Tube Filling Machines

Tube filling machines orient, fill and seal tubes for creams, gels, ointments, adhesives and food pastes. Plastic and laminate tubes are heat or ultrasonically sealed, while aluminum tubes are folded and crimped. Systems range from semi-automatic benchtop units to high-speed rotary machines.

How it works

Tube filling machines dispense product into open-ended tubes, then seal and finish the open end through crimping, folding, or heat sealing depending on tube material. Product is typically metered by piston or auger before dispensing to control fill volume. Tube orientation and handling systems keep tubes stable during filling and sealing.

Common applications

• Filling cosmetic creams and gels in tubes
• Packaging pharmaceutical ointments
• Filling food products such as pastes in tubes
• Packaging industrial adhesives and sealants in tube format

Typical products and containers

Advantages

• Combines filling and end-sealing in a single process
• Well suited to viscous, non-flowing products
• Reduces product exposure to air, which can help shelf life
• Adaptable to multiple tube materials and sealing methods

Buying considerations

• Confirm tube material compatibility with the machine's sealing method.
• Consider fill volume accuracy requirements for the product category.
• Evaluate whether product viscosity requires heated or pressurized dispensing.
• Check changeover requirements for different tube diameters and lengths.
• Assess sanitation needs if filling pharmaceutical or cosmetic products.