Alumina Ceramic Filling Pump for Precision Liquid & Paste Dispensing

Alumina ceramic filling pumps combine a polished plunger-barrel set with a ceramic rotary valve to maintain repeatable micro-dosing of viscous, aromatic, or abrasive media. Standard heads are available; custom dimensions and interfaces are supported.

Catalog No. AT-CP-001
Material ≥ 95% Al2O3
Dimensional Tolerance ±0.01 mm or tighter on request
Surface Roughness Ra ≤ 0.4 μm
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Alumina ceramic filling pump is a precision metering component used in automated filling machines to dispense controlled volumes of liquids, creams, gels, or pastes. It replaces traditional metal or plastic pump heads with high-purity alumina (Al₂O₃) ceramics, which provide superior wear resistance, chemical stability, and dimensional accuracy.

 

Alumina Ceramic Filling Pump Benefits

  • Dose Stability at Small Volumes — fine clearances and rigid ceramics reduce thermal and wear-induced drift.
  • Chemical & Aroma Compatibility — alumina resists acids/alkalis and aromatic compounds used in serums, flavours, and inks.
  • Abrasion Resistance — handles pigments/fillers and paste-like media without rapid scoring of sealing faces.
  • CIP-Ready Geometry — polished, low-entrapment cavities speed cleaning and changeover.
  • Interchangeable Wear Sets — plunger, barrel, valve/seat are replaceable without re-engineering the head.

 

Properties of Alumina Ceramic Filling Pump

Property Unit 99.5% Al₂O₃ 99.6% Al₂O₃ 99.7% Al₂O₃ 99.8% Al₂O₃ 99.9% Al₂O₃ 99.99% Al₂O₃
Alumina content % 99.5 99.6 99.7 99.8 99.9 99.99
Density g/cm³ 3.89 3.91 3.92 3.93 3.94 3.98
Open porosity % 0
Color Ivory Ivory Ivory Ivory Ivory Ivory
Water absorption % 0 0 0 0 0
Young’s modulus (Elastic modulus) GPa 375 356 357 358 359 362
Shear modulus GPa 152
Bulk modulus GPa 228
Poisson’s ratio 0.22
Compressive strength MPa 2600 2552 2554 2556 2558 2570
Flexural strength MPa 379 312 313 314 315 320
Fracture toughness MPa·m¹ᐟ² 4
Hardness GPa 14.1 (≈1440 kg/mm²) 23 24 25 26 30
Thermal conductivity W/m·K 35 32–37 33–38 34–39 35–40 36–42
Thermal shock resistance ΔT °C 222 223 224 225 228
Maximum use temperature (no load) °C ≤1750 1755 1760 1765 1770 1800
Coefficient of thermal expansion 10⁻⁶/°C 8.4
Specific heat J/kg·K 880
Volume resistivity Ω·cm >1×10¹⁴ >1×10¹⁴ >1×10¹⁴ >1×10¹⁴ >1×10¹⁴ >1×10¹⁴
Dielectric constant (relative permittivity) 9.8 9.83 9.84 9.85 9.86 9.92
Dielectric strength kV/mm 16.9 23.2 23.4 23.6 23.8 24
Dissipation factor (loss factor @ 1 kHz) 0.0002

 

Alumina Ceramic Filling Pump Specifications

Type 1: Alumina Filling Pump For Cosmetics

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Alumina Filling Pump For Cosmetics
Item NO. Volmue (ml) Purity (%) Filling Accuracy (%)
AT-CP-001 0.2 95-99 <1%
AT-CP-002 0.5 95-99 <1%
AT-CP-003 1 95-99 <1%
AT-CP-004 2 95-99 <1%
AT-CP-005 3 95-99 <0.5%
AT-CP-006 5 95-99 <0.5%
AT-CP-007 7 95-99 <0.5%
AT-CP-008 10 95-99 <0.5%
AT-CP-009 15 95-99 <0.5%
AT-CP-010 16 95-99 <0.5%
AT-CP-011 20 95-99 <0.5%

 

Type 2: Alumina Filling Pump For Pharmaceutical and Biological Agents

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Alumina Filling Pump For Pharmaceutical and Biological Agents
Item NO. Volmue (ml) Al2O3's Purity (%) Filling Accuracy (%)
AT-CP-1001 0.5 95-99 <1%
AT-CP-1002 1 95-99 <1%
AT-CP-1003 2 95-99 <1%
AT-CP-1004 3 95-99 <0.5%
AT-CP-1005 5 95-99 <0.5%
AT-CP-1006 7 95-99 <0.5%
AT-CP-1007 10 95-99 <0.5%
AT-CP-1008 15 95-99 <0.5%
AT-CP-1009 16 95-99 <0.5%
AT-CP-1010 20 95-99 <0.5%
AT-CP-1011 30 95-99 <0.5%
AT-CP-1012 40 95-99 <0.5%

 

Type 3: Alumina Filling Pump For Food

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Alumina Filling Pump For Food
Item NO. Volmue (ml) Purity (%) Filling Accuracy (%)
AT-CP-2001 1 95-99 <1%
AT-CP-2002 2 95-99 <1%
AT-CP-2003 3 95-99 <0.5%
AT-CP-2004 5 95-99 <0.5%
AT-CP-2005 7 95-99 <0.5%
AT-CP-2006 10 95-99 <0.5%
AT-CP-2007 15 95-99 <0.5%
AT-CP-2008 16 95-99 <0.5%
AT-CP-2009 20 95-99 <0.5%
AT-CP-2010 30 95-99 <0.5%
AT-CP-2011 40 95-99 <0.5%
AT-CP-2012 40-220 95-99 <0.5%

 

Type 4: Alumina Filling Pump For Battery Electrolytes

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Alumina Filling Pump For Battery Electrolytes
Item NO. Volmue (ml) Purity (%) Volume ofBattery Electrolytes (g) Filling Accuracy (%)
AT-CP-3001 0.5 95-99 0.5g <0.3%
AT-CP-3002 1 95-99 1g <0.3%
AT-CP-3003 2 95-99 3g <0.3%
AT-CP-3004 3 95-99 8g <0.3%
AT-CP-3005 4 95-99 18g <0.3%
AT-CP-3006 5 95-99 40g <0.3%

 

Alumina Ceramic Filling Pump Packaging

  • Each plunger/barrel/valve seat set is separated with soft liners and bagged to keep surfaces clean.

Alumina Ceramic Filling Valve Packaging

Alumina Ceramic Filling Pump Applications

  • Cosmetics Micro-Dosing (serums, creams, lipstick pastes)

    ✅Key Advantages

    1. Low drift at small fills — fine bore/plunger pairing maintains repeatable shot size over long runs.
    2. Aroma/solvent tolerance — alumina resists fragrance oils and alcohol-based carriers used in cosmetics.
    3. Fast changeover — polished, low-entrapment geometry shortens CIP and SKU switches.

    ✅ Problem Solved

    A contract filler replaced coated metal heads when running pigment-loaded lipstick paste. Ceramic wear sets held dose repeatability across multiple shifts, while cleaning time per changeover fell after switching to polished internal paths. The result was fewer mid-run adjustments and lower scrap during colour changes.

  • Food & Flavour Micro-Filling (syrups, sauces, extracts)

    ✅Key Advantages

    1. Clean media path — alumina reduces metallic leachables in acidic or salty recipes.
    2. Viscosity tolerance — seat/port geometry is tuned for shear-sensitive syrups and sauces.
    3. Consistent startup — rigid ceramics stabilize clearances as temperature fluctuates.

    ✅ Problem Solved

    A flavour line struggled with early-shift overfill and late-shift underfill on small bottles. After moving to a ceramic plunger/valve set configured to the target viscosity, the line stabilized across warm-up without frequent torque re-tuning.

  • Adhesives, Inks & Lab Automation

    ✅Key Advantages

    1. Abrasion resistance — pigments and fillers cause less scoring on ceramic sealing faces.
    2. Micro-dose control — geometry supports low-volume shots for automation platforms.
    3. Solvent compatibility — alumina handles ketones, esters, and alcohols used in inks/adhesives.

    ✅ Problem Solved

    A lab platform dispensing UV ink experienced drift after limited cycles with metal barrels. Ceramic barrels held clearances, reducing recalibration intervals and stabilizing shot volume across test sequences.

Alumina Ceramic Filling Pump Usage Instructions

  • Installation

    1. Align the plunger to the barrel with the supplied sleeve; never force through the sealing zone.
    2. Verify valve orientation and port matching; torque to spec to avoid seat warping.
    3. Confirm interface seals are seated; perform a dry rotation check before media contact.

  • Operation

    1. Prime at low speed until a bubble-free stream is observed; then calibrate dose.
    2. Keep speed within recommended window for target viscosity to avoid cavitation.
    3. Record stroke counts between cleans to benchmark wear and schedule preventive service.

  • Cleaning (CIP/SIP)

    1. Flush with a compatible solvent/cleaner; avoid abrupt thermal shocks.
    2. Use gentle, non-abrasive swabs on polished faces; do not scrape with metal tools.
    3. Purge and dry; store with protective caps to keep sealing faces pristine.

  • Storage

    1. Keep components dry, capped, and separated by liners; avoid impact and edge chipping.
    2. Maintain serialized wear sets together to preserve matched clearances.

  • Common Misuse & Quick Fix

    1. Symptom: Gradual underfill → Check: residual air or micro-leak at interfaces; re-prime and inspect seals.
    2. Symptom: Torque spikes → Check: misaligned valve seat or particulate; re-seat and flush.
    3. Symptom: Drip after stop → Check: nozzle tip wear or pressure decay; replace tip or adjust anti-drip.

Alumina Ceramic Filling Pump FAQ

  1. Q: What makes alumina ceramic filling pumps different from metal pumps?
    A: Unlike stainless-steel or coated-metal pumps, the alumina ceramic filling pump offers zero metal ion leaching, superior hardness, and chemical inertness. It performs consistently even with aggressive solvents, aromatic oils, or abrasive pigments, keeping the dosing accuracy stable for millions of cycles.

  2. Q: Can the alumina ceramic filling pump handle viscous or abrasive media?
    A: Yes. The alumina plunger and valve seat maintain minimal wear even with high-viscosity creams, adhesives, and pastes. Their polished surfaces reduce shear and scoring, ensuring long-term repeatability and stable torque during filling operations.

  3. Q: Is the alumina ceramic filling pump compatible with CIP or SIP cleaning?
    A: Most configurations of the alumina ceramic filling pump are CIP/SIP-ready. The internal geometry supports fast flushing with minimal dead zones, allowing for chemical or steam cleaning cycles without disassembly. Compatibility depends on the seal materials and system design.

  4. Q: Can the alumina ceramic filling pump be customized for my equipment?
    A: Absolutely. The pump can be tailored for specific chamber volumes, valve ports, interface connections, and nozzle geometries. ADCERAX engineers can adapt the alumina ceramic filling pump to your manifold layout or OEM housing to ensure drop-in compatibility.

  5. Q: What are the standard tolerances of alumina ceramic filling pumps?
    A: Typical production tolerances are within ±0.2 mm, while precision-ground sets can reach ±0.05 mm on key fits between the plunger and barrel. This accuracy allows the alumina ceramic filling pump to maintain reliable dose repeatability across long production runs.

  6. Q: How long does an alumina ceramic filling pump last?
    A: Service life depends on media type and process conditions. Under standard cosmetic or food filling environments, an alumina ceramic filling pump can achieve millions of cycles with minimal drift. Regular seal replacement further extends performance life.

  7. Q: How can I order or specify an alumina ceramic filling pump?
    A: Provide your dose range, media properties, interface drawings, and cleaning requirements. ADCERAX will return a detailed proposal showing recommended alumina grade, valve design, and tolerance scheme, along with lead time and sample availability.

  8. Q: What after-sales support is available for alumina ceramic filling pumps?
    A: ADCERAX supplies matched spare kits (plunger, barrel, valve seat, and seals) for each alumina ceramic filling pump. Engineering support includes drawing review, installation guidance, and performance verification, ensuring stable long-term operation on your line.

What Our Clients Say about Alumina Ceramic Filling Pump

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    After switching to the alumina ceramic filling pump supplied by ADCERAX factory, our serum-filling accuracy improved noticeably. The stable plunger-barrel fit reduced colour changeover time across cosmetic lines
    -- Maya Chen, Process Engineer, NorthBridge Cosmetics
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    The alumina ceramic metering pumps from the ADCERAX supplier handled syrup and flavour concentrates perfectly. No mid-shift drift, and the replacement wear sets arrived at a fair factory price.
    -- Liam Porter, Maintenance Lead, Harbour Foods Co-Pack
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    Our lab automation platform relies on a high-purity alumina filling pump for UV-ink dosing. The polishing and dimensional consistency are excellent—calibration holds for thousands of test cycles without readjustment.
    -- Irene Schultz, Lab Automation Manager, MicroFlow Systems
  • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    We purchased custom alumina ceramic filling pump heads directly from the ADCERAX factory. The retrofit adapters matched our manifold, and spare kits simplified weekend maintenance. Good balance between quality and cost.
    --Priyanka Mehta, R&D Manager, VoltMate Materials
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Customize Alumina Ceramic Filling Pump

We configure pump heads to your media, dose window, and line interface so repeatability and lifetime meet the target.What You Can Specify

  • Dimensions: outer/inner diameters, stroke volume, plunger length, barrel length; drawing-based tolerances on critical fits.
  • Dose Window: micro-dose (e.g., sub-mL) to small volume range; stroke and chamber matched to viscosity.
  • Valve Set: ceramic rotary valve/seat geometry, port size, flow path, left/right orientation.
  • Interfaces: sanitary clamp, threaded, flanged, or adapter blocks for your manifold.
  • Nozzle Options: straight, tapered, anti-drip tips; interchangeable or fixed.
  • Surface Finish: sealing faces polished; optional honed bores; edge chamfers to reduce chipping.
  • Sealing & Packing: Selecting the appropriate seal type/material for temperature and solvent exposure.
  • Cleanability: CIP/SIP considerations, purge ports, drain angles, and access geometry.

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