2025-05-30
A toothpaste filling machine is a specialized piece of equipment used for filling viscous materials—such as toothpaste, ointments, and cosmetic creams—into tubes, followed by automatic sealing of the tube tail. It plays a critical role in toothpaste production lines and is widely used in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food, and personal care industries.
A modern toothpaste tube filling and sealing machine typically performs the following automated steps:
Empty plastic or laminated tubes are automatically loaded from a tube feeder and positioned precisely into holders via mechanical arms or a rotary table.
Using a metering system—such as a piston pump, gear pump, or screw pump—the machine fills each tube with a set volume of product. The filling quantity is adjustable to accommodate various tube sizes.
Once filled, the tube is sealed. Common sealing methods include:
Folding and crimping (for aluminum or laminated tubes)
Hot air sealing (for plastic tubes)
Ultrasonic sealing (no heat required, clean and efficient)
After sealing, the tubes are automatically discharged for further steps like labeling, boxing, or packing.
A standard automatic toothpaste filling and sealing machine consists of the following main components:
Safety Systems: Emergency stop buttons and alarms ensure safe operation
Frame Structure: Durable stainless steel frame, compliant with GMP standards
Hopper/Tank: Holds the product for filling
Filling Nozzle: Designed according to tube diameter to ensure drip-free, accurate filling
Tube Holder: Holds tubes firmly during filling and sealing
Sensors: Detect the presence of tubes to avoid misfilling
Sealing Unit: Performs mechanical folding, heat sealing, or ultrasonic sealing
Cooling System: Rapid cooling after sealing for stronger, more reliable seals
PLC Control System: Easy-to-use HMI interface for setting parameters such as filling volume, sealing temperature, speed, and alarm control
Drive Motor: Powers the system for smooth, automated operations
Depending on automation level and production needs, toothpaste tube filling machines can be categorized into:
Suitable for small-batch production or laboratory use. Operators manually insert tubes and initiate the filling process.
Integrate functions such as tube feeding, filling, sealing, coding, and discharge. Ideal for large-scale toothpaste production lines.
Combine with labeling machines, cartoners, visual inspection units, and more—forming a complete automatic packaging solution.
High-precision dosing systems ensure consistent filling volumes and minimize product waste.
Fully automatic toothpaste filling machines can fill 30–120 tubes per minute, significantly improving productivity.
Equipped with user-friendly PLC touch screen interfaces for real-time control, parameter settings, and error alerts.
Handles various tube diameters, lengths, and materials; suitable for gels, creams, and viscous pastes.
Constructed from 304/316 stainless steel, compliant with global hygiene and safety regulations.
Industry | Typical Products |
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Personal Care | Toothpaste, facial cleanser, hair conditioner, gel |
Food | Tomato paste, salad dressing, honey, peanut butter |
Pharmaceutical | Ointments, gels, eye creams, topical medications |
Cosmetics | Face cream, sunscreen, whitening cream |
Stationery | Watercolors, oil paints |
Pet Products | Pet toothpaste, ointments, nutritional pastes |
Reduces Labor Costs
Stable and Continuous Operation
Uniform Tube Appearance for Stronger Brand Image
Hygienic and Easy to Maintain
Leak-Proof Sealing for Extended Shelf Life
Ideal for Large-Scale and High-End Product Manufacturing
Whether you’re a cosmetic manufacturer, pharmaceutical producer, or food company, investing in a reliable automatic toothpaste filling and sealing machine will help you improve production efficiency, product quality, and market competitiveness.
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