High Speed Rotary Tube Filler and Sealing Machine
LOCUS ROBOTICS designs turnkey tube packaging complexes for industrial-scale production. Our automated lines integrate filling, sealing, labeling, and case packing — delivering outputs up to 6,000 tubes/hour with pharmaceutical-grade precision for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and chemical sectors.
| Module | Technology | Throughput |
|---|---|---|
| Filling | Servo piston/gear pump | ±0.5% accuracy |
| Sealing | Hybrid: Thermal/Ultrasonic/Crimp | <0.8 sec/tube |
| Inspection | AI vision system (5 defects/sec) | 99.98% QC pass rate |
| Labeling | Rotary applicator | 400 tubes/min |
| Case Packing | Delta robot pick-and-place | 50 cases/min |
| Sector | Critical Features | Compliance |
|---|---|---|
| Pharma | Isolator enclosure, CIP/SIP | GMP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11 |
| Cosmetics | Decorative seam engraving, holographic labeling | ISO 22716, ECOCERT |
| Chemicals | ATEX Zone 1, corrosion-resistant materials | ISO 80079, IECEx |
| Food | NSF-certified components, steam sterilization | HACCP, ISO 22000 |
✅ Hybrid Material Handling
Seamlessly switch between aluminum crimping/plastic sealing in <5 minutes
✅ Intelligent Line Control
OPC-UA integration with MES/ERP systems + predictive maintenance
✅ Throughput Benchmarking
Configuration Tubes/Hour
Entry-Level 3,000
Mid-Range 4,500
Premium 6,000
| Parameter | LOCUS Advantage | Industry Average |
|---|---|---|
| Changeover Time | 2.8 min (tool-less) | 15-25 min |
| Energy Consumption | 18 kW/hr @ 5,000 TPH | 25-30 kW/hr |
| Defect Rate | 0.02% (vision verified) | 0.15-0.3% |
| Footprint | 12m × 4m (compact layout) | 15-20m × 6m |
Primary Packaging:
Tube orienters with AI vision guidance
Nitrogen blanketing stations
Secondary Packaging:
Robotic carton erectors
Automated case sealers
Tertiary Packaging:
Palletizing robots
Stretch wrapping stations
Digital Twin: Virtual commissioning via Siemens NX
Energy Optimization: 26% power savings through regenerative drives
Quality Analytics: Real-time SPC dashboard with OEE tracking
| Region | Package | Key Components |
|---|---|---|
| SE Asia | Tropical | Humidity-proof servos, enhanced cooling |
| Middle East | Desert | Sand filtration, 55°C operation |
| Eastern Europe | Low-Temp | -30°C startup, heated cabinets |
Global Commissioning Package:
FAT/SAT validation per ISO 2859-1
Operator training simulator
24/7 remote monitoring via ThingWorx IoT
Service Level Agreements:
98.1% uptime guarantee
5-hour remote response
48-hour onsite support (global hubs)
Material Flexibility
Processes aluminum, extruded plastic and laminate on one line — no competitors offer this
Compact Footprint
35% smaller than systems with same output
Total Cost of Ownership
Factor LOCUS Competitor
Energy/5k TPH $18/hr $27/hr
Changeover Waste 8 tubes 40-60 tubes
Maintenance Cost $0.03/tube $0.07/tube
Achieved 97.4% OEE in first month of operation - unprecedented for new packaging lines
- Pharma Client, UAE
