Automatic PLC High-Accuracy Bottle, Jar & Barrel Filling Machine

If you’re filling dried dates, nuts, oats, grains, seeds, snacks, or beverages into bottles, jars, or barrels, accuracy and speed directly affect your margin. A new automatic PLC-controlled filling machine helps you reduce giveaway, stabilize pack quality, and scale output with fewer operators—while keeping changeovers fast for multi-SKU production.

Explore complete solutions on HMD Packaging Machine.

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Who This Filling Machine Is Built For

This system is ideal for end users running production lines such as:

• Date & dried fruit processors packaging retail jars or bulk barrels

• Nut and snack manufacturers filling wide-mouth jars, PET bottles, or cans

• Oats, grains, seeds, and granule packers needing consistent weight per container

• Beverage and ready-to-drink producers filling bottles with water, juice, tea, or similar liquids

• Commodity packers and co-packers managing frequent format changes (different containers, weights, and SKUs)

For more options across categories, browse Filling Machine solutions.

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What Makes “PLC + High Accuracy” Matter on Real Production Lines

A PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) isn’t just a “control box.” It’s the difference between a line that constantly needs manual adjustments—and a line that runs consistently.

What you gain with PLC control

• Recipe memory: save settings per SKU/container (fill target, timing, anti-drip, etc.)

• Repeatable accuracy: consistent fills shift-to-shift and operator-to-operator

• Faster changeovers: switch products and containers with minimal downtime

• Line-ready automation: alarms, interlocks, counters, and basic production reporting

If you want a deeper overview of how PLC-based fillers are configured for bottles/jars, see this PLC food filling machine guide.

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One Machine for Bottles, Jars, and Barrels

End users choose this format because it supports multiple container types without rebuilding the entire line:

• Bottles: PET/HDPE and similar containers

• Jars: wide-mouth jars for dates, nuts, oats, grains, and mixed snacks

• Barrels/Drums: bulk packing for food factories, distributors, or industrial supply chains (with suitable nozzles/fixtures)

That flexibility helps brands sell retail units while also supporting bulk orders from distributors.

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Product Range: Dry Foods, Granules, and Beverages

This type of system is designed to handle both solid and liquid products (using the right filling module).

Common dry products

• Dried dates and dried fruit pieces

• Almonds, peanuts, trail mix, snacks

• Oats, grains, rice, seeds, pellets, granulated products

Common liquids

• Water and non-carbonated beverages

• Juice, tea, sports drinks

• Thin sauces and similar flowable liquids (depending on your configuration)

If your main focus is dried fruit and granules, check the Dried Fruit Filling Machine option.

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Performance Data You Can Use for Planning

Because filling lines vary by product, container, and module choice, performance is typically specified as configurable ranges. Here are practical planning benchmarks often used for this class of machine:

• Power: 220V electric configurations are commonly available

• Typical fill range: from small packs up to larger containers (based on your dosing module)

• Accuracy target: high-accuracy setups commonly aim for tight control; some configurations list up to 99% filling accuracy

• Core control: PLC-based system (common core component)

• Machine build: robust industrial construction; some setups list around 500 kg machine weight

• Warranty: options commonly include 2 years depending on supplier configuration

The right spec depends on your product behavior (flow, density, dust, oil content, stickiness) and your container requirements.

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Key Modules That Match Your Product Type

A high-performing line comes down to choosing the correct dosing method:

For dates, nuts, oats, grains, and seeds (solids)

• Multi-head weighing (excellent for consistency and speed on granules)

• Auger or cup dosing (useful for certain free-flowing or semi-free-flowing products)

• Gentle handling options (important for fragile products and reducing breakage)

For beverages and flowable liquids

• Flow-based dosing or piston-style filling (chosen by viscosity and speed needs)

• Anti-drip nozzles and controlled fill timing (cleaner fills, less mess)

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Hygiene, Cleaning, and Food Safety Readiness

End users typically prioritize:

• Fast disassembly for cleaning (especially when running multiple SKUs)

• Food-grade contact parts for food/beverage products

• Cleaner fills with controlled start/stop and anti-drip features

• Allergen-aware changeovers using dedicated contact sets (when applicable)

If you pack both dry foods and beverages, plan for separate contact kits and a cleaning SOP that protects product integrity.

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Integrate Your Filling Machine Into a Complete Line

Most end users upgrade filling first—then add downstream automation to remove bottlenecks:

• Capping / sealing for bottles and jars

• Labeling and coding (date/lot traceability)

• Checkweighing (quality control and compliance)

• Conveyors and accumulation (stability and throughput)

When you’re ready, start with your line goals on HMD Packaging Machine and build the configuration around your target output.

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How to Choose the Right Configuration (Quick Checklist)

Before requesting a quote, prepare these inputs:

• Product type(s): dates, nuts, oats, grains, seeds, beverage, commodity, etc.

• Container type(s): bottle, jar, barrel + dimensions and neck/closure details

• Target fill weight/volume ranges

• Required hourly output (current and future capacity)

• Product behavior notes: dusty, oily, fragile, sticky, free-flowing, etc.

• Changeover frequency: how many SKUs per day/week

This information ensures you get a machine that hits your accuracy and speed targets—without overpaying for capacity you don’t need.

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Next Step: Get a Quote That Fits Your Product and Containers

To spec a solution for bottles, jars, and barrels (dates, nuts, oats, grains, seeds, beverages, and more), contact the team with your product + container details and your output goal.

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