Part identification
Use a unique identifier and the compatible product, dose and pack range. Store small seals and nozzles in a controlled kit.
Format and product changeover
Volumetric filler change parts for dose, product and container changes.
A new SKU can require more than a recipe change. The practical change-part list depends on dose range, product path, container geometry, nozzle access and the way the container is presented to the filling position.
CylindersCup setsNozzlesContainer guides
Engineering guide
Use the guide to define a testable filling requirement.
The useful decision is not the label on the machine. It is whether the product, dose, pack, utilities and acceptance method can be controlled together under realistic production conditions.
- Start with representative product and container evidence.
- Record conditions that can change viscosity, flow, foam or bulk density.
- Specify the operating range rather than one ideal demonstration point.
- Confirm the final route by sample trial and agreed acceptance checks.
Change-part matrix
Separate dose, product-path and container-format changes.
| Change area | Possible change parts or settings | Evidence to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Dose range | Piston cylinder or module, stroke setting, cup set or cup adjustment, recipe parameters. | Minimum and maximum repeated fills at the real product condition. |
| Product behaviour | Valve arrangement, seals, hose bore, hopper option, mixer or heating option where approved. | Viscosity, particles, temperature, compatibility and cleaning trial. |
| Nozzle and cut-off | Nozzle bore, shut-off, suck-back, diving stroke, anti-stringing or drip-control arrangement. | Neck clearance, foam, drip, tailing, splash and product presentation. |
| Container handling | Guide rails, bottle gates, sensors, pucks, support plates, height settings and conveyor speed. | Smallest and largest pack, stability, neck position and downstream transfer. |
| Cleaning and wear | O-rings, piston seals, valve seals, nozzle seals, hoses and approved lubricants. | Material compatibility, inspection criteria and controlled replacement record. |
Changeover control
Record the complete change, not only the final machine setting.
A robust changeover record identifies every removed and fitted part, its condition, cleaning status, recipe, mechanical position and verification result. Photographs or defined reference marks can help repeat guide, gate and nozzle positions without relying on memory.
Inspection
Check sealing faces, O-rings, hose condition, threads, clamps and product-contact surfaces before reassembly.
Verification
Confirm safe movement, container clearance, delivered quantity, cut-off and the first acceptable pack before release.
Quotation checklist
Provide the complete SKU range before the machine is finalised.
- List every product, dose, container and closure combination.
- Identify the highest and lowest viscosity and operating temperature.
- Provide drawings or samples for the smallest neck and least stable container.
- State whether allergen, colour or chemical changes require segregated parts.
- Define the desired changeover method, available time and verification record.
Continue with the cylinder size guide, nozzle guide and cleaning and changeover page.
Buyer questions
Volumetric filler change-part questions
These answers define the evidence normally needed before Lancing can confirm a machine configuration.
Sometimes, but a very wide range can create poor minimum-dose adjustment or slow maximum-dose cycles. Compare the usable operating window and the benefit of a second module.
They can be. Some formats use adjustable guides only; unstable or unusual packs may require dedicated pucks, support plates or gates.
Include seals where product compatibility, wear, cleaning segregation or planned replacement makes a controlled spare set necessary.
Verify correct parts, safe movement, pack clearance, fill result, nozzle cut-off, cleaning status and the first acceptable production pack.
Build the change-part list from the complete SKU matrix.
Send all product, dose and container combinations so Lancing can identify shared settings, dedicated parts and the required verification checks.