Drum Fillers

Drum fillers dispense chemicals, lubricants, food ingredients and other bulk liquids into steel and plastic drums, usually by net weight, with single-station and multi-drum pallet configurations.

How it works

Drum fillers meter and dispense liquid or dry product into standard drum containers, typically using flow meters, load cells, or timed valves. Fill heads often lower into the drum bung opening to reduce splashing and vapor exposure. Positioning systems may include roller conveyors or turntables to align drums under the fill head.

Common applications

• Filling bulk industrial chemicals
• Packaging bulk lubricants and oils
• Filling bulk food ingredients into drums
• Packaging agricultural and specialty chemicals

Typical products and containers

Advantages

• Suited to high-volume bulk liquid packaging
• Can incorporate vapor recovery or containment features
• Reduces manual handling of heavy drum containers
• Available with flow meter or weight-based accuracy

Buying considerations

• Confirm drum size and bung configuration compatibility.
• Consider hazardous area requirements for flammable or volatile products.
• Evaluate desired fill accuracy and verification method.
• Check drum handling and conveying integration needs.
• Assess spill containment provisions around the fill station.