Pack Logix achieved quick changeover times and minimal filler downtime, thanks to Hunter Filling's easy-to-clean design. The versatile solution accommodates a wide range of products and container sizes, enabling Pack Logix to efficiently meet the diverse needs of their automotive industry clients.

The Challenge

Pack Logix, a US-based contract packer of automotive products, faced several complex challenges:

• Filling a wide range of container sizes
• Handling products with varying viscosities, from thin oils to thick greases
• Preventing air inclusions when filling grease into small, slender tubes
• Needing both top-fill and bottom-up fill capabilities
• Requiring fast and accurate filling for diverse product lines
• Minimising downtime during product changeovers and cleaning

The Solution

Hunter Filling Systems provided a customised, multi-faceted solution:

Filling Machine: A Hunter model 1545 with four filling heads, featuring:

• Top fill nozzles for standard products
• Bottom-up fill nozzles for oils and greases
• Diving nozzles specifically designed for filling grease into small, slender tubes without air inclusions

Versatile Design: The machine's adaptable configuration allows for:

• Quick switching between top-fill and bottom-up fill methods
• Easy adjustment to accommodate different container sizes
• Efficient handling of both thick and thin viscosity products

Optimised for Efficiency:

• Fast and accurate filling capabilities to maintain high productivity
• Quick changeover design to minimise downtime between product runs
• Easy-to-clean construction to reduce maintenance time and ensure product quality

Through extensive product testing and trials, Hunter Filling Systems tailored this solution to meet Pack Logix's specific needs, resulting in a highly efficient and flexible filling system for their diverse automotive product line.

Lanocorp Pacific Ltd

Productivity and Precision

The Result

Lanocorp Pacific Ltd significantly increased their production and achieved more accurate filling for their face cream and lotion line. The transition from a single-head semi-automatic system to a twin-head fully automatic filling solution streamlined their operations and enhanced overall productivity.

The Challenge

Lanocorp Pacific Ltd in Christchurch faced several key challenges:

• Increasing productivity for their face cream and lotion filling line
• Transitioning from a single-head semi-automatic system to a more efficient solution
• Handling a wide range of small containers
• Accommodating products with varying viscosities
• Maintaining filling accuracy while increasing speed
• Automating the filling process to improve efficiency

The Solution

Hunter Filling Systems provided a comprehensive, automated solution:

Filling Machine: A Hunter model 325B two-head filler, featuring:

• Twin filling heads for increased output
• Fully automatic operation for streamlined production
• Conveyor system for continuous, efficient filling
• Auto gating system for precise container positioning

Versatile Design: The system was tailored to meet Lanocorp's diverse needs:

• Capable of filling a wide range of container sizes
• Incorporated different nozzles to suit varying product viscosities and container openings
• Flexible enough to handle both creams and lotions

Improved Accuracy and Speed:

• The two-head design enabled higher production output
• Advanced filling mechanism ensured more accurate dispensing
• Automated process reduced the potential for human error

By transitioning from a single-head semi-automatic system to this twin-head fully automatic solution, Hunter Filling Systems helped Lanocorp Pacific Ltd achieve a significant boost in productivity while maintaining the high-quality standards required for their face cream and lotion products.