Plastic jerry cans and 5- or 10-liter canisters are among the most widely used containers in industrial packaging today. From companies producing concentrated detergents in jerry cans to manufacturers of hand soaps, liquid fertilizers, or chemical solutions, this format ensures practicality, strength, and safety during storage and transport.
For purchasing and production managers, handling these containers is a key phase: dosing accuracy and reliable capping directly impact product quality, line efficiency, and operating costs.
The challenges of filling plastic jerry cans and drums
Packaging in PE (polyethylene) plastic jerry cans and drums presents several common challenges that only dedicated machines can solve efficiently:
- Non-uniform dosing → even small variations can lead to waste and high costs on large batches. Volumetric piston fillers ensure constant volumes, handling both liquids and dense products such as creams or viscous pastes.
- Dripping and waste → every lost drop means wasted time and product. TELM anti-drip valves prevent leaks and reduce cleaning times.
- Material compatibility → concentrated detergents and chemical solutions require AISI 316 stainless steel components that are resistant and easy to sanitize.
- Production efficiency → manual methods slow down the line and increase errors; automation enables continuous, consistent cycles.
- Safety → improper capping can compromise container sealing during transport and storage.
Detergents, canisters, and liquid products: why dedicated machines are essential
Packaging in 5/10-liter canisters is common across several industrial sectors:
- Chemical and agrochemical sector: For products such as detergents, concentrated detergents in jerry cans, AdBlue, fertilizers, and liquid nutrients, precise dosing, resistant materials, and perfect sealing during transport are essential.
- Food industry: Plastic jerry cans are used for syrups and liquid bases for catering and food service, where hygiene, safety, and traceability are mandatory requirements.
- Industrial sector: Silicone oils, inks, resins, and technical solutions are packaged in plastic jerry cans or drums, often in high-throughput production environments.
For all these applications, ideal machines must guarantee:
- Precise dosing, regardless of viscosity.
- Constant speed to sustain high production volumes.
- Hygiene and safety compliant with industry regulations.
- Adaptability to different formats and materials.
TELM solutions for jerry cans and containers
TELM develops automatic lines and volumetric piston filling machines specifically designed for PE plastic jerry cans and canisters, ensuring reliability, hygiene, and production continuity.
Key features:
- Precise and consistent dosing for 5- to 10-liter containers.
- Anti-drip valves to eliminate waste and keep the line clean.
- AISI 316 stainless steel structure, resistant even to concentrated detergents.
- Compatibility with plastic jerry cans and drums of various sizes.
- Integration with fast and secure capping systems.
Discover more about ASTRA FILL, the automatic filling and capping machine for jerry cans and containers.
Optimizing productivity with Made in Italy technology
TELM solutions are built on precision engineering expertise and are designed to ensure reliability and ease of use, even in intensive production cycles. Automating the filling and capping of jerry cans means:
- Reducing operating times.
- Eliminating product waste.
- Improving safety and consistent quality.
Whether for 10-liter jerry cans for concentrated products or 5-liter canisters for hand detergents, TELM offers solutions that combine performance, hygiene, and long-term durability.
Behind every carefully filled jerry can is the certainty of precision Made in Italy.
