Product behaviour
Viscosity, foam, particles, temperature and chemical compatibility.
Selection and comparison guides
Volumetric vs gravimetric filling machines.
Volumetric filling doses by measured volume, while gravimetric filling doses by weight. The best approach depends on product density, pack size, legal pack requirements and the value of the product.
Buyer intent guide
What to confirm before you choose a machine.
The best choice is rarely decided by one factor. A method that works well for a thin chemical may not suit a viscous food product, and a machine that is fast on one bottle format may slow down when changeovers are frequent.
Container details
Bottle, jar, pail or jerrycan size, neck opening, stability and closure.
Fill target
Fill volume or weight, accuracy tolerance and required bottles or packs per minute.
Automation level
Manual loading, semi-automatic operation, compact automation or full inline production.
Specification notes
How Lancing narrows the recommendation.
These points help make an enquiry more accurate and reduce the risk of selecting the wrong filling principle.
Start with the product, not the machine.
The same bottle filling machine can perform very differently when the liquid changes. A water-thin cleaner, a foaming detergent, a viscous sauce, a fragrance oil and a corrosive chemical each create different challenges. Product behaviour drives pump selection, nozzle design, materials and speed.
For a strong recommendation, include the product type, approximate viscosity, whether it foams or strings, whether it contains particles and whether it needs heating, mixing or special materials.
Match output to the full process.
Filling speed should be balanced with capping, labelling, operator loading and packing. A fast filler does not improve the line if bottles cannot be presented, capped or labelled at the same rate.
For growing production, Lancing can discuss a sensible route from semi-automatic equipment to compact automation or a fully automatic filling line.
Relevant machinery
Machines and ranges to compare.
These product pages are useful starting points when discussing volumetric vs gravimetric filling machine.
Semi Automatic Bucket Filling Machine
Relevant Lancing machinery to discuss when specifying volumetric vs gravimetric filling machine projects.
View productLiquid Filling Machinery
Relevant Lancing machinery to discuss when specifying volumetric vs gravimetric filling machine projects.
View productAutomatic Volumetric Filling Machine
Relevant Lancing machinery to discuss when specifying volumetric vs gravimetric filling machine projects.
View productRoto Lube Filling Machine
Relevant Lancing machinery to discuss when specifying volumetric vs gravimetric filling machine projects.
View productFAQs
Common questions before requesting a quote.
What is the difference between volumetric and gravimetric filling?
Volumetric filling doses by measured volume, while gravimetric filling doses by weight. The appropriate method depends on product behaviour, density, pack size and the agreed quantity requirement.
What product and pack information helps select the method?
Provide product identity and density information, filling temperature, fill volume or weight, container details, required tolerance and output. Compare the methods under the same product and pack conditions.
Does weight control remove the need for setup checks?
No. Weighing still depends on the tare method, stable support, product flow and material still in flight after cut-off. Verify the scale and the complete filling sequence with the production product.
Related guides
More ways to improve the specification.
Need a recommendation?
Send the product, container and output target.
Lancing will recommend a suitable semi-automatic, compact or fully automatic filling solution.