Build the cell around the drum
A drum supports the flexible liner during filling and transport. Its diameter and height determine platform clearance, head travel and operator access. Record whether individual drums arrive on a conveyor or several drums remain on a pallet. Include how the liner neck is held without loading the filling connection.
Single head or twin head?
A single head provides one filling position and a straightforward package sequence. A twin-head arrangement may overlap drum presentation with filling, but the result depends on whether heads alternate or fill together. Product supply, weighing and operator movement must support that sequence. Compare a complete drum cycle, including loading, cap handling and removal.
Weighing, closure and logistics
Define the tare procedure and net-weight acceptance test using the actual bag and drum. Include the final filling phase, closure inspection and how the filled load leaves the station. Specify pallet traffic, service access and guards before fixing the layout. A suitable drum format still requires a matched, pre-sterilized bag and validated package interface.
PRACTICAL ANSWERS
Frequently asked questions
Can one filler handle different drums?
That depends on platform clearance, head travel, load rating and bag fitment. Supply the dimensions and filled mass for each drum rather than relying on nominal volume.
Does the filler sterilize the food?
Product sterilization is an upstream duty. The filler receives product under agreed conditions and must maintain the defined aseptic boundary.
What should I send for a quotation?
Send the product, target fill mass, drum dimensions, bag supplier and fitment drawing, required production window and a simple layout.