In industrial production, choosing a filling line is not just a machine purchase; it is a strategic decision that directly affects product quality, production capacity and operational efficiency. The product's viscosity, the packaging type, the required filling accuracy and the target output are the key criteria in determining the right system.
TÜRESAN designs industrial, linear and rotary filling lines with engineering solutions tailored to liquid, powder and granular products. Conveyor-based layouts, servo-controlled filling systems and high-precision nozzle options deliver speed and accuracy at the same time.
The right filling line should support not only today's needs but also the company's future growth targets. With this approach, TÜRESAN offers scalable, flexible and long-lasting filling solutions.
Start with the product, not the machine
Every filling decision begins with what is going into the container. Thin liquids such as water, juices or cleaning fluids behave very differently from creams, sauces or oils, and free-flowing powders differ again from granules or tablets. Viscosity decides whether volumetric, flowmeter, load-cell or level-controlled filling gives the most stable result, and it also sets the achievable speed, because a thick product simply takes longer to leave the nozzle.
Foaming, particles, temperature sensitivity and the need for cleaning between batches are the next questions. A product that foams needs bottom-up filling or slower dosing; a product with pieces needs nozzles and valves sized for them. Answering these questions early avoids buying a fast line that cannot hold its accuracy on your product.
Packaging, format range and changeover
The container defines the conveyor, the bottle handling and the nozzle layout. Glass and PET bottles, jars, jerry cans, tubes and drums each need a different approach. TÜRESAN’s liquid filling machines cover filling ranges from 20–300 ml up to 5,000–30,000 ml on linear systems, while the tube filling machine handles 30–300 ml tubes and the drum filling machine covers 200–1,000 litres.
If you run several bottle sizes or brands on the same line, changeover time becomes a real cost. Ask how long a format change takes, which parts are swapped and whether recipes can be stored on the PLC so that the operator recalls settings instead of re-adjusting by hand.
Linear or rotary: which layout fits your output?
Both layouts exist in the TÜRESAN range as complete lines and as standalone machines. A linear system fills bottles in a row while they are held on the conveyor; a rotary system carries the bottles around a turret and fills them continuously. The choice is driven by target output, floor space and the number of formats you plan to run.
Think of the whole line, not only the filler
A filler is only as fast as the slowest station around it. A complete line typically includes a bottle cleaning machine with air (0.12 micron filtration and ionisation), the filling machine, a capping machine with servo-torque, asynchronous, mechanical-torque or air-motor drive, a labelling machine for full-wrap, single-sided, double-sided or top-and-bottom labels, and end-of-line solutions such as box opening, product placing and palletising.
Utilities matter too: TÜRESAN lines are specified for 380 V, 50 Hz, three-phase power and 6–8 bar compressed air. Confirm that the installation site can supply both before the layout is finalised. Because TÜRESAN handles engineering, manufacturing and integration under one roof, the line is designed as a single system from the start rather than assembled from unrelated machines.
Linear and rotary filling systems compared
| Criterion | Linear system | Rotary system |
|---|---|---|
| Working principle | Bottles stop in a row under the nozzles | Bottles are filled continuously on a turret |
| Number of nozzles (TÜRESAN liquid fillers) | 1–12 | 1–4 |
| Filling ranges available | 20–300 ml up to 5,000–30,000 ml | 20–300 ml, 100–1,000 ml, 250–2,500 ml |
| Filling accuracy | ±0.3% | ±0.3% |
| Typical strengths | Flexible formats, simpler changeover, compact investment | High continuous output on a stable format |
| Capacity | Depends on bottle shape, nozzle count and viscosity | Depends on bottle shape, nozzle count and viscosity |
Values are taken from the TÜRESAN product specifications; the exact capacity of each line is calculated for your product and container during project design.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know whether I need a linear or a rotary filling line?
Start from your target bottles per hour and the number of formats. Linear systems suit varied formats and moderate volumes; rotary systems suit high, continuous output on a stable format. TÜRESAN evaluates both options against your product and space during project design.
What filling accuracy can I expect?
TÜRESAN liquid, powder and tablet-counting systems are specified at ±0.3% filling or counting accuracy; the drum filling machine is specified at ±0.5%.
Can one line handle different bottle sizes?
Yes, within the filling range of the machine. Format parts are changed and stored recipes on the PLC recall the settings for each container.
Which materials are used for product-contact parts?
Frames are AISI 304 stainless steel and all surfaces in contact with the product are AISI 316L stainless steel, which suits food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications.
Does TÜRESAN supply the complete line or only the filler?
Both. TÜRESAN designs standalone machines and complete lines including bottle cleaning, filling, capping, labelling and end-of-line equipment, from design to commissioning.
