter filling machine: It requires manual participation in some operations, such as placing containers, starting the filling process, etc. It has a relatively simple structure and is suitable for small and medium-sized production enterprises or occasions where the requirement for filling accuracy is not extremely high. And its cost is relatively low.

• Fully automatic butter filling machine: It can automate a series of operations from container conveying, filling to sealing. Adopting advanced control systems and sensors, it can accurately control the filling volume and filling speed, has high production efficiency, and is suitable for large-scale production. However, the price of the equipment is relatively high, and the maintenance requirements are also relatively complicated.

Working Principle

• Volumetric filling: The volumetric quantity of each filling is accurately controlled through the metering device to ensure that the volume of butter in each packaging container is consistent. Common ones include piston type, metering pump type, etc. The piston type filling machine sucks and discharges butter through the reciprocating motion of the piston; the metering pump type realizes filling by relying on the accurate metering of the metering pump.

• Weighing filling: The weighing sensor is used to monitor the filling weight in real time. When the set weight value is reached, the filling system automatically stops filling. It can ensure high precision of the filling weight, but the filling speed is relatively slow, and it has higher requirements for the fluidity and uniformity of materials. It is often used for filling high-end butter products with strict requirements for weight accuracy or small-packaged butter.

Main Structures

• Material storage system: It is used to store the butter to be filled. Generally, it is a hopper or storage tank made of stainless steel, which has good sealing and heat preservation performance to prevent the oxidation, deterioration and leakage of butter. Some material storage systems are also equipped with a stirring device to maintain the uniformity and fluidity of the butter.

• Filling system: It is the core part of the butter filling machine, including filling heads, metering devices, valves, etc. The number and form of filling heads are determined according to production needs, including single-head, double-head or multi-head filling heads. The metering device is responsible for accurately controlling the filling volume, and the valve controls the flow of butter and the start and stop of filling.

• Control system: The control system composed of PLC, touch screen, etc. is adopted to realize the automatic operation and accurate control of the filling machine. It can set filling parameters, monitor the running state of the equipment, record production data, etc., and also has the functions of fault alarm and automatic diagnosis, which is convenient for operators to troubleshoot in time.

• Conveying system: It conveys empty containers to the filling position and transports the filled finished products to the next process. It is usually composed of conveyor belts, transmission devices, positioning devices, etc., to ensure the accurate conveyance and positioning of containers and ensure the smooth progress of filling.

Performance Characteristics

• High-precision metering: Advanced metering technology and control system can accurately control the filling volume, and the error range is generally within ±1%, ensuring the stability and consistency of product quality.

• High filling efficiency: Depending on different models and configurations, the filling speed varies. The fully automatic butter filling machine can fill hundreds or even thousands of packaging containers per hour, greatly improving production efficiency and meeting the needs of large-scale production.

• Wide applicability: It can be applied to various butters with different viscosities and consistencies, including natural butter, margarine, grease, etc., and can also be adjusted according to different packaging containers and packaging specifications, such as barrel packaging, can packaging, box packaging, etc.

• Good hygiene: The parts in contact with butter are all made of food-grade stainless steel or materials that meet hygiene standards. They are easy to clean and disinfect to prevent butter from being polluted and ensure the hygiene and safety of products. Some filling machines are also equipped with dust-proof and insect-proof devices to further improve the hygiene level.

Application Fields

• Food industry: In dairy product processing, it is used to fill butter into various packaging containers, such as small-packaged butter blocks, butter cups, etc., which is convenient for consumers to buy and use. It also has a wide range of applications in the baking food and catering industries, providing a 定量 amount of butter raw materials for them.

• Lubricating oil industry: Lubricating oil production enterprises and sales enterprises use it to sub-package lubricating grease, dividing large barrels of lubricating oil into small packages for easy sales and use, such as grease guns for automobile maintenance and small-can lubricating oil for mechanical equipment lubrication.

• Chemical industry: It is suitable for filling some grease chemical products, such as petrolatum, white oil, etc. These products are widely used in industries such as medicine, cosmetics, and rubber. The butter filling machine can meet the needs of different packaging specifications and filling volumes of these products.