Filling Machines
Rotary vs. Linear
Primodan offers a wide range of filling machines for the food industry. Depending on capacities, formats and products we offer both rotary and linear types. For larger containers like buckets/pails up to 20 kg we normally go with linear solutions – we call them RT lines. For bottles and glass jars we offer linear as well as rotary options.
GUIDELINE for choosing either a rotary or linear cup filling solutions:
Criteria
Rotary Machines
Linear Machines
Best for
Low to medium volume, continuous production runs
Medium to large production runs with large batches
Capacity range
2.000-14.000 cups/hr
6.000-30.000 cups/hr
Footprint
Compact, space-saving
Requires more floor space
Changeovers
Very fast, often at the push of a button by full servo package – with different cup rim dimensions usually within 20 minutes
More time demanding – recommended max. 2 different cup sizes. Full servo package – height change-over from panel
Flexibility / Customization
Flexibility / Customiz- ation
From standard to Taylor-made – Adaptable to various packaging. Limitation 16 positions in roundtable
Highly customizable – Primodan’s unique modular design even allows adding features later. The linear design allows multiple filling stations and options.
Product Handling
Ideal for single or maximum 2 products into one package
Excellent for filling multiple products into one package
Precision & Accuracy
Maximum precision
Maximum precision
Complexity & Cost
Less complex, lower investment, lower TCO, lower cost for adding cup formats in the future
Higher complexity, higher TCO and larger footprint
When to Choose
If your priority is maximum flexibility between cup types and shapes and a reasonable output with many product changes
If you need many features/ operations, multi-product filling, and a high output with maximum 2 different cup rim dimensions
Hygiene matters
Primodan takes hygiene to the next level. Our solutions are designed to ensure maximum food safety and extended shelf life. We continuously monitor the market to implement the most efficient and cost-effective sterile technologies.