Packserv four-head, 5 L pneumatic filling machine

Packserv has unveiled its latest innovation — a four-head, 5 L pneumatic filling machine suitable for food, pharmaceutical, HACCP and TGA-compliant facilities, and industrial, IECEx or ATEX-rated environments.

Primarily designed to fill four containers from 500 to 5000 mL at a time, it also has the capacity to fill much larger containers, such as 200 L drums or 1000 L intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), with its multi-shot capability.

Engineered and manufactured entirely in Australia, the system is designed to provide a practical and safe solution for industries managing high-volume production or working with volatile, combustible materials.

Operating solely on compressed air, the filler eliminates the need for electrical components. This reduces ignition risk for flammable products and environments, helping to ensure compliance; being pneumatic, it is also fully washdown safe. Each of its four independent nozzles can fill up to 5 L per stroke, providing high-volume performance for a wide range of applications.

The machine’s bottom-up filling function minimises foaming, spillage and splashing, making it particularly suited to products such as detergents, beverages, sauces, oils, cleaning agents and industrial liquids. Its multi-shot capability allows multiple doses to be dispensed into a single container, allowing it to fill 5, 10 and 20 L containers on the same line.

Beyond speed and output, the filler also allows manufacturers to rethink traditional production layouts. Electrical equipment often requires isolated zones for safety reasons, with separate areas for filling, capping and labelling. This can fragment production lines and increase infrastructure costs. The machine is designed so that all stages of production can coexist within the same space, reducing the facility footprint and streamlining workflow.

The filler’s 316-grade stainless steel construction is engineered for durability and is compliant with food products per FSANZ Standard 3.2.3 Food Premises and Equipment. The trolley-mounted frame with lockable castors helps to provide mobility for easy repositioning within a facility. Tool-free dismantling simplifies cleaning, which is a key advantage in environments where hygiene and contamination control are critical. Quick-change components allow machine operators to transition between products or container sizes with minimal downtime.

Packserv’s decision to design, engineer and manufacture the machine entirely in Australia means there is end-to-end, long-term quality control, with locally based engineers, spare parts, and service teams. The system integrates with the company’s full range of machinery, including cappers, labellers, printers, conveyors and tables, to create a cohesive, synchronised and reconfigurable production line. It also handles liquids up to 95°C, making it suitable for both hot and cold filling.