Used Complete PET Bottling Line - Overview

This used complete PET bottling line is engineered for carbonated soft drink production with reliable, industry-proven components from leading manufacturerskron including SMI, Rivi, Krones, Tekal, and Tosa. Designed around PET bottle handling and optimized for CSD applications, the line offers a nominal capacity of 12,000 bottles per hour and a currently confirmed operating speed of 10,000 bottles per hour. It includes blow molding, isobaric filling with integrated capping, high-precision labeling, secondary packaging, palletizing, and pallet wrapping, complemented by a premix unit and integrated conveyors with electrical control cabinet.

Key upgrades include Siemens PLC control on the filler and labeler, revamped by BBM in 2018 to enhance automation, reliability, and line synchronization. With compatibility across multiple PET formats, this second hand industrial packaging solution offers dependable performance for beverage production lines seeking balanced throughput and robust operation.

Technical Specifications & Performance Data

• Nominal capacity: 12,000 bph
• Confirmed operating speed: 10,000 bph
• Bottle formats: Compatible with 0.5L, 0.75L, 1.5L, 2.0L
• Containers: Designed for PET bottles
• Application: Carbonated soft drinks (CSD)
• Main equipment brands: SMI (Blow molder, Shrink wrapper, Handle applicator), Rivi (Filling Monoblock, Premix), Krones (Labeling Machine Canmatic), Tekal (Palletizer), Tosa (Pallet Wrapper)
• Auxiliary systems: Rivi RIVIMIX 30 premix, conveyors and electrical cabinet
• Automation upgrades: Siemens PLC on filler and labeler (revamped 2018)

Advanced Automation & Control Systems

The line features enhanced automation with Siemens PLC control on critical stations for reliable operation and streamlined changeovers. The control architecture supports coordinated start/stop, speed ramping, and consistent synchronization across blowing, filling, labeling, and end-of-line equipment. Safety interlocks and guarding interfaces provide dependable operator protection. Quick adjustments on primary machines support fast format changes within the supported size range.

Production Line Integration Capabilities

This PET bottling line integrates seamlessly from preform-to-pallet. The SMI blow molder feeds the Rivi isobaric filling monoblock with integrated capping, followed by a Krones Canmatic labeling machine for precise label application. Downstream packaging is handled by SMI shrink wrapping and handle application, with final palletizing by Tekal and pallet wrapping by Tosa. The conveyors and centralized electrical cabinet support balanced accumulation and controlled product flow, enabling stable operation across the full range of bottle formats.

Machine Condition & Maintenance History

The line is currently installed and in production. The filler and labeler were revamped by BBM in 2018 with Siemens PLC control, improving reliability and automation alignment. Offered as-is, the line demonstrates consistent performance at 10,000 bph in current operation and is configured for the listed PET formats.

Operational Performance & Versatility

Optimized for carbonated soft drinks, the isobaric filling monoblock ensures accurate filling and secure capping. The Krones Canmatic labeler supports high-quality wrap-around label application with excellent alignment. Secondary packaging through shrink wrapping and handle application delivers robust packs ready for logistics, while the palletizer and pallet wrapper provide stable loads suitable for distribution. The Rivi RIVIMIX 30 premix system supports consistent product mixing for CSD applications.

Installation Requirements & Site Preparation

The complete line requires adequate floor space for blow molding, filling/labeling blocks, secondary packaging, palletizing, and wrapping, with suitable corridors for operator access and maintenance. Utilities typically include electrical power, compressed air, and process water, with integration to existing plant services through the electrical cabinet and conveyor interfaces. Proper leveling, anchoring, and environmental conditions are recommended for stable and safe operation.

Safety Standards & Compliance Certification

Equipment is designed with standard industrial safety features, including machine guarding, interlocked doors, and emergency stop circuits on principal stations. Hygienic design is aligned with beverage production, featuring materials and finishes suitable for food-contact environments where applicable. Safety protections and control logic support safe operation and maintenance practices throughout the line.