Used Complete PET Bottling Line for CSD - Overview

This used complete PET bottling line is engineered for carbonated soft drink (CSD) production with a nominal capacity of 12,000 bottles per hour and current operating speed of 10,000 bottles per hour. Configured for multiple PET bottle formats, it integrates proven European equipment for blowing, filling, labeling, secondary packaging, palletizing, and pallet wrapping. Key brands include SMI, Rivi, Krones, Tekal, and Tosa, providing reliability and serviceability for industrial packaging and beverage production environments.

The line is currently installed and operating, offering a turnkey solution for producers seeking a second hand used bottling line optimized for PET. It includes a premix unit for CSD preparation, an isobaric filling section with capping, a Krones Canmatic labeling machine, shrink bundling, handle application, and end-of-line palletizing with stretch wrapping. This configuration is suitable for high-efficiency beverage production and industrial packaging workflows.

Technical Specifications & Performance Data

• Nominal speed: 12,000 bph
• Current operating speed: 10,000 bph
• Bottle formats: Compatible with 0.5L, 0.75L, 1.5L, 2.0L
• Container type: PET bottles
• Application: Beverage production, carbonated soft drinks
• Main equipment set:
  • SMI blow molding machine for PET preforms
  • Rivi isobaric filler with capper
  • Krones Canmatic labeling machine (cold glue wrap-around)
  • SMI shrink wrapper for film bundles
  • SMI handle applicator
  • Tekal palletizer
  • Tosa pallet wrapper (stretch wrapping)
  • Rivi RIVIMIX 30 premix
  • Conveyor system and main electrical panel

Advanced Automation & Control Systems

The line benefits from modernized controls on key machines. The Rivi filler and the Krones Canmatic labeler were overhauled and upgraded with Siemens PLC in 2018, improving automation reliability and diagnostics. Centralized controls coordinate conveyors and accumulation, while integrated interlocks enhance line balance and uptime. Quick changeover features support the declared PET bottle formats, helping to reduce downtime between SKU changes.

Production Line Integration Capabilities

Designed as an inline solution, this used bottling line ensures seamless handover from blowing to filling, labeling, bundling, and palletizing. The conveyor system is engineered for stable PET bottle handling and integrates with upstream/downstream equipment. Format change capability covers 0.5L, 0.75L, 1.5L, and 2.0L bottles, making it suitable for multi-product portfolios within CSD production.

Machine Condition & Maintenance History

The line is currently installed and in operation. Key machines—the Rivi filler and Krones Canmatic labeler—were refurbished with Siemens PLC upgrades in 2018. The offering is provided as-is, reflecting its present operational state and historical performance. Operational status and performance data have been confirmed by the user at 10,000 bph.

Operational Performance & Versatility

Optimized for PET CSD bottling, the line combines isobaric filling for carbonation retention, accurate premixing via the RIVIMIX 30, high-quality label application with Krones Canmatic, robust shrink bundling and handle application by SMI, and efficient end-of-line automation with Tekal and Tosa. This configuration supports consistent product quality, high availability, and reduced manual handling in industrial packaging environments.

Installation Requirements & Site Preparation

Standard utilities for a PET CSD bottling line are required, including electrical power supply for process and end-of-line equipment, compressed air for blow molding and pneumatics, and process connections suitable for premix and filler operation. Adequate floor space should be planned for blow molder, filler block, labeler, secondary packaging, palletizer, pallet wrapper, and conveyor runs, including operator access and maintenance clearances.

Safety Standards & Compliance Certification

The line features machine guarding and interlocked access points across major stations. Emergency stop circuits are positioned along the line for operator protection. Hygienic materials and finishes appropriate for beverage production are used on product-contact equipment. Safety features support compliant operation within industrial beverage and packaging environments.