YCT-SH Single Head High-Speed Servo Piston Filling Machine for Viscous Products

The YCT-SH Single Head High-Speed Servo Piston Filling Machine redefines what a single-head filler can achieve. While conventional single-head fillers typically max out at a few hundred pieces per hour, the YCT-SH leverages a high-torque servo motor and precision-engineered piston assembly to deliver filling speeds of 1,500–4,000 containers per hour — making it the right choice for producers who need high throughput without the complexity or footprint of a multi-head machine.

Designed specifically for viscous and semi-viscous materials, the YCT-SH handles products that challenge standard pump fillers: thick creams, body lotions, honey, jam, peanut butter, ketchup, hair conditioner, and pharmaceutical ointments. The servo-driven piston provides precise volumetric displacement on every stroke, ensuring ±1% filling accuracy even with products that vary in texture or temperature. Quick volume changeover between different fill sizes — from 100 ml to 500 ml — requires no tools and takes minutes, reducing downtime during product changeovers.

Built by Dongguan Yucheng Machinery Technology Co., Ltd. (YCTAUTO), the YCT-SH is constructed from food-grade stainless steel (SUS304/316) throughout the liquid-contact path. It operates on a standard 220V/50Hz supply and is controlled via a PLC system with a full-color touchscreen HMI, allowing operators to set fill volume, speed, and nozzle timing parameters without specialist programming knowledge.

Key Features & Advantages

• Servo Motor-Driven Piston for Speed & Precision — The servo motor delivers precise, repeatable piston strokes at high cycle rates, achieving up to 4,000 fills per hour on a single head. Servo control also enables fill volume adjustment via the touchscreen without mechanical hardware changes.

• Filling Speed 1,500–4,000 pcs/h — Exceptional throughput for a single-head machine. Suitable for producers who need high output but prefer a simpler, more compact configuration than a multi-head system.

• ±1% Filling Accuracy — Volumetric piston displacement ensures consistent fill volumes across the entire production run, even with viscous materials that are difficult to meter accurately by pump or gravity.

• Designed for Viscous & Paste Products — The piston and cylinder geometry, nozzle diameter, and feed hopper design are optimized for thick creams, pastes, gels, and sauces that high-viscosity pumps struggle to handle at speed.

• Anti-Drip Nozzle Design — Nozzle incorporates a spring-loaded shutoff that prevents dripping between fills, keeping containers, conveyors, and the machine exterior clean and reducing product waste.

• Optional Diving Nozzle — For foaming products (shampoo, detergent, carbonated gels), an optional diving nozzle descends into the container before filling begins and rises as the container fills, significantly reducing foam generation and fill inaccuracy caused by air entrapment.

• PLC + Full-Color Touchscreen HMI — All operating parameters — fill volume, cycle speed, nozzle open/close timing — are set and monitored on the touchscreen. Recipe storage allows quick recall of saved product settings, reducing changeover time.

• Food-Grade Stainless Steel SUS304/316 — All liquid-contact components are manufactured from SUS304 or SUS316 stainless steel, meeting food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical material standards. Smooth interior surfaces resist product buildup and support fast, thorough cleaning.

Technical Specifications

Applications

The YCT-SH serves a broad range of industries where high-speed, accurate filling of viscous or paste-type products is required:

• Cosmetics & Personal Care — Body cream, face cream, moisturizing lotion, hair conditioner, hair mask, shower gel, hand cream, sunscreen, foundation

• Food & Condiments — Honey, jam, peanut butter, tahini, ketchup, chili sauce, salad dressing, thick fruit puree, chocolate spread

• Pharmaceutical & Health — Ointments, topical gels, wound care creams, antiseptic pastes, nutritional creams

• Daily Chemicals — Shampoo, conditioner, liquid soap, laundry gel, fabric softener, thick household cleaning gel

• Industrial & Agricultural — Lubricating grease, adhesive pastes (where SUS compatibility applies)

The YCT-SH is particularly effective for products in the 5,000–200,000 cP viscosity range that require precise volumetric fills into relatively small containers (100–500 ml).

Why Choose Yucheng Machinery

• Specialized Filling Equipment Manufacturer — Dongguan Yucheng Machinery Technology Co., Ltd. (YCTAUTO) manufactures filling machines as a core business, with deep expertise across food, cosmetic, and chemical filling applications.

• Servo Technology Advantage — Unlike air-cylinder piston fillers, the YCT-SH servo drive delivers consistent force and speed regardless of material viscosity, giving stable accuracy across long runs and temperature variations.

• In-House Quality Control — Every YCT-SH undergoes volumetric calibration across the full fill range before shipment. Servo timing, nozzle shutoff, and HMI function are verified to specification.

• OEM & ODM Capability — We customize the YCT-SH for your hopper size, nozzle type, container geometry, and integration requirements. Custom fill ranges outside 100–500 ml are available on request.

• Complete Packaging Line Support — Yucheng manufactures capping machines, labeling machines, foil sealers, and conveyors — enabling a complete filling-capping-labeling line from one source.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the maximum viscosity the YCT-SH can handle?

A: The YCT-SH servo piston design handles products up to approximately 200,000 cP. This covers most creams, pastes, and thick sauces. For products with solid particulates (e.g., chunky sauces), please consult our team to confirm nozzle and cylinder compatibility with your specific material.

Q: Can the fill volume be changed without stopping the machine?

A: Fill volume is adjusted via the touchscreen while the machine is running. The servo motor responds to the new parameter immediately, so operators can fine-tune fills during production without a full stop. Major volume changes (e.g., switching product containers) use saved recipes for fast recall.

Q: How difficult is it to clean the machine between product changeovers?

A: The piston, cylinder, and nozzle disassemble quickly without tools. All liquid-contact surfaces are smooth stainless steel. CIP cleaning is supported with appropriate accessories, and we recommend flushing with warm water or suitable solvent after each run.

Q: Does the machine come with the hopper included?

A: Yes. The YCT-SH includes a stainless steel product hopper as standard. Hopper size can be specified at the time of order. Hoppers with heating jackets (for temperature-sensitive products like honey or chocolate) are available as an optional upgrade.

Q: What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ)?

A: The standard MOQ is 1 unit. Single-machine orders for evaluation or pilot production are welcome.

Q: What lead time should I expect?

A: Standard YCT-SH machines ship within 5–10 business days. Custom configurations require 15–20 business days. Lead time is confirmed at order placement.

Q: Can the YCT-SH be integrated with a capping machine or conveyor?

A: Yes. The machine is designed for inline integration with output signals for upstream and downstream equipment. Contact us with your line layout and our team will advise on integration requirements.

Ready to Accelerate Your Paste Filling Line?

Share your product viscosity, target fill volume, container type, and required throughput, and our team will recommend the optimal configuration with a detailed quotation.

Get in touch today:

• Email: amy@yctauto.com

• Website: www.yctauto.com

• WhatsApp / WeChat: +86-18664140847

We look forward to helping you achieve production-line performance from a single filling head.