Description

R-300 Series: Automatic Filling and Capping Line for 20L Agrochemical Jerrycans

Precision and Safety for Agrochemical Packaging

Packaging agrochemicals presents unique challenges: products are often valuable, hazardous, and require exact dosing to ensure efficacy and prevent waste, while operator safety is paramount. The R-300 Automatic Line for 20L Jerrycans is specifically engineered to address these critical needs. This compact yet high-performance system automates the entire packaging process, from empty container infeeding to precise filling and torque-controlled sealing, creating a contained, efficient workflow. By utilizing mass-based liquid flow meters, it guarantees filling accuracy independent of product viscosity or temperature fluctuations—a crucial factor for concentrated formulations. For manufacturers of liquid fertilizers, pesticides, and adjuvants serving the global agricultural market, this line provides a reliable, scalable, and safe automation solution that protects both your product and your personnel.

Technical Specifications & Line Configuration

The R-300 line is designed as a cohesive unit for sequential processing, typically configured in a linear layout for straightforward operation and maintenance.

• High-Accuracy Filling with Liquid Flow Meters
  The core of the line is its filling station, equipped with liquid flow meters (Coriolis mass flow meters). This technology directly measures the mass of the product passing through, providing superior accuracy (typically ±0.2% to ±0.5%) compared to volumetric methods. This is essential for expensive or potent agrochemicals where overfilling represents significant cost loss and underfilling can lead to efficacy issues in the field. The filling nozzles are designed for bottom-up or top-down splash-free filling, minimizing foam generation and aerosol release for operator safety.

• Elevator-Type Cap Orienter & Robotic Capping
  Following filling, jerrycans move to the capping module. Here, an elevator-type cap orienter gently lifts bulk caps, correctly aligns them, and feeds them to the capping heads. This gentle handling is ideal for standard agrochemical screw caps. The robotic capping heads then pick up each oriented cap, place it on the container, and apply a precise, programmable torque to screw it on securely. This ensures a consistent, leak-proof seal that can withstand the rigors of logistics and storage, preventing contamination and product loss.

Target Products & Chemical Applications

This line is expertly suited for a wide spectrum of liquid agrochemicals and related products:

• Crop Protection Chemicals: Liquid insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, nematicides.

• Fertilizers & Nutrients: Liquid NPK fertilizers, foliar feeds, micronutrient solutions, soil amendments.

• Agricultural Adjuvants: Surfactants, wetting agents, anti-foam agents, buffering solutions.

• Related Chemicals: Professional and industrial-grade liquid cleaners, disinfectants, and descaling solutions compatible with the machine’s materials of construction.

Key Features & Operational Benefits

• Unmatched Dosing Precision: Mass flow meter technology ensures every 20L jerrycan contains the exact specified weight of product, guaranteeing label claim compliance and maximizing your raw material yield.

• Enhanced Safety & Containment: The enclosed filling process, splash-free nozzles, and automated capping significantly reduce operator exposure to chemicals, aligning with higher safety standards (GHS, OSHA considerations).

• Robust, Chemical-Resistant Design: The line is constructed with materials selected for chemical compatibility, such as AISI 316L stainless steel for wetted parts and specialized coatings on the frame, ensuring long-term durability against corrosive or aggressive formulations.

• Gentle & Reliable Cap Handling: The elevator-type cap orienter provides gentle, jam-free sorting and orientation, even for large batches of caps, ensuring smooth, uninterrupted production flow.

• Easy Integration & Operation: Designed as a compact line, it fits into existing production layouts. The centralized PLC control with a user-friendly HMI allows for simple recipe management, production monitoring, and quick changeovers.

Technical Data

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Q: Why is mass flow filling critical for agrochemicals?

  • A: Agrochemicals are typically sold and applied by weight or active ingredient per area. Mass flow meters fill by weight, ensuring the exact mass of product—and therefore the exact amount of active ingredient—is in each container. Volumetric fillers can be inaccurate if the product’s density changes with temperature.

• Q: Can this line handle different jerrycan shapes or just standard 20L?

  • A: While optimized for standard 20L jerrycans, the line can be adapted with change parts (guides, nozzles) for other similar-sized containers, such as 15L or 25L jerrycans, or square-shaped chemical cans. Discuss your specific container portfolio for configuration details.

• Q: How does the line handle cleaning between different product batches?

  • A: The line is designed for efficient cleaning (CIP — Clean-in-Place where applicable). The product contact path, including tanks, valves, and nozzles, can be flushed with solvent or cleaning agents. The robust construction allows for wash-down environments, which is a common requirement in chemical production facilities.

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