Abstract: A method of controlling a filling machine which serves for the filling of containers, particularly for the filling of bottles with a liquid material, and has at least one filling valve for controlling the quantity of material given off, which valve is closed on basis of a first control signal derived from a signal transmitter at the end of the filling phase, when a predetermined condition of filling of the container is reached. An apparatus for the carrying out of this method having at least one filling element which has a liquid channel which discharges into an outlet opening, for instance a filling tube, for the delivery of the filling material to the container and is in communication with a chamber for the filling material, within which liquid channel a filling valve which can be controlled by a signal, preferably by an electrical or pneumatic signal.

Abstract: A machine for labeling containers which are oriented vertically and have a bottom surface provided with a transverse jam recess that is at least partially radial to the longitudinal axis of the container. The machine includes a labeler and a work table moveable relative to the labeler. A plurality of plates are each mounted on the table for rotation about vertical axis and each plate includes a container supporting surface. A holder is disposed above each plate for vertical movement relative thereto. A counter jam is mounted on each rotary plate for movement between a first position below the container supporting surface and a second position in which a portion of the counter jam extends above the container supporting surface for cooperating with the jam recess of a container positioned on the support surface. At least three rollers are mounted on each rotary plate to support the container for rotational movement about its longitudinal axis relative to the rotary plate.