Benefits of Combibloc Systems for Edible Oil Production

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Oil filling fails on drip and density, not on speed. A load cell fixes the density problem; the valve cut-off fixes the drip.
Key facts at a glance
Valve typeLoad cell net-weight, or piston dosing
Output range12,000-36,000 BPH at 0.2-2 L
ViscosityUp to 10,000 cP
AccuracyPlus or minus 0.5 g per bottle
PackagePET or glass
Key controlWeight per bottle, temperature, drip-free cut-off

What does the filling valve have to do about dripping?

Oil clings. A valve that cuts off cleanly on water leaves a thread of oil on the bottle shoulder, and that thread becomes a rejected bottle and a dirty conveyor. The cut-off profile, the nozzle tip and the suck-back setting are the three things to watch at acceptance, not the fill speed.

How does viscosity change the line design?

Above a few thousand cP the product moves by pressure and time rather than by gravity, so the bowl, the feed pipe and the valve bore all grow. Temperature control also becomes part of the filling specification, because a cold oil at 10 C and the same oil at 25 C behave like two different products.

Dosing methodAccuracy basisWhen it fits
Load cellNet weight per bottleDensity moves with temperature
PistonDisplacement volumeStable density, high speed, thick product
Volumetric valveChamber volumeLow-viscosity oil at steady temperature
Flow meterMeasured volumeContinuous flow, limited pulp or solids

The Edible Oil Load Cell is the reference unit for this configuration.

What is the acceptance test for an oil filler?

Weigh a fixed sample at the start, middle and end of a shift, on the same scale, and record the temperature at the same time. A filler that holds plus or minus 0.5 g at a steady 25 C may drift at 18 C. Acceptance without a temperature record is an argument waiting to happen.

Rated output, change parts and services are listed on the Filling Machine for Viscous Product page.

What does bottle weight variation do to a load cell filler?

Nothing, if the filler tares each bottle before dosing. That tare step is what separates net-weight filling from a flow meter. Without it, a heavy bottle delivers less product and the label claim fails.

The same question is worked through from another angle in A Complete Guide to Selecting the Best Edible Oil.

How to read the numbers. Where a BPH appears below it is the specification range, not a measured rate. Changeover, CIP and temperature drift sit outside a rated BPH. Plan on 0.65-0.85 and check the pump curve at the lowest product temperature.

Frequently asked questions

What accuracy can a load cell oil filler hold?

Plus or minus 0.5 g per bottle on the reference specification. Real drift depends on product temperature, valve cut-off and the scale calibration interval, so the acceptance test should record all three.

Can the same line fill 1 L and 5 L oil bottles?

Yes, with change parts and a recipe. Above 2 L the fill time per valve grows and the practical BPH drops, so the line is normally specified for one dominant format with a second format as a changeover.

Does edible oil need nitrogen?

Some packers dose nitrogen into the headspace to slow oxidation, especially for polyunsaturated oils. It is an option, and its value depends on the oil and the target shelf life, not on the filler.

How is an oil line cleaned between products?

With a flushing cycle sized for the oil and the pipe run. High-viscosity oil needs a warm flush and a longer drain time than water, and the changeover belongs in the production plan.

Key takeaways
  1. Density drift with temperature is the reason volumetric filling fails on oil.
  2. A clean cut-off matters as much as accuracy, because drips become rejects.
  3. Acceptance needs a weight and a temperature recorded together.
  4. Weight, not volume, is the legal fill for oil.
About the author
Written by the Sunswell engineering team - led by Howie SUN, Founder & CEO, with 14 years in filling and blow-moulding equipment R&D and turnkey project delivery across 71+ countries.
Last reviewed: 2026-08-28 . Reviewed by Sunswell engineering team
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