Container family
Confirm whether the project fills pails, drums, or IBC totes, plus the actual container size, opening, and handling method.
Industrial Bulk Container Filling
Drum and Tote Filling Machines
Industrial drum and tote filling machines for 20L pails, 200L drums and 1,000L IBC totes. Net-weight tolerance, hazardous-area documentation and multi-product platform scope are reviewed by product, container, site condition and destination market.
By RFQ
Tolerance Review
20Lโ1,000L
Container Range
1,000L
IBC Scope
By site
Hazard Docs
Drum and Tote Filling Machine Product Range
From semi-automatic drum fillers to fully automatic conveyor lines and IBC tote filling stations.
Semi-Auto
Semi-Automatic Drum Filling Machine
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Semi-Automatic Drum Filling Machine
Floor-scale based drum filler. Operator positions drum, fill starts automatically on scale platform. Handles drums, kegs and pails. Ideal for mid-volume operations.
accuracy
By RFQ
speed
3โ8 drums/min
range
20L โ 220L
products
Any liquid
Multi-Product
Pail Filling Machine
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Pail Filling Machine
Net-weight or volumetric pail filler for 5Lโ25L plastic or metal pails. Suitable for paints, coatings, adhesives, food products, and lubricants.
accuracy
By RFQ
speed
5โ20 pails/min
range
5L โ 25L
products
Paint / Adhesive / Food
IBC / Tote
IBC Filling Machine
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IBC Filling Machine
IBC tote filling machine for 200Lโ1,000L intermediate bulk containers. Rocker-arm or top-fill configurations for chemicals, lubricants and industrial liquids.
accuracy
By RFQ
speed
2โ6 IBC/hr
range
200L โ 1,000L
products
Chemical / Lubricant
Fully Automatic
Automatic Drum Filling Machine
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Automatic Drum Filling Machine
Fully automatic rotary drum filling system. Conveyor-fed, auto drum positioning, fill, cap and convey. 200L steel and plastic drums. Up to 15 drums/min.
accuracy
By RFQ
speed
8โ15 drums/min
range
60L โ 220L
products
Industrial liquids
System Selection
How to choose a drum and tote filling system
Select the container route first, then review the liquid, hazard area, handling method, and installation layout. This keeps a pail filler, drum filling station, and IBC tote filler from being treated as interchangeable equipment.
Liquid and hazard review
Share liquid type, viscosity, temperature, compatibility needs, and whether flammable-product requirements apply before selecting wetted parts or controls.
Handling and output
Define operator handling, conveyor or lift assistance, target output, batch changeover, and whether the process needs a semi-automatic station or a more automated line.
Site layout and RFQ
A useful first RFQ includes container drawings, liquid information, target fill quantity, available footprint, utility limits, and photos of the loading and discharge area.
Drum and Tote Filling Equipment Comparison
Compare equipment types to match your containers, products and throughput requirements.
| Equipment Type | Container Size | Throughput | Tolerance | Footprint | Quote Scope |
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| Semi-Auto Drum Filler | 20L โ 220L drums | 3โ8 drums/min | By RFQ | Compact station | Quoted by scope |
| Auto Drum Line | 60L โ 220L drums | 8โ15 drums/min | By RFQ | ~15m conveyor | Quoted by scope |
| IBC / Tote Station | 200L โ 1,000L IBC | 2โ6 IBC/hr | By RFQ | Rocker-arm station | Quoted by scope |
| Pail Filling Line | 5L โ 25L pails | 5โ20 pails/min | By RFQ | ~10m length | Quoted by scope |
* Prices are indicative. Final quotation depends on product type, ATEX requirements, container formats and automation level.
Why Chemical & Industrial Plants Choose HEMU
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Tolerance and Calibration Review
Load-cell systems are reviewed against the target fill weight, acceptance standard, calibration plan and destination requirements.
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Hazardous-Area Scope Review
Drum and IBC filling equipment for flammable chemicals, solvents and petroleum products is reviewed by SDS, site classification and documentation needs.
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Multi-Product Platform Review
The same platform may cover chemicals, lubricants or food liquids when material compatibility, cleaning method and product segregation are confirmed.
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Batch Data Scope
Operator ID, container ID, batch number, fill weight, time and temperature records can be specified when traceability is part of the RFQ.
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Commissioning Scope
Installation, commissioning, operator training and spare-parts expectations are confirmed by destination, equipment complexity and service agreement.
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Documentation Package Review
Declaration, validation, material, calibration and acceptance files are reviewed according to application and final technical agreement.
Select Equipment by Container Size & Liquid Type
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Pails 5โ25L (Paint / Adhesive / Food)
Pail Filling Machine ยท Net-weight tolerance by RFQ ยท 5โ20 pails/min ยท plastic and metal pails ยท material path reviewed by project.
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200L Steel & Plastic Drums (Lubricants / Chemicals)
Semi-auto or Auto Drum Filler ยท Load-cell tolerance by RFQ ยท 3โ15 drums/min ยท 20โ220L range ยท floor-scale or conveyor configuration.
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IBC Totes 200Lโ1,000L (Chemicals / Lubricants Bulk)
IBC Filling Station ยท Net-weight tolerance by RFQ ยท 2โ6 IBC/hr ยท rocker-arm or top-fill configurations ยท anti-drip valve ยท material path reviewed by project.
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Flammable Products โ ATEX Required (Solvents / Petrochemicals)
Hazardous-area Drum or IBC Filler ยท electrical protection, earthing, valve materials and documentation reviewed by product SDS and site classification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about drum and IBC tote filling machine selection.
What is a "drum and tote filling machine" and how does it work?+-
A drum and tote filling machine is an industrial filling station for large containers such as 20Lโ220L drums and 200Lโ1,000L IBC totes. The machine may use load-cell net-weight filling or a flow meter depending on the product and container. Filling tolerance is reviewed by target weight, tare variation, liquid behavior, weighing method and acceptance standard.
What products can drum and tote filling machines handle?+-
Drum and tote filling machines handle a wide range of industrial liquids including: lubricating oils (engine oil, gear oil, hydraulic fluid), chemicals (solvents, acids, alkalis โ with appropriate materials), food liquids (vegetable oils, syrups, vinegars), paints and coatings (architectural and industrial), water treatment chemicals, adhesives and resins. For hazardous or flammable products, hazardous-area documentation review equipment is required.
What is the difference between a drum filler and an IBC tote filler?+-
Drum fillers typically handle containers from 20L pails up to 220L standard drums. They may use top-fill or bottom-fill nozzles. IBC tote fillers are designed for 275Lโ1,250L intermediate bulk containers and require higher flow rates (50โ200 L/min) due to larger volumes. IBC fillers use larger-diameter valves and may include gantry or crane systems for lifting fill heads above the IBC. Both use net-weight measurement for accuracy.
Do you supply hazardous-area documentation review drum filling machines?+-
Yes. For flammable products, solvents, petrochemicals, alcohols and selected lubricants, hazardous-area equipment scope can be reviewed from the product SDS, site zone classification and destination market. Electrical protection, earthing, bonding, valve materials, conveyor configuration and documentation files are confirmed in the quotation and technical agreement.
What filling accuracy do drum filling machines achieve?+-
Drum and IBC filling tolerance is reviewed by target fill weight, product behavior, tare variation, load-cell configuration, calibration method and acceptance standard. Net-weight filling can be selected when the RFQ requires controlled top-off behavior or reduced giveaway.
What is the typical throughput of a drum filling line?+-
Semi-automatic floor-scale drum fillers: 3โ8 drums/minute (one operator, manual drum placement). Fully automatic rotary drum filling lines: 8โ15 drums/minute (conveyor-fed, automatic drum handling). IBC filling stations: 2โ6 IBC totes per hour (due to the larger fill volumes of 1,000L per tote). Pail filling machines (5Lโ25L): 5โ20 pails/minute depending on container size and fill volume.
Ready to Automate Your Drum or IBC Filling?
Tell us your products, container formats and target throughput. We'll review the equipment and quotation scope after product, container and output details are submitted.
RFQ scope reviewed
