Automatic Drum & IBC Filling Line | High-Speed Palletized Conveyor System

October 5, 2025Drum & IBC filling machine conveyor line IBC Chemical Filler 6140

GLZON’s Automatic Drum & IBC Filling Line with high-speed palletized conveyors delivers efficient, precise, and safe liquid filling for 200L drums and 1000L IBC totes. Designed for industrial liquids such as coatings, lubricants, and chemicals, offering full automation from filling to capping and palletizing.

Introduction

Modern industries demand automated filling solutions that ensure accuracy, safety, and speed when handling large liquid volumes. GLZON’s Automatic Drum & IBC Filling Line integrates intelligent weighing systems, palletized conveyors, and robotic handling to streamline every step — from container positioning to capping and pallet discharge.

This turnkey solution is ideal for chemical, lubricant, paint, resin, and food-processing plants looking to enhance productivity and reduce manual labor.

Drum and IBC Filling System for Paint and Coating

Key Features of GLZON’s Automatic Drum & IBC Filling Line

1. Fully Automated Operation

The entire filling line is designed for “hands-free” operation. Drums or IBC totes are automatically conveyed, positioned, filled, capped, and discharged — minimizing operator intervention and ensuring consistent throughput.

Automated sensors detect container presence and trigger the next process step, guaranteeing smooth flow across the line.

2. High-Speed Palletized Conveyor System

At the heart of the system lies a palletized roller or chain conveyor, engineered to move loaded drums and IBCs swiftly and safely.

Heavy-duty roller chains for 200 L drums and 1000 L totes
Integrated indexing system for precise stop positioning
Automatic pallet transfer between stations
Optional accumulation zone for filled pallet buffering

This conveyor system supports high production rates — up to 60 drums/hour or 15 IBCs/hour, depending on product viscosity and fill weight.

3. Precision Weighing & Filling Control

Each station includes a high-accuracy load cell weighing module, ensuring reliable dosing with ±0.2 % accuracy.
Features include:

Multi-speed filling (fast + fine) to avoid splashing or overfill
Automatic tare detection before each cycle
Recipe management for various product densities
Real-time digital feedback to the PLC for exact shutoff

This precision reduces waste, ensures consistency, and improves product quality.

4. Explosion-Proof & Safety Options

For volatile liquids such as solvents or coatings, GLZON offers ATEX/IECEx-certified explosion-proof designs.
Additional safety features include:

Grounding and anti-static protection
Overfill alarms and emergency stop functions
Enclosed filling nozzles with vapor extraction ports

Safety and compliance come standard in all GLZON industrial-grade filling systems.

5. Capping, Sealing, and Labeling Integration

The line can integrate automatic capping or bunging machines, ensuring leak-proof closure of drums and IBCs immediately after filling.
Optional modules include:

Automatic cap pick-and-place
Pneumatic sealing tools
Inline label printing and application systems

These functions transform the system into a complete end-of-line packaging solution.

6. Robotic Palletizing & End-of-Line Automation

Once filled and capped, drums or totes are transferred to the robotic palletizer. GLZON’s robotic solutions can handle:

4 × 200 L drums per pallet, or
Single 1000 L IBC per pallet

The system stacks, wraps, and discharges pallets automatically for downstream logistics or warehouse storage.

7. Smart Control & Data Connectivity

The integrated PLC + HMI touchscreen allows operators to manage recipes, monitor performance, and export production data.
Options include:

Ethernet or Wi-Fi remote monitoring
Production tracking and batch reports
Integration with ERP/MES systems for Industry 4.0 compatibility

This makes GLZON’s filling lines not just automated — but intelligent.

Applications

GLZON’s automatic drum and IBC filling systems are widely used in:

Chemical production plants – resins, acids, coatings
Lubricants and oil blending facilities
Paint and ink manufacturing
Food and beverage ingredients (with hygienic stainless-steel variants)
Pharmaceutical or biotech bulk liquids

Each system can be tailored for product viscosity, container type, and site layout.

Technical Specifications (Typical Example)

Parameter	Specification
Filling range	100–1000 L (drum or IBC)
Accuracy	±0.2 % with weight control
Throughput	Up to 60 drums/hour or 15 IBCs/hour
Conveyor type	Palletized roller or chain conveyor
Power	220 V / 380 V, 50–60 Hz
Structure	SUS304 / SUS316 stainless steel
Safety	Explosion-proof options, grounding, sensors
Automation level	Full automatic PLC + HMI + robot palletizer

Benefits for Your Production Facility

Reduced labor and manual handling
Increased filling precision and consistency
Faster cycle time and output
Enhanced operator safety
Complete turnkey automation from filling to palletizing

Why Choose GLZON

With decades of experience in liquid filling, conveying, and packaging automation, GLZON provides customized solutions for every industry. Each system is tested, certified, and optimized to handle the toughest production environments.

GLZON’s engineering team offers full project support — from system design and installation to training and after-sales service.