Filling Line for Rapeseed Oil

Project Profile | Filling Line for Rapeseed Oil The challenge: Suffolk-based Hillfarm has been producing and bottling its own cold-pressed rapeseed oil since 2004. In early 2021, the family-run business planned to add two new container sizes to its product range. Realising that they would need to invest in new bottle filling equipment, they approached Karmelle for a solution. Hillfarm’s new system would need to automatically fill, cap and label 2 litres and 5 litre PET bottles. Size and layout were key, as the line would be housed in a 40-foot cube container on Hill Farm. The solution: After discussing Hillfarm’s product and processes, Karmelle were able to offer a bespoke solution; a complete filling, capping and labelling line, comprising a 2 Head Flowmeter Filling Machine, an EK40 Capping Machine, and a Front, Back and Cross Dispense Labeller. The outfeed would also be automated with a Rotary Collection Table. Taking into consideration Hillfarm’s unique requirements, Karmelle opted to design a new model of flowmeter filling machine for the line. With a servo motor, fewer moving parts and a reduced footprint, this hygienic filler was ideal for the business’ production space. Wide nozzles would allow their viscous products to flow freely. The machine would also be built on a 4 head frame, meaning that extra heads could be added as production increased. Equipment was manufactured, assembled and tested onsite at Karmelle, before being delivered to Hillfarm. A Karmelle engineer installed the line in their specially-adapted container. The process: After the operator selects the correct gate and nozzle setting, empty containers are fed into the filling machine. Once filled, containers are automatically transferred to the EK40 capping machine, where caps are screwed on. Each PET container is separated before entering the capper, to prevent crushing. Filled and capped containers travel to the labeller, where front and back labels are automatically applied. Containers exit the labeller and pass onto a Rotary Collection Table, ready for packing into boxes. The results: Hillfarm’s Business Manager Lawrence Frohn explained: “the project presented a challenge, as we needed an end-to-end solution that would fit into our production space. Karmelle were able to meet the brief, designing a bespoke system that can be adjusted and modified as production increases.” To discuss your own filling, capping and labelling requirements, contact our team on +44(0)1484 533356, or email karmelle@gmail.com.

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