Aluminium Tube Filling Machine

Lodha International LLP is the top aluminium tube filling machine manufacturer, providing innovative solutions for the pharmaceutical industry. Our best aluminium tube filling machine is designed specifically to offer a clean and efficient filling procedure. Its interchangeable sections allow it to handle a variety of tube sizes and shapes, making it versatile for different batch sizes. The machine’s precision filling methods make sure fast, accurate filling, producing superior end products. This makes it ideal for filling semi-solid items like cream filling, gels, toothpaste, and other products into plastic or aluminum tubes.

Tubes are placed manually in the machine's holding cups. Once the tubes are filled, they are sealed and then sent out through the discharge hopper. The filling volume can be easily adjusted to meet the required specifications. The machine features a thermo heat sealing device for PVC tubes and a folding and crimping device for aluminum tubes. After sealing, the area can be coded using a coding device. Additionally, compressed air is used to flush out any dust from the tubes before filling, ensuring a clean and hygienic operation.

Salient Features of Aluminium Tube Filling Machine:


  • Lodha International LLP make sure full automation, reducing labor and production costs.
  • Capable of handling all processes: feeding tubes, identifying registration marks, filling, sealing, coding, end cutting, and feeding tubes out.
  • Equipped with overload and safety devices.
  • Accurate positioning for up to ten workstations, facilitated by a cam indexing system.
  • Utilizes ultrasonic sealing technology, eliminating the need for preheating and providing cleaner, more reliable seals with a rejection rate of less than one percent.
  • Digital ultrasonic automatic tracking electrical control box requires no manual frequency adjustments, and features an auto-compensating power supply.
  • Longer lifespan due to the ability to adjust power according to tube material and size.
  • Integrated alarm system in the PLC’s touch screen control system for quick issue identification and resolution.
  • Constructed from acid and alkali-resistant, corrosion-proof 304 stainless steel.
  • If no tube is present, the machine and mold do not fill or seal the product, preventing waste.
  • Features a drip-proof filling nozzle.
  • Ultrasonic components convert electrical energy to thermal energy efficiently, resulting in low power consumption.

Process Operation of Aluminium Tube Filling Machine


The aluminium tube filling machine from Lodha International LLP offers an improved and efficient process operation designed to meet the highest standards of the pharmaceutical industry. The process begins with manually placing the tubes into the machine's holding cups. Once securely in place, the machine automatically feeds the tubes to the filling station. Here, precision filling methods make sure each tube is accurately filled with the specified amount of product, whether it's cream, gel, or toothpaste. After filling, the machine utilizes a thermo heat sealing device for PVC tubes and a folding and crimping device for aluminum tubes to make sure a secure seal. The machine's user-friendly interface allows for easy adjustment of the filling volume to match specific requirements. Integrated safety and overload devices make sure smooth operation, while the PLC’s touchscreen control system provides real-time monitoring and troubleshooting.

Technical Specification of Aluminium Tube Filling Machine:


Specification LI-STF 8 LI-TUBO 12
No. of Filling Head Single Single
No. of Station 8 12
Production Output (Per Min) 25 - 30 tubes Up to 50 tubes
Tube Diameter 12mm to 50mm 12mm to 50mm
Tube Length 50mm to 200mm 50mm to 200mm
Tube Loading System Manual Automatic
Tube Orientation Manual Automatic
Filling Range 3gm to 250gm** 5gm to 250gm**
Compressed Air Requires 6 CFM 12 Bar
Power Consumption 1 H.P. 1 H.P.
Electric Characteristic 440V, 3 Phase, 50Hz, 4 Wire System 440V, 3 Phase, 50Hz, 4 Wire System
Net Weight 250 Kgs. 465 Kgs.
Gross Weight 375 Kgs. 580 Kgs.

Faq's


It is a specialized automatic or semi-automatic packaging machine designed exclusively to fill creams, ointments, gels, pastes, and semi-solid formulations into aluminum tubes and mechanically fold-seal the tail end — delivering the highest level of product barrier protection combined with a premium packaging presentation for pharmaceutical, Ayurvedic, and cosmetic manufacturing companies.

Aluminum tubes provide an absolute barrier against moisture, oxygen, light, and external contamination — offering far superior product protection compared to plastic laminated tubes — making them the first choice for moisture-sensitive pharmaceutical ointments, light-sensitive Ayurvedic herbal creams, and premium cosmetic formulations requiring maximum shelf life stability.

Yes, it is the preferred tube filling solution for pharmaceutical companies manufacturing antibiotic ointments, antifungal creams, corticosteroid preparations, ophthalmic ointments, analgesic gels, and medicated dermatological formulations — where aluminum tube packaging provides the absolute barrier protection required to maintain drug stability and regulatory shelf life compliance.

Absolutely — Ayurvedic manufacturers producing herbal pain balms, medicated skin creams, nasal ointments, eye care formulations, and traditional preparations sensitive to oxidation and moisture use aluminum tube filling machines to package their products in premium barrier tubes that preserve herbal active potency and deliver a high-quality product presentation.

Yes, luxury cosmetic brands packaging eye creams, anti-aging formulations, premium moisturizers, hand creams, hair color products, styling pomades, and specialist beauty preparations in aluminum tubes use this machine to achieve the premium packaging aesthetic and superior barrier performance that justify higher cosmetic product price positioning.

Depending on the machine model — semi-automatic or fully automatic — and the tube size, the machine achieves filling and sealing speeds of 25 to 120 tubes per minute — providing production capacity suitable for specialty pharmaceutical batches, growing Ayurvedic operations, and medium to large-scale cosmetic aluminum tube manufacturing runs.

The machine handles standard seamless aluminum tubes in a wide range of diameters from 10 mm to 50 mm and lengths from 40 mm to 200 mm — covering the complete spectrum of aluminum tube sizes used for ophthalmic products, dermatological preparations, Ayurvedic formulations, and cosmetic specialty products.

The machine uses a precision mechanical fold sealing system — performing single fold, double fold, or saddle fold closures on the aluminum tube tail — creating a tamper-evident, leak-proof, and professionally finished mechanical seal that is the industry standard for pharmaceutical and premium cosmetic aluminum tube packaging.

Yes, it is manufactured with GMP-compliant SS 316 product contact parts — including filling nozzles, product hopper, and tube contact surfaces — with SS 304 machine body construction — meeting WHO-GMP, Schedule M, AYUSH, and international regulatory material and hygiene standards for licensed pharmaceutical, Ayurvedic, and cosmetic manufacturing operations.

The machine uses servo-driven piston or gear pump filling systems that deliver fill accuracy of ±1% — ensuring every aluminum tube contains the precisely specified product quantity, minimizing pharmaceutical and cosmetic product giveaway losses, and meeting Indian and international pharmaceutical fill volume accuracy regulatory requirements.

Yes, the machine incorporates an integrated hot stamp embossing system that imprints batch numbers, manufacturing dates, expiry dates, MRP, and other mandatory regulatory information directly onto the aluminum tube fold seal — permanently embossing this information into the metal seal during the mechanical folding process.

The machine features a temperature-controlled jacketed product hopper and specially engineered wide-bore filling nozzles that maintain optimal product viscosity and consistent flow for highly viscous pharmaceutical ointments, dense Ayurvedic herbal creams, thick cosmetic formulations, and heavy-bodied paste products throughout continuous production runs.

Aluminum tubes meet stringent international packaging standards for moisture-sensitive pharmaceutical products and premium cosmetic formulations — giving Indian pharma and cosmetic exporters a significant packaging quality advantage in regulated global markets including the US, EU, Middle East, and Southeast Asia where aluminum tube packaging commands premium retail positioning.

The machine uses a hygienic bottom-up filling approach with retractable filling nozzles that insert into the open tube tail, fill from the bottom upward, and retract cleanly before sealing — preventing air entrapment, minimizing contamination risk, and ensuring every aluminum tube is filled and sealed under controlled hygienic conditions.

Yes, the machine features adjustable tube holders, interchangeable filling nozzles, and quickly repositionable sealing and embossing mechanisms — allowing operators to complete tube size changeovers in 30 to 90 minutes, supporting efficient multi-product pharmaceutical, Ayurvedic, and cosmetic aluminum tube manufacturing operations.

Yes, it is equipped with fill volume monitoring sensors and seal quality detection systems that identify under-filled, over-filled, or improperly folded aluminum tubes during production — automatically flagging or rejecting defective tubes to ensure every finished aluminum tube meets full pharmaceutical and cosmetic packaging quality standards.

Aluminum's absolute oxygen barrier eliminates oxidative degradation of sensitive Ayurvedic herbal active compounds — preserving the therapeutic potency, natural color, and aroma of herbal formulations throughout the declared shelf life, delivering a significantly more stable and effective Ayurvedic product compared to plastic tube packaging alternatives.

Yes, it connects seamlessly with automatic tube output conveyors, cartoning machines, leaflet inserting systems, and secondary packaging lines — forming a complete automated aluminum tube filling to final carton packaging solution for pharmaceutical, Ayurvedic, and cosmetic manufacturers seeking end-to-end tube packaging automation.

Yes, Lodha Pharma provides complete on-site machine installation, filling system calibration for fill weight accuracy verification, embossing die setup, Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) documentation, IQ/OQ validation support, operator and maintenance training, Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC), and fast availability of spare parts — ensuring consistent and reliable aluminum tube filling performance throughout the machine's operational life.

Simply contact Lodha Pharma through their official website with your product type and viscosity, aluminum tube diameter and length, required fill volume, production speed target, and facility details — their expert technical sales team will promptly provide a tailored quotation and arrange a comprehensive live factory or detailed video demonstration to help you select the ideal aluminum tube filling and sealing solution for your pharmaceutical, Ayurvedic, or cosmetic manufacturing operation.

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