Solving a Drum Filling Problem Most Vendors Walk Away From
Standard drum filling equipment works for a wide range of applications. But when the material doesn’t cooperate, the approach has to change.
An adhesives manufacturer needed to fill drums with a high-viscosity product that doesn’t flow under typical conditions. Off-the-shelf systems weren’t viable due to viscosity and temperature constraints.
Specialty Equipment built a system around the process.
The result was a custom automated drum filler, Model DF5512, designed specifically for this need.
The Application
The application involved a thick adhesive that does not move easily during the filling process. Temperature requirements also meant safety had to be considered as part of the system design. This wasn’t a typical drum filling scenario.
What Made This Different
A key differentiator in DF5512 is the 4-inch lance/fill nozzle.
Because the adhesive is thick and does not flow well, Specialty Equipment built and implemented a larger lance to help move the product during filling.
The Solution
For this application, Specialty Equipment developed DF5512, a custom automated drum filler built around the process.
A 4-inch lance/fill nozzle was implemented to help move the high-viscosity adhesive during filling, along with automation and safety features to address the temperature requirements.
This is the kind of work Specialty Equipment does every day, taking a specific application and building a solution that fits.
Why It Mattered
This type of application isn’t unusual; it just requires the right approach.
When standard equipment isn’t the answer, Specialty Equipment works through the process and builds a system that fits. DF5512 is a direct result of that approach, designed around a high-viscosity adhesive and the realities of the application.