- Typical throughput
- For this class of equipment, bottling lines commonly offer capacities ranging from several thousand to tens of thousands of bottles per hour, depending on bottle size and product viscosity.
- Bottle compatibility
- Units of this type are typically designed for PET bottles, often accommodating various volumes and neck finishes, such as the Ø38 opening mentioned.
- Processing capabilities
- Commonly includes mixing, pasteurisation (e.g., via plate heat exchanger), cooling, and holding stages for product preparation.
- Filling method
- Filling machines in this category often feature multiple filling heads and may support top or bottom filling to manage foaming or product characteristics.
- Hygiene and sanitation
- Integrated Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems are standard for tanks, pasteurisers, and filling machines, ensuring high levels of hygiene. UV treatment and ozonated water rinsing are commonly found for bottle and cap sterilisation.
- Power supply
- A complete line typically requires a robust three-phase electrical supply, commonly 400V, 50Hz, with significant power draw for motors, heating, and cooling systems.
- Cooling system
- Often incorporates industrial cooling plants, such as ammonia-based systems, for efficient product and glycol cooling.
- Ancillary equipment
- Lines commonly include bottle unscramblers, conveyors, washing machines, capping machines, and labelling machines to complete the packaging process.