{"id":172356,"date":"2018-01-01T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-01-01T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.usedbottlinglines.com\/machines\/linea-completa-pet-per-acqua-lc177\/"},"modified":"2022-05-04T11:18:09","modified_gmt":"2022-05-04T10:18:09","slug":"linea-completa-pet-per-acqua-lc177","status":"publish","type":"machines","link":"https:\/\/ubl.solture.it\/it\/macchinari\/linea-completa-pet-per-acqua-lc177\/","title":{"rendered":"Linea completa PET per Acqua"},"author":10,"featured_media":264820,"template":"","format":[3466],"container":[1021],"machine_types":[7571],"manufacturer":[1772],"type_of_product":[1039],"class_list":["post-172356","machines","type-machines","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","container-pet-it","format-5-galloni","machine_types-linea-imbottigliamento-usata","manufacturer-bardi-it","type_of_product-acqua"],"acf":{"year":{"value":"2008","label":"2008"},"safety_features":true,"manuals":true,"refno":"LC177","youtube_link":"","machine_hours":"","speed":"960","machine_number":"177","machine":[{"machine_type":{"term_id":7092,"name":"Blow Molding Machine","slug":"used-blow-molding-machine","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":7092,"taxonomy":"machine_types","description":"<p>A <strong>blow molding machine<\/strong> transforms <strong>PET preforms<\/strong> into finished plastic bottles through a heating and high-pressure air process. Preforms are small, test-tube-shaped pieces with pre-formed threaded necks that occupy minimal storage and transport space compared to finished bottles, significantly reducing <em>logistics costs<\/em> in bottling operations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2>How Blow Molding Machines Work<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p>The <strong>blow molding process<\/strong> begins when preforms enter the machine's oven system, typically moving upside down on mandrels. <strong>Infrared lamps<\/strong> heat the preform body above its <em>glass transition temperature<\/em> while the pre-formed neck remains unaffected. Once heated, <strong>stretch rods<\/strong> extend into the preform while high-pressure air inflates it against the mold walls, creating the final bottle shape. After cooling, bottles transfer to conveyor systems for downstream processing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Temperature uniformity during heating is critical for consistent <strong>wall distribution<\/strong>. Advanced machines address this challenge through:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li>Separate <strong>blow valve systems<\/strong> for each cavity<\/li>\r\n    <li>Optimized lamp positioning to compensate for temperature variation<\/li>\r\n    <li>Return-path heating zones for <em>temperature equalization<\/em><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<h2>Types of Blow Molding Machines<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<h3>Linear Blow Molding Machines<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Linear blowers<\/strong> feature molds mounted in a single body moving with a common cylinder, typically offering <strong>4 to 10 cavities<\/strong>. These machines suit medium production requirements up to <strong>20,000 bottles per hour<\/strong> and require less floor space than rotary alternatives.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Key characteristics of linear blow molding machines:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li>Preforms feed through a <strong>hopper<\/strong> to an unscrambler<\/li>\r\n    <li>Transfer to <strong>tempered aluminum mandrels<\/strong> matched to specific neck specifications<\/li>\r\n    <li>Compact footprint ideal for <em>space-constrained facilities<\/em><\/li>\r\n    <li>Lower capital investment compared to rotary systems<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<h3>Rotary Blow Molding Machines<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Rotary blow molding machines<\/strong> deliver high-speed production up to <strong>86,000 bottles per hour<\/strong> with configurations reaching <strong>40 cavities<\/strong>. Each preform travels to an individual blow station mounted on a rotating wheel, ensuring identical timing between heating and blowing for every bottle.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Advantages of rotary blowers include:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><strong>Consistent quality<\/strong> through uniform preform-to-blow timing<\/li>\r\n    <li>Single electric motor driving all functions via <strong>transmission belts<\/strong><\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Cam mechanisms<\/strong> operating stretch rods and mold sequences<\/li>\r\n    <li>Automatic synchronization when adjusting production speed<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Torque limiters<\/strong> on drive pulleys preventing damage from malformed preforms<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<h3>Combi-Block Systems<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Combi-block configurations<\/strong> integrate <strong>blowing, filling, and capping<\/strong> into a single compact system. This design eliminates air conveyors between machines and reduces floor space requirements significantly.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Combi-block technology includes:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li>Unified <strong>human-machine interface (HMI)<\/strong><\/li>\r\n    <li>Single <strong>recipe management<\/strong> with archived traceability<\/li>\r\n    <li>Coordinated <strong>maintenance scheduling<\/strong> for the entire system<\/li>\r\n    <li>Optional integration of <strong>labeling<\/strong>, level inspection, and cap detection<\/li>\r\n    <li>Space for <strong>saturators<\/strong> or premix drink systems<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<h2>Blow Molding Processes<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<h3>Two-Stage Stretch Blow Molding<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p>The <strong>two-stage process<\/strong> separates <strong>preform injection<\/strong> and <strong>bottle blowing<\/strong> into independent operations. Injection presses produce preforms that can be stored, transported, and blown on separate equipment as needed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Benefits of two-stage stretch blow molding:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><strong>Independent optimization<\/strong> of injection and blowing processes<\/li>\r\n    <li>Flexibility to produce <em>different bottle formats<\/em> from stored preforms<\/li>\r\n    <li>Enables <strong>preform trading<\/strong> between manufacturers<\/li>\r\n    <li>Suitable for <strong>cylindrical, rectangular, or oval bottles<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<h3>Single-Stage Blow Molding<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Single-stage machines<\/strong> perform both preform injection and bottle blowing in one unit. <strong>Three-station configurations<\/strong> eliminate separate reheating by utilizing <em>latent heat<\/em> from injection, reducing energy costs by up to <strong>25%<\/strong> compared to four-station designs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ideal applications:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><strong>Small production batches<\/strong> and frequent format changes<\/li>\r\n    <li>Non-circular and <strong>rectangular bottle shapes<\/strong><\/li>\r\n    <li>Operations requiring <em>uniform wall thickness<\/em> control<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<h3>Injection Blow Molding (IBM)<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Injection blow molding<\/strong> produces small containers for <strong>pharmaceutical<\/strong> and <strong>single-dose applications<\/strong>. The polymer is injection molded onto a center pin, rotated to a blow station, inflated, cooled, and ejected through a three-stage process.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>IBM characteristics:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><strong>Precision molded finishes<\/strong> for medical containers<\/li>\r\n    <li>Typical cavity configurations from <strong>3 to 16 molds<\/strong><\/li>\r\n    <li>Limited to <em>small volume bottles<\/em><\/li>\r\n    <li>No biaxial stretching for barrier enhancement<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<h2>Semi-Automatic Blow Molding Machines<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Semi-automatic blowers<\/strong> feature independent oven sections where operators manually load preforms onto mandrels. These machines offer an economical entry point for lower-volume production.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Production capacity ranges:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><strong>50 bottles\/hour<\/strong> for 20-liter containers (single cavity)<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>700 bottles\/hour<\/strong> for 0.5-liter bottles (double cavity)<\/li>\r\n    <li>Up to <strong>1,500 bottles\/hour<\/strong> with automatic preform feeding<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<p>Safety features include <strong>two-button mold closing sequences<\/strong> protecting operators during operation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Technical Specifications<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p>Standard <strong>blow molding machine specifications<\/strong> include:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<table>\r\n    <thead>\r\n        <tr>\r\n            <th>Parameter<\/th>\r\n            <th>Typical Range<\/th>\r\n        <\/tr>\r\n    <\/thead>\r\n    <tbody>\r\n        <tr>\r\n            <td><strong>Mandrel spacing<\/strong><\/td>\r\n            <td>38\u201350mm (wider for large openings)<\/td>\r\n        <\/tr>\r\n        <tr>\r\n            <td><strong>Neck diameter<\/strong><\/td>\r\n            <td>28\u201333mm (water and beverage)<\/td>\r\n        <\/tr>\r\n        <tr>\r\n            <td><strong>Heating zones<\/strong><\/td>\r\n            <td>20+ zones plus return-path stations<\/td>\r\n        <\/tr>\r\n        <tr>\r\n            <td><strong>Linear cavities<\/strong><\/td>\r\n            <td>4\u201310 cavities<\/td>\r\n        <\/tr>\r\n        <tr>\r\n            <td><strong>Rotary cavities<\/strong><\/td>\r\n            <td>Up to 40 cavities<\/td>\r\n        <\/tr>\r\n    <\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n<p>Each <strong>blow station<\/strong> includes:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li>Dedicated <strong>mold assemblies<\/strong><\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Stretch rods<\/strong> operated by cam mechanisms<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Water circuit connections<\/strong> for cooling<\/li>\r\n    <li>Three-valve air systems: <em>pre-blow, blow, and exhaust<\/em><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<h2>Leading Manufacturers<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p>The global <strong>blow molding machine market<\/strong> features established manufacturers known for innovation, reliability, and service support:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><strong>Sidel<\/strong> \u2013 high-speed rotary systems and combi-blocks<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Krones<\/strong> \u2013 integrated bottling line solutions<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Sipa<\/strong> \u2013 single-stage and two-stage technologies<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>KHS<\/strong> \u2013 energy-efficient blowing systems<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Sacmi<\/strong> \u2013 compression blow forming innovation<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<p>Used equipment from these brands offers <strong>proven reliability<\/strong> with available <em>spare parts<\/em> and worldwide service networks.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Buying Used Blow Molding Equipment<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Used blow molding machines<\/strong> typically come configured for specific neck formats. Key considerations when purchasing:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><strong>Neck format modifications<\/strong> \u2013 possible subject to machine design analysis<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Thread pattern changes<\/strong> \u2013 lower conversion costs within same diameter<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Generation compatibility<\/strong> \u2013 later models offer greater customization flexibility<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Capping system verification<\/strong> \u2013 required when changing neck specifications<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Hours of operation<\/strong> and maintenance history<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<p>Modern <strong>patented connection systems<\/strong> allow combining used blow molding machines with filling monoblocks, creating combi-block functionality from existing equipment at reduced investment compared to new or overhauled integrated systems.<\/p>","parent":0,"count":100,"filter":"raw"},"manufacturer":{"term_id":413,"name":"Bardi","slug":"bardi","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":413,"taxonomy":"manufacturer","description":"","parent":0,"count":50,"filter":"raw"},"model":"VICTORIA 5G -MS 340-16-35-4 R","year":{"value":"2008","label":"2008"},"notes":"For PET 5 gallons","machine_type_as_text":""},{"machine_type":{"term_id":201,"name":"Filling Monoblock","slug":"used-filling-monoblock","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":201,"taxonomy":"machine_types","description":"<p>A <strong>filling monoblock<\/strong> is an integrated machine combining multiple bottling functions into a single unit, typically <strong>filling and capping<\/strong> operations. When a third function is added, such as rinsing, the configuration is called a <strong>filling triblock<\/strong>. This integration represents essential equipment in bottling lines, processing bottles through rinser, filler, and capper in immediate sequence.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Position in the Bottling Line<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p>The <strong>filling monoblock<\/strong> is positioned at the beginning of the bottling line:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><strong>Glass bottle lines<\/strong> \u2014 immediately after the <strong>depalletizer<\/strong><\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>PET bottle lines<\/strong> \u2014 after the <strong>blow molding machine<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<h2>How Filling Monoblocks Work<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p>The operation begins as bottles arrive in single file via a <strong>conveyor belt<\/strong> sized to the bottle format. The process sequence includes:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ol>\r\n    <li><strong>Infeed auger (worm)<\/strong> \u2014 positions bottles at equal distances<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Star wheel alignment<\/strong> \u2014 transfers bottles to processing stations<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Rinsing<\/strong> (if equipped) \u2014 clamp grips bottle neck, inverts it; nozzle injects <strong>peracetic acid<\/strong>, water, or disinfectant; <strong>filtered compressed air<\/strong> dries the interior<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Filling<\/strong> \u2014 product flows through valves into containers<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Capping<\/strong> \u2014 closure applied immediately after filling<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Discharge<\/strong> \u2014 bottles exit to downstream equipment (capsuling machine, wirehooder)<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n<h2>Filling Requirements<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p>Throughout the filling phase, the machine must avoid four critical issues:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><strong>Product contamination<\/strong> \u2014 no foreign substances<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Product oxidation<\/strong> \u2014 minimal air contact<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Quantity alteration<\/strong> \u2014 precise volume control<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Quality alteration<\/strong> \u2014 preserving organoleptic properties<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<p>The time between filling and capping must be as short as possible \u2014 measured in <strong>seconds<\/strong> \u2014 during which nothing should contact the product. All components must comply with <strong>health and hygiene regulations<\/strong> for food contact.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Monoblock Configurations<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<h3>Gripping Systems<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p>Filling monoblocks use two main <strong>bottle gripping methods<\/strong>:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #333; margin: 20px 0;\">\r\n    <thead>\r\n        <tr style=\"background-color: #f5f5f5;\">\r\n            <th style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\">Gripping Type<\/th>\r\n            <th style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\">Construction<\/th>\r\n            <th style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\">Application<\/th>\r\n        <\/tr>\r\n    <\/thead>\r\n    <tbody>\r\n        <tr>\r\n            <td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 10px;\"><strong>Bottom grip (deep grip)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n            <td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 10px;\">Steel and aluminum<\/td>\r\n            <td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 10px;\">Glass and PET; versatile for different productions<\/td>\r\n        <\/tr>\r\n        <tr>\r\n            <td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 10px;\"><strong>Neck grip<\/strong><\/td>\r\n            <td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 10px;\">304 stainless steel<\/td>\r\n            <td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 10px;\">PET bottles; prevents crushing during filling and capping<\/td>\r\n        <\/tr>\r\n    <\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n<p>Latest generation monoblocks predominantly use <strong>neck grip systems<\/strong>, particularly for PET applications where bottle deformation must be avoided. The <strong>304 steel equipment<\/strong> accommodates different bottle formats through changeover parts.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Turret Configurations<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p>Filling monoblocks may include <strong>two, three, or four turrets<\/strong> depending on the application:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><strong>Two turrets<\/strong> \u2014 filler + capper (basic monoblock)<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Three turrets<\/strong> \u2014 rinser + filler + capper (triblock)<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Four turrets<\/strong> \u2014 additional functions or dual capping systems<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<p>Multiple capping turrets can be mounted on the same machine table with different closure systems, including rotating turrets with <strong>two cap types<\/strong> on the same bearing axes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Filling Monoblock Types<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<h3>Isobaric Filling Monoblock<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p>The <strong>isobaric filling monoblock<\/strong> equalizes pressure between the liquid tank and container, essential for <strong>carbonated products<\/strong>. The process pressurizes containers with gas (typically <strong>CO2<\/strong>) before filling.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Key components:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><strong>Pressurized storage tank<\/strong><\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Isobaric filling valves<\/strong> \u2014 precise liquid flow regulation<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Pressurization system<\/strong> \u2014 pre-pressurizes containers<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Rotary table<\/strong> \u2014 moves containers through filling and closing stations<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<p>Advantages of isobaric systems:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li>Fills carbonated drinks <strong>without effervescence loss<\/strong><\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Reduced foaming<\/strong> during filling<\/li>\r\n    <li>Maintains <strong>final product quality<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<p>Considerations:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li>Higher construction and maintenance complexity<\/li>\r\n    <li>Requires continuous <strong>pressure monitoring<\/strong><\/li>\r\n    <li>More complex operation than gravity systems<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<p><em>Ideal for:<\/em> <strong>beer<\/strong>, <strong>carbonated soft drinks<\/strong>, <strong>sparkling wines<\/strong>, <strong>sparkling water<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Gravity Filling Monoblock<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Gravity monoblocks<\/strong> offer simpler construction and operation, suitable for <strong>non-carbonated liquids<\/strong>. Product flows by gravitational force without pressurization requirements.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><em>Ideal for:<\/em> <strong>still wine<\/strong>, <strong>water<\/strong>, <strong>spirits<\/strong>, <strong>liqueurs<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Filling Monoblock for Edible Oil<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p>The <strong>triblock for edible oil<\/strong> typically features three turrets: blowing, filling, and capping. Filling systems include:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><strong>High vacuum chamber<\/strong> filling<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Volumetric<\/strong> filling<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<p>Characteristics:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li>Processes <strong>PET bottles<\/strong>, <strong>glass bottles<\/strong>, and <strong>cans<\/strong><\/li>\r\n    <li>Multiple cap formats with appropriate <strong>changeover parts<\/strong><\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Universal star system<\/strong> available for different formats on rotary machines<\/li>\r\n    <li>Excellent speeds achievable with proper maintenance<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<h2>PET Filling Monoblocks<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Monoblocks for PET<\/strong> have evolved from bottom-grip systems (allowing dual glass\/PET use) to modern <strong>neck-grip configurations<\/strong>. Current designs prevent bottle crushing during filling and capping phases.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>PET monoblocks can be configured for both <strong>isobaric<\/strong> (carbonated) and <strong>flat liquid<\/strong> (still) products, with equipment in <strong>304 stainless steel<\/strong> supporting multiple bottle formats.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Capping Section<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p>The <strong>capping system<\/strong> mechanically applies closures immediately after filling. Operation sequence:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ol>\r\n    <li><strong>Hopper<\/strong> \u2014 orders caps in correct orientation<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Cap pickup<\/strong> \u2014 capper retrieves positioned caps<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Application<\/strong> \u2014 bottle on plate beneath compression tool; cap inserted or screwed depending on closure type<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n<p>After capping, bottles proceed to the <strong>capsuling machine<\/strong> or <strong>wirehooder<\/strong> (for sparkling wines).<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Mechanical vs. Electronic Filling Machines<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p>When purchasing individual <strong>filling machines<\/strong> rather than complete monoblocks:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #333; margin: 20px 0;\">\r\n    <thead>\r\n        <tr style=\"background-color: #f5f5f5;\">\r\n            <th style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\">Type<\/th>\r\n            <th style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\">Advantages<\/th>\r\n            <th style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\">Considerations<\/th>\r\n        <\/tr>\r\n    <\/thead>\r\n    <tbody>\r\n        <tr>\r\n            <td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 10px;\"><strong>Mechanical<\/strong><\/td>\r\n            <td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 10px;\">Easier to operate and maintain<\/td>\r\n            <td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 10px;\">Less adjustment flexibility<\/td>\r\n        <\/tr>\r\n        <tr>\r\n            <td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 10px;\"><strong>Electronic<\/strong><\/td>\r\n            <td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 10px;\">Greater versatility; more production adjustments<\/td>\r\n            <td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 10px;\">Requires manufacturer support availability<\/td>\r\n        <\/tr>\r\n    <\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n<p>For both types, verify that the <strong>manufacturer remains active<\/strong> for technical and electro-mechanical assistance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Purchasing Used Filling Monoblocks<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p>Used filling monoblocks offer savings of <strong>35% to 60%<\/strong> compared to new equipment. Key evaluation factors:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><strong>Working hours<\/strong> \u2014 indicator of remaining service life<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Maintenance history<\/strong> \u2014 regular service by specialized technicians<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Overhaul status<\/strong> \u2014 mechanical and aesthetic condition<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Production requirements<\/strong> \u2014 matching capacity to actual needs<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Product compatibility<\/strong> \u2014 appropriate filling technology (isobaric, gravity, volumetric)<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Container types<\/strong> \u2014 glass, PET, can compatibility<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","parent":0,"count":251,"filter":"raw"},"manufacturer":{"term_id":413,"name":"Bardi","slug":"bardi","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":413,"taxonomy":"manufacturer","description":"","parent":0,"count":50,"filter":"raw"},"model":"RL4+TP1","year":{"value":"2008","label":"2008"},"notes":"5 Gallons","machine_type_as_text":""},{"machine_type":{"term_id":213,"name":"Various Equipment","slug":"various-equipment","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":213,"taxonomy":"machine_types","description":"<p>This category includes <strong>various bottling equipment<\/strong> not directly connected to specific pre-existing lines \u2014 machinery <strong>immediately available<\/strong> for purchase and in stock. 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