Krones, Kettner, GM Gera Line for Returnable Glass Bottles (2012)

Overview

This returnable glass bottling line consists of equipment from KRONES, KETTNER, GM GERA, RINK, SYSCONA, MATEC, FALTERBAUM, Bohrer and further supporting manufacturers. The line is designed for the processing of returnable glass bottles in crates, mainly in 0.33 L and 0.75 L formats. It includes the key process steps from crate depalletizing, crate sorting, bottle decapping, unpacking, bottle washing, empty bottle inspection, filling and screw capping to labelling, full bottle inspection, crate packing, crate inspection and palletizing. The existing crate depalletizer and palletizer are available on site; however, due to their age and outdated technology, it is recommended not to include this unit in the line acquisition. Instead, suitable modern depalletizing equipment can be offered and integrated into the line concept according to the buyer’s requirements. The line has a nominal filling capacity of approx. 18,000 bottles per hour and the premix system rated at 22,000 L/h. The line is scheduled for dismantling in February 2027.

Technical Data

• Line type: Returnable glass bottling line
• Application: Beverage filling in returnable glass bottles
• Formats: 0.33 L and 0.75 L glass bottles
• Packaging: Bottles in crates
• Filler capacity: 18,000 bottles/hour
• Premix capacity: 22,000 L/hour
• Closure type: Plastic screw caps
• Labelling: Wet glue labelling, 2 aggregates
• Main machine years: 1996 – 2016
• Dismantling planned: February 2027

Scope of Delivery

• Crate Depalletizer | Existing unit on site; not recommended for takeover due to outdated technology. Suitable replacement equipment can be offered and integrated
• Crate Sorting System | Syscona | Expert KSA | Sorting on 2 lanes: good / bad | 2014
• Crate Decapper | RINK | KM 690/4K | 2012
• Crate Unpacker | Kettner | Robot Junior RA3/C-T | 1996
• Bottle Washer | GM GERA | ARCADE GEL3 FV1-186/95-16 | 2005
• Crate Washer | Bohrer | R 30 | Crate washing machine | 2011
• Empty Bottle Inspector | Krones | Linatronic | 2014
• Filler / Screw Capper | Krones | Volumetic / Modulfill | 2012
• Labelling Machine | Krones | Universella | 2012
• Closure Inspection | Syscona | Expert FHK | 2016
• Inspection System | Krones | Checkmat 731 | 2012
• Crate Packer | Kettner | 1996
• Crate Inspection | Krones | Checkmat 708 | 2011
• Palletizer | Matec | Rotomat 3B | 2002
• Falterbaum | 20000TD | Premix system; capacity 22,000 L/h | 2000