Three-dimensional overview of a complete PET bottled-water production line with filling, conveying and packaging equipment

Water solution / PET container

PET Bottle
Water Filling Line

Configure one connected route from water treatment and bottle supply to filling, packing and finished-pallet handling.

200 mL–2 L PETStill-water applications
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PET format range
330 mL clear PET bottled-water container with a light-blue cap
330 mL
500 mL clear PET bottled-water container with a light-blue cap
500 mL
One-litre clear PET bottled-water container with a light-blue cap
1 L
One-and-a-half-litre clear PET bottled-water container with a light-blue cap
1.5 L

Line overview

One PET line for the complete water route.

Configure purified, natural mineral, spring or formulated water in PET bottles from 200 mL to 2 L. The line is engineered as one production flow, balancing water treatment, bottle supply, hygienic filling and end-of-line handling around the output you need.

Bottle0.2–2 L PET
WaterPurified · mineral · spring · functional
Output2,000–42,000 BPH

Production walkthrough

See the line move as one system.

See PET preforms moving through production equipment in this short preview. Press play to watch.

00:10 · Equipment preview

Key features

The facts that shape line performance.

Filling consistency, proven component choices and flexible downstream equipment are configured as one complete PET water route.

  • Rotary water filler valves and blue bottle-neck holders photographed inside the filling machine
    01

    Filling accuracy

    Stable filling levels are achieved by using high-quality filling valves, from mechanical valves to flowmeter-type valves, to make sure each bottle is filled to the same level. This helps you reduce product loss and build your brand reputation.

  • PET water filling monoblock with integrated PLC control cabinet
    02

    Stable automatic filling control

    High-quality electronic components, such as Siemens and Schneider. High-quality pneumatic components, such as Festo, SMC and Airtac. High-quality bearings, such as SKF and NSK. Top-quality components help ensure the stable performance of the machine.

  • Clean stainless-steel filtration tanks and membrane equipment in a bottled-water treatment system
    03

    Water treatment system

    CNP or Grundfos pumps—top-quality pumps that ensure stable water dosing. FilmTec or Hydranautics RO membranes—top-quality membranes that ensure filtration efficiency and produce safe, clean water. ABB inverters and Siemens PLCs guarantee stable automatic control.

  • Clear, green and blue PET preforms in different lengths and widths with threaded neck finishes
    04

    Flexible bottle design and size

    The line can produce bottle sizes from 200 mL to 2 L, helping you create the best bottle design to attract customers.

  • Automatic hot-melt OPP labeling machine integrated into a PET bottled-water line
    05

    Labeling types

    Hot-melt OPP labeling machines, adhesive labeling machines and shrink-sleeve labeling machines are available to meet the different labeling requirements in the market. We can also help our customers design labels.

  • Connected PET water filling, labeling, shrink-wrapping and pallet-handling equipment
    06

    Secondary packaging

    Besides standard shrink-wrapping machines, we can also provide case-packing machines and half-tray shrink-wrapping machines, offering a variety of packaging solutions. Different palletizer solutions are available for different production capacities and customized requirements.

Model selection

Find the right output for your line.

Published CGF filler specifications for 500 mL still water. Whole-line footprint, connected load and staffing are confirmed only after the complete scope is defined.

Complete PET bottled-water production line with bottle conveying, filling, labeling and shrink-wrapping equipmentOpen full size ↗
1Air conveyor
2Shrink wrapping system
3Washing, filling and capping 3-in-1
4Control cabinet
5Flat conveyor system
6Hot-melt OPP labeling system
CGF three-in-one filler specifications · nominal output based on 500 mL still-water bottles
ModelHeads R / F / CCapacity (BPH)Filler power (kW)Machine L × W × H (mm)Weight (kg)
CGF14-12-514 / 12 / 54,000–5,00032360 × 1770 × 23502,000
CGF18-18-618 / 18 / 68,000–9,0003.52930 × 2150 × 24504,200
CGF24-24-824 / 24 / 810,000–12,00053300 × 2250 × 24505,500
CGF32-32-832 / 32 / 813,000–15,00053430 × 2650 × 24506,500

Nominal BPH · 500 mL still-water bottles

CGF14-12-5

4,000–5,000 BPH

Technical specifications
Rinse / fill / cap heads
14 / 12 / 5
Filler power
3 kW
L × W × H
2360 × 1770 × 2350 mm
Weight
2,000 kg
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CGF18-18-6

8,000–9,000 BPH

Technical specifications
Rinse / fill / cap heads
18 / 18 / 6
Filler power
3.5 kW
L × W × H
2930 × 2150 × 2450 mm
Weight
4,200 kg
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CGF24-24-8

10,000–12,000 BPH

Technical specifications
Rinse / fill / cap heads
24 / 24 / 8
Filler power
5 kW
L × W × H
3300 × 2250 × 2450 mm
Weight
5,500 kg
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CGF32-32-8

13,000–15,000 BPH

Technical specifications
Rinse / fill / cap heads
32 / 32 / 8
Filler power
5 kW
L × W × H
3430 × 2650 × 2450 mm
Weight
6,500 kg
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CGF40-40-10

15,000–18,000 BPH

Technical specifications
Rinse / fill / cap heads
40 / 40 / 10
Filler power
9 kW
L × W × H
4430 × 3280 × 2450 mm
Weight
9,500 kg
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CGF50-50-15

22,000–24,000 BPH

Technical specifications
Rinse / fill / cap heads
50 / 50 / 15
Filler power
9 kW
L × W × H
4720 × 3550 × 2450 mm
Weight
15,000 kg
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CGF60-60-15

28,000–30,000 BPH

Technical specifications
Rinse / fill / cap heads
60 / 60 / 15
Filler power
13 kW
L × W × H
6000 × 5450 × 2550 mm
Weight
18,000 kg
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CGF72-72-18

33,000–36,000 BPH

Technical specifications
Rinse / fill / cap heads
72 / 72 / 18
Filler power
18 kW
L × W × H
6500 × 4680 × 2550 mm
Weight
25,000 kg
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CGF80-80-22

40,000–42,000 BPH

Technical specifications
Rinse / fill / cap heads
80 / 80 / 22
Filler power
23 kW
L × W × H
7800 × 6380 × 2550 mm
Weight
27,000 kg
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Engineering envelope

Confirm these boundary conditions before final model selection.

Bottle format
Round or square PET bottles
Bottle range
Ø50–96 mm · height 165–310 mm
Filling method
Gravity filling for non-carbonated water
Water-contact material
SUS304 / SUS316 by configuration
Site conditions
10–40°C · non-condensing humidity
Reference supply
380 V ±5% · 3 phase · 50 Hz ±1%

Filler figures are manufacturer-published values, not complete-line consumption. Send Bottle / Water / Output for a project-specific layout, utility list and operator estimate.

Process

Follow one bottle through six connected steps.

Each stage shows the equipment, its main subassemblies and the parameters that connect it to the next stage.

  1. 01TreatWater treatment
    Complete clean bottled-water treatment system showing the raw-water pump, media filters, reverse osmosis, ozone mixing and UV sterilization equipment1Raw-water pump2Silica-sand filter3Activated-carbon filter4Sodium-ion filter5Precision filter6Reverse osmosis7Ozone mixing8UV sterilizer
    01Treat

    Water treatment

    Configure pumping, filtration and membrane treatment from the source-water report and the required finished-water quality.

    Pumps
    CNP or Grundfos
    RO membranes
    FilmTec or Hydranautics
    Automatic control
    ABB drive · Siemens PLC
  2. 02MakeBottle blowing
    PET bottle blow molding machine and preform infeed1Bottle outlet2Heating & blowing3Preform feed
    02Make

    Bottle blowing

    When production begins with preforms, the blower and air conveyor create a controlled bottle supply matched to filler demand.

    Input
    PET preforms
    Typical range
    200 mL–2 L
    Line interface
    Preform feed · heating and blowing · bottle outlet
    Compare bottle supply optionsPreforms vs ready-made empty bottles

    Bottle source decision

    Preforms or ready-made empty bottles?

    This is the only place the upstream choice is explained in full.

    01 · Integrated route

    Begin with preforms

    Add preform feeding, heating, bottle blowing, high-pressure air and air conveying. This gives greater control over bottle supply and transport efficiency, especially as sustained output grows.

    • More bottle-making control
    • Requires blower, moulds and compressed air
    02 · Supplied-bottle route

    Begin with empty bottles

    Use bottle infeed and conveying for containers made off-site. This reduces the initial machine scope but makes bottle logistics, storage and supplier consistency more important.

    • Smaller upstream equipment scope
    • Requires stable empty-bottle supply
  3. 03FillRinse, fill and cap
    Complete three-in-one PET bottled-water rinsing, filling and capping machine with control cabinet1Rinser2Filler3Capper
    03Fill

    Rinse, fill and cap

    The hygienic process core combines bottle rinsing, controlled filling and cap application in one guarded monoblock.

    Functions
    Rinse · fill · cap
    Control
    PLC + HMI recipes
    Configuration basis
    Bottle · water · target BPH
    Explore inside the 3-in-1 fillerRinsing · filling · capping
    Inside the 3-in-1 filler

    One machine enclosure, three consecutive process stations.

    Inside the PET water filler showing the rotary bottle rinsing station and stainless-steel bottle grippers
    01

    Bottle rinsing

    Air-conveyor infeed, bottle-neck handling and stainless-steel rinse circuits prepare each PET bottle before filling.

    Close-up of fixed-level filling valves inside a PET bottled-water filling machine
    02

    Fixed-level filling

    Gravity filling valves and polished water-contact parts maintain a repeatable liquid level and support hygienic cleaning.

    Inside the PET water filler showing the automatic bottle capping station and cap handling components
    03

    Bottle capping

    Automatic cap placement, torque-controlled heads and no-bottle/no-cap logic complete the sealed bottle.

  4. 04IdentifyLabel and code
    Automatic hot-melt glue labeling machine1Bottle infeed2Label station3Code & inspect
    04Identify

    Label and code

    Apply the selected label format and production code after filling, with inspection and rejection points planned into conveying.

    Label options
    OPP hot-melt · sleeve · self-adhesive
    Coding
    Date · batch · traceability
    Integration
    Inspection and reject station
  5. 05PackSecondary packaging
    Automatic shrink wrapping machine1Shrink tunnel2Film cutting3Bottle splitter
    05Pack

    Secondary packaging

    Group finished bottles into stable retail or distribution packs, while conveyors and buffers keep the filler operating smoothly.

    Pack options
    Film-only · tray + film · carton
    Typical formats
    4 / 6 / 12 / 24 bottles
    Line interface
    Shrink tunnel · film cutting · bottle splitter
  6. 06DispatchPallet handling
    Automatic bottled-water palletizing machine operating in the Planet Machinery workshop1Pack infeed2Layer forming3Pallet outfeed
    06Dispatch

    Pallet handling

    Complete the route with pack conveying, layer forming, palletizing and load handling selected for the required automation level.

    Functions
    Collate · layer form · palletize
    Options
    Pallet infeed · slip sheet · stretch wrap
    Output
    Stable loads ready for dispatch

Customer proof

See how line decisions perform in real projects.

Begin with a delivered PET water line, then explore how layout, integration and product decisions adapt across different markets.

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Water-line knowledge

Support that continues after startup.

Practical operating and maintenance guidance extends the delivery record beyond installation and commissioning.

FAQ

Planning terms, in one place.

Definitions and early decisions are collected here so the main line story stays uninterrupted.

What does BPH mean?

BPH means bottles per hour. It is a nominal output reference, not a standalone promise: bottle volume, filler configuration, label and pack format, utilities, operating efficiency and changeovers all affect sustained line output.

Should we begin with preforms or ready-made bottles?

Choose preforms when in-house bottle control, transport efficiency and higher sustained output justify a blower and compressed-air system. Choose ready-made empty bottles when startup scope is smaller or an established local bottle supply is more practical. See the full comparison in the Process section above.

How is the water-treatment specification determined?

Start with a laboratory source-water report, the required finished-water profile and local regulations. These define filtration, membrane, disinfection, storage and cleaning requirements; mineral or spring water may need a lower-intervention route than purified water.

How should we estimate the required output?

Use the required saleable bottles per shift, divide by available production hours, then allow for changeovers, cleaning, planned stops and realistic line efficiency. Confirm pack formats and growth capacity before selecting the nearest model.

Are the model-table figures final?

No. They are planning references for an initial comparison. Final footprint, connected load, head count and sustained output are confirmed after bottle, water, output, pack format, utilities and plant layout are reviewed.

Line inquiry

Plan your PET water line.

Tell us your bottle size and output target to start a configuration, layout and budget discussion.

Bottle0.2–2 L PET
WaterPurified · mineral · spring · functional
Output2,000–42,000 BPH
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