Technical Summary and Application Scope – ATES Giorgia 8000 bph

The ATES Giorgia 8000 bph is a continuous-motion washing and rinsing system for glass bottles, suitable for both returnable and new bottles. It is designed for stand-alone use or seamless integration into existing or new bottling lines. Built primarily from AISI 304 stainless steel with plastic baskets and continuous-motion conveying, the machine ensures robust performance with industrial-grade safety protections.

Main Technical Data

• Type: Industrial glass bottle washer and rinser, suitable for recycled and new bottles.
• Nominal output capacity: up to 8,000 bottles/hour depending on bottle format, contamination level, and line configuration.
• Materials: AISI 304 stainless steel structure; plastic baskets; stainless-steel doors and inspection windows.
• Mechanical composition: Shelves, baskets for bottle housing, and automatic loading/unloading with push bars. Easy inspection access for maintenance.
• Water treatment: Hot-water washing with caustic detergent (soda) followed by multi-stage rinsing.
• Installed electrical power: approx. 20 kW.
• Electrical supply: 400 V, 3-phase, 50 Hz; auxiliaries 24 V; PLC/SCADA integration (Siemens, Omron, Allen-Bradley).
• Water consumption: 1.0–1.5 m³/h via 1″ G (BSPP) supply, minimum 1.5 bar.
• Drainage: integrated rinse and tank drainage via 2″ pipeline.
• Compressed air: 6 bar operating pressure; approx. 20 Nl/h; 1/4″ connection.
• Thermal energy: approx. 250,000 kcal/h (~291 kW) via dedicated heat exchanger, compatible with steam or hot water supply; typical wash temperature around 70 °C for caustic stage.
• Filtration: internal filtration plus 0.2 μm microfiltration for process water.
• Sanitation: cleaning and sanitization stages including pre-wash and rinse, with detergent and disinfectant dosing; thermal insulation of tanks and piping for energy efficiency.

System Architecture and Process Flow

1. Returnable bottle cycle (full washing and rinsing)
   • Automatic loading into baskets via push bars.
   • Pre-wash spray to remove dirt and label residues.
   • Immersion in hot caustic bath to disintegrate adhesives and organic matter.
   • High-pressure internal and external washing through jetting manifolds.
   • Multiple recirculating rinses followed by a final rinse with clean water or potable/demineralized water.
   • Continuous label and debris extraction with filtration to prevent clogging.
2. New bottle cycle (rinsing only)
   • Spray pre-wash.
   • Pre-treatment with detergent solution.
   • Internal and external washing as required.