Compact, configurable solution engineered to boost throughput, reduce waste, and improve finished stick quality for cosmetic and personal care manufacturers
ProSys Fill, LLC, a leader in the design and manufacturing of automated filling equipment, highlights the LB30 Lip Balm Filler, a semi-automatic hot melt filling line designed to fill, cool, and cap lip balm sticks at machine cycle rates up to 30 parts per minute. Manufactured by Pendergraph Machines, a division of ProSys Fill, the LB30 is engineered for brands, contract manufacturers, and co-packers who need consistent product quality and flexible, small-footprint automation for growing lip care production lines. For applications that require higher throughput, ProSys also offers the LB60 lip balm filler, which delivers increased cycle rates while leveraging a similar platform.
The LB30 Lip Balm Filler features a manual loading station with an angled guide that allows operators to load sticks quickly and ergonomically into pucks. A quick-change puck mounting system enables toolless changeovers among different stick sizes, making it easier to support multiple SKUs on the same line. The LB30 offers puck tooling compatible with most lip balm brand .15-ounce 500 style sticks, including those used by Inpres, Federal, CCP, and Sapona, helping manufacturers integrate the system into existing packaging portfolios without custom container changes.
To help ensure accurate, mess-free filling, the LB30 incorporates an automatic filling station with a laser sensing trigger and a “No stick-no fill” feature that prevents accidental spills when a stick is missing or out of position. A 3-gallon jacketed stainless steel product hopper provides consistent product temperature control for hot melt formulations, with larger hopper sizes available for higher-volume operations. The positive displacement heated piston filling head minimizes cold spots and delivers precise dosing with repeatability, supporting tight quality specifications and reducing product giveaway.
For a high-quality finished appearance, the LB30 includes an integrated re-melt station that reheats the top surface of each stick to produce a smooth, glossy finish. Height-adjustable temperature intensity control allows operators to fine-tune the re-melt process to match different wax and oil formulas, helping brands maintain a consistent look across product lines. Touchscreen-adjustable fill level controls and stepper motor dosing enable digital fine-tuning of fill weights on the fly, reducing changeover time and simplifying line setup for new products.
On the discharge side, the LB30 uses an on-board cap sortation system with a gravity cap track that presents caps to the auto capping station for reliable placement. A positive cap snap station ensures caps are pressed on completely, supporting proper sealing and helping protect finished product integrity throughout distribution. With its combination of automated filling, controlled cooling, and precise capping, the LB30 provides an efficient solution for manufacturers looking to upgrade from manual or semi-manual lip balm production to a more repeatable, scalable process. For producers who are ready to scale further, the LB60 provides a natural next step, offering higher cycle rates while maintaining the same focus on product quality and line efficiency.
For more information about the LB30 Lip Balm Filler and ProSys’ complete line of hot melt and stick filling systems, visit https://prosysfill.com/lb-30-60-lip-balm-filler/.
