In the competitive world of home care manufacturing, choosing the right filling system is essential to ensure product quality, minimize waste, and increase production efficiency. Among the most advanced solutions available today is SmartFlow, a proprietary technology developed by Mengibar that redefines filling accuracy for liquid household products.
SmartFlow stands out as a unique filling system that integrates magnetic and mass flowmeter technologies within a single intelligent platform. It combines high-accuracy flow measurement with dynamic filling control, enabling fast, clean, and contactless filling of a wide variety of products, from thin, watery cleaners to thick, viscous detergents and gels.
At the core of SmartFlow are flowmeters that determine the precise amount of product dispensed into each container. The choice between magnetic and mass flowmeters depends on the product’s characteristics.
Magnetic flowmeters for conductive, water-based home care liquids
Magnetic flowmeters are ideal for conductive liquids, such as most water-based home care products. These flowmeters work by measuring the voltage generated as the conductive liquid moves through a magnetic field.
They provide excellent repeatability and accuracy, typically within ±0.1 to ±0.2%, and are especially useful for non-viscous, low-foaming products like surface cleaners, glass sprays, and disinfectants.
Their lack of moving parts makes them extremely hygienic and easy to clean, especially when integrated into CIP/SIP (clean-in-place / sterilize-in-place) systems. They also allow for quick changeovers between different SKUs, making them perfect for flexible production lines with short batches and frequent product switches.
Mass flowmeters for viscous or non-conductive detergents
For non-conductive or highly viscous products, such as fabric softeners, bleach gels, or concentrated detergents, mass flowmeters using Coriolis technology offer a superior solution.
These devices measure the actual mass flow rather than volume, which makes them insensitive to variations in temperature, pressure, or density.
Mass flow filling ensures exceptional accuracy, often within ±0.1%, regardless of the product formulation. It is ideal for applications where precise dosing is critical: for example, when overfilling could lead to significant product loss due to high raw material costs, or when strict regulatory compliance is required.
Why smartflow leads the way
What makes SmartFlow exceptional is how it uses both types of flowmeters in a single, intelligent system. It allows manufacturers to automatically select and control the best filling parameters for each product, with no need for manual adjustments or calibration.
Filling profiles can be tailored in real time to handle foaming products, reduce splashing, or adapt to different container shapes, all while maintaining the highest levels of efficiency and precision.
Furthermore, SmartFlow’s no-contact filling reduces contamination risks and simplifies cleaning, while its electronic valve control ensures consistent performance across all filling heads.
The result is a highly versatile and scalable system that increases OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) while reducing product loss and downtime.
For home care manufacturers seeking high-speed, precise, and flexible filling systems, SmartFlow by Mengibar represents a best-in-class solution.
By integrating magnetic and mass flowmeter technologies, it offers unmatched performance across a wide range of product viscosities and packaging formats, meeting the demands of today’s dynamic and competitive home care market.
Learn more about how Mengibar’s filling systems are helping leading home care manufacturers improve accuracy and efficiency worldwide.
