Shampoo and flat bottle labeling machine
Labeling machine (tabletop)
A labeler listed for flat bottles and oval shampoo containers, with a pressure-roller system for large labels.
[Applications]
Shampoo Filling Lines for Bottles and Closures
Foaming, bottle shape and cap or pump style decide the line. Tell us all three.
[01]
Shampoo and Bottle Specifications
Shampoo foams, and most of the line follows from that and from the closure.
| Give us | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Thickness at filling temperature | Thicker shampoo fills slower and holds more air. |
| Surfactant level and foaming when poured | Heavy foamers need slower or bottom-up filling. |
| Bottle material, shape (round, flat or oval) and neck opening | Neck size limits nozzle size; flat bottles need different guides. |
| Closure: screw cap, flip-top, disc-top or pump | Decides capping station and cap feeding. |
| Fill volume and number of sizes | Every station needs a planned format change. |
| Label size and placement | Large labels on flat surfaces can wrinkle. |
[02]
Foaming and Filling Conditions
Foam is the main issue. Foam in the neck gives short fills and a messy bottle. Filling from the bottom of the bottle upward, slowing the fill near the end and shaping the nozzle are the usual ways to limit it. Which suits your shampoo depends on the product and the bottle.
Air in the product line turns into foam too. A feed tank at a steady level, a line without sharp bends and a filler that doesn't whip the product all help. The liquid filling lines page covers filler choice in general.
Fragrance and color changes mean cleaning the product path. If you change formulas often, say so, and we'll choose the filler with cleaning in mind.
[03]
Cap and Pump Handling
A screw cap is the simplest closure to place. Flip-top and disc-top caps must be oriented first, so cap feeding becomes part of the line design.
A pump dispenser with a dip tube is harder. The tube has to enter the bottle without bending, and the pump head has to be tightened to a set torque. We look at these closures case by case.
Cap color and style change often across shampoo ranges. List the closures you expect to run so the capping head and feeder cover them.
[04]
Labeling and Changeover
Shampoo bottles are often flat or oval with large labels, which can wrinkle or trap air. Our shampoo, lotion and flat bottle labeler page describes a multi-stage pressure-roller system meant to keep large labels smooth, and our lotion and cosmetic labeler page lists a similar approach.
A change in bottle shape changes the guides, the holding parts and the label position. Planning several bottles from the start keeps changeover short.
Coding and inspection are options: a code on the bottle, or a label-present or cap-present check.
[05]
LINEVO Equipment for Shampoo Labeling
Our product pages for shampoo and personal care bottles.
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Lotion and cosmetic flat bottle labeling machine
Labeling machine (tabletop)
A labeler listed for flat bottles in cosmetic and skincare packaging.
[06]
Line Layout and Output
We publish no speeds or areas here. They depend on the shampoo, the bottle and the stations.
- Target bottles per shift and number of shifts.
- Number of bottle sizes and closure styles.
- Where bulk shampoo is stored and how it is transferred.
- Room size, door width and ceiling height (see line layout).
- Space for staging bottles, caps and labels.
[07]
Scope Boundaries
We configure and build shampoo lines to order around your shampoo, bottle and closure. The table is the usual starting scope. On site, commissioning runs empty first, then with your shampoo.
Shampoo filling into bottles
Nozzle and fill method configured for the shampoo's foaming.
[Included]Capping (screw or flip-top) and labeling
As configured for the closure and bottle shape.
[Included]Cap orientation and feeding
[Optional]Coding and inspection
[Optional]Pump dispensers with dip tubes and trigger closures
[To be assessed]Shampoo blending and storage
[Excluded]Power, compressed air, drains and floor
[By customer]
[Sources]
- LINEVO lists a labeler for shampoo, lotion and flat or oval bottles, with a pressure-roller system for large labels. linevopack.com/products/automatic-flat-bottle-labeling-machine-shampoo-personal-care
- LINEVO lists a flat-bottle labeler for cosmetic and skincare packaging. linevopack.com/products/automatic-flat-bottle-labeling-machine-lotion-cosmetic
Common Questions
- 01How do you deal with foam when filling shampoo?
- Mostly through nozzle design and fill method, for example filling from the bottom up or slowing the end of the fill. What works depends on your shampoo and bottle.
- 02Can the line cap flip-top and pump closures?
- Flip-top and disc-top caps, yes: they are oriented and placed. Pump dispensers with dip tubes are harder, and we discuss those case by case.
- 03Can you label large labels on flat bottles without wrinkles?
- We list a pressure-roller labeler for large labels on flat bottles. How smooth the result is depends on label material and bottle shape.
- 04What happens when I change fragrance or color?
- The product path is cleaned or flushed between formulas. If you change often, say so, because that pushes the filler choice toward easy cleaning.
- 05Can one line run round and oval bottles?
- Yes, it can be planned. A shape change affects the guides, labeling parts and sometimes the nozzle. List every shape you expect to run.
[Request]
Request a Shampoo Line Proposal
Send a description of the shampoo and how much it foams, the bottle shape and closure, and the bottles per shift you need.
[Related pages]
- Liquid Filling LinesDefine the liquid and the container first; the filling, capping and labeling stations follow from that.
- Line LayoutSend your floor plan and photos on WhatsApp. We review how the process flow, access and utilities fit the room and include that in your line proposal.
- Filling Line CostNo single price fits every line. This guide explains what moves the cost and how to compare quotations on the same scope.