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Liquid Filling Machines: Manual, Pneumatic or Automatic?

Herritech engineering teamUpdated 30 September 20263 min read

Liquid Filling Machines: Manual, Pneumatic or Automatic?
Pictured: pneumatic piston liquid filling machine.
Quick answer: For small batches, a manual piston filler fills accurate volumes of liquids and pastes. A pneumatic filler is faster and easier on the operator. An automatic linear filler fills several bottles at once on a conveyor for production lines.
Key facts
  • Manual piston filler: small batches, liquids and pastes
  • Pneumatic filler: faster, consistent volumes
  • Automatic linear filler: conveyor production
  • Tell us the product and bottle size: thick liquids need the right nozzle
On this page
  1. Filling machines and prices
  2. Which filler for which product
  3. Getting accurate volumes
  4. Frequently asked questions

Filling machines and prices

Current listed prices incl. VAT (updated 30 September 2026).

Which filler for which product

ProductNotes
Water, juiceThin liquids: fast filling; watch foaming
Yoghurt, honey, saucesThicker: piston filler with a suitable nozzle
Cooking oil, detergentPiston or pneumatic filler; drip-free nozzle

Getting accurate volumes

Related: bottled water plant setup and cup filling and sealing.

Frequently asked questions

Which filling machine is best for a small business?

A manual or pneumatic piston filler handles most liquids and pastes at small volumes.

Can one filler handle thick and thin liquids?

Piston fillers handle both with the right nozzle; tell us your products.

How accurate are piston fillers?

Very consistent when calibrated; check by weighing samples each shift.

Do you supply complete filling lines?

Yes, from single fillers to complete lines with capping, sealing, coding and labelling.

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