MyMOM is the centralised customer space developed by MOM. It is a digital portal that gives manufacturers direct access to all the data and documents relating to their machine fleet.

The platform is built around three main uses: production monitoring, documentation and spare parts management, and integration with the customer’s IT systems.

Monitoring production and analysing performance

MyMOM is fed in real time by data from the SmartConnect by MOM module. The customer has two levels of reading.

A 7-day summary dashboard

The dashboard displays actual production times and the number of doses or bottles produced. It provides an overview of major incidents, such as jams or stoppages. It also offers quick access to the machine’s manuals.

A detailed hour-by-hour report

The detailed report breaks down the machine’s activity over the day. It shows operating time by time slot, the duration of stoppages, and the complete list of faults with their exact duration.

A process optimisation tool

This data serves to analyse drops in throughput. It makes it possible to identify targeted malfunctions, remotely. A common example: recurring errors occurring on the night shift become visible and correctable. Data becomes a lever for continuous improvement.

Managing documentation and ordering spare parts

MyMOM digitalises and simplifies equipment maintenance. No more paper binders and back-and-forth e-mails.

Manuals and technical documentation

The customer accesses the diagrams and documentation binders for their machines directly. Everything is available online, up to date, in a single click.

An interactive spare parts catalogue

The platform lists all the wear parts drawn from the manuals. Each part is presented with dedicated visuals and images. Identification becomes far simpler than with plain exploded views.

Online quotation requests

The customer selects the parts they need. They generate a purchase request directly from the platform. This request is sent to MOM’s pricing department, which prepares the quotation. The process is faster and free of reference errors.

Integrating MyMOM into your IT system via REST API

Constantly consulting a web portal is not always practical for a manufacturer. MyMOM therefore offers a documented REST API.

This API makes it possible to export production data and machine status in JSON format. The customer thus connects MyMOM directly to their ERP. Machine data flows into the tools their teams already use, with no double entry or manual consultation.

This is a differentiating point. Few dosing machine manufacturers offer such open integration with their customers’ IT ecosystem.

A platform that keeps growing

MyMOM evolves regularly. Several complementary modules are planned to complete the offering.

• Service request management: a ticketing space where the customer will be able to submit and track their technical support requests directly from their portal.
• Electronic invoicing: the centralisation and online consultation of all customer invoices.

These developments follow the same logic: giving the customer autonomous, centralised access to everything concerning their machines.

A service close to industrial needs

MyMOM extends a conviction MOM Packaging has held since 1927: a machine’s performance does not stop at delivery. It also plays out in monitoring, maintenance, and parts availability throughout its lifetime.

Combined with the SmartConnect module, the MyMOM platform gives manufacturers complete visibility over their fleet, in France and in more than 60 countries.

Let’s discuss your connected monitoring and maintenance needs.

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Colombia is one of the major cosmetics markets in Latin America. Hair care holds an important place there. Local manufacturers invest to automate and secure their filling lines.

It is in this context that MOM Packaging stepped in. The project involved a filling machine for shampoo, conditioner and cosmetic products. An installation representative of what the French manufacturer delivers in more than 60 countries.

The challenge: dosing products from the very fluid to the very viscous

The main difficulty lay in the nature of the products. A single filling machine had to handle very fluid references and very viscous ones. These two behaviours are opposites. A fluid product flows on its own and tends to drip. A thick conditioner resists flow and strings at the end of dosing.

The answer lies in the choice of dosing technology.

Volumetric piston dosing

Volumetric dosing with a mechanical piston covers the whole viscosity range. It displaces a constant volume, whatever the fluidity of the product. It pushes the product with a steady force. A pneumatic system would lose regularity as soon as viscosity increases. The mechanical piston, by contrast, doses a fluid product and a thick one with the same precision.

Controlling foam

Shampoo foams easily. Filled from the top, the product overflows and distorts the level in the bottle. This solution relies on bottom-up filling, using a diving nozzle. The nozzle descends into the pack, then rises as filling progresses. The product stays below its own level. Foam formation is limited and dosing stays stable.

Cleanability and recipe changes

The cosmetics sector multiplies references. Fragrances, colours, formulas: the variants are many. A single filling machine therefore runs several products. The design must make cleaning between two recipes easy. A machine without retention zones empties and rinses faster. Production changeovers become quicker and the risk of mixing drops.

A filling machine suited to medium speed

The filling machine reaches a rate of up to 1,200 packs per hour. This rate meets the needs of a multi-reference cosmetics manufacturer. It offers a good balance between throughput and flexibility. Format and product changes stay simple, without tying up the line for long.

Designed in France, installed internationally

Every MOM machine is designed and built in France, in Villepinte. The manufacturer controls the entire chain, from study to assembly. This integration ensures the consistency of the equipment delivered.

Producing for export adds a requirement. The machine must work the same way in the workshop and on the client’s site, thousands of kilometres away. The Colombian filling machine was studied, assembled and tested in France before shipment. It was then commissioned on the client’s site.

After-sales service that does not stop at borders

Delivering a machine for export does not end with shipment. The client must be able to count on lasting support. For this, MOM relies on remote maintenance.

The SmartConnect by MOM module enables remote monitoring of the equipment. Technicians access the machine through a secure connection. They diagnose, adjust and support the client without travelling. In the vast majority of cases, the intervention is carried out remotely.

For a manufacturer located in Colombia, this remote access shortens response times. It also limits line downtime.

What this project shows

This case highlights three capabilities of the French manufacturer.

• Mastering a wide range of products: dosing with precision from the very fluid to the very viscous, including foaming products.
• Adapting to a multi-reference manufacturer: a medium-speed filling machine designed for frequent recipe changes.
• Producing for export: designing and building in France a machine intended for an international market, with remote support.

MOM Packaging supports manufacturers in more than 60 countries, in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Oceania, the Americas and East Asia. The Colombian project fits fully within this export momentum.

Do you have a cosmetics filling project?

MOM designs, builds and installs its filling machines and lines across the world. Each piece of equipment is delivered with documentation compliant with the country of installation and integrated remote maintenance.

MOM runs trials on your products and packaging formats before any order. The aim: to validate the technology, the precision and the control of foam under real conditions, across your whole range of viscosities.

Let’s talk about your specifications and your production constraints.

Discover also our complete guide to industrial liquid filling.

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Germany is the leading pharmaceutical market in Europe. Manufacturers there apply very strict requirements. Equipment qualification, technical documentation, production traceability: every step is regulated.

It is in this context that MOM Packaging stepped in. The project involved a high-speed medicinal powder dosing line. An installation representative of what the French manufacturer delivers in more than 60 countries.

The challenge: combining high speed and pharmaceutical precision

Dosing medicinal powders calls for strict tolerances. They are far tighter than in food or chemical applications. In return, the rate usually stays moderate in this sector. Precision takes priority over throughput.

This project combined both requirements. At 120-150 cycles per minute, each cycle lasts less than half a second. On doses of 10 to 20 g, the margin is very small. The flow must be stabilised, filled, checked, and the pack released.

Three parameters then become critical.

Consistent product feeding

At high speed, the hopper empties quickly. Yet the height of powder influences the apparent density at the screw. Without level regulation or suitable agitation, the dose drifts. Product feeding must therefore keep conditions constant at the dosing inlet.

Mechanical repeatability of the dosing system

A machine running at 150 cycles per minute exceeds 70,000 cycles per production day. The slightest drift immediately translates into a dose deviation. A developing play, a tooling wear: the impact is direct. Design rigidity and machining quality become decisive.

In-line control and trend correction

At this rate, a checkweigher at the end of the line is no longer enough. By the time the deviation is detected, dozens of units have already been produced. The solution relies on a trend feedback system. A connected checkweigher sends deviations to the dosing system in real time. The system automatically adjusts its setpoint. Correction becomes continuous rather than curative.

Meeting European regulatory requirements

A pharmaceutical project is won as much on documentation as on the machine. The requirements are common to the whole European Union. Their level of application varies by market and by client.

• DQ, IQ, OQ and PQ qualifications: design, installation, operation and performance are covered by formal protocols.
• Data integrity and 21 CFR Part 11: electronic records and signatures are regulated. Access and changes are tracked.
• Production traceability: dosing data is recorded batch by batch, sometimes pack by pack.
• Cross-contamination prevention: design without retention zones and validated cleaning protocols.
• Technical documentation: CE marking and compliance with the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230.

These requirements are not added to the project. They structure it. They must therefore be built into the specifications from the start.

Why this type of project cannot be validated on paper

A medicinal powder has no standard behaviour. Particle size, apparent density, cohesion, residual moisture: everything varies. These parameters depend on the formulation and the upstream process. They sometimes change from one batch to the next.

No theoretical calculation guarantees speed and precision at the same time. The powder has to be seen flowing through the machine. MOM therefore systematically runs trials on the real product. These trials take place in the MOM workshop, in France, with the client’s teams.

MOM Packaging around the world

MOM Packaging supports manufacturers in more than 60 countries. Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Oceania, the Americas, East Asia.

Since 1927, the manufacturer has designed and built its machines in France, in Villepinte. It then installs them at its clients’ sites across the world. Each piece of equipment is delivered with documentation compliant with the country of installation. After-sales service relies on remote maintenance. In the vast majority of cases, the intervention is carried out remotely.

What this project shows

High speed and pharmaceutical precision are not necessarily at odds. They do, however, require a coherent overall design. Regulated feeding, rigid mechanics, in-line control with trend correction, complete documentation: every element counts.

This case also shows MOM’s ability to run demanding projects outside France. Experience gained across more than 60 countries, from Europe to East Asia.

Do you have a similar project?

IQ/OQ/DQ/PQ qualifications, 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, cleanroom and legal metrology are available across the MOM range. See the detail of these specific requirements.

MOM runs trials on your powders and packaging formats before any order. The aim: to validate the technology, the precision and the speed under real conditions.

Let’s talk about your specifications and your production constraints.

Discover also our high-speed filling machines, our complete guide to industrial powder filling and our article on the vertical screw doser.

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SmartConnect is an IoT and remote maintenance box developed by MOM. It connects machines to networks and to the MyMOM platform. Its role is twofold: collecting production data and enabling remote intervention on equipment.

Collecting and analysing production data

SmartConnect records and processes hundreds of data points per second. This represents up to 90 million data points per day on a single machine.

This data covers the entire operation of the equipment. Machine status, production times, the number of bottles or doses produced, jams, motor data, the detailed list of faults and their duration: everything is captured.

The customer views this information on the MyMOM platform. They have access to a 7-day summary or a detailed hour-by-hour report. This visibility changes the way a line is managed.

A concrete example. A recurring drop in throughput on the night shift becomes identifiable in a few clicks. The customer traces the cause, corrects it, and improves their industrial process. Data becomes a continuous improvement tool.

Intervening remotely through remote maintenance

SmartConnect allows MOM technicians and automation engineers to connect to the machine in real time. They access the screen and the program through a secure VPN channel.

The possible interventions are numerous. Program modification, troubleshooting, adding features, readjusting regulatory parameters.

The benefit is direct for the customer. In the vast majority of cases, the intervention takes place without sending a technician on site. Resolution times are reduced. So are costs.

An architecture designed for cybersecurity

Connecting a production machine to the Internet raises a legitimate question: that of security. SmartConnect was designed to address it from the outset.

An outbound connection only

The box accepts no direct inbound connection. It is the box itself that initiates the connection to MOM’s servers, via the Internet or via a 4G router. This logic makes it possible to cross customer firewalls without creating an exploitable entry point.

Adapting to the strictest requirements

For sensitive sectors such as pharmaceuticals or luxury goods, the customer’s firewall can be finely configured. SmartConnect then communicates only with the unique IP addresses of MOM’s servers, and nothing else.

Decoupled functions

Data collection and the VPN remote maintenance channel are entirely independent. If the data side undergoes an update or a malfunction, the remote maintenance link remains active. One never depends on the other.

It is precisely for these reasons that our customers’ first cybersecurity teams approved its installation in their production workshops as early as 2015.

A flexible, scalable module

SmartConnect adapts to the real needs of workshops.

• Simple reconfiguration: a box is reassigned to a new machine through a simple software change.
• Multiple supervision: a single box can supervise two communicating machines at once, for example a filler and a capper.
• Mobile troubleshooting: MOM can temporarily send a mobile box fitted with a 4G SIM card to troubleshoot a semi-automatic machine.
• Included, then by subscription: the module is included for the first year, during the machine’s warranty. After that, access to the service continues on a subscription basis.

Eleven years ahead, in the service of our customers

Launching a connected module in 2015 was a bet. Eleven years on, it is a standard part of our offering. SmartConnect illustrates how MOM Packaging approaches service: anticipating needs, mastering the technology, and staying close to the real constraints of production.

Since 1927, MOM has designed and manufactured its machines in France. SmartConnect extends this expertise into the field of connected service, for our customers in France and in more than 60 countries.

Let’s discuss your connectivity and maintenance needs.

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Fabrice joined MOM Packaging on an apprenticeship during his BUT in Computer Science. It was his first professional experience. He sums it up plainly: “For a first professional experience as part of my BUT in Computer Science, it was a very good experience.” He remembers concrete projects and learning alongside the teams.

“I developed and improved myMOM and the ERP”

On the software side, Fabrice worked on the company’s internal tools. “I developed and improved internal tools, in particular myMOM and the company ERP,” he explains. These applications serve the teams every day. He coded with JavaScript, Bootstrap, Docker and Git, from the business need through to production.

“I installed the PLCs and screens on the machines”

Fabrice did not stop at code. He also worked on the machines. “Once their construction was finished, I installed the PLCs and screens, then ran tests to check that they worked,” he recalls. This work let him discover how filling machines operate. This bridge between software and production makes his experience uncommon.

“The trust I was given”

Fabrice stresses the working environment. “I also remember the trust I was given throughout my apprenticeship,” he notes. In his end-of-contract message, he thanks the team for its support and the opportunities he received. People progress better when they are given real responsibilities.

“A very good memory”

Fabrice is now continuing his studies with a Master’s in Computer Science and Cybersecurity. He keeps, in his words, “a very good memory” of his time at MOM Packaging. His testimonial shows what a well-supported apprenticeship gives a young technical profile.

Doing your apprenticeship at MOM Packaging

Like Fabrice, an apprentice finds concrete technical and digital assignments at MOM Packaging, supported by a team. The company publishes its apprenticeship and job openings on L’Industrie recrute. The MOM Packaging careers page also introduces the company and its roles.

MOM Packaging supports industrials in more than 60 countries across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Oceania, the Americas and East Asia.

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Bleach is a corrosive, highly alkaline, and chemically unstable product. These three combined properties impose very specific requirements on filling equipment.

Chlorine corrosiveness on materials

Chlorine is one of the main enemies of stainless steel. It causes pitting corrosion that progressively degrades product-contact surfaces. But the constraint does not stop at direct-contact parts: chlorine vapours released during filling also attack all unprotected metal parts near the machine (fasteners, bolts, frame). A machine built in standard stainless steel degrades rapidly in this environment.

High alkalinity

Bleach is a highly alkaline product (high pH). This alkalinity contributes to material degradation and requires careful gasket selection. Certain common elastomer materials do not withstand strongly alkaline products.

Chemical instability

Active chlorine degrades over time, with heat, and with light exposure. Active chlorine concentration decreases after manufacture, which imposes short shelf lives on concentrated products (2 to 3 months for 9.6% refill pouches). Filling speed is therefore a direct economic issue: the faster the product is filled after manufacture, the longer its shelf life.

Vapours and operator safety

Chlorine vapours released during filling are toxic to operators and corrosive to surrounding equipment. Adequate ventilation of the production area is mandatory. A drip tray under the machine is essential to contain any accidental spill and protect floors, operators, and the environment.

Foaming tendency

Some bleach formulations include surfactants (bleach + detergent). These products generate foam during filling. A spout nozzle is then essential to prevent contamination of the bottle neck and thread.

What types of chlorinated products are there, and what are their filling constraints?

The range of chlorinated products to fill is wide. Each format and each concentration places specific demands on the line.

Which materials for a bleach filling machine?

This is the most important technical decision. A bleach filling machine cannot be built like a standard stainless steel machine.

PVC for product-contact parts

Parts in direct contact with bleach are built in PVC. This material withstands the corrosivity of chlorine and alkaline products. Tanks have cone-bottom design to eliminate product retention zones.

Epoxy treatment for metal parts

Where certain parts must be metallic for mechanical reasons, they receive an epoxy paint treatment to protect them from chlorine vapours.

Protected fasteners or inert material screws

Fasteners are protected with plastic caps or replaced with screws made from inert materials such as PEEK. Without this precaution, fasteners corrode rapidly under vapour exposure, even without direct contact with the product.

Drip tray

A drip tray under the machine is essential. It protects operators, floors, and the environment in the event of accidental spillage. It is also required by regulations for corrosive and hazardous products.

Opaque plastic packaging only

Bleach is never filled into transparent glass or stainless steel containers. Packaging is in PET, HDPE or PVC, opaque to protect active chlorine from light-induced degradation.

Which dosing technology to choose?

Weight-based dosing

Recommended as a first choice. Bleach density varies with its active chlorine concentration (from 1.07 to 1.22 depending on the formulation). A volumetric system calibrated for one concentration will deliver an incorrect net mass if the concentration changes. Weight-based dosing measures mass directly, regardless of density. MOM weight-based fillers can operate under legal metrology, with a wide dosing range thanks to load cell technology.

Volumetric dosing

Viable for formulations with a perfectly stable and controlled density. Less robust than weight-based dosing as soon as active chlorine concentration varies from one batch to another.

Spout nozzle for foaming formulations

For bleach products with surfactants or foaming formulations, a spout nozzle is essential. It converts turbulent flow into laminar flow, prevents foam formation inside the packaging, and eliminates drips at the end of dosing, without diving into the bottle.

Which filling machine to choose based on throughput?

More than 14,000 units / day

A high-speed automatic filling line in PVC is the right choice. These lines incorporate clean-in-place (CIP), essential for limiting downtime linked to cleaning circuits in contact with bleach. Real-time production data collection enables batch-by-batch tracking.

Between 4,000 and 14,000 units / day

A filling-capping monobloc in PVC or epoxy-treated, combined with a labeller. Format changeovers are fast and tool-free, which limits operator exposure time during interventions on the machine.

Between 3,000 and 6,000 units / day

Two solutions are possible depending on the formats to be filled:

• a medium-speed monobloc
• two semi-automatic lines running in parallel

Fewer than 3,000 units / day

A semi-automatic machine in PVC is the right fit. It handles different formats (bottles, jerrycans) with the same equipment by simply changing nozzles and adjusting the dosing setpoint. MOM manufactures this equipment for both small volumes and 25 L jerrycans.

Can the same machine fill non-chlorinated products?

Yes. MOM filling machines for chlorinated products can also be used for non-chlorinated products. This versatility is a significant advantage for manufacturers who fill a mixed range (bleach + standard detergents) on the same line. Format changeover is fast and tool-free.

Why are trials still essential?

Foaming tendency and dosing behaviour vary depending on the bleach formulation. MOM organises trials on your products and your packaging formats to verify:

• the right nozzle for each formulation (foaming or non-foaming)
• mass accuracy and metrological compliance
• dosing cleanliness (no drips, no foam)
• material resistance on your specific products
• cleaning times and format changeover times

Let’s discuss your specification and production constraints.

Conclusion

Industrial bleach filling relies on three decisions: selecting the right materials (PVC, epoxy, PEEK, drip tray) to withstand chlorine corrosivity and its vapours, choosing weight-based dosing to ensure metrological compliance regardless of concentration, and adapting the nozzle to the formulation (spout nozzle for foaming products).

MOM Packaging has been designing filling machines for liquid chlorinated products since 1927, in PVC or with adapted treatments, from semi-automatic machines to high-speed lines, with legal metrology and CIP available as standard. Find out more about our dry chlorinated product filling machines.

FAQ – Bleach filling machine

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Motor oils are industrial or consumer products subject to high accuracy requirements. Under-dosing or over-dosing has direct consequences on product compliance, production costs, and relationships with OEM customers (vehicle manufacturers) or specialist distribution networks.

A strongly temperature-dependent viscosity

Motor oil viscosity varies considerably with temperature. A 5W30 oil is very fluid when cold (viscosity close to water at low temperature) and significantly more viscous when warm. This variation directly modifies product behaviour during dosing: flow rate, end-of-cycle inertia, nozzle behaviour. If the machine is set up and qualified at a different temperature from the actual production temperature, the measured performance is not representative.

Metal expansion with temperature

The mechanical components of a filling machine expand with heat. Mechanical clearances between the piston and cylinder vary with temperature. A machine qualified at 15°C in a cold workshop will present different clearances than in production at 30°C or 40°C. These variations, even small in absolute terms, can generate significant dosing deviations on small-volume doses. It is therefore essential to qualify the machine at the production temperature, with the real product, in real packaging.

High accuracy requirements

Motor oil fillers supplying vehicle manufacturers (OEM) or specialist distribution networks are subject to strict dosing accuracy specifications. Legal metrology applies to pre-packaged products intended for consumers (1 L, 2 L, 5 L canisters in mass retail). MOM weight-based fillers hold a type-approval certificate for operation under legal metrology.

A critical anti-drip nozzle

Motor oils are greasy products that spread across every surface they touch. A drip at the end of dosing contaminates the canister neck, complicates capping, and degrades the product’s appearance. The valve key dimension plays a decisive role: a passage cross-section that is too large for a very fluid product generates residual flow after the flap closes, producing drips and traces on the canister neck. It must be sized precisely according to the viscosity of each reference.

What types of motor oil are there, and what are their filling constraints?

Why is the pneumatic piston insufficient for motor oils?

Pneumatic piston dosing is driven by a compressed air cylinder. Its performance depends directly on the stability and quality of the compressed air supply: any pressure variation in the network generates a variation in piston force and speed, which translates into a dosing deviation.

For motor oils, where accuracy requirements are high and viscosity varies with temperature, this instability is unacceptable. Two technologies deliver the required accuracy.

Mechanical piston dosing

The mechanical piston is driven by a cam, independently of the compressed air supply. Its movement is determined by the cam geometry: the stroke is precise, reproducible, and insensitive to air supply variations. It is the reference technology for motor oils. More robust and lower-maintenance than the pneumatic piston.

Servo-motor dosing

The servo-motor offers even higher positioning accuracy and greater flexibility on dosing profiles (programmable acceleration and deceleration curves). It is particularly suited to high-speed lines and applications where accuracy is critical across the entire product range. Programming the dosing profile allows the machine’s behaviour to be adapted to each reference without tooling.

The valve key: an often underestimated parameter

The valve key is the component that determines the liquid passage cross-section at the nozzle outlet. Its dimension is a critical parameter for dosing cleanliness on motor oils.

A cross-section that is too large for a very fluid product (0W20 synthetic for example) generates residual inertia at the end of the cycle: the liquid continues to flow after the flap closes, producing drips and traces on the canister neck.

A cross-section that is too small for a more viscous product unnecessarily slows dosing and can produce threads.

The valve key dimension must therefore be selected according to the viscosity of each reference and validated during trials. For a multi-reference range including oils of different viscosities, interchangeable valve keys are required.

Why is qualification at production temperature essential?

This is one of the most specific constraints in motor oil filling and one of the least well anticipated during projects.

Qualifying a filling machine consists of verifying, under defined conditions, that the equipment delivers the expected dose with the required accuracy. This qualification is only valid for the conditions under which it was carried out.

If qualification is performed at a different temperature from the actual production temperature:

• The oil’s viscosity is different, which modifies flow rate and end-of-cycle behaviour.
• Mechanical clearances between the piston and cylinder are different, as metal expands with heat. Wider clearances when warm generate internal leaks that reduce dosing accuracy.
• Qualification results are not representative of actual production conditions.

MOM qualifies its equipment under real production conditions: real product, real temperature, real packaging. IQ/OQ/DQ/PQ qualification protocols are available for customers who need to formally document equipment qualification.

Which packaging formats for motor oils?

• HDPE canisters 1 L, 2 L, 5 L: the dominant formats in mass retail and specialist distribution. Rigid and opaque, compatible with mineral and synthetic oils.
• Professional canisters 20 to 60 L: for garages, professional fleets, and industrial lubricants. Large doses, legal metrology mandatory.
• 205 L drums: for industrial use (machine lubrication, vehicle manufacturers). Top-fill with transfer pump.
• Flexible pouches: an emerging format for single-dose oil pouches (easier oil changes, reduced plastic waste).

Complete packaging line for motor oils

MOM offers complete packaging lines for motor oils, integrating:

• Empty canister infeed and cap removal
• Weight-based or volumetric filling with mechanical piston or servo-motor
• Capping and screw-capping
• Labelling and marking (batch number, production date)
• In-line weight control (checkweigher)
• Integrated batch-by-batch traceability

Why are trials still essential?

Motor oil viscosity varies depending on formulation, temperature, and SAE grade. Actual product behaviour at the nozzle cannot be predicted from a data sheet. MOM organises trials on your oils and your packaging formats to verify:

• dosing accuracy at the actual production temperature
• the right valve key dimension for each reference
• dosing cleanliness (no drips, no traces on the canister neck)
• the behaviour of transmission oils and brake fluids
• reference changeover and cleaning times

Let’s discuss your specification and production constraints.

Conclusion

Industrial motor oil filling relies on three decisions: choosing a mechanical piston or servo-motor to achieve the required accuracy (the pneumatic piston is not suitable), sizing the valve key to the actual viscosity of each reference, and qualifying the machine under real production conditions, particularly at the correct temperature.

MOM Packaging has been filling motor oils, lubricants, and automotive products since 1927, with dosing technologies matched to the requirements of fillers supplying OEM networks and specialist distribution. IQ/OQ qualifications and legal metrology are available as standard.

FAQ – Motor oil filling machine

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AdBlue is an aqueous solution composed of 32.5% high-purity urea and 67.5% demineralised water. Its simple formulation and low viscosity make it an easy product to fill. The constraints do not come from the product itself, but from its production environment and the associated normative requirements.

Ammonia vapours and the ATEX constraint

During filling, AdBlue releases ammonia vapours (NH3). These vapours are irritating to operators’ respiratory systems at high concentrations. They can also, in certain workshop configurations, create an explosion risk in the presence of an ignition source.

Two measures are essential:

• Local extraction at the filling zone: vapour capture at source to prevent accumulation in the workshop and protect operators.
• ATEX zone assessment: depending on the ammonia vapour concentration measured in the workshop and the possible presence of other flammable products on the line, ATEX zoning may be required. In this case, all electrical and non-electrical equipment must comply with the applicable technical requirements.

Urea crystallisation: a storage parameter, not a filling one

AdBlue crystallises on prolonged contact with ambient air above a certain vapour concentration. This crystallisation forms characteristic white deposits. It is important to clarify this point: this phenomenon concerns storage and handling, not in-line filling. On a continuously operating filling line, the product circulates without interruption and is not exposed to air for extended periods. No special treatment is required on the machine itself for this reason. However, the feed circuits must be designed to avoid retention zones where the product could stagnate and dry out between production runs.

Sensitivity to metallic contamination

ISO 22241 sets very low thresholds for metallic contamination in AdBlue (iron, copper, zinc, chromium, nickel, aluminium: max. 0.2 to 0.5 mg/kg depending on the metal). These thresholds are very restrictive and require careful selection of materials in contact with the product. The use of non-compliant materials degrades AdBlue quality and may invalidate its ISO 22241 compliance.

Legal metrology requirements

AdBlue is packaged as pre-packaged products intended for sale (5 L, 10 L, 20 L canisters in mass retail and professional distribution). It is therefore subject to legal metrology requirements. MOM weight-based fillers hold a type-approval certificate for operation under legal metrology.

Which materials for an AdBlue filling machine?

ISO 22241-3 governs the materials compatible with AdBlue. Two families are permitted.

Appropriate-grade plastics

HDPE (high-density polyethylene) and PVC are the reference materials for AdBlue product-contact parts. They are inert to the urea solution and do not generate metallic contamination. AdBlue packaging (canisters, IBCs) is systematically in HDPE for this reason.

316L stainless steel

316L stainless steel is compatible with AdBlue. Its corrosion resistance is sufficient for dosing and transfer applications. However, lower-grade stainless steels (304) or those containing copper, zinc, or nickel in excessive quantities may generate contamination beyond ISO 22241 thresholds. The compliance of materials used must therefore be verified against the standard’s thresholds.

Materials to avoid

AdBlue is incompatible with copper, brass, zinc, unprotected nickel, and untreated aluminium. These materials are attacked by the urea solution and generate metallic contamination that degrades product quality. All line components (pumps, valves, fittings, nozzles) must be checked.

Which dosing technology to choose for AdBlue?

AdBlue is a very fluid liquid (viscosity close to water, density 1.087–1.093 kg/dm³). Its dosing behaviour is simple and predictable.

Volumetric dosing with a flap nozzle

This is the most suitable solution for AdBlue. As the product is very fluid and homogeneous, volumetric dosing is accurate and consistent. A simple flap nozzle is perfectly appropriate: metal-to-metal seal, easy to clean, no risk of threads or foam.

Weight-based dosing

Recommended for applications subject to legal metrology, or for lines filling several references with slightly different densities (standard AdBlue vs additivated AdBlue, whose density may vary slightly). Weight-based dosing compensates for these variations automatically.

Which packaging formats for AdBlue?

• HDPE canisters 5 L, 10 L, 20 L: the dominant format in mass retail and petrol stations. Safety caps with a dedicated AdBlue spout (standardised to prevent confusion with diesel).
• Professional canisters 60 to 210 L: for professional fleets, garages, and maintenance workshops.
• IBC (Intermediate Bulk Container) 1,000 L: for large consumers (transport operators, agriculture, construction). Top-fill with transfer pump.

One point to note: AdBlue caps and spouts are standardised to prevent any confusion with diesel (green spout, different diameter). The packaging line must be compatible with these specific closure formats.

Extraction and operator safety: how to organise the line?

Managing ammonia vapours is the central safety constraint on an AdBlue filling line. The following measures must be integrated from the design stage.

• Local extraction: a vapour capture system must be installed as close as possible to the filling zone, ideally at the nozzle level. The objective is to capture vapours at source before they disperse into the workshop.
• General workshop ventilation: in addition to local extraction, general ventilation of the production area is recommended.
• ATEX zone assessment: ATEX zone calculations must be carried out by a qualified engineering firm, taking into account the ammonia vapour flow rate, workshop volume, and ventilation in place. MOM manufactures equipment compliant with ATEX requirements for zones requiring certified equipment.
• Operator PPE: protective goggles and gloves are recommended during maintenance operations on circuits in contact with AdBlue.

ISO 22241 standard: what it means for your line

The ISO 22241 standard is divided into four parts:

• ISO 22241-1: product quality specifications (composition, contamination thresholds)
• ISO 22241-2: test methods
• ISO 22241-3: good practices for handling, transport, and storage — this is the part that governs compatible materials and packaging precautions
• ISO 22241-4: vehicle filling interface

For a filler, parts 1 and 3 are primarily applicable. They define the purity thresholds to be met at the packaging output and the authorised materials for product-contact equipment. Failure to comply with these specifications may invalidate the ISO 22241 compliance of the filled product.

Why are trials still essential?

AdBlue is an easy product to fill, but real-condition validation remains necessary to confirm performance on your specific packaging formats and to verify material compatibility with your ISO 22241 requirements. MOM organises trials on your products and your packaging formats to verify:

• dosing accuracy and metrological compliance
• material compatibility with ISO 22241 thresholds
• dosing cleanliness (no drips on the neck or cap)
• the behaviour of the extraction system on the real line
• cleaning times between production runs

Let’s discuss your specification and production constraints.

Conclusion

Industrial AdBlue filling relies on three decisions: selecting materials compliant with ISO 22241 (HDPE or 316L stainless steel, without copper, brass, zinc, or untreated aluminium), implementing local extraction to manage ammonia vapours and assessing ATEX zoning, and validating metrological compliance through accurate weight-based or volumetric dosing.

MOM Packaging has been filling chemical and automotive products since 1927, with ATEX precautions, IQ/OQ qualifications, and legal metrology available as standard. Find out more about our ATEX liquid filling machines.

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Denatured alcohol is ethanol rendered unfit for consumption by the addition of denaturing substances (methanol, ethyl acetate, methyl isobutyl ketone…). It retains all the physical properties of ethanol, notably its high flammability and volatility.

A highly flammable liquid with explosive vapours

Ethanol is classified as a highly flammable liquid (H225) under CLP regulations. Its closed-cup flash point is approximately 13°C for 96% ethanol, a temperature well below normal workshop working conditions. As soon as ambient temperature exceeds 13°C, the product emits sufficient vapours to form an explosive mixture with air in the presence of an ignition source.

Ethanol vapours are heavier than air. They accumulate at floor level and in low-lying areas of the workshop, particularly near filling machines. They can travel some distance and cause flashback from a remote ignition source.

The filling zone is an ATEX zone

The denatured alcohol filling zone is systematically classified as an ATEX zone (zone 1 or zone 2 depending on the frequency of vapour occurrence and the ventilation in place). This classification requires:

• ATEX-certified electrical and non-electrical equipment (motors, sensors, wiring, lighting).
• Local extraction as close as possible to the filling nozzle, to capture vapours at source before they accumulate in the working area.
• Earthing and electrical continuity on all metallic elements of the line to prevent electrostatic discharges.
• The absence of ignition sources in the zone (no spark-producing tools, no naked flames).

The electrostatic risk: the constraint on plastic components

Alcohol is a good carrier of electrostatic charges. As the product flows through pipework and at the filling nozzle, electrostatic charges can accumulate on insulating surfaces. If this accumulation reaches a sufficient threshold, the discharge can produce a spark in an atmosphere rich in alcohol vapours.

To prevent this risk, a design rule applies on denatured alcohol filling lines: no insulating plastic component (PVC in particular) larger than 100 mm × 100 mm must be present in the dosing zone. Beyond this dimension, the component’s surface area is sufficient to accumulate a dangerous electrostatic charge. Product-contact parts must therefore be in stainless steel or suitable conductive materials, and large-dimension plastic fittings are prohibited.

A non-corrosive, easy-to-fill product

Unlike bleach or vinegar, denatured alcohol is not corrosive to common metallic materials. Ethanol is inert towards stainless steel, anodised aluminium and most steels. PTFE (Teflon) gaskets are recommended for their resistance to organic solvents and their compatibility with ethanol.

From a dosing perspective, behaviour is simple: very fluid liquid, non-foaming, stable density (0.789 to 0.816 g/cm³ depending on concentration). Volumetric dosing with a simple flap nozzle is perfectly suited.

What constraints actually affect denatured alcohol filling?

Which dosing technology to choose?

Volumetric dosing with a flap nozzle

This is the most suitable solution for denatured alcohol. The product is very fluid, homogeneous and non-foaming. A simple flap nozzle, sealed by metal-to-metal contact, is perfectly appropriate. It prevents drips at the end of dosing, is easy to clean, and can be autoclaved without disassembly. The nozzle passage cross-section must be adjusted to the product’s fluidity to control residual inertia at the end of the cycle.

Weight-based dosing

Recommended for applications subject to legal metrology, or for lines filling several alcohol concentrations (70%, 90%, 96%) whose densities differ. Weight-based dosing guarantees net mass regardless of batch concentration.

Which packaging formats for denatured alcohol?

• HDPE canisters 5 L and 20 L: the dominant formats for professional and mass-market distribution. Canisters are opaque (vapour protection) and fitted with airtight caps.
• 205 L drums: for industrial users and bulk distributors.
• 975 L cubitainers / IBCs: for large industrial quantities.

The packaging line must be designed so that containers are closed as quickly as possible after filling, to limit vapour emissions in the workshop.

Extraction and ATEX zoning: how to organise the line?

Safety on a denatured alcohol filling line relies on eliminating all ignition sources in the ATEX zone and controlling vapour concentrations.

• Local extraction at the filling nozzle: vapour capture at source, as close as possible to the emission point. This is the most effective measure for keeping vapour concentration below the lower explosive limit (LEL = 3.3% by volume).
• General workshop ventilation: low-level ventilation to remove dense vapours that accumulate at floor level.
• Systematic earthing: all metallic elements of the line (machine, tank, pipework, packaging) must be connected to earth to prevent electrostatic discharges.
• Electrical continuity: electrical connections between metallic parts must be verified and maintained. A plastic fitting interposed between two metallic parts interrupts continuity and creates an electrostatic accumulation point.
• ATEX-certified equipment: all electrical and non-electrical equipment in the classified zone must be certified for gas group IIB (ethanol). MOM manufactures ATEX liquid filling machines suited to these environments.

Why are trials still essential?

Real-condition validation allows dosing cleanliness to be verified and confirms correct sizing of the extraction system on the actual line. MOM organises trials on your products and your packaging formats to verify:

• dosing accuracy and metrological compliance
• dosing cleanliness (no drips, no traces on the canister neck)
• the effectiveness of local extraction on the real line
• electrical continuity and earthing of the entire line
• format changeover and cleaning times

Let’s discuss your specification and production constraints.

Conclusion

Industrial denatured alcohol filling relies on three decisions: correctly classifying the filling zone as an ATEX zone and equipping the line accordingly (local extraction, certified equipment, earthing), eliminating all electrostatic risk by prohibiting large insulating plastic components (no PVC > 100 mm × 100 mm), and selecting a flap nozzle suited to the product’s fluidity to guarantee dosing cleanliness.

MOM Packaging has been filling alcohols and industrial solvents since 1927, with ATEX precautions, earthing, and electrical continuity built in as standard. Find out more about our ATEX liquid filling machines.

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Micellar water is an aqueous solution containing micelles, small spherical structures formed by surfactant molecules. These surfactants, chosen for their mildness on skin, have a direct effect on product behaviour during filling.

Very high fluidity

Micellar water is a very fluid liquid, with a viscosity close to that of water (1 to 3 mPa.s at room temperature). This fluidity facilitates flow but amplifies the drip risk at the end of dosing. A drip of micellar water does not stay localised: it spreads along the bottle neck, runs down the thread, and generates foam on contact with air. The cap does not close properly on a contaminated thread.

A very pronounced foaming tendency

The mild surfactants in micellar water generate foam as soon as the product is set in motion or comes into contact with air. Free-fall filling into the bottle produces abundant foam that overflows, contaminates the packaging, and disrupts capping. Dosing cleanliness depends entirely on nozzle selection.

Cosmetic-grade requirements close to pharmaceutical

The level of requirements in the cosmetics sector is increasingly close to that of the pharmaceutical sector. Brand owners increasingly require equipment qualifications (IQ/OQ/DQ/PQ), batch-by-batch or unit-by-unit traceability, and compliance with the relevant regulatory frameworks depending on the target market: ANIA for the French and European market, FDA 21 CFR Part 700 and subsequent regulations for the US market. Data integrity management (21 CFR Part 11) is increasingly required, particularly by cosmetic contract manufacturers (CMOs) working for international brands.

Frequent recipe changeovers

Cosmetic CMOs often fill several micellar water references on the same line (different formulations, different brands). Machine cleanability, the absence of retention zones, and fast format changeovers are selection criteria as important as throughput.

What constraints actually affect micellar water filling?

Which filling nozzle to choose for micellar water?

Micellar water combines high fluidity with a strong foaming tendency. These two characteristics are decisive in nozzle selection.

Spout nozzle: the recommended solution

The spout nozzle is the most suitable solution for micellar water. The spout (constriction at the nozzle outlet) converts turbulent flow into a diffuse, laminar stream. Foam does not form inside the bottle. The capillary effect retains drips at the end of dosing. The nozzle does not dive into the packaging, which eliminates any cross-contamination risk between bottles.

Key advantages for micellar water:

• No foam inside the bottle
• No drip at end of dosing
• No diving into the packaging (no cross-contamination)
• Plug & play, no adjustment required at format changeover
• Throughput preserved

Screen nozzle: option for less foaming formulations

For formulations with a lower surfactant content, a screen nozzle may be sufficient. It also converts turbulent flow into laminar flow and retains drips by capillary action. Screen nozzle covers 75% of foaming product cases. It is insufficient for the most foaming formulations and must not be used on viscous products.

Which dosing technology to choose?

Volumetric dosing

Suited to micellar water with a stable, well-controlled density. Achieves high throughput rates. Appropriate for markets where volumetric accuracy satisfies legal metrology requirements. As micellar water density is close to that of water (≈ 1 g/mL), deviations between volumetric and weight-based dosing remain limited for this product.

Weight-based dosing

Recommended when the target market’s regulatory requirements impose mass accuracy, or when the formulation varies between batches. It is the most robust solution for CMOs handling multiple references on the same line. MOM weight-based fillers can operate under legal metrology.

Which packaging formats for micellar water?

• Transparent PET bottles: the dominant format, from 100 mL to 500 mL. Visual appearance is a key criterion in the cosmetics market: any trace of foam or contamination is immediately visible.
• Pump bottles: require filling before pump insertion. Neck cleanliness is critical for crimping.
• Refill formats: flexible or rigid, growing in the premium and organic cosmetics market.
• Large professional formats: canisters for beauty institutes, hotels, and professional distribution.

Which filling machine to choose based on throughput?

More than 14,000 units / day

A high-speed automatic filling line fitted with spout nozzles and integrated vision systems. Real-time traceability and IQ/OQ qualifications are available on these lines. CIP-compatible for frequent reference changeovers.

Between 4,000 and 14,000 units / day

A filling-capping monobloc combined with a labeller. Product-contact components are tool-free removable. Compatible with IQ/OQ qualifications and 21 CFR Part 11 for customers addressing the US market.

Between 3,000 and 6,000 units / day

Two solutions are possible depending on the number of references and customer constraints:

• a medium-speed monobloc
• two semi-automatic lines running in parallel

Fewer than 3,000 units / day

A semi-automatic machine is the right fit. A flexible solution, preferred by small CMOs and cosmetic brands developing their production in-house.

Cosmetic compliance: what are the machine requirements?

The cosmetics sector imposes strict requirements on product-contact materials and equipment documentation.

• 316L stainless steel: all rigid parts in contact with micellar water are in 316L stainless steel.
• PTFE (Teflon) gaskets: the reference material for cosmetic applications, chemically inert and compatible with mild surfactants.
• ANIA certificates: MOM provides ANIA food-grade compliance certificates for product-contact parts, required on the French and European markets.
• No retention zones: MOM machines are designed without retention zones to facilitate cleaning and prevent any deposit between production runs.
• IQ/OQ/DQ/PQ qualifications: available on request, essential for CMOs working for brands subject to FDA requirements or Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• 21 CFR Part 11: management of electronic records and signatures, increasingly required in the cosmetics sector.
• Integrated vision system: inspection of appearance, colour, and character legibility on the finished product.

Why are trials still essential?

The foaming tendency of micellar water varies depending on the formulation and surfactant concentrations. Actual product behaviour cannot be predicted from a data sheet. MOM organises trials on your products and your packaging formats to verify:

• the right nozzle for each formulation (spout or screen nozzle depending on foaming tendency)
• dosing cleanliness (no foam, no drips, no traces on the neck)
• mass or volume accuracy according to regulatory requirements
• cleaning times and reference changeover times
• documentation compliance (IQ/OQ protocols available on request)

Let’s discuss your specification and production constraints.

Conclusion

Industrial micellar water filling relies on three decisions: selecting a spout nozzle to control foam and drips simultaneously, choosing materials that comply with cosmetic-grade requirements (316L stainless steel, PTFE gaskets, ANIA certificates), and documenting equipment in line with the regulatory frameworks of the target markets (IQ/OQ qualifications, 21 CFR Part 11 for the United States).

MOM Packaging has been equipping cosmetics industry leaders since 1927. MOM Packaging supports manufacturers in more than 60 countries across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Oceania, the Americas and East Asia.

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