Reliable tube filling solution for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food industries. Compact footprint, easy format changeover, output up to 60 pcs/min.
The YG-120 is YohoAI's entry-level automatic tube filling and sealing machine, designed for small-to-medium batch production in cosmetics and pharmaceutical contract manufacturing. It handles aluminum, plastic, and laminated tubes with diameters from 13mm to 50mm. With a filling accuracy of +/-1% and tool-free format changeover in under 30 minutes, the YG-120 is the most cost-effective entry point into professional tube packaging. Typical payback period is 12-18 months for contract manufacturers.
Verified factory data - not marketing estimates
High-precision servo piston ensures +/-1% filling accuracy across all viscosities from watery serums to thick ointments.
Switch tube sizes in under 30 minutes without tools. No change parts required for standard diameter range 13-50mm.
Supports hot-air sealing (aluminum tubes), ultrasonic sealing (laminated tubes), and crimping (plastic tubes) on the same platform.
Built-in batch counter, shift counter, and production report export. Optional label applicator for lot number printing.
304 stainless steel product contact surfaces, fully enclosed transmission, no product contamination risk. Easy CIP/SIP cleaning.
Intuitive 7-inch color touch screen with recipe storage for up to 50 tube formats. One-touch batch start.
Our team responds within 2 hours with CIF/CFR/FOB pricing and delivery timeline.
The YG-120 handles aluminum tubes, plastic tubes (HDPE/PP), and multi-layer laminated tubes. Hot-air sealing is used for aluminum, ultrasonic for laminated, and crimping for plastic tubes. All three modes are standard on every machine.
The YG-120 fills volumes from 5ml to 250ml per cycle. The filling volume is controlled by a servo-driven piston pump with +/-1% accuracy across the full range. Volume adjustment is via the HMI touch screen with no mechanical change parts required.
Format changeover between tube diameters within the 13-50mm range takes 20-30 minutes with no tools required. Tube length changeover is also tool-free. For diameter changes outside the standard range, a tube holder set is needed (available as an accessory).
The YG-120 is CE certified and designed to meet cGMP and ISO9001 standards. Product contact surfaces are 304 stainless steel. Optional IQ/OQ/PQ documentation packages are available for pharmaceutical validation requirements.
The YG-120 is quoted per project depending on configuration and accessories (label applicator, nitrogen flushing, product heating system). CIF/CFR/FOB pricing is available on request. Delivery is 30-45 working days after order confirmation.
Standard package includes: on-site installation and commissioning (2-3 days, travel charged separately), operator training, English-language user manual, and 12-month warranty on mechanical and electrical components. Spare parts are shipped within 48 hours from Shanghai warehouse.
Yes. The YG-120 has standard upstream and downstream communication ports for conveyor synchronization. Optional horizontal conveyor and tube unscrambler are available. The machine footprint is 2.4m x 1.2m, making it suitable for existing factory floor layouts.
For contract manufacturers running 2-3 shifts, typical payback is 12-18 months at prevailing contract filling rates. The tool-free changeover feature maximizes uptime when running multiple client batches, which is the key ROI driver for contract packagers.
The YG-120 requires a flat concrete floor with minimum 3m ceiling clearance. Install the machine on vibration-damping pads and connect to a 380V three-phase power supply with proper grounding. Ensure compressed air at 0.4-0.6 MPa is available through a clean, dry air line with a filter regulator. Allow at least 1m clearance on all sides for maintenance access and tube material feeding.
Daily maintenance includes cleaning the filling nozzle and sealing jaw after each shift to prevent residue buildup. Check the hot air temperature setting (180-220 deg C depending on tube material) and calibrate the fill volume using a graduated cylinder. Weekly tasks include inspecting the conveyor chain tension, lubricating the cam bearings with food-grade grease, and replacing the air filter element.
Monthly maintenance should focus on the sealing system: inspect the hot air nozzle for carbon deposits, check the cold press jaw alignment, and verify the photoelectric sensor registration for label positioning. Keep a spare parts kit including sealing jaws, O-rings, and fuses to minimize downtime.
Entry-level automatic filler at 60 pcs/min
The YG-120 is the entry-level automatic tube filler, rated at 60 pcs/min for single-product and small-batch lines. Its dosing system uses a pneumatically assisted volumetric piston covering 5-250 ml with +/-1% accuracy, confirmed by in-line checkweighing. Tube feeding relies on a 20-station rotary magazine and a photoelectric registration eye that aligns printed artwork to +/-0.5 mm before the dose is delivered. Sealing is hot-air for aluminium and cold-press crimp for plastic and laminate tubes, performed by a single module swapped in under 15 minutes. A colour HMI stores up to 200 recipes and auto-sets fill volume, speed, and seal parameters. Product-contact parts are 304 stainless steel (316L optional) with Ra < 0.8 um and tool-free CIP disassembly, while the 2.2 x 1.1 x 1.9 m frame draws just 6.5 kW from a 380V three-phase supply.
Trading peak speed for simplicity and value
Against its siblings, the YG-120 trades peak speed for simplicity and value. At 60 pcs/min it suits batches under 5,000 units where changeover frequency outweighs maximum output; the YG-200 doubles throughput to 150 pcs/min with servo dosing for +/-0.5% accuracy, and the multi-format Automatic line adds hot-air plus ultrasonic sealing with a faster 10-minute changeover. Power and footprint scale too: the YG-120 draws 6.5 kW on a 2.2 m frame versus 8.5 kW and 3.5 m for the YG-200. Cost follows capability - 45-65k USD for the YG-120, 65-90k for the YG-200, 55-80k for the Automatic line. Most buyers start with the YG-120 and add a YG-200 as volume grows, sharing tooling and recipes across both machines.
Light, low-cost upkeep for a simple pneumatic design
The YG-120's simpler pneumatic design keeps maintenance light and low-cost. Daily: wipe the sealing head, check the pneumatic lubricator oil, and run five test tubes after any changeover. Weekly: CIP-rinse product-contact surfaces, inspect tube-holder wear, and verify photoelectric registration on new artwork. Monthly: replace sealing plates every 3-6 months by volume, check timing belts and the air-filter regulator, and recalibrate the piston. Annually: inspect the rotary indexer, electrical-cabinet cooling, and back up HMI recipes. YohoAI stocks the YG-120 spare kit - sealing jaws, pistons, O-rings, belts - in Shanghai for 48-hour dispatch. The annual service contract adds two scheduled engineer visits and discounted components, typically holding planned downtime below 2% of production time for single-shift operations.
Right-sized capacity during early scale-up
A niche skincare start-up chose the YG-120 to fill a 50 ml aluminium-tube serum at 60 pcs/min with +/-1% accuracy, avoiding the capital cost of a high-speed line during early scale-up. Hot-air sealing delivered consistent, leak-free crimps, and stored HMI recipes let the team add a 30 ml variant in under 15 minutes of changeover. Running single eight-hour shifts, the company reached 28,000 filled tubes per month - enough to supply 14 export markets - while keeping giveaway under 1% through in-line checkweighing. As demand passed 40,000 units monthly, the start-up added a YG-200 sharing the same tooling and recipes, lifting capacity without revalidating its process. Total payback on the first machine came inside nine months.
Documented quality for cosmetic and pharma work
Although positioned as an entry-level machine, the YG-120 supports documented quality processes suitable for cosmetic and many pharmaceutical applications. Product-contact parts are 304 stainless steel with Ra < 0.8 um and tool-free CIP disassembly, and a 316L upgrade is available for higher hygiene tiers. The HMI enforces parameter limits per recipe and logs fill volume, speed, and counts to a batch record that can be exported for traceability. For regulated users, YohoAI supplies an optional IQ/OQ/PQ protocol package and calibration certificate at commissioning. In-line checkweighing provides statistical fill-weight data for capability studies, and the open-frame, sealed design simplifies cleaning validation. These features let a single YG-120 serve both cosmetic and pharmaceutical contract work with appropriate change-control documentation.
