Ask the Expert: Filling in the Chemical, Household & Agrochemical Industries
15/12/25
“The chemical and pharmaceutical industry adds £19.2 billion of value to the UK economy each year from a £55.5 billion annual turnover. The sector leads many manufacturing supply chains and employs over 500,000 people,” writes Rory Butler for The Manufacturer.
At Adelphi, our product range is trusted across the Chemical, Household Chemical, and Agrochemical sectors. Customers such as BASF Swinton, Greyland Chemicals, Evans Vanodine, N&C Building Supplies, and Kilco International rely on our equipment to keep production efficient, accurate, and hygienic.
Machinery
Adelphi Masterfil provides filling and capping machinery for container sizes from 100 ml bottles to drums and IBCs, handling an array of packaging types—bottles, tubs, jerry cans, angled-neck containers, spray bottles, dosing containers, containers with integral handles, and more.
- Semi-Automatic Filling
The S1000-S and S5000-S ranges are available in Volumetric, Flowmeter, or Weigh Scale versions, with one or two filling heads and single or double-acting product cylinders. Ideal for small to medium batch production, they are perfect for manufacturers filling multiple product types or container sizes. - Automatic Filling
The S5000-A series is celebrated for accuracy, flexibility, and robustness. Machines can be specified with 2 to 12 filling heads, and frames can be sized to allow easy expansion as production demands grow. Adjustable nozzles handle both low- and high-viscosity liquids, as well as foaming or non-foaming products, with variable speed capability. - Drum & IBC Filling
Our Boom Fillers, available with Flowmeter or Weigh Scale methods, feature a swinging boom arm and height-adjustable filling nozzle for effortless large-container filling.
Process Equipment
Our sister company, Pharma Hygiene Products Ltd, produces a comprehensive range of high-quality, hygienic stainless-steel process equipment to support chemical manufacturing. Standard products include vessels, mixers, churns, and bowls, all designed for durability and ease of cleaning.
Need something specialised? We supply:
- Jacketed Vessels
- Mixing Vessels
- Low-Pressure Vessels
Standard products can be adapted or modified for a cost-effective solution, or we can design and build bespoke equipment to your precise specification.