Which containers and closures can the Monobloc handle?

Bottles, jars, tubes, ampoules and containers from 5 ml to several litres depending on configuration, with a maximum bottle size of 100 × 60 × 150 mm. On closures: screw caps, crimp caps, dispensing pumps, droppers and caps with a built-in accessory (brush, pipette). Each format has its own star-wheel and jaw kit, selectable in minutes from the touch screen.

Does a format changeover require special tooling?

No. The operator selects the matching recipe on the touch screen: the machine adjusts its dosing, speed and capping torque parameters. The remaining mechanical adjustments — central star wheel, guides — take under 20 minutes and require no particular technical skill.

Which technology guarantees dosing accuracy?

Three technologies to choose from. The mass flow meter reaches under 0.5% and has no retention zone, which makes it the choice for cosmetics and food. The electromagnetic flow meter goes below 1% on conductive water-based fluids. Volumetric pump dosing suits viscous and chemical products. The technology is settled during the product audit, ahead of ordering.

Does the machine check quality continuously?

Yes. Fill level, capping torque and cap presence are monitored on every cycle. Any non-compliant bottle is ejected onto a separate reject lane without stopping production. The compliance rate therefore stays stable, including on long campaigns.

Can flammable or alcohol-based products be packaged?

Yes, in the ATEX version. It adds certified motors and electrical components, vapour extraction at the nozzles and earth bonding of the whole frame to remove any spark risk. That version is used for alcohol-based perfumes, industrial solvents, thinners and crop-protection products.

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Automatic Monobloc Filling, Capping and Labelling Machine

All-in-one rotary carousel up to 3,600 bottles/hour: filling, accessory insertion, torque-controlled capping and labelling on a single frame.

Who is it for?

The Monobloc is aimed at SMEs, contract packagers and production sites within large groups looking to combine filling, capping and labelling on a single machine without losing flexibility. It is designed for multi-reference workshops in cosmetics, perfumery, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and food, where the line moves from a serum bottle to a pump-dispenser cream, or from a syrup to an eye-drop bottle, several times a week.

How does the Monobloc work?

Every operation takes place on a circular plate — the carousel — which indexes from one station to the next on each pulse. This step-by-step rotary motion guarantees identical treatment for every bottle, whatever the format loaded. The full cycle has 7 stations:

Feeding and uprighting of bottles from a rotary table onto the infeed conveyor
Step-by-step transfer onto the carousel, by a central star wheel driven by a brushless motor
Precision dosing by mass flow meter, electromagnetic flow meter or volumetric pump
Insertion of the inner plug or accessory (dropper, pipette, pump) by vibratory bowl
Cap placing and screwing or crimping, with electronic torque control
Labelling and marking, on the carousel or at a dedicated outfeed station
Discharge onto the collection table, with automatic rejection of non-compliant bottles

Key features

Up to 3,600 bottles/hour within the footprint of a single machine
Filling, capping and labelling combined on an indexed rotary carousel
Dosing under 0.5% — mass, electromagnetic or volumetric depending on the product
Automatic accessory insertion: dropper, pipette, pump, brush
Electronic torque control on capping, inline quality check and automatic rejection
Format changeover in under 20 minutes, via recipe and star-wheel and jaw kit
Automated CIP: hot water, alkaline solution and rinse in under 30 minutes
ATEX version for flammable, solvent-based or alcohol products

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Specifications

Technical specifications

Throughput: up to 3,600 bottles/hour
Accepted formats: bottles, jars, tubes, ampoules and containers from 5 ml to several litres
Maximum bottle size: 100 × 60 × 150 mm
Closures handled: screw caps, crimp caps, dispensing pumps, droppers, caps with accessory
Dosing technologies: mass flow meter, electromagnetic flow meter or volumetric pump
Dosing accuracy: < 0.5% (mass), < 1% (electromagnetic)
Capping control: electronic torque control on every cycle
Quality control: level, torque and cap presence — automatic rejection without stopping the line
Format changeover: < 20 min, touch-screen recipe + star-wheel and jaw kit
Cleaning: automated CIP, < 30 min in most configurations
Weight: approximately 1,500 kg
Direct product-contact materials: 316L stainless steel, chemically inert PTFE seals
Motorization: brushless motors (central star wheel and indexed stations)
Power supply: three-phase 400 V — 50 Hz
HMI: touch screen, recipe management and operator access levels

Compliance

Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
CE marking (Machinery, EMC, Low Voltage)
ATEX 2014/34/EU (optional explosion-proof version)
Design compliant with GMP
ISO 22716 — Good Manufacturing Practices for Cosmetics
FDA 21 CFR Part 11 (data integrity, optional)
316L stainless steel product-contact parts, PTFE seals
Material and food-safety certificates (316L / 304)
IQ/OQ qualification file delivered with the machine
FAT/SAT documentation + "as-built" file
Designed and manufactured in France

Use cases

Typical use cases

Cosmetics and perfumery: switching from a serum dropper bottle to a pump-dispenser body lotion in under 20 minutes, with drip-free nozzles and interchangeable jaws.
Cosmetics, make-up: packaging of nail polish and mascara, with automatic insertion of the brush built into the cap.
Pharmaceuticals: eye drops, nasal sprays, oral solutions and paediatric syrups in cleanrooms, with automatic rejection and IQ/OQ file.
Chemicals: ATEX version for concentrated detergents, acids and crop-protection products, with vapour extraction at the filling nozzles.
Food and beverage: chunky sauces, thick honeys, dairy products and fruit juices, with CIP between recipes and 316L hygienic design.