Glass bottle filling packing line for beer or carbonated drink
Explore our top – notch range of glass bottle filling solutions. Our beer filling machine, along with the glass beer bottling machine, is designed for precise and efficient beer packaging. The balance pressure filling machine and isobar filling machine ensure accurate filling of various beverages. The crown cap glass filling machine provides a secure seal for glass bottles. We offer diverse filling lines, like the 12 – head glass bottle filling line and linear glass bottle filling line. Also available are machines for cola, sparkling water, soft drinks, and soda in glass bottles, including small – scale options for your specific needs.
Glass bottle filling packing line for beer or carbonated drink:
The complete solution of glass bottle beer filling machine/beer bottling plant, including:
1. Water Treatment Plant
2, Beer brewing equipment or carbonated/soft drink processing part
3. Empty glass bottle depalletizer
3, 3 in 1 glass bottle washing filling capping machine
4. Glass bottle pasteurization tunnel
5. Glass bottle labeling machine
6. Glass bottle carton packing system
7, Palletizing system (palletizing machine, stacking machine, stretch film wrapping machine)
Water Treatment:
Beer brewing production line:
Malt mill Function: Grind the malt into coarse powder (keep the husk intact) to increase the surface area to promote saccharification efficiency.
2. Saccharification system
Mash Tun Function: Mix the crushed malt with water, activate the enzymatic reaction through temperature control (45-78℃), and convert starch into fermentable sugar (wort).
Lauter Tun Function: Separate wort from spent grains (grain residue), and filter out the clarified wort through the sieve plate.
3. Boiling and hop addition
Brew Kettle Function: Boil the wort (about 100℃) to sterilize, evaporate bad flavor substances, and add hops in stages to give bitterness, aroma and antiseptic ability.
Whirlpool Function: Use centrifugal force to quickly settle hot coagulants (protein, hop residue) to improve the clarity of wort.
4. Wort cooling
Plate Heat Exchanger Function: Rapidly cool wort from 90℃ to fermentation temperature (8–25℃, depending on the type of beer) through a refrigerant (ice water or ethylene glycol).
5. Fermentation system
Function of Fermentation Tank: Add yeast for primary fermentation, convert sugar into alcohol and CO₂, which lasts for 5–14 days (18–22℃ for ale, 8–12℃ for lager).
Function of Unitank: Integrate fermentation and beer storage functions, and the cone bottom design facilitates yeast sedimentation and recovery, which is suitable for modern efficient brewing.
6. Maturation and post-processing
Function of Conditioning Tank: Maturation at low temperature (0–4℃) for several weeks to several months to promote beer flavor fusion, CO₂ saturation and impurity precipitation.
Centrifuge/Filter Function: Remove residual yeast and protein turbidity to improve beer clarity and stability (some breweries omit this step if they retain turbidity).
7. Auxiliary equipment
Yeast Propagation System Function: Cultivate highly active yeast strains to ensure fermentation efficiency and flavor consistency.
CIP Cleaning System Function: Automatically circulate cleaning agents and disinfectants to clean closed equipment such as saccharification pots and fermentation tanks to ensure hygiene and safety.
Automation Control System (PLC/SCADA) Function: Monitor parameters such as temperature, pressure, and flow to achieve precise control of saccharification curves and fermentation processes.
Core Process Summary
Malt crushing → saccharification → filtration → boiling → vortex precipitation → cooling → fermentation → maturation → filtration → wine storage
The carbonated/soft drink processing part include the syrup melting tank, syrup filter, cooling tank, mixing tank, drink filter, water chiller, carbonator, CO2 filter, CIP system.
Please view the video about complete glass bottle filling line: https://youtu.be/AJSVRpzJMTg
Please check the video of empty glass bottle depalletizer: https://youtu.be/-LMHS7rKVHc
Empty glass bottle depalletizer:
The unstacking machine is mainly suitable for unloading empty bottles from glass bottles. It lifts the empty cans and bottles stacked on the pallet layer by layer from bottom to top and pushes them onto the conveyor. It is an essential ideal equipment for large and medium-sized beverage and canned food manufacturers. (Suitable for glass bottles, aluminum bottles, etc.)
Principle: A forklift is used to stack the empty cans onto a pallet conveyor, which then transports them to the pallet lifting platform of the main engine. The pallet lifting platform is used to lift the positioned empty tank pallet to the unloading height. After unloading the empty tank, the empty pallet is lowered and placed on the conveyor. All upward and downward movements are controlled by a self-locking lifting system device, and the speed of upward or downward movement can be adjusted separately to meet operational needs. Unloading empty cans is driven by a motor to push the entire layer of empty cans onto the mesh conveyor, and then return to the preparation position to continue pushing out the next layer. All action positioning is controlled by photoelectric switches. After unloading the empty cans, the empty pallets are transported and collected by the rear of the unloading machine, and then removed by forklift or manual labor.
The direction of stacking, the direction of tank discharge, and the position of the control panel can be flexibly changed according to user requirements, but the user should provide a plan position diagram.
This machine can replace manual canning, improving production efficiency and automation level. It has the characteristics of high precision improvement, smooth tank discharge, and continuously adjustable production speed. The motor of this machine uses variable frequency speed regulation, and the action is controlled by PLC centralized control. The electrical and pneumatic components are all imported from abroad.
Please check the video of 3 in 1 glass bottle with crown cap washing filling capping machine for beer/carbonated drink: https://youtu.be/IckLoNP3Bi8
3 in 1 glass bottle washing filling capping machine:
I. Equipment Overview
Function Integration: Integrates cleaning, isobaric filling, and capping in one unit. It is specifically designed for glass bottles (used for beer and carbonated beverages), and is compatible with both Crown Caps and Twist – off Caps. The filling temperature is generally around 4°C.
Application Scenarios: Craft breweries, soda production lines, high – end glass – bottled beverages (such as soda water and champagne).
II. Core Working Principles
Bottle Washing:
The bottles enter the bottle washer through a conveyor belt. High – pressure water or cleaning agents are used to clean the inside and outside of the bottles, removing impurities and dirt.
Filling:
Isobaric filling technology is adopted to ensure that carbon dioxide does not escape during the filling process, maintaining the carbonation level of the beverage.
Filling Process: After the bottle enters the filling valve, carbon dioxide gas is first filled into the bottle to make the pressure inside the bottle equal to that in the liquid storage tank. The liquid is then filled into the bottle under isobaric conditions. After filling, the excess gas in the bottle is released.
Capping:
The filled bottles enter the capping machine, and capping is carried out according to the type of cap (Crown Cap or Twist – off Cap).
III. Key Differences between Gas – Filled Filling of Glass Bottles and Plastic Bottles
| Comparison Dimensions | Glass Bottle Filling | Plastic Bottle (PET) Filling |
| Bottle Body Characteristics | High rigidity, pressure – resistant (can withstand ≥ 6 bar) | Flexible, requires stretch blow molding to enhance pressure resistance (usually ≤ 3 bar) |
| Sealing Method | Crown cap (metal crimp – seal) or threaded aluminum cap (screwed on) | Plastic tamper – evident cap (screwed on or compression – molded) |
| Filling Temperature | Low temperature (4 – 10°C, e.g., for beer) | Requires cold filling (0 – 4°C) to prevent thermal shrinkage and deformation of the bottle body |
| Equipment Adjustment | Needs to be adapted to mechanical fixtures for different bottle heights/diameters | Can adapt to various bottle types by changing molds (faster adjustment) |
| Gas Permeability | Glass is air – tight, and CO₂ loss is negligible | PET is slightly permeable to gas, and the CO₂ content needs to be regularly detected |
| Filling Speed | Lower (due to the heavy and fragile bottles, usually 12,000 – 24,000 bottles/hour) | Higher (up to 50,000 bottles/hour) |
Glass bottle pasteurization tunnel:
The spray sterilization machine, also called the tunnel sterilization machine or bottle warming apparatus, has its significance. When bottles filled with 4 – degree drinks come into contact with the normal – temperature atmosphere, numerous water droplets will appear on the bottle body. This situation is not favorable for the processes of labeling and coding. Hence, the bottle warming apparatus is required to gradually raise the temperature of the bottles, followed by drying them, and then conducting labeling and coding. The bottle warming apparatus heats the bottles to a room temperature ranging from 30 to 35°C. It is a tunnel – style spray equipment that warms the bottle body via heat exchange through the circulation of hot water spraying. The bottle warming apparatus mainly comprises a frame, a conveying chain plate, a transmission system, a water storage tank, a circulation pump, a spray unit, a heating unit, and pipelines.
Bottle warming apparatuses can be divided into two types: those without a sterilization segment (usually, carbonated beverages can be directly cooled) and those with a sterilization segment (usually, beer needs to be heated for sterilization first and then cooled).
The bottle warming apparatus with a sterilization segment uses four steps: pre – heating, sterilization, pre – cooling, and cooling, and sprays for sterilization from the upper part to the lower part. The sterilization temperature is different for various products. The temperature of the equipment can be set freely, controlled automatically, maintained at a constant level, and recorded automatically.
In the case of carbonated beverages, a sterilization segment is generally not installed.
As for beer, a sterilization segment can generally be installed. The sterilization temperature is around 65 – 75°C, and the retention time in the sterilization segment is usually 10 – 15 minutes.
Please check the video of 3-label glass bottle adhesive labeling machine: https://youtu.be/D36Av0Sw8JE
3-label glass bottle adhesive labeling machine:
Most customers use self-adhesive labels on glass bottles, with 1 label on the front and back of the bottle and 1 tilted label on the bottle neck. If your label position and quantity are different, we can also customize the appropriate labeling machine.
Equipment structure:
Labeling head for front and back of the bottle: vertical labeling, adjustable spacing (adapt to different bottle heights).
Tilt labeling head for neck: adjustable angle (0–45°), supports curved/special-shaped labels.
Label peeling mechanism: pneumatic peeling plate accurately separates the bottom paper to ensure that the label is flat and wrinkle-free.
Positioning device: photoelectric sensor + rotary encoder, accurately triggering the labeling time (error ≤±0.5mm).
Label supply mechanism: 3 sets of independent label reels, maximum reel diameter 300mm, adapt to different label specifications.
Label pressing device: sponge roller/silicone belt presses the label to enhance adhesion (especially for condensed water glass bottles).
Detection and rejection system: The visual inspection camera (CCD) monitors the label position/integrity in real time and automatically rejects defective products.
Human-machine interface (HMI): Touch screen control, preset label position parameters, and support one-key model change.
Please check the video of Glass bottle carton packing system: https://youtu.be/Z5YFVS1xn4Q
Glass bottle carton packing system:
Glass bottle carton packing system is generally composed of carton opener, grabbing carton packer and carton sealer
1. Carton opener (Carton Erector)
Function: Automatically suck up the folded flat carton, unfold it into shape, and complete the bottom folding closure (tape bottom sealing or hot melt adhesive bottom sealing).
Ensure that the carton is delivered to the packing station in standard size and direction.
2. Robotic Case Packer
Function: Use a robotic arm (claw or vacuum suction cup) to accurately grab the arranged glass bottle group (such as 6 bottles, 12 bottles, 24 bottles) from the conveyor line and put it smoothly into the opened carton. Supports a variety of bottle types (round bottles, square bottles) and arrangement methods (matrix, staggered).
3. Case Sealer
Function: Automatically fold the top fold of the carton and seal it with tape or hot melt adhesive to complete the packaging.
Optional inkjet function: Print batch number or QR code when sealing the carton.
System collaborative process
Empty carton supply → unpacking and forming → glass bottles are picked up and put into the carton → carton sealing → palletizing/delivery
Please check the video of automatic bottles Palletizing system: https://youtu.be/nqvxTBCFBhE
Palletizing Apparatus, Pallet Stack Distributors, and Pallet Stretch – Film Wrapping Systems
Palletizing Apparatus
The palletizing apparatus picks up the film – wrapped bottles one by one and arranges them on pallets. The pallets are automatically distributed by the pallet stack distributors. After a stack of bottles has been palletized, it is transported to the turntable of the pallet stretch – film wrapping system via roller conveyors. When the photoelectric sensor detects the proper positioning of the pallet, the turntable starts to revolve, and the stretch film is wound around the stacked bottles. This ensures the stability of the bottle stack during transportation, preventing any bottles from falling and allowing for easy forklift movement to supermarkets.
There are different kinds of palletizing apparatus. Some rely on air – pressure – based suction to pick up bottles, while others utilize robotic grippers. Structurally, there are column – based and gantry – based palletizing apparatus. The column – based apparatus is suitable for small – scale production lines, and the gantry – based apparatus, which offers enhanced stability and greater load – bearing capabilities, is suitable for large – scale production lines.
Pallet Stack Distributors
Pallet stack distributors can automatically distribute pallets. The pallets are the trays at the base of the stack that support the bottles. If the customer requires separator boards, an additional machine is necessary to handle this function. Placing the bottom pallets and separator boards can be accomplished manually, but automated equipment can boost efficiency and reduce labor expenses.
Pallet Stretch – Film Wrapping Systems
Stretch – film wrapping systems are categorized into self – rotating pallet stretch – film wrapping systems and non – rotating boom – type stretch – film wrapping systems. If the self – rotation of the pallet is stable, an automatic stretch – film wrapping system can be selected. If the pallet is extremely high and self – rotation might cause items to tumble, a non – rotating boom – type stretch – film wrapping system should be opted for. The boom – type stretch – film wrapping system wraps the film around the pallet by rotating its boom, making it suitable for high – stack pallets or pallets with irregular forms.
