Krones CSD PET Bottling Line (Used)

Manufacturers: Krones & GEA
Year of construction: 2010
Condition: Used, very good condition
Operating hours: approx. 47,000

Production capacity

• 22,000 bph for 0.5 L PET bottles

• 18,000 bph for 1.5 L PET bottles

• Current product: Apple juice with CO2

Treatable products

• Carbonated drinks

• Cider

• Sparkling and still water

• Fruit juices mixed with CO2

Formats and finishes

• PET bottles 0.5 – 1.0 – 1.5 L

• Neck finishes: PCO 1810, PSO 28 mm, 1810/1881 short neck

Filling technology

• Ultra-clean isobaric volumetric filling, suitable for sensitive beverages

Blower

• Krones Contiform S12M, directly connected to the ultra-clean filling block, without air conveyor

Filling/capping block

• Krones VODM-PET 2.160-66-103 with integrated capper

• Integrated CIP cleaning via Krones Vario Dos

Coding and inspection

• Domino DDC 3 laser encoder

• Krones Checkmat 731 FM-X+L Fill Level Inspector

• Krones Checkmat 731 EM label control

• Krones Flowliner Bottle Leak Tester

Labelling and packaging

• Krones Contiroll OPP 720-15 labeller (wrap-around, hot-melt)

• Krones VarioPro FS shrink wrapper

• Twin Pack Handle Applicator

• Krones Robopox Modulpal palletizer (2016)

Transporters and handling

• SYNCO bottle conveyors

• Krones Multico S package conveyors

• Krones Contifeed RS preform feeding system

• Prejet Linear preform cleaning unit

Automation and control

• Siemens Simatic S7 PLC, integrated line and recipe management

• Safety interlocks, diagnostics and production parameter management

🛠️  Used Krones CSD PET Bottling Line

The used Krones CSD PET bottling line is a complete, ready-to-use solution for the industrial production of carbonated soft drinks, cider, sparkling water, and CO2-blended fruit juices. Built by Krones and GEA in 2010 , this line has operated approximately 47,000 hours, maintained with regular OEM maintenance, and is in excellent condition and ready for reinstallation.

The machine combines a Contiform S12M blow molding machine directly coupled to an ultra-clean isobaric filler-capper block , reducing contamination risks and optimizing efficiency. The line is designed for rapid changeover between PET formats and ensures accurate dosing thanks to volumetric filling and integrated capping.

⚙️ Main components and production flow

1. Preform feeding

   • Tilter, conveyor belts, Krones Contifeed RS

   • Preform cleaning with Prejet Linear

2. Blowing

   • Contiform S12M directly connected to the ultra-clean filling block

3. Filling and capping

   • Krones VODM-PET 2.160-66-103, isobaric filling and capping with sterility control

4. Quality control

   • Checkmat 731 FM-X+L for fill level

   • Checkmat 731 EM for labels

   • Leak Flowliner

5. Labelling and packaging

   • Contiroll OPP 720-15, VarioPro FS for shrink wrapping, Twin Pack applicator

6. Palletization

   • Robopox Modulpal 2016, high speed and precision

🔧 How to use it

• Insert the preforms into the feeding system

• Blow bottles directly into the ultra-clean block

• Fill and cap in isobaric mode

• Labeling and packaging using hot-melt and heat-shrink systems

• Automatically palletize packages ready for sale

The line is designed to minimize contamination, reduce waste, and ensure operational continuity even with CO2-sensitive beverages.

🧰 Maintenance and good practices

• Regular inspection and cleaning of the CIP system and the filling block

• Conveyor lubrication and engine maintenance

• Check filling and capping calibration

• Coding and inspection systems control

• Blower status monitoring and preventative maintenance

🔍 How to recognize a good used one

• Machine maintained by OEM (Krones/GEA)

• Working hours consistent with regular maintenance (approx. 47,000 h)

• Ultra-clean, fully functional and certified filler/capper block

• Conveyors, labelers and palletizers without excessive wear

• Siemens PLC and software working, recipes and parameters saved

🏭 Sectors of use

• Carbonated and non-carbonated beverage industries

• Juice and cider production

• Industrial PET bottling laboratories

• Highly efficient micro and macro production plants

💶 Why it's better to buy it used

• Ready for the market, turnkey

• Capacity up to 22,000 bph for 0.5 L bottles

• Ultra-clean isobaric technology for sensitive beverages

• Complete and integrated automation (blowing, filling, labeling, packaging, palletizing)

• Much lower investment costs than a new line

Used Krones CSD PET Complete Bottling Line – 22,000 BPH – Overview This pre-owned, ultra-clean Krones CSD PET bottling line is a complete, highly efficient solution for the beverage production and industrial packaging of carbonated soft drinks, cider, sparkling water, still water, and CO2-blended fruit juices. Built by Krones and GEA in 2010 and maintained in production with OEM service, the line delivers up to 22,000 bottles per hour (0.5 L) and 18,000 bph (1.5 L) by combining a Contiform S12M blow molder directly coupled to an ultra-clean isobaric filler-capper block. This is a market-ready used bottling line, designed for reliability, hygiene, and quick PET format changeovers. Technical specifications and performance data Manufacturer: Krones and GEA Year of construction: 2010 Working hours: approx. 47,000 Nominal capacity: 22,000 bph (0.5 L) | 18,000 bph (1.5 l) Products handled: Carbonated soft drinks, cider, sparkling water, still water, fruit juices with CO2 Filling technology: Ultra-clean, isobaric, volumetric PET filling Current product: Apple juice with water and CO2 Handle finishes: PCO 1810, PSO 28 mm, 1810/1881 short neck Controls: Siemens Simatic S7 PLC platform Scope of main equipment CIP: Fully automatic CIP system Krones VarioClean F AUT, 4 x 5000 L, 30 m³/h Process: GEA TDS plant with flash pasteuriser, mixer, carbonator, degasser and process tanks Preforms: Tilter/herring and infeed belts; Krones Contifeed RS preform infeed system; Prejet Linear preform cleaning unit Caps: Cassner cap infeed with cap rinsing and sterilization Blower: Krones Contiform S12M, directly connected to the ultra-clean block (without air conveyor) Filling/capping block: Krones volumetric VODM-PET 2.160-66-103 with integrated capper; Krones Vario Dos filling block cleaning Coding and inspection: Domino DDC 3 laser coder; Krones Checkmat 731 FM-X+L fill level inspector; Krones Checkmat 731 EM label inspector Conveying and testing: SYNCO bottle conveyors; Krones Flowliner bottle leak tester Labeler: Krones Contiroll OPP 720-15, double-roll wrap-around labels with hot melt glue Secondary packaging: Krones VarioPro FS shrink tray packer; Krones Multico S package conveyors; Twin Pack handle applicator Package coding: Leisinger Jet 3 ink coder Palletizing: Krones Robopox Modulpal (2016) Advanced automation and control systems Line control and PLC Siemens Simatic S7 series PLC for coordinated line control, interlocks and diagnostics Integrated filling block cleaning via Krones Vario Dos for validated ultra-clean cycles Recipe and parameter management supporting fast changeover between PET formats Quality assurance and traceability Laser date coding (Domino DDC 3) on primary packaging; Inkjet coding (Leisinger Jet 3) on packs Inline inspection with Krones Checkmat systems for fill level and label presence/position Leak detection via Krones Flowliner for container integrity Production line integration capability Upstream (preforms to bottles) Automated preform handling: tilter, conveyors and Krones Contifeed RS for consistent feeding Preform cleaning (Prejet Linear) to protect the blow molding and ultra-clean downstream process Contiform S12M blow molder directly coupled to the filling block without air conveyor, minimizing contamination risk and floor space Filling and capping (ultra-clean isobaric block) Volumetric filler VODM-PET 2.160-66-103 for precise and repeatable dosing in carbonated and sparkling drinks Integrated capper with sanitized cap feeding, rinsing and sterilization for Hygienic closure application Ultra-clean design and controlled environment for sensitive beverages Downstream and end-of-line packaging OPP wrap-around hot-melt labelling (Krones Contiroll OPP 720-15) Shrink tray packaging (Krones VarioPro FS) and handle application (Twin Pack) for retail-ready packs Automated palletising with Krones Robopox Modulpal (2016) for high-productivity end-of-line Machine condition and maintenance history Service history: Serviced by Krones; reported in very good condition. Approximately 47,000 operating hours, consistent with careful and OEM-friendly use Operational performance and versatility Formats: PET 0.5 l, 1.0 l, 1.5 l; various handle finishes (PCO 1810, PSO 28 mm, 1810/1881 short neck) Applications: Carbonated soft drinks, cider, sparkling and still water, CO2-blended fruit juices Hygiene: Ultra-clean isobaric filling suitable for sensitive beverages Efficiency: Direct-blow block configuration reduces handling risks, energy consumption and contamination Consistency: Volumetric/isobaric filling ensures accurate dosing and minimized product loss Installation and Site Preparation Requirements The following guidelines are indicative and should be confirmed during an OEM site survey and review: Electrical: Industrial power supply compatible with European specifications (e.g. ~400V, 50Hz, 3-phase); proper grounding and harmonic control Compressed air: Clean, dry air for blowing, actuators, and pneumatics (typically 6–10 bar; drying to low dew point) Process gases and utilities: CO2 for product carbonation and pressurization; steam and/or hot water for CIP and pasteurization; chilled and/or glycol water circuits for process cooling; potable process water with appropriate filtration Product preparation: Integration into the syrup/mixing room with the GEA TDS mixer, degasser, and carbonator Drainage and effluent: Hygienic floor drains for CIP returns and washdowns; effluent handling sized for CIP flow rates Environment: Controlled air quality around the ultra-clean block; Adequate HVAC and overpressure where specified by OEM Material Handling: Pallet in/out logistics, film and tray storage, label stock and sticker management Layout: Direct-connect blow molder → filling block reduces footprint and eliminates air conveyor; Verify conveyor runs and accumulation zones to match the target speed Safety standards and compliance certification OEM design consistent with European machine safety practices (e.g. CE framework), including guarding provisions, interlocks, emergency stops and lockout/tagout Food contact materials and hygienic design aligned with beverage industry best practices Integrated inspection systems for process (Checkmat) and container integrity (Flowliner) control Documentation, compliance and validations to be reviewed and confirmed during technical inspection This used PET bottling line offers a turnkey platform for the production of used beverages, combining Krones and GEA process technologies with robust automation, ultra-clean isobaric filling and complete industrial end-of-line packaging