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Tubular liquid cosmetic filling machine, cosmetic tube filling machine, tube filling and sealing machine

Tube packaging is widely used across the cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceutical, and household chemical industries. Common products include facial creams, skincare gels, hair dyes, toothpaste, and topical ointments.

For cosmetic manufacturers, product viscosity and tube dimensions can vary significantly. Relying on manual filling requires a large workforce and often leads to inconsistent fill volumes from tube to tube. As order volumes grow, upgrading to an automatic tube filling machine speeds up production, lowers labor costs, and ensures consistent packaging quality across every batch.

The XL-80 Series Tubular Liquid Cosmetic Filling Machine is a fully automatic filling and sealing system. It handles the entire packaging process automatically—from tube feeding and orientation to dosing, nitrogen flushing, sealing, batch coding, and finished product discharge.

This series includes two main models: the XL-80L (for metal and aluminum tubes) and the XL-80F (for plastic and laminated tubes). Both models are built to handle liquids, lotions, gels, and thick pastes.

1. XL-80L vs. XL-80F: What Is the Difference?

When choosing a tube filling and sealing machine, the first step is matching the machine to your tube material. The core differences between the XL-80L and XL-80F lie in compatible tube materials, diameter ranges, and sealing methods:

• XL-80L: Aluminum & Metal Tube Filling Machine

  • Compatible Tubes: Pure aluminum tubes and soft metal tubes.

  • Sealing Method: Mechanical folding and crimping (supports 2-fold, 3-fold, or saddle fold).

  • Common Applications: Hair dye creams, pharmaceutical ointments, hand creams, and industrial adhesives.

• XL-80F: Plastic & Laminated Tube Filling Machine

  • Compatible Tubes: Plastic tubes (PE) and aluminum-plastic laminated tubes (ABL/PBL).

  • Sealing Method: Internal hot-air heating melts the inside of the tube end, followed by clamping and trimming excess edges for a clean finish.

  • Common Applications: Facial cleansers, moisturizing creams, skincare gels, toothpaste, and food sauces.

Model Comparison Table

Selection Tip: Choose the XL-80L if your facility exclusively packages products in aluminum tubes. Choose the XL-80F if you use plastic or laminated tubes. If you need to run both metal and plastic tubes on a single production line, please contact us and send your tube samples so we can configure a dual-purpose solution for you.

2. Technical Specifications of the XL-80 Series

Below are the standard specifications for both models. Note that actual output speeds may vary depending on product viscosity and fill volume.

3. Key Features & Advantages

1. High-Precision Dosing to Minimize Product Waste Equipped with a volumetric piston filling system, the machine maintains a filling accuracy within ±0.5%. Operators can easily adjust the fill volume to meet exact packaging requirements. Precise dosing prevents messy overflows that contaminate the sealing area and eliminates under-filled tubes.

2. Smart Siemens PLC & Touchscreen Control The machine runs on a Siemens PLC and an intuitive HMI touchscreen. Operators can set filling speeds, track real-time production counts, and monitor air pressure directly on the screen. If a fault occurs, the system displays an immediate alert on the screen for fast troubleshooting.

3. Automatic Color-Mark Registration For pre-printed tubes featuring brand logos and text, an integrated photoelectric sensor reads the registration mark on the tube. It automatically rotates the tube to ensure the front and back graphics align perfectly before sealing.

4. Built-in Nitrogen Flushing for Extended Shelf Life A nitrogen flushing system comes standard. Before dispensing the product, the machine injects nitrogen into the empty tube to displace oxygen. This prevents oxidation in sensitive skincare formulas and pharmaceuticals, significantly extending shelf life. (Note: This function can be turned on or off based on your formula requirements.)

5. Hygienic Stainless Steel Construction All product-contact parts—including the hopper, filling nozzles, and valves—are constructed from 304 or 316L food- and pharmaceutical-grade stainless steel. The components are easy to disassemble and clean, meeting strict cosmetic and GMP hygiene standards.

6. Quick Changeover for Multiple Tube Sizes Designed for factories producing multiple SKUs, the XL-80 Series features external adjustment mechanisms with digital position indicators. Operators can switch between different tube sizes quickly without complex tools, drastically reducing downtime.

7. Comprehensive Safety Protections

   • No Tube, No Fill: Sensors detect empty holders and prevent the nozzle from dispensing, eliminating product waste.

   • Low Air Pressure Alarm: Automatically stops the machine and triggers an alarm if compressed air drops below the required threshold.

   • Safety Door Interlock: Immediately halts operation if a protective door is opened while the machine is running, ensuring operator safety.

4. How the XL-80 Series Works (Step-by-Step)

Through synchronized mechanical drives and PLC programming, the machine integrates seven steps into one continuous automated workflow:

1. Automatic Tube Feeding: Operators load empty tubes into the hopper, and the machine automatically feeds them one by one into the tube holders.

2. Tube Orientation: The photoelectric sensor scans each tube and rotates it so the printed artwork faces the exact right direction.

3. Nitrogen Flushing (Optional): Nitrogen gas is blown into the tube to purge trapped air.

4. Volumetric Filling: A diving nozzle lowers to the bottom of the tube and rises as it fills—preventing air bubbles—before cutting off cleanly to stop dripping.

5. Tube Tail Sealing: The XL-80L folds and crimps metal tube ends mechanically, while the XL-80F uses hot air to fuse and trim plastic/laminated tube ends.

6. Date & Batch Coding: Embossing stamps print the production date, expiration date, or batch number directly onto the sealed tail.

7. Finished Product Discharge: Sealed tubes are automatically ejected onto a discharge chute, ready for cartoning or case packing.

5. Applicable Industries & Products

The XL-80 Series is engineered to package any flowable liquid or viscous paste suitable for tube containers:

• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Facial creams, sunscreens, hand lotions, body lotions, aloe vera gels, moisturizing gels, hair dyes, hair conditioners, facial cleansers, and toothpaste.

• Pharmaceuticals: Topical skin ointments, anti-inflammatory gels, and medical lubricants.

• Food Products: Ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, condensed milk, and chocolate syrup.

• Chemicals & Household: Silicone sealants, epoxy adhesives, shoe polish, and industrial greases.

6. Core Electrical Components

To ensure long-term reliability and make sourcing replacement parts easy anywhere in the world, the XL-80 Series uses internationally recognized brands:

• PLC Controller: Siemens

• Touchscreen (HMI): Siemens

• Frequency Inverter: Siemens

• Servo Motor: High-precision servo drive system

• Core Execution Systems: Automatic nitrogen flushing unit, volumetric piston dosing valve, and integrated sealing & embossing coding system

7. Checklist: What to Confirm Before Buying a Cosmetic Tube Filling Machine

To help us recommend the right configuration and provide an accurate quote, please prepare the following 6 details before reaching out:

1. What product are you filling? Share the product name and its consistency (e.g., runny lotion vs. thick paste). If your product solidifies at room temperature, we can equip the hopper with a heating jacket and agitator.

2. What is your tube material? Confirm whether you are using pure aluminum, plastic (PE), or laminated (ABL/PBL) tubes. This determines whether you need the XL-80L or XL-80F.

3. What are your tube dimensions? Provide the diameter and length in millimeters (mm). If you run multiple sizes, list all of them so we can quote the necessary interchangeable tube holders.

4. What is your target fill volume per tube? For example: 30 ml, 50 ml, 100 ml, or 200 ml. This determines the appropriate dosing pump size.

5. What is your required production speed? Let us know how many tubes per minute or hour you need to produce so we can verify if a single XL-80 unit (60–80 tubes/min) meets your capacity goals.

6. Do you have special packaging requirements? Specify if you need nitrogen flushing, custom tail shapes (e.g., curved tails or euro-slot hanging holes), or specific local voltage standards (such as 110V/220V/480V, 60Hz).

8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Can this cosmetic tube filling machine handle very thick pastes like heavy hair dye or clay masks?A: Yes. For high-viscosity materials, we can equip the hopper with a pressurized feeding system, mixer/agitator, or heating jacket to keep the product flowing smoothly into the dosing pump. We recommend sending us 1–2 kg of your product for a free trial run before ordering.

Q2: I have 3 different tube diameters. Can I run all of them on the same machine?A: Yes. As long as your tube diameters fall within the machine’s range (10–42 mm for XL-80L; 10–60 mm for XL-80F), you only need to swap out the tube holders and adjust the guide rails. We can supply all required mold sets before shipment.

Q3: How does the machine prevent air bubbles and product stringing (dripping) during filling?A: The XL-80 uses a bottom-up diving nozzle that enters deep into the tube and rises gradually as it dispenses, preventing air pockets from forming. In addition, a suck-back or air-blow cut-off mechanism cleanly shears the product at the end of each cycle so drips never contaminate the tube seal.

Q4: What kind of air supply does the machine require?A: Your facility will need an air compressor capable of supplying clean, dry air at 0.55–0.65 MPa. We strongly recommend using an air dryer and filter to prevent moisture from entering the cylinders, which extends the lifespan of the pneumatic components.

Q5: How do we get technical support if an issue occurs overseas?A: Built with reliable Siemens electronics, the machine is straightforward to operate and maintain. Every unit ships with a comprehensive English manual and installation videos. If you ever need assistance, our engineers provide 1-on-1 remote support via video call, and on-site commissioning is available upon request.

9. Get a Custom Quote & Free Sample Testing

The XL-80 Series Automatic Tube Filling and Sealing Machine delivers a reliable, high-speed packaging solution for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food, and chemical manufacturers. Whether you work with aluminum tubes (XL-80L) or plastic/laminated tubes (XL-80F), this equipment reduces manual labor while keeping your packaging consistent.

Not sure which model fits your production line? Contact our engineering team today. Simply share your product type, tube dimensions, and target output, and we will send you a tailored machine proposal and quote. You can also ship your empty tubes and product samples to our factory—we will run a test batch and send you a real video of your product being filled and sealed!