Adelphi Group

Ask the Expert: Boom Arm Filling

18/12/25

Semi Automatic Weigh Scale Boom Filler with Drums 600 x 600

Customers often explore new Boom Arm Filler investments when facing operational challenges, seeking greater efficiency, or scaling their boom filling capabilities. The most common reasons for considering an upgrade include:

  • Increased output demand or the need to meet production targets
  • Reducing product waste and addressing regulatory compliance for overfills or underfills
  • Improving precision to meet quality standards
  • Handling new or more challenging products, including highly viscous liquids or ATEX-compliant substances
  • Enhancing safety and compliance measures
  • Minimising downtime and maintenance costs
  • Investing in energy-efficient equipment to reduce operating costs
  • Overcoming space or flexibility limitations with machines that accommodate multiple container sizes, such as drums, totes, or IBCs
  • Exploring automation features to reduce labour costs and increase productivity

The Weigh Scale and Flowmeter Boom Fillers from Adelphi Masterfil are robust and versatile, designed to improve efficiency and accuracy in high-volume liquid filling operations.

Customer Feedback

“We rely on them. They work 8–10 hours per day, 5–6 days per week, filling around 9,000 IBCs per year.”
— Paul Higson, Quality & Environmental Manager, BASF Swinton

“Well built and robust. It’s a different feeling with Adelphi, a family company. They really care.”
— Derek Wilson, Maintenance Manager, Evans Vanodine

Key Features & Benefits

  • Exceptional Filling Accuracy: Achieves up to ±0.2% fill accuracy, minimising product waste and ensuring consistent fill levels for greater profitability.
  • Versatile Design: Accommodates volumes from 20L to 1,000L. The height-adjustable swinging boom arm improves operator safety and comfort while allowing quick product and container changeovers to minimise downtime.
  • Durable Construction: Made from hygienic 316L stainless steel and PTFE contact parts, suitable for a wide range of viscosities and demanding production environments.
  • Immediate Fill Verification: The Weigh Scale model provides instant verification of fill weight, eliminating the need for a separate check weigher and streamlining quality control.
  • Enhanced Operator Safety and Comfort: The 120-degree swinging arm allows operators to fill IBCs side by side without moving containers manually, reducing strain and improving workflow.

Customers scaling up their Boom Filling operations frequently highlight operational savings, durability, ease of maintenance, and precision as key benefits. An ATEX Cat II 2G IIB T3 compliant model is also available.