Universal Filling Machine Company manufactures semi-automatic and fully automatic liquid filling machines, including volumetric and vacuum-level systems. Each can be configured to suit a wide range of liquids and container types.

Our machines handle thin and viscous products such as water, oils, detergents, sauces, chemicals, and cosmetics. Special options are available for corrosive or hazardous liquids.

Yes. Universal designs complete turnkey lines including filling, capping, labelling and sealing equipment to meet your production needs.

Different filling machines are suited to different types of liquids. For example, vacuum-level fillers work best with thin, free-flowing liquids where a consistent fill height is important, such as product on retail display, for example, but vacuum fillers rely on the container being able to withstand a vacuum without collapsing.
Volumetric fillers (sometimes referred to as piston fillers) are more versatile, capable of handling thicker liquids like sauces, gels, or creams, while still being accurate with low-viscosity products.
Choosing the right filling method ensures product quality and efficiency. Universal provides a wide range of technologies — vacuum, and volumetric fillers — to cover everything from corrosive chemicals to food-grade products.

While low-cost imported machines may seem attractive, they often fall short in reliability, hygiene standards, and compliance with UK and EU regulations. Many of these machines are not CE marked (some even have false CE markings), use inferior materials, and may even be unsafe to operate. In contrast, UK-built machines are engineered to meet stringent safety, hygiene, and performance standards.
Universal machines are built to last, with many still in daily use decades after installation. This makes them a far better long-term investment, saving money on downtime, repairs, and replacement equipment.

Semi-automatic machines require an operator to present containers, press a foot pedal or button, and oversee the filling process. They are ideal for small to medium runs, flexible production, and businesses with frequent changeovers. Fully automatic systems integrate conveyors, sensors, and multiple fill heads to achieve much higher throughput with minimal operator intervention.
The right choice depends on your production scale and budget. Many businesses start with a semi-automatic machine, then upgrade to a fully automatic line as demand increases.
Universal’s semi-automatic filling machines can often be upgraded with additional features, smoothing the transition from semi- to fully-automatic filling.

Key factors include the viscosity of your liquid, the type of container, the required fill volume, and your production speed. For example, thin liquids in retail bottles may be best with a vacuum filler such as the Vacufill, Easifill or Posivac, while 5-litre containers of corrosive chemicals would require a volumetric filler specified to handle such lisuids, such as our PB5000 or Posimatic EV5000.

Universal provides expert guidance and can recommend the right machine based on your specific product, often arranging trials to demonstrate the best solution.