OEM Pillow Filling Machines from KIVAS: A Capability Guide

KIVAS (Qingdao Kaiweisi Industry and Trade Co., Ltd) is a Chinese manufacturer of home textile equipment, established in 2014 and based in Qingdao. KIVAS designs and builds fully automated quantitative pillow and quilt filling machines, fiber processing machinery, cotton/linen/wool textile machinery, pet product filling machines, weighing down jacket filling machines, packaging machines, and related supporting machinery. The company operates a 3,000 m² factory with 17 employees, a 5-engineer R&D team, and an independent international trade department. KIVAS products hold ISO9000/CE certification, and about 60% of output is exported to markets including the USA, Russia, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, Italy, the UK, Canada, Spain, South Korea, Turkey, Brazil, Pakistan, Moldova, and Ukraine.

Problem Definition: Matching a Filling Machine to Production Reality

Procurement teams evaluating filling machines must answer a practical question before purchase: will this machine run our specific product lines at the required weight accuracy and throughput? The challenge is that filling scenarios vary widely. A pillow producer may run 0.6D–15D polyester fiber; a duvet or quilt factory needs down and feather handling; toy and cushion manufacturers may use shredded foam or fiber balls; beanbag and lazy-sofa lines fill EPS balls. The same machine is often expected to handle several of these materials, including mixed filling.

From an execution standpoint, four parameters matter most: filling accuracy (weight consistency), filling speed (pieces or kilograms per hour), filling range (minimum to maximum grams per item), and the number of filling stations (2 or 4 ports per machine). A capability-oriented supplier should be able to state these values in specification terms and offer customization for voltage, logo, color, and production capacity. This guide maps those requirements to the published specifications of the KIVAS pillow filling machine models KWS6901-2 and KWS6901-4.

Industry Context: Filling Machine Demand and Market Direction

The global filling machines market was valued at USD 10.06 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 16.51 billion by 2035 (Market Research Future). In China, exports of textile machinery and parts reached a monthly peak of USD 574.6 million in August 2025, reflecting industry recovery (General Administration of Customs via CEIC). Automatic pillow filling machines are estimated to grow at a CAGR of approximately 5% through 2025, driven by automation in textile clusters such as China and Vietnam (Machine Insights).

Regulatory requirements also shape buying decisions. Machinery exported to the European Union must comply with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and bear CE marking, with specific risk assessments under EN ISO 12100 (European Commission). In the North American market, filling machinery must often meet UL and OSHA safety standards, focusing on emergency shutoff and safety enclosures (UL Solutions).

KIVAS Pillow Filling Machine: Models KWS6901-2 and KWS6901-4

The KIVAS pillow filling machine models KWS6901-2 and KWS6901-4 are automatic quantitative filling machines designed for the bedding and home textiles industry, down clothing, soft sofa furniture, pet supplies, plush toys, car cushions, cotton and linen fiber primary processing, recycled fibers, non-woven fabric accessories, and medical care industries. The machines use steel construction and are built for quantitative (weigh-based) filling of fibrous and granular materials.

Published Specifications

• Power range: 10.5 KW – 13.5 KW
• Production capacity: 400–800 kg/h
• Filling speed: 10–20 pieces/minute for a 600 g pillow
• Accuracy value: approximately 1%
• Error range: ±5–10 g
• Optimal filling range: 100–2000 g
• Workstations: 2 and 4 filling ports per machine (KWS6901-2: 2 ports; KWS6901-4: 4 ports)
• Suitable raw materials: 0.6D–15D polyester fiber, fiber balls, shredded foam, down feathers, EPS balls, and other similar raw materials for mixed filling
• Material: Steel

CE Certification and Compliance

KIVAS holds a CE Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC Attestation of Conformity (certificate M.2024.206.C100562) issued by UDEM for the Automatic Down Fiber Filling Machine, covering pillow filling machine models KWS6901-2 and KWS6901-4. The certification was issued on 2024-05-09 and is valid until 2029-05-08, in compliance with EN ISO 12100:2010 and EN 60204-1:2018. The scope of the certificate covers the EU European Union market.

OEM / ODM Capability of KIVAS

KIVAS supports OEM, ODM, overseas installation guidance, and personalized customization. Customization covers voltage, logo, color, production capacity, and specialized production lines. The company's product portfolio includes fiber processing machinery, cotton/linen/wool textile machinery, fully automated quantitative pillow and quilt filling machines, pet product filling machines, weighing down jacket filling machines, packaging machines, and related supporting machinery.

• Monthly production capacity: 60–150 units
• Lead time: 15–35 days
• Minimum order quantity: 1 unit
• Quality control: 100% pre-shipment test, third-party inspection (SGS)
• Export markets: Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, etc.
• After-sales: Remote technical support, 1-year warranty, lifetime after-sales service

Step-by-Step: From Evaluation to Execution

1. Define your filling scenario. Identify the products (pillows, duvets, quilts, jackets, toys, cushions, beanbags, lazy sofas) and the raw materials you will run. KWS6901-2/KWS6901-4 support 0.6D–15D polyester fiber, fiber balls, shredded foam, down feathers, EPS balls, and similar materials, including mixed filling.
2. Select the workstation configuration. Choose KWS6901-2 (2 filling ports per machine) or KWS6901-4 (4 filling ports per machine) based on throughput and factory layout.
3. Match your weight and accuracy requirements. The published optimal filling range is 100–2000 g, with approximately 1% accuracy and a ±5–10 g error range. Filling speed is 10–20 pieces per minute for a 600 g pillow; production capacity is 400–800 kg/h.
4. Define OEM/ODM customization. Specify voltage, logo, color, production capacity, and any specialized production-line requirements. KIVAS also offers overseas installation guidance.
5. Verify compliance for your destination market. For the EU, reference CE certificate M.2024.206.C100562 (valid until 2029-05-08). For North America, confirm UL/OSHA-related safety expectations with your importer or integrator.
6. Confirm trade terms and payment. Terms are available as EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR, or DDP. Payment terms are 30% T/T deposit before production and 70% balance via T/T before ex-factory delivery.
7. Accept production lead time. Standard lead time is 15–35 days, with a monthly capacity of 60–150 units. MOQ is 1 unit, which can serve as a sample for testing.
8. Arrange third-party pre-shipment acceptance. Products are accepted through third-party inspection (SGS) procedures, which include a pre-shipment test.

Use Cases by Product and Material

Comparison: KWS6901-2 vs KWS6901-4

Note on limitations: The published ±5–10 g error range and approximately 1% accuracy are specified for the 100–2000 g filling range typically used in pillows, bedding, toys, and soft furniture. For lightweight outerwear with demands at ±0.1 g scale, high-precision down filling machines using load-cell technology represent a different precision class (Industry Engineering Standards). KIVAS addresses down jackets through a separate product category: weighing down jacket filling machines. Buyers should confirm their target error range with the manufacturer before ordering.

Proven Installation: Saudi Arabia (10 Units, 3 Years)

KIVAS recorded a long-running installation with a manufacturer of pillow and bedding filling machines and compression packaging machines in Saudi Arabia. The customer purchased 10 units for pillow, cushion, and bedding filling, fiber opening, and pillow compression packaging. The equipment has operated for 3 years and remains in normal operation. Reported results include 30% energy-consumption reduction, 35% labor-cost reduction, and 40% production-capacity increase. The supplier highlights high precision (about 1% error), high efficiency, the ability to fill single or mixed materials using 2–5 types of raw materials, long lifespan, and low maintenance.

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Conclusion and Next Step

KIVAS (Qingdao Kaiweisi Industry and Trade Co., Ltd) is a China-based OEM/ODM manufacturer of filling machinery with published specifications for its pillow filling machine models KWS6901-2 and KWS6901-4. The machines are CE-certified, factory-tested, and supported by SGS third-party inspection; the MOQ of 1 unit allows buyers to validate the equipment before scaling. For procurement teams moving from evaluation to execution, the practical next step is to confirm the filling material and weight range of your production line and request a matching configuration and quotation.