When a single head fits the duty
A single filling position gives a clear sequence: present the package, connect the fitment, fill, close and remove. It can be appropriate when that complete cycle meets the production window. Review loading and head access, not only the filling phase. Include cleaning time and product or package changeovers in the production calculation.
What a second head changes
Two positions may let one package be prepared while another is filled. Establish whether the proposed heads alternate or fill simultaneously. Identify shared pumps, inlet flow, scales, cleaning circuits and controls. Confirm access when both positions are occupied and what operation is possible if one head is unavailable.
Compare proposals on the same basis
Use the same product, target mass, fitment, bag and supporting container in each comparison. Ask for the cycle breakdown and the conditions behind an output figure. Compare footprint, handling work, utilities and acceptance evidence. Do not assume that two heads deliver twice the complete-package rate.
PRACTICAL ANSWERS
Frequently asked questions
Does a twin-head filler double capacity?
Not necessarily. Shared flow, handling, operator work and the head sequence can limit output. Use a complete-package trial.
Which arrangement needs less floor space?
Compare the proposed layout with container movement, operator positions and maintenance clearance included. Head count alone is not a footprint.
What should be tested during acceptance?
Test the agreed product and package, complete cycle, net fill, closures, control handover and applicable one-head operation.