Used Krones Complete PET Bottling Line for CSD Sparkling Water, 16,000 bph, 1.5 L Advanced PET Bottling Solution for Carbonated Soft Drinks This used Krones complete PET bottling line offers a fully integrated, high-capacity solution for bottling carbonated soft drinks (CSD) and sparkling water in 1.5-liter PET bottles. Designed for performance and reliability, the line seamlessly combines blowing, filling, labeling, packaging, and palletizing technologies to achieve outputs of up to 16,000 bottles per hour. Designed for versatility, it can accommodate various bottle shapes and provides a robust platform for industrial beverage production in a wide range of carbonated products. At the heart of the line is the Krones Contiform (S16) stretch-blow molding system, featuring an automatic preform feeder and integrated chiller. This system ensures precise and consistent bottle shaping, maintaining high quality standards throughout the production cycle. A specially designed Krones air conveyor efficiently and gently transfers empty PET bottles from the blow molding machine directly to the labeling and filling stations, minimizing the risk of deformations or contamination. Integrated high-speed filling, labeling, and quality control. After bottle production, the Krones Contiroll labeler applies wrap-around labels to empty PET bottles with high precision. The labeling station supports high-speed operations, ensuring perfect label placement for consistent branding and shelf impact. Immediately downstream, the Krones Mecafill isobaric filler, specifically designed for carbonated beverages, ensures uniform fill levels, stable carbonation, and effective foam control. This filler is also equipped with a metal detector at the outfeed, which provides essential quality control by detecting and rejecting bottles containing metal contaminants. The process section of the line is equipped with a Krones mixer, responsible for the precise preparation and mixing of water and beverage syrups for both still and carbonated beverages. This equipment manages CO₂ dosing, degassing, and temperature control, ensuring product uniformity and quality carbonation. For product traceability and regulatory compliance, a Hitachi RXS-SD160W inkjet printer marks each bottle with batch codes and expiration dates. Fully automated secondary packaging and end-of-line process: After filling and capping, the bottles are transported by Krones conveyor modules to the secondary packaging area. In this section, a Krones Variopack shrink tunnel collects the bottles and wraps them in stable packages, with a throughput of up to 45 packages per minute. For packaging formats requiring cardboard backings, a Twin Pack MDE INOX single-lane handle applicator ensures ergonomic handling and safe transport of the package. After packaging, Krones conveyors move the packages to the palletizing area, where a Kettner Pressant Universal palletizer arranges them on pallets in precise stacking patterns, suitable for different pallet types and bottle formats. This advanced automation improves operational efficiency and reduces manual handling requirements. For final stabilization, a Robopac Genesis ring stretch wrapper applies stretch film to the pallets, using variable tension control to ensure load stability during storage and transportation. The palletizing area also features an automated pallet infeed system with integrated elevators and conveyors, supporting a continuous production flow and optimized logistics. Auxiliary Equipment and Process Utilities: The bottling line is equipped with a Clean-In-Place (CIP) system that includes two stainless steel tanks for chemical preparation, steam-powered heat exchangers, and a complete automation and piping network. This configuration ensures hygienic cleaning cycles, short downtime, and compliance with stringent food safety standards in beverage production. A Schmidt pasteurization unit is included for the heat treatment of semi-finished products, ensuring optimal pasteurization and product quality. Syrup preparation is managed by a dedicated stainless steel tank and a mixing station, which allows for accurate dosing and homogeneous mixing of ingredients. All processing and conveying operations are controlled by centralized control panels designed by Krones, which support 400V three-phase power distribution. The system is equipped with short-circuit protection and a high-capacity main control panel, ensuring safe and reliable operation under industrial production conditions. Key Technical Features: Blowing: Krones Contiform S16 with automatic preform feeding and integrated cooler, supports quick mold changes and precise forming of PET bottles for 1.5 L containers. Air Conveyor: Krones air conveyor for gentle and efficient transfer of empty bottles, minimizing mechanical stress. Labeling: Krones Contiroll wrap-around labeler, optimized for precise and fast label application on PET bottles. Filling: Krones Mecafill isobaric filler for CSD and sparkling water, equipped with an outfeed metal detector for increased quality control. Mixing: Krones mixer for carbonated beverages, enabling precise CO₂ dosing, syrup blending, and water treatment. Inkjet Coding: Hitachi RXS-SD160W printer for reliable batch and date coding. Secondary packaging: Krones Variopack shrink tunnel (45 packs/min) and Twin Pack MDE INOX single-lane handle applicator for efficient pack assembly and handling. Palletizing: Kettner Pressant universal palletizer, supported by automated pallet infeed and removal systems for seamless end-of-line automation. Pallet wrapping: Robopac Genesis ring stretch wrapper for safe, high-speed pallet wrapping. CIP system: Double-tank chemical CIP with steam heat exchangers and automated controls for optimal hygiene. Pasteurization: Schmidt pasteurization unit for the effective heat treatment of beverage bases. Syrup preparation: Dedicated stainless steel tank and mixing station for precise syrup preparation. Optimized for consistent, high-volume PET production. The complete Krones PET bottling line used for CSD and sparkling water in the 1.5L format is designed for industrial reliability, efficiency, and consistent product quality. The system's configuration allows for rapid changeover between products and packaging formats, making it suitable for high-volume, multi-SKU beverage production facilities. Each component is designed for seamless integration, reduced maintenance, and increased durability, offering a complete solution for modern beverage bottling operations.