In the bottled water production industry, washing, filling, and capping are the three most crucial steps. Traditional production methods often separate these three processes, requiring multiple machines and workers, which not only occupies a large space but also poses a risk of secondary contamination during the transition between processes. The intelligent 20L bottled water washing, filling, and capping integrated machine combines these three functions into one device, achieving fully automated production from empty bottles to finished products.
This equipment uses an advanced PLC programmable logic control system as its brain, coupled with a touchscreen human-machine interface, making operation intuitive and parameter adjustment convenient. Compared to traditional relay control, the advantage of the PLC control system is that key parameters such as filling volume, rinsing time, and rinsing pressure can be directly set on the screen, and the equipment executes automatically without manual intervention. The bottle washing process typically involves multiple steps, including disinfectant rinsing and pure water rinsing, and the time and water pressure of each step can be independently adjusted. At the rinsing station, empty bottles automatically enter via a conveyor mechanism. A bottle clamping mechanism grips the bottle opening and inverts it 180°, allowing nozzles to penetrate the bottle for high-pressure spray rinsing, ensuring thorough cleaning of the inner walls. The filling process is also precisely controlled by a PLC, with flow meters or weighing sensors monitoring the filling volume in real time. It automatically stops when the set value is reached, maintaining a filling accuracy within ±2mm. The capping process is completed by an automatic cap sorter and a screw capping head that presses down to tighten the caps.
Traditional bottled water production requires three separate machines: a bottle washing machine, a filling machine, and a capping machine. This not only occupies a large factory area but also requires multiple operators. The integrated washing, filling, and capping machine combines these three processes into one, with automatic connection via a conveyor belt. A single operator can monitor the entire line, significantly reducing labor costs. In terms of capacity, the equipment's output can be flexibly configured according to demand, with common specifications ranging from 150 to 1200 bottles per hour, suitable for various production scales. For small to medium-sized water plants with a daily output of around 3,000 to 5,000 bottles, the integrated machine solution offers particularly outstanding cost-effectiveness.
All parts of the equipment that come into contact with materials are made of high-quality stainless steel, which is corrosion-resistant, easy to clean, and meets the hygiene requirements for drinking water production. Core electrical components such as PLCs, sensors, and pneumatic components are typically selected from well-known brands, such as Mitsubishi PLCs, Omron sensors, and Airtac pneumatic components, ensuring long-term stable operation.
The intelligent 20L bottled water washing, filling, and capping integrated machine, with PLC fully automatic control at its core, combines the three processes of washing bottles, filling, and capping into one. It not only significantly improves production efficiency and saves labor and space, but more importantly, through standardized and automated processes, it ensures the hygiene and quality consistency of the bottled water production process. For bottled water companies seeking to upgrade their production capacity or build new production lines, this is a one-stop solution worth considering.
