ZHJM-1647M Automatic Lip Gloss Filling, Plugging and Capping Machine

The ZUNGWAN ZHJM-1647M is an automatic lip gloss filling, plugging and capping machine for small cosmetic containers. It brings three essential packaging operations into one coordinated system: dispensing the product, inserting the plug or wiper, and tightening the brush cap.

The machine supports a filling range of 5–20ml and a published production capacity of 40 pieces per minute. PLC control, optical container detection and adjustable packaging components make it suitable for cosmetic factories that need consistent production across compatible lip gloss formulas and container formats.

Integrated Packaging Process

Lip gloss packaging involves more than dispensing a measured volume. The container, wiper, applicator stem and outer cap must work together as one package.

The ZHJM-1647M organizes the process into the following stages:

1. The empty container is positioned at the working station.

2. The filling system dispenses the preset volume.

3. The plug or wiper is inserted into the container neck.

4. The brush cap is positioned for closure.

5. The capping station tightens the cap.

6. The completed package leaves the operating position.

Coordinating these stages reduces the amount of manual handling between filling and closure assembly. It also provides a more repeatable process for containers whose plugs and brush caps can be difficult to position consistently by hand.

The final operating sequence depends on the bottle, wiper and cap-feeding configuration selected for the project.

5–20ml Lip Gloss Filling

The standard published filling range is 5–20ml, covering many common retail lip gloss packages.

The adjustable filling system allows the machine to be configured for different target volumes within this range. A production trial should still be completed for each formula because the same nominal volume can behave differently depending on:

• Product viscosity

• Formula temperature

• Air content

• Pigment concentration

• Stringing tendency

• Container opening

• Required fill level

• Applicator displacement

The applicator stem and wiper occupy space inside the filled container. The target dispensing volume should therefore be established using the complete assembled package rather than the empty container alone.

Viscous Formula Handling

Lip gloss does not flow like a water-based liquid. Its viscosity can change with temperature, pigment load, wax content and raw-material composition.

The ZHJM-1647M is intended for compatible viscous cosmetic products that can be supplied and filled under the agreed processing conditions. Product testing should evaluate whether the formula moves through the filling path smoothly and produces an acceptable surface appearance.

Material Feeding

The product supply method should maintain stable material flow during the filling cycle. Highly viscous formulas may require an appropriate pressure-feeding arrangement.

If the formula requires heating or continuous mixing to remain uniform, this requirement must be included in the machine specification. Heating and agitation should not be assumed unless they are listed in the confirmed configuration.

Filling Behaviour

During testing, check for:

• Air pockets in the container

• Product stringing at the nozzle

• Dripping after filling

• Uneven fill surfaces

• Pigment settlement

• Formula separation

• Residue around the container neck

Nozzle size, filling speed and product-feeding conditions should be matched to the actual formula.

Plug and Wiper Insertion

The wiper is a critical part of a lip gloss package. It controls the amount of product remaining on the applicator when the brush is removed from the container.

The ZHJM-1647M integrates a plugging stage after filling. Depending on the packaging design, the inserted component may be a wiper or another compatible inner plug.

Successful insertion depends on:

• Container-neck diameter

• Wiper outside diameter

• Wiper material and hardness

• Required insertion depth

• Retention force

• Bottle-wall strength

• Product residue around the opening

A wiper that is too loose may move during use. One that requires excessive insertion force may deform the container or interfere with the cap. The bottle and wiper should therefore be tested as a matched set.

The feeding and orientation arrangement must also be designed around the actual plug geometry.

Controlled Capping

After plugging, the machine completes the capping operation for the applicable brush and cap assembly.

Lip gloss caps often include a long applicator stem. Reliable capping requires the stem to enter the wiper and container opening without bending, catching or pushing the package out of position.

The capping setup should be matched to:

• Cap diameter and height

• Thread design

• Applicator-stem length

• Brush or applicator shape

• Bottle-neck height

• Required tightening force

• Cap surface finish

• Package alignment

Correct settings help produce a secure closure while reducing the risk of cross-threading, cap marking or damage to decorative components.

Packaging with irregular caps, double-wall caps or non-standard applicators may require customized positioning and capping components.

PLC and Sensor Control

The ZHJM-1647M uses PLC control to coordinate the filling, plugging and capping sequence.

Operators can use the control interface to manage operating parameters and monitor the machine during production. The final control-component brands should follow the confirmed equipment specification.

No-Container, No-Fill Detection

Optical sensors detect whether a container is present at the filling position. If the container is missing, the machine does not release the product.

This function helps:

• Reduce material loss

• Avoid product discharge onto the machine deck

• Keep the operating area cleaner

• Support a more controlled filling sequence

• Reduce unnecessary cleaning interruptions

Detection functions should be checked during changeover, especially when moving between transparent, reflective or unusually shaped containers.

Production Capacity

The published production capacity is 40 pieces per minute.

Actual output depends on the complete packaging cycle, not only the filling step. Factors that can change the operating speed include:

• Filling volume

• Product viscosity

• Material-feeding stability

• Wiper shape and orientation

• Cap-feeding performance

• Applicator-stem length

• Container stability

• Required capping time

• Operator replenishment

• Frequency of cleaning or color changeovers

The production rate should be verified through a trial using the intended formula, container, wiper and brush cap.

For production planning, include time for material replenishment, cleaning, inspection and product changeover rather than calculating output from cycle speed alone.

Container Changeover

The machine includes adjustable container-handling and positioning components for compatible package sizes.

A changeover may involve adjusting or replacing:

• Container guides

• Positioning parts

• Filling-nozzle height

• Wiper-handling components

• Cap-positioning components

• Capping settings

• Sensor positions

• Filling parameters

Container diameter and height are not sufficient to confirm compatibility. The complete package—including the bottle, wiper, applicator and cap—must be reviewed.

Custom positioning components may be required for irregular, tapered or highly decorative cosmetic containers.

Color and Formula Changeover

Cosmetic factories frequently run several lip gloss colors on the same machine. Residual pigment from one batch can affect the next shade, particularly when changing from a dark or highly saturated color to a pale or transparent formula.

The filling head and product path are designed to support disassembly and cleaning during product changeover.

A practical procedure should include:

1. Removing the remaining product from the supply system.

2. Isolating the machine according to the operating instructions.

3. Removing accessible filling-path components.

4. Cleaning the filling head, product lines and associated material parts.

5. Inspecting seals and small product-contact areas.

6. Reassembling the filling path.

7. Running a controlled test quantity.

8. Checking the new product for color contamination.

9. Confirming fill volume before restarting production.

Factories processing many shades may reduce cleaning time by arranging production from lighter to darker colors when formulation and quality procedures permit.

Material Contact and Hygiene

The supplied product information lists 304 and 316L stainless steel for material-contacting components.

Stainless steel supports corrosion resistance and practical cleaning, but the exact grade used for each component should be documented in the final machine specification.

Hygienic operation also depends on:

• Surface condition

• Seal material

• Filling-path design

• Disassembly procedure

• Cleaning agents

• Cleaning frequency

• Operator practices

• Production-room controls

The machine’s construction supports cosmetic packaging operations, but it does not by itself establish compliance with every GMP or regulatory requirement. The user remains responsible for validating the complete production and cleaning process.

Cosmetic Applications

The primary application of the ZHJM-1647M is automatic filling and closure assembly for lip gloss.

Related products may be evaluated when their formula and packaging fall within the machine’s working conditions, including:

• Lip gloss

• Lip oil with suitable viscosity

• Liquid lipstick

• Liquid concealer

• Other compatible applicator-pack cosmetics

Mascara, nail products and other cosmetic formulas should not be assumed compatible solely because they use similar containers. Differences in viscosity, volatility, heating requirements and applicator construction may require another machine configuration.

Line Integration

The ZHJM-1647M can be planned as part of a broader cosmetic packaging line.

Depending on the project, associated equipment may include:

• Container feeding equipment

• Product preparation and feeding systems

• Labeling machines

• Inkjet or laser coding equipment

• Visual inspection stations

• Cartoning machines

• Finished-product collection equipment

Before integration, confirm the container-transfer direction, working height, speed balance, control signals and available floor space.

The line layout should leave sufficient access for product replenishment, plug and cap loading, cleaning, inspection and maintenance.

Technical Specifications

Actual output and filling performance depend on the formula, package design and confirmed machine configuration. Final electrical, control-component and material specifications should follow the approved technical agreement.

Machine Selection Checklist

Provide the following information before requesting a ZHJM-1647M configuration:

1. Product name and formula type

2. Product viscosity at the filling temperature

3. Required filling volume

4. Whether heating or mixing is required

5. Target production capacity

6. Container material and dimensions

7. Container-neck dimensions

8. Wiper or inner-plug sample

9. Brush and applicator-stem sample

10. Outer-cap dimensions and thread

11. Required capping result

12. Number of colors or formulas

13. Expected changeover frequency

14. Available electrical supply

15. Available compressed-air pressure

16. Required labeling, coding or cartoning equipment

17. Workshop layout and transfer direction

Physical samples are recommended. Drawings provide an initial reference, but sample testing gives a clearer basis for evaluating material flow, wiper insertion, applicator alignment and capping.

Testing and Project Support

Before manufacturing or final acceptance, the project can be reviewed using the intended formula and packaging components.

A sample-based review can cover:

• Filling-volume setup

• Product-flow behaviour

• Wiper insertion

• Applicator entry

• Cap tightening

• Container positioning

• Sensor detection

• Changeover requirements

• Target production speed

• Connection with downstream equipment

Factory Acceptance Testing should follow the agreed scope and acceptance criteria. The criteria should identify the sample formula, packaging components, test duration, target output and acceptable finished-package results.

ZUNGWAN can also provide installation guidance, remote or on-site training according to the project arrangement, and spare-parts support.

ZHJM-1647M FAQs

What packaging samples are needed before ordering?

Provide the actual container, wiper, applicator brush and outer cap. A representative quantity of the lip gloss formula should also be supplied for testing. Include the required filling volume, target output and available utilities.

Can the machine fill lip gloss that requires heating?

Heating is not listed as a confirmed standard function in the available specifications. If the formula must be heated or mixed to maintain flow and uniformity, an appropriate product-preparation and feeding system should be included in the project review.

Why is the wiper important in lip gloss packaging?

The wiper removes excess product from the applicator and affects the amount delivered during use. Its diameter, insertion force and position must match the bottle neck and applicator.

Is 40 pieces per minute possible with every product?

The published capacity is 40 pieces per minute, but actual output depends on viscosity, filling volume, plug feeding, cap handling and package stability. The intended product and complete package should be used for the speed test.

Can one machine handle several lip gloss colors?

Yes, compatible colors can be processed on the same machine after cleaning and parameter adjustment. The required changeover time depends on pigment strength, formula behaviour and the filling-path cleaning procedure.

Can the ZHJM-1647M fill mascara or nail polish?

These products should be evaluated separately. Similar container shapes do not guarantee compatibility because the formula, volatility, applicator and feeding requirements may differ.

Does the machine stop filling when no container is present?

The listed optical detection system supports a no-container, no-fill function. Sensor positioning should be checked after every container changeover.

Can irregular cosmetic containers be used?

Custom positioning parts may allow the machine to handle non-standard containers. Compatibility depends on container stability, neck dimensions, wiper design, cap geometry and applicator alignment.

Can the machine connect to a labeler and cartoner?

It can be planned as part of a connected packaging line. Transfer height, direction, speed, control signals and container stability should be reviewed before the line layout is finalized.

How should filling performance be evaluated during FAT?

Use the actual product and packaging components. Check fill quantity, product residue, wiper position, applicator entry, cap tightness, package appearance and sustained operating speed according to agreed acceptance criteria.