Rinsing Machine

Rinsing Machine

A rinsing machine sterilizes the interior of bottles before filling, removing impurities, dust, and foreign bodies that may have entered containers during storage or transport. As the first processing machine bottles encounter after loading onto the line, the rinser ensures containers are sterile and ready for filling.

How Rinsing Machines Work

The automatic rinsing process follows a precise sequence:

1. Bottle infeed — bottles arrive in single file via conveyor belt sized to bottle format
2. Auger positioning — worm screw spaces bottles at equal distances
3. Star wheel transfer — aligns bottles for processing
4. Clamp engagement — grips bottle neck and inverts container
5. Rinsing — nozzle enters bottle neck; high-pressure spray of peracetic acid, water, or disinfectant removes foreign bodies
6. Drying — strong jet of filtered compressed air dries interior instantly
7. Repositioning — bottle returns to upright position
8. Discharge — bottle transfers to conveyor system toward filling station

Rinsing Machine Configurations

Rinsing machines offer various configurations to accommodate different bottle formats and production requirements:

Adjustable Components

• Rotating head height — adjusts to bottle height in use
• Stars and augers — format-specific parts for different bottle sizes
• Clamp quantity — varies based on production speed requirements

Rinsing Circuit Options

Bottle Format Compatibility

Rinsing machines accommodate diverse bottle formats through changeover parts:

• Sparkling wine bottles — heavier construction, specific neck profiles
• Table wine bottles — standard long-neck formats
• Small formats — 250 ml and similar sizes
• Large formats — up to 2 liters and beyond

All format-specific components (stars, augers, clamps, height settings) must match the bottle dimensions being processed.

Rinsing Media

Different products are used for bottle interior cleaning depending on application and hygiene requirements:

• Peracetic acid — powerful disinfectant for sterilization
• Water — standard rinsing for new bottles
• Other disinfectants — application-specific sanitizing agents
• Filtered compressed air — final drying stage

Leading Rinsing Machine Manufacturers

Used rinsing machines from these manufacturers offer proven reliability with available spare parts and service support for still and sparkling wine, spirits, beer, fruit juices, water, and beverages.