Tube filling station for plastic, laminate, and aluminum tubes

Efficiently seal and fill various tube materials, ensuring precise volumetric control and consistency for personal care, pharmaceutical, and food products at high speeds.

Fills and Seals Plastic, Laminate, and Aluminum Tubes

The NF 300 from Norden is a high-capacity tube filling machine designed for efficiently handling plastic, laminate, and aluminum tubes in various sectors, including food, dairy, personal care, chemicals, pharma, and healthcare. With an impressive throughput of 300 tubes per minute, it operates on an intermittent basis, ensuring precise filling and sealing operations. This machine accommodates tube diameters ranging from 16 mm to 40 mm, with a specific capability for oval tubes up to 44 mm in diameter. Its robust design features free stations, allowing integration with additional equipment such as vision systems and laser coding for enhanced operational efficiency.

The NF 300 is particularly suited for filling a wide range of products, from mayonnaise and margarine to toothpaste and medicinal gels, addressing diverse industrial needs. It includes PLC control for seamless integration into existing production lines and offers compliance with strict regulatory standards, including CFR Title 21 and GMP, making it ideal for pharmaceutical and food applications. Designed with energy efficiency in mind, the NF 300 minimizes operational costs while delivering consistent packaging quality. Maintenance is simplified with easy access to machine components and compatibility with centralized CIP systems. Additionally, its customization options ensure that the machine can be tailored to specific production requirements, backed by Norden’s engineering expertise.

Benefits

  • Increases production speed with a capacity of 300 tubes per minute.
  • Enhances packaging versatility with support for multiple tube materials and sizes.
  • Ensures operational precision and consistency through PLC-controlled processes.
  • Complies with CFR Title 21 and GMP standards for food and pharmaceutical safety.
  • Facilitates seamless integration of auxiliary equipment for customized solutions.

General


Applications
Sauces,Sun care,Men's shaving,Fats,Oils,Cheese,Cosmetics,Dairy,Food,Chemicals,Toothpaste,Condiments,Pharma,Skin,Personal care,Spreads,Hair care,Healthcare,Otc
End products
Lip balm,Flavored yogurt tubes,Toothpaste tubes,Liquid detergent,Chili sauce,Anti-aging cream,Mustard,Sunscreen lotion,Men's aftershave gel,Medicinal gels,Antiseptic cream,Hair styling gel,Mayonnaise,Cheese spread,Margarine,Nasal sprays,Moisturizing cream,Topical ointments
Steps before
Mixing,Homogenization,Heating
Steps after
Quality Control,Vision Inspection,Laser Coding,Packing,Capping,Labeling
Input ingredients
plastic tubes,laminate tubes,aluminum tubes,oval tubes,cylindrical tubes
Output ingredients
packaged oils,fats,packaged sauces,condiments,packaged spreads,packaged cheese,packaged cosmetics,packaged men's shaving products,packaged toothpaste,packaged skin,sun care products,packaged OTC products,packaged hair care products,packaged personal care items,packaged food,dairy products,packaged chemicals,packaged pharma,healthcare products
Market info
Norden Machinery, part of the Coesia Group, is renowned for its expertise in designing and manufacturing advanced tube filling machines, particularly for the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and food industries, emphasizing precision and high-speed performance.

Technical Specifications


Speed
300 ppm
Filling Volume
1 ml – 200 ml
Machine Depth
4050 mm
Machine Height
2500 mm
Machine Length
6350 mm
Machine Weight
9500 kg
Tube Diameter Range
16 mm – 40 mm
Operating Mode
Intermittent
Max Pack Diameter
40 mm
Min Pack Diameter
16 mm
Max Pack Length
230 mm
Min Pack Length
80 mm

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
PLC
Batch vs. continuous operation
Intermittent
Changeover time
Not specified
CIP/SIP
Manual cleaning
CIP optional
Cleaning method
Manual / Optional upgrades available
Energy efficiency
Not specified

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Product type Characteristics


Tube material compatibility
Plastic / Laminated / Aluminum
Tube diameter
Ø16 mm to Ø40 mm
Tube filling volume
1 ml – 200 ml
Packaging shape
Cylindrical / Oval
Product type compatibility
Food,Dairy,Personal Care,Chemicals,Pharma,Healthcare


Environment Regulations
640/2009/E
Food Regulations
CFR Title 21,1935/2004/EC,2023/2006/E
Safety Regulations
EN ISO 10218-2,EN ISO 11161,EN ISO 13732-1,EN ISO 13849-1,EN ISO 13849-2,EN ISO 13850,EN ISO 13855,EN ISO 13857,EN ISO 14119,EN ISO 14122 -1 -2 -3 -4,EN ISO 4414,EN ISO 7010,EN 1005-1 -2 -3 -4,EN 12100,EN 349,EN 415-4,EN 547-1 -2 -3,EN 614-1 -2,EN 619,EN 953,IEC 60204-1,IEC 60529,IEC 60825-1,IEC/TS 62046,ISO/TR 14121-2,2006/42/EC,2014/30/UE,2014/35/UE

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
6350 mm length x 4050 mm depth x 2500 mm height

Custom Options


Control panel type
Not specified
Integration possibilities
Vision Systems,Laser coding