An automatic bottling line brings multiple packaging processes together into a coordinated production system. Depending on the product and package format, a bottling line can include bottle handling, product counting or filling, capping, sealing, labeling, coding, conveying and accumulation. Natronics Equipment provides bottling-line solutions for manufacturers producing vitamins, supplements, nutraceutical products, pharmaceutical products and other packaged products. The right bottling line is not simply the fastest line available — it's the system that matches the product, container, production requirements and packaging process.
An automatic bottling line connects multiple packaging machines into a coordinated production process. Instead of manually moving bottles from one machine to another, conveyors and bottle-handling equipment move containers through the different stages of the packaging operation.
A typical line may include bottle infeed, bottle unscrambling or accumulation, product counting or filling, capping, induction sealing, labeling, coding, and final accumulation. The exact configuration depends on the product and packaging requirements.
Tablets: Automatic tablet counting equipment can count a programmed quantity of tablets and discharge them into bottles.
Capsules: Automatic counting equipment can be configured for hard gelatin capsule applications.
Softgels: Softgels can be handled through suitable automatic counting equipment based on product characteristics.
Gummies: Gummy products may require specialized counting technology because of their shape, size and physical characteristics.
Liquids: Liquid products require a filling technology selected around product characteristics, fill volume, container format and production requirements.
See our tablet counter bottling lines, capsule counting bottling lines, and vitamin & supplement bottling lines pages for more detail on each product format.
Depending on the application, a bottling line may be configured with:
✓ Infeed turntable
✓ Accumulation turntable
✓ Capsule counter
✓ Softgel counter
✓ Gummy counter
✓ Liquid filler
✓ Piston filler
✓ Overflow filler
✓ Flow meter filler
✓ Pump filler
✓ Induction sealer
✓ Inkjet coder
✓ Cotton inserter / desiccant inserter
Not every line requires every machine. The final configuration should be based on the actual packaging process.
A complete bottling line allows manufacturers to evaluate the entire packaging process instead of purchasing individual machines without considering how the equipment will operate together. The line can be planned around product handling, bottle flow, counting or filling, capping, sealing, labeling, conveying and accumulation.
This can be especially useful for manufacturers building a new packaging operation or expanding an existing production line. Browse our complete bottling line configurations to see current line builds.
Vitamin and supplement manufacturers may package products as tablets, capsules, softgels, gummies or liquids. Each product format can require a different primary filling or counting technology.
Solid-dose products may center around automatic counting. Liquid products may center around an automatic liquid filler. Additional equipment can then be configured around the primary filling or counting process. See our dedicated vitamin & supplement bottling lines page.
Before requesting a quote, determine:
Product: What are you packaging?
Container: What bottle are you using?
Count or Fill: How many tablets/capsules go into each bottle, or how much liquid goes into each container?
Production: How many bottles per minute do you need?
Automation: Which production steps need to be automated?
SKUs: How many different products and package formats will the line handle?
Existing Equipment: Are you replacing an existing machine or building a complete new line?
Future Growth: Will production volume increase?
The exact process and equipment configuration will vary by application.
Tell us what product you're packaging, what bottle you're using and what production output you need. Natronics Equipment can help you evaluate the equipment required for your bottling operation.
