In the cosmetics industry, production is an aesthetic process as well as a technical one. For products such as creams, lotions, shampoos and perfumes, packaging compatibility and production flexibility matter as much as filling accuracy.
TÜRESAN designs its filling machines for the cosmetics industry with modular structures that allow quick format changeovers and adapt to different bottle and packaging types. Linear and rotary systems deliver stable performance even in high-capacity production.
Thanks to this flexibility, manufacturers can expand their product range while keeping production losses to a minimum.
Many products, many containers
A cosmetics manufacturer may fill a shampoo in a 1-litre bottle in the morning and a serum in a 30 ml glass bottle after lunch. The filler therefore has to cover a wide range and switch quickly. TÜRESAN liquid filling machines cover 20–300 ml, 100–1,000 ml and 250–2,500 ml on rotary systems and up to 5,000–30,000 ml on linear systems, with volumetric, flowmeter, load-cell or level-controlled dosing matched to the product’s viscosity.
Creams, gels and lotions in tubes
Semi-fluid products are often sold in tubes. The tube filling machine is a rotary system with servo-controlled volumetric filling for 30–300 ml tubes, ultrasonic or heat sealing, tube presence and pressure sensors and a CIP system, with filling accuracy of ±0.3%. Product-contact surfaces are AISI 316L stainless steel, so fragrances and active ingredients are not affected by the equipment.
Quick format changeover and stored recipes
Flexibility is measured in minutes of changeover. TÜRESAN designs its cosmetics fillers with modular format parts that adapt to different bottle and packaging types, and PLC control stores a recipe for each product so the operator recalls it instead of re-adjusting. On the capping side, servo-torque, asynchronous, mechanical-torque or air-motor capping machines apply a consistent closing force to pumps, screw caps and flip-tops.
The finish that the shelf sees
Cosmetics packaging is judged visually. Stainless-steel labelling machines apply full-wrap, single-sided, double-sided or top-and-bottom labels with domestic or German applicator options, and the bottle cleaning machine with air removes dust before filling so that clear bottles stay spotless. Where cartons are used, end-of-line solutions handle box opening, product placing and palletising.
Which TÜRESAN machine for which cosmetic product?
| Product | Typical container | TÜRESAN solution |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo, shower gel, lotion | Bottles 100 ml–2.5 l | Linear or rotary liquid filling line |
| Cream, gel, ointment | Tubes 30–300 ml | Tube filling machine (rotary, servo volumetric) |
| Perfume, serum, oil | Glass bottles from 20 ml | Linear liquid filling machine with small-volume nozzles |
| Bulk semi-finished product | Drums 200–1,000 l | Drum filling machine |
The final machine selection depends on viscosity, foaming behaviour and target output and is confirmed during project design.
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can the line switch between products?
Format parts are modular and recipes are stored on the PLC, so a changeover is a matter of swapping parts and recalling settings. The exact time depends on the container change.
Can the same filler handle both thin and viscous products?
Different viscosities call for different dosing methods. TÜRESAN offers volumetric, flowmeter, load-cell and level-controlled systems and selects the right one for each product group.
Which sealing methods are available for tubes?
The tube filling machine offers ultrasonic or heat sealing, with tube presence and pressure sensors.
Are the machines suitable for glass bottles?
Yes. Bottle handling and nozzle layout are adapted to the container; glass, PET and jars are all handled on TÜRESAN lines.
What is the minimum filling volume?
Liquid fillers start at 20–300 ml ranges and tube fillers at 30 ml; smaller volumes are evaluated per project.
