Liquid

Filling
Machinery

Gravfil
Liquid Filling Machinery
GEA Gravfil operates from its manufacturing plant in Ashford, Kent in the United Kingdom. GEA Gravfil products
are also distributed through sister companies and representatives in more than 40 countries.

GEA Gravfil supply industry leading liquid filling systems, handling the widest range of products including:

Shampoo, Liquid Soap, Body Lotions and Oils, Lube Oil, Honey, Wine, Spirits, Fruit Juice, Water, Sauces,
Agricultural Chemicals, Disinfectant, Polish, Paint and Adhesives.

GEA Gravfil made it first filler in 1929. Since then it has grown to become one of the largest and most respected
manufactures of liquid fillers and liquid filling lines in the world. To date over 5000 installations have been sold
worldwide.

• One of GEA Gravfil’s customers currently fills over 6,000,000 containers

of shampoo each day on GEA Gravfil fillers.

• Every day the UK drinks industry produce over 4,000,000 glasses of

orange juice filled on machinery manufactured by GEA Gravfil.

• GEA Gravfil has supplied well over 500 filling systems world wide for
toiletries and cosmetics to just two customers alone!

GEA Gravfil machines provide filling machines for :

• Semi and medium speed operations

• Accuracy of fill

• Unique nozzle design

• Quick product changeover

• Alternate filling processes

• Clean filling/drip free

GEA Gravfil’s range of liquid fillers are able to provide solutions to

your liquid filling requirements, whatever the speed or product. The machinery provides for outputs up to 400
containers per minute and beyond, handling volumes from 5ml to 5 litres and above, utilising volumetric and
level filling systems into glass, plastic or metal containers.

What is liquid filling?

Every type of liquid is unique and that’s why GEA Gravfil have developed a number of different
filling systems to suit each specific application. When GEA Gravfil offer a solution to a liquid
filling problem, it’s not just the product and speed which are considered. The optimum solution
is one which fills efficiently, accurately and as the customer requires, giving the consistency that
maximises production and minimises product giveaway.
Markets Served by GEA Gravfil
Cosmetics and Toiletries
A major leader for over 60 years in supplying filling machinery for the cosmetics and
toiletries industry. GEA Gravfil provide solutions to some of the world’s leading blue
chip companies in this field handling products form colognes, lotions, creams, hair
products and oils.

Household
An area of substantial experience with numerous installations handling products in a variety of conditions with
safety a major criteria together with minimum operator involvement. Products such as washing detergents,
bleach and other household chemicals are successfully handled and filled on GEA Gravfil machines.

Pharmaceutical and Healthcare

Major advances with machinery development now allow GEA Gravfil to handle a wider range of liquid
pharmaceutical products within a sanitary environment. Products include mouth washes, cough syrups, eye wash
lotions and antiseptic liquids.

Chemicals and Lubricants

Products such as motor oils, paints and adhesives all have their own unique filling requirements, such as
temperature and viscosity compensation and safety aspects which can be controlled and handled by GEA Gravfil’s
filling machinery.

Food, Dairy and Powdered Beverages

Internationally renowned for filling all types of liquid/semi liquid products into all types of rigid containers
including jars, glass bottles, fruit juice cans and lightweight collapsible
plastics. Products include ketchups, honey, wine, juices and water.
A filling head of a Nexus rotary machine

GEA Gravfil model ‘C’

8 head Excel for filling
5 litre lube oil containers
Liquid Filling Machinery
Applications and Processes for Industries
Every type of liquid - viscous or semi viscous, hot or cold, requires a method of filling and metering into your
container. GEA Gravfil have a number of different systems to suit each specific
application. The GEA Gravfil filling machinery range includes:

• NEXUS rotary volumetric piston fillers

• EXCEL in-line volumetric piston fillers

• ACER inline volumetric piston fillers

• VEGA rotary top tank level fillers

• AUTOVAC in-line level fillers

• UG6 semi automatic level fillers

• SENSOR flowmeter fillers

• ZETA in-line flowmeter fillers

• VP 2D semi automatic volumetric filler

• MONOBLOC filler/cappers of varying sizes

For containers requiring a cosmetic appearance our vacuum principle will give
an excellent consistent fill to the set level required. For containers suitable to
accurate dosing our volumetric piston can
give accuracy of 0.1% of volume.

Complete lines can be supplied with:

• Depalletisers

• Rotary tables/unscramblers

• Filling machines

• Capping machines

• Check weighing

• Induction sealing

• Labelling

• Container transport systems

• End-of-Line packing

• Palletising
GEA Gravfil 12 head ‘B’ Nexus automatic
rotary volumetric filling machine

GEA Gravfil 8 head ‘B’

Excel automatic in-line volumetric
filling machine
Range of Equipment Supplied
NEXUS Rotary Volumetric Liquid Filler
The GEA NEXUS Rotary Volumetric filler is suitable for high speed liquid filling. High filling accuracy up to +0.1% of
cylinder volume is ensured by the unique design of the filling valve, which is only available on GEA Gravfil machines.
Volume is simply selected by the operator from a product menu and correct adjustment is achieved by a robust fully
motorised system.

Cleaning is conducted in place and is carried out in the static mode. Spray balls and scavenge pumps can be fitted
to the system to further ensure that cleaning is optimised.

This machine is available in three stand-alone base sizes as well as in Monobloc form. Either 1200ml, 3000ml,
or 5000ml capacity metering cylinders can be supplied. The Nexus can also be supplied with a
flowmeter system.

The Nexus machine type can also be supplied in a Sensor form with induction or mass
flowmeters.

Features include:

• High Accuracy +/-0.1% of cylinder Volume

• Easy Cleaning

• Maximum number of product codes in minimum time

• Tool Free Construction

• Programmable Changeover - Product Menu

• Operator Friendly - De-skilled Changeover

• Transparent Changeovers - 5 minutes

• High quality Stainless Steel Construction

• Wide Fill Range (50ml - 1200ml)

The Nexus approach success in liquid filling by the simplest product feed path, mounting
the metering cylinder directly on to the product tank, thus ensuring maximum efficiency
with maximum maintenance.
A Nexus rotary volumetric liquid filling machine
EXCEL In-Line Volumetric Piston Filler
The range of Excel In-Line Volumetric Liquid filler offer the user an unparalleled flexibility within
a wide range of applications from food, pharmaceuticals and toiletries to oil and chemicals.

Tool free adjustments backed up by datum settings enable operators to quickly and accurately
change over machine parameters to meet today’s exacting production demands. Standard on all
PLC controlled machines is a highly accurate motorised adjustment of fill volumes selected from a
menu display.

This machine is available in three standard base sizes depending upon volume to be filled and the
speed of operation required.

Further featured include:

• No Bottle - No Fill

• Vacuum drip removal for clean filling

• Diving nozzles for optimum fluid control

• Automatic flushing

• Fill accuracy +0.25%

The Excel machine type can also be supplied in a Zeta form with induction or mass flowmeters.

ACER In-Line Volumetric Piston Filler

The Acer range of fully automatic in-line volumetric liquid filling machines offer the user a unique combination
of food quality hygiene construction and a high performance when it comes to
accuracy for filling food products.

Acer is the first choice for low to medium speed, accurate filling of food products
when cleanability, low maintenance and flexibility are important factors. High
filling accuracy up to +0.1%is ensured as the Acer works on the same principle
initially developed for the Nexus due to the unique design of the filling valve.

Acer is available in three base sizes fitted with 2,4,6 or 8 heads depending upon
product type , volume to be filled and speed required.

VEGA Rotary Top Tank Level Fillers

The Vega Top Tank fully automatic filing machine is available with either low
vacuum, high vacuum, gravity or pressure operated level filling systems with a
fill accuracy of +1mm. Simplicity of construction combined with good accuracy of
fill make the Vega suitable for many applications.

All liquid contact parts are in 316 grade stainless steel construction with much of
the machine also in stainless steel.

AUTO UG6 Semi-Automatic TopTank Level Filler

The semi-automatic gravity filling machine is competitively priced and fills the
gap between time-consuming hand filling and fully-automatic models. It is
ideally suited to free flowing products and is capable of filing either glass or
plastic containers from 150cc up to 5 litres,

The filling nozzles are manufactured in 316 stainless steel or PTFE (depending
on the suitability of the product) and are easy to dismantle and clean. The
speedy loading system enables quick and constant production. A pneumatic cap
tightener with balancing unit can be supplied as additional equipment.
 4 head Zeta in-line flowmeter
liquid filler

6 Head Excel Inline Volumetric Liquid Filler

Acer 4 head in-line liquid filler

GEA Gravfil Autovac In-Line Fillers
Autovac is an in-line fully automatic liquid filling machine, using vacuum to fill to constant
levels. All motions are pneumatically controlled except the conveyor, which is electronically
driving by a self contained variable speed unit.

The machine is specifically designed to handle glass and all rigid containers which will
withstand internal vacuum and can be fitted with varying numbers of filling heads to handle
jars and bottles from 10ml bottles up to 5 litres. It incorporates a fully automatic overflow
return which does not interrupt filling. Suitable for filling cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, wines,
spirits, cordials, liquid food products and general household liquids.

GEA Gravfil Semi-Automatic Volumetric Fillers

This machine range is the first choice for low speed, accurate filling of a variety of products.
The models within the range are as follows:

• VP-1-D • VP-1-DB • VP-1-ND

These single head units are the smallest in the range. They are ideally suited for volumetric filling of liquids and
semi liquids within a confined environment, they occupy less than I square metre of floor space, where output
is generally low.

• VH-2-D • VH-4-DB

These models are multi-headed versions of the VP-1 range. The DB models are specifically designed for filling
aggressive products such as bleach as all product contact parts are constructed in non-metallic materials. Apart
from the VP-1-ND, all models feature diving nozzles for bottom up filling, although
with GEA Gravfil’s unique nozzle designs most products can be filled from the top.

• VH-2-ND • VH-4-ND

These are self-contained volumetric fillers with hydraulic sequence controls arranged
for 2-4 head operation. The filling range of 5ml to 5 litres for the two
head unit can be expanded by interchangeable metering cylinders
allowing infinate volume adjustment.

• VAC 2,4,6

Our range of semi automatic vacuum fillers are specifically for level filling
of free flowing liquids into rigid containers and are available in 2,4 or 6
head frame sizes.
Air Cleaner
Autovac is an in-line fully automatic liquid filling machine, using vacuum to fill to constant levels. All motions
are pneumatically controlled except the conveyor, which is electronically driving by a self contained variable
speed unit.

The machine is specifically designed to handle glass and all rigid containers which will withstand internal
vacuum and can be fitted with varying numbers of filling heads to handle jars and bottles from 10ml bottles up
to 5 litres. It incorporates a fully automatic overflow return which does not interrupt filling. Suitable for filling
cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, wines, spirits, cordials, liquid food products and general household liquids.

Rotary Tables
This machine range is the first choice for low speed, accurate filling of a variety of products. The models within
the range are as follows:

Line Management and Control Systems

Autovac is an in-line fully automatic liquid filling machine, using vacuum to fill to constant levels. All motions
are pneumatically controlled except the conveyor, which is electronically driving by a self contained variable
speed unit.

The machine is specifically designed to handle glass and all rigid containers which will withstand internal
vacuum and can be fitted with varying numbers of filling heads to handle jars and bottles from 10ml bottles up
to 5 litres. It incorporates a fully automatic overflow return which does not interrupt filling. Suitable for filling
cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, wines, spirits, cordials, liquid food
products and general household liquids.

Checkweigher Feedback Systems

Autovac is an in-line fully automatic liquid filling machine, using
vacuum to fill to constant levels. All motions are pneumatically
controlled except the conveyor, which is electronically driving
by a self contained variable speed unit.

The machine is specifically designed to handle glass and all

rigid containers which will withstand internal vacuum and can
be fitted with varying numbers of filling heads to handle jars
and bottles from 10ml bottles up to 5 litres. It incorporates
a fully automatic overflow return which does not interrupt
filling. Suitable for filling cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, wines,
spirits, cordials, liquid food products and general household
liquids.

UG6 Head In-line Volumetric Liquid Filler

 PHARMACEUTICAL & HEALTHCARE

INDUSTRIAL & AUTOMOTIVE

COSMETICS & TOILETRIES

HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS
FOOD & DAIRY

BEVERAGES
MACHINE RANGE

FILLERS

NEXUS ROTARY LIQUID FILLER

EXCEL IN-LINE PISTON FILLER

ACER IN-LINE PISTON FILLER

VEGA ROTARY TOP TANK LEVEL FILLER

UG6 IN-LINE LEVEL FILLER

AUTOVAC IN-LINE LEVEL FILLER

SEMI-AUTOMATIC LIQUID FILLERS

ANCILLIARY EQUIPMENT

CHECKWEIGHER FEEDBACK SYSTEMS

AIR CLEANERS

MANAGEMENT CONTROL SYSTEMS

UNSCRAMBLING UNITS/TRANSPORT SYSTEM

The data and material depicted in this document are given for
reference only and can be changed without preliminary notice
 Gravfil - operating all around the world
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Albania El Salvador Libya Saudi Arabia
Algeria Estonia Lithuania Serbia
Andorra Finland Luxembourg Singapore
Argentina France Macedonia Slovakia
Armenia Georgia Madagascar Slovenia
Australia Germany Malawi South Africa
Austria Ghana Malaysia Spain
Azerbaijan Greece Mauritius Sri Lanka
Bahamas Guatemala Mexico Sudan
Bahrain Honduras Morocco Swaziland
Bangladesh Hungary Mozambique Sweden
Belarus India Myanmar Switzerland
Belgium Indonesia Netherlands Syria
Bolivia Iran New Zealand Taiwan
Bosnia Herzegovina Iraq Nicaragua Tanzania
Botswana Ireland Nigeria Thailand
Brazil Israel Norway Tunisia
Canada Italy Oman Turkey
Chile Jamaica Pakistan Turkmenistan
China Japan Panama Ukraine
Colombia Jordan Paraguay United Arab Emirates
Costa Rica Kenya Peru United Kingdom
Croatia Kiribati Philippines United States
Cyprus North Korea Poland Uruguay
Czech Republic South Korea Portugal Venezuela
Denmark Kuwait Qatar Vietnam
Ecuador Laos Romania Zimbabwe
 Part of the global
GEA Group.
Albro, Dico and Gravfil are brands recognised all over the
world as providers of high quality, innovative packaging
machinery. Now owned by GEA Colby, they are part of
the worldwide network of GEA Group Companies.
Engineering Excellence.

Process Engineering

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