Automatic
Automatic ATEX filler
For conveyor-fed bottles and cans with a compatible pump or flow-meter route.
View solutionIndustrial liquid packaging
ATEX Filling Machines for Fuels, Oils & Additives
Choose a practical filling and handling route for kerosene, additives, lubricants and related liquids in bottles, jerrycans and larger containers.
Application factors
What matters when choosing your machine.
1
Flammability
Fuel and solvent components can determine the hazardous-area category and ignition-control requirements.
2
Viscosity range
Low-viscosity fuels and thicker lubricants may need different pumps, fill profiles and nozzles.
3
Pack size
One litre bottles, five litre cans and larger jerrycans create different output and handling requirements.
4
Drip control
Positive shut-off, suck-back or diving nozzles can improve cleanliness and reduce product loss.
5
Weight after filling
Conveyors, guides and operator access must suit the finished pack mass.
6
Closure integrity
Torque, induction sealing and tamper evidence can be important for transport and storage.
Machinery shortlist
Machine options that may suit your production.
Mass filling
ATEX weigh filling
For common 10–30 litre containers and mass-controlled filling.
View solutionLarge pack
Jerrycan and drum filling
Weighing, diving nozzles and robust downstream handling for heavier packs.
View solutionQuote checklist
Send these details for a focused recommendation.
- SDS, flash point, density and viscosity across temperature
- Bottle, can or jerrycan dimensions and material
- Fill range, tolerance and target output
- Zone / DSEAR information and extraction
- Product supply tank, pump distance and recirculation
- Cap, seal, torque and tamper-evidence requirements
- Conveying, accumulation, labelling and pallet workflow
FAQs
Questions about filling fuels, oils & additives.
Can one line fill both fuels and lubricants?
Potentially, but the pump, flow path, cleaning, changeover, viscosity range, hazard classification and cross-contamination controls must be reviewed for every product.
Is weigh filling suitable for oils?
It can be a practical route for larger packs. Product density, cut-off, drips, target mass and line speed must be included in the test or specification.
Can induction sealing be added?
Yes, where compatible with the cap and container. The sealer location and suitability relative to the classified area must be assessed.
Your machine recommendation
Tell us what you need to fill — we’ll recommend the most suitable machine.
Send your product SDS, container details, fill range, target output and any ATEX information. You’ll receive a practical shortlist matched to your application.
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Flow, static and large packs
Match the measurement method to volatility, viscosity range and pack handling.
Fuel products, additives and lubricants can span volatile low-viscosity liquids and heavier oils. The intended product range should be separated into operating cases so that the pump, meter, nozzle, cleaning route and hazardous-area controls are not qualified from one unrepresentative sample.
Measurement and cut-off
For bottles, piston, pump or compatible flow-meter routes may be compared. For jerrycans and larger packs, weigh filling can provide mass-based control. Density and temperature information are needed when comparing mass and volume targets or converting between them.
Record drips, foaming, splash and residual flow after the stop signal. A shut-off or diving nozzle can improve control for suitable products, but it must fit the container neck and withstand the declared chemical and cleaning conditions.
Transfer and static-control scope
Product tanks, pumps, hoses, pipework and container materials form one transfer system. The DSEAR assessment should address release sources and electrostatic risk, while the machinery specification identifies bonding points, monitoring, permissives and protected components included in the supply.
Large filled packs also need stable roller or powered transfer, capping access and spill control. The line should avoid moving an open or dripping container into equipment that has not been reviewed against the classified boundary.
| Product-range question | Why it affects the machine |
|---|---|
| Lowest and highest viscosity | Changes pump choice, fill time, pressure, nozzle size and cut-off. |
| Volatility and flash point | Influences release control, area classification inputs, extraction and protection requirements. |
| Conductivity and container material | Affects the static-control assessment and how bonding or earthing provisions are applied. |
| Bottle, jerrycan or drum | Changes the measurement route, handling, nozzle travel and closure stage. |
Can one pump cover both a thin fuel additive and a heavy lubricant?
It may be possible over a defined range, but the pump, motor or air drive, seals, pressure, fill time, cut-off and cleaning need to be checked at both extremes. A trial should not qualify products outside the tested or approved envelope.
Should density be supplied for weigh filling?
Yes. The scale controls mass, but density is needed when the commercial fill is expressed as volume, when product temperature changes, or when comparing weigh and volumetric routes. State the measurement basis and operating temperature.
What site checks remain after a fuel-filling FAT?
Typical SAT items include final product connections, earthing and bonding, extraction or ventilation interfaces, utilities, equipment location, line integration, operator procedures and any site-dependent safety functions identified in the project scope.