A filling machine is only as reliable as the product feeding it. Product supply affects a jug filling project by shaping pump choice, line layout, and overall fill speed, so it needs to be planned alongside the filler itself. At D&R Packaging, we treat the raw product supply system and its controls as an integral part of every packaging line we design.
The Questions We Ask Before Every Jug Filling Project
We take a holistic approach to packaging line design. Before we recommend a filler, we need to understand how your product gets from storage to the jug.
Storage and Layout
Your facility layout has a direct effect on how product reaches the filler. We start with three questions:
- Where is the product stored?
- How far will the filler be from the stored product?
- How large are the storage vessels or blenders?
These answers help us plan the supply path and size the system correctly.
Product Characteristics
Every liquid behaves differently, and the supply system has to suit it. We also ask:
- What type of pump can be used on the product?
- Does the product foam?
- Is the product degraded by heat or friction?
- What is the viscosity of the product?
- Is the product corrosive?
- Is there concern for cross-contamination between products?
- If so, does all cross-contamination need to be completely eliminated?
Pro Tip: Gather these details about your product before your first conversation with us. Clear answers make it faster to design the right supply system for your line.
Supply Systems Our Fillers Can Work With
Our filling machines can be designed to work with a wide range of liquid product supply setups. This flexibility lets us build around your existing systems.
Pump and Supply Options
D&R Packaging fillers can work with:
- Centrifugal pumps
- Diaphragm pumps
- Positive displacement pumps
- Gravity supply systems
- Pressure over gravity systems
- Closed loop systems
- Open loop systems
Combining More Than One Supply System
Some products and facilities need more than one approach. We have completed installations that use more than one type of supply system to feed a single filler. Talk to us, and we can find a way to work with your systems and your product.
Key Takeaway: Your product and facility determine the right supply system. We design the filler to match them.
How Net Weight Filling Protects Accuracy
A product supply that runs inconsistently can be a real concern on a busy line. Our net weight fillers are built to handle it.
Accurate Fills With an Inconsistent Supply
A D&R Packaging net weight filler stays accurate even if the product supply system is inconsistent. An uneven supply may slow down the overall speed of the packaging system. Your fill weights will still be good and consistent, so you can keep supplying product to fill orders.
Supporting Your Jug Filling Project as Volume Grows
Production demand rarely stays the same. We can help with your product supply systems as production volume increases, so your line keeps pace with your business.
Need expert help with your product supply system? Contact D&R Packaging for a free consultation.
Plan Your Product Supply with D&R Packaging
Product supply affects pump selection, line layout, fill speed, and how well your line handles growth. Planning it early leads to a more dependable packaging line.
Experience You Can Rely On
We have dealt with every one of these questions and requirements many times before. After 40 years of experience, we rarely come across a new requirement.
Get Help Designing Your Supply System
Assistance with designing the product supply system is one more benefit our customers enjoy. Contact D&R Packaging today to request a quote and let our team help you plan the product supply for your next jug filling project.
