Riggs 1000 Three Head Filler

Applications & Use Cases

• Filling various liquid and semi-liquid food products into containers.
• Packaging beverages, sauces, oils, and dairy products.
• Suitable for use in small to medium-scale food production lines.
• Dispensing products into bottles, jars, and pouches.
• Used in industries requiring precise volume filling for consistent product presentation.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, units commonly handle fill volumes from 25ml up to 5 litres per head, depending on piston size.

Number of filling heads

This unit features three filling heads, allowing for increased throughput compared to single-head machines.

Construction material

Units of this type are typically constructed from stainless steel, suitable for food contact and ease of cleaning.

Power supply

Commonly, these machines operate on a standard industrial electrical supply, typically 230V or 400V, 3-phase, with pneumatic requirements for operation.

Throughput

Throughput for a three-head filler can vary significantly based on product viscosity and fill volume, but typically ranges from several hundred to over a thousand containers per hour.

Fill accuracy

Piston fillers are known for high fill accuracy, typically within +/- 0.5% to 1% of the target volume for this class of equipment.

Adjustability

Filling heads are commonly height-adjustable to accommodate various container sizes.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of products can this filler handle?

  Piston fillers like this are generally suitable for a wide range of liquid and semi-liquid products, including those with particulates, such as sauces, jams, oils, and yoghurts. Viscosity is a key factor.

• Is this machine suitable for hot filling?

• What kind of maintenance does a piston filler require?

• Can this machine be integrated into an existing production line?

• What are the typical space requirements for a machine of this type?