Various Equipment
This category includes various bottling equipment not directly connected to specific pre-existing lines — machinery immediately available for purchase and in stock. These ancillary systems support bottling operations across multiple production stages.
Equipment Types Available
The various equipment category encompasses a wide range of bottling machinery:
Container Handling
- Unscrambler units — orient and feed bottles to production lines
- Preform orientation systems — position preforms for blow molding
- Cap loaders — feed and orient closures for capping machines
Packaging Equipment
- Carton formers — erect and prepare cardboard cases
- Case packers — insert products into formed cartons
- Tray formers — create product support trays
Process Systems
- CIP systems (Clean-In-Place) — automated equipment cleaning
- Boilers — steam generation for heating and sterilization
- Refrigeration units — product and process cooling
Utilities and Support
- Conveyors — product transport between stations
- Accumulation tables — buffer zones for production flow
- Control panels — electrical and automation systems
Equipment Categories
| Category |
Equipment Examples |
Function |
| Feeding Systems |
Unscramblers, cap loaders, preform orienters |
Product and component infeed |
| Packaging |
Carton formers, case packers |
Secondary packaging preparation |
| Process |
CIP systems, pasteurizers |
Cleaning and treatment |
| Utilities |
Boilers, refrigeration units |
Energy and temperature control |
Equipment Availability
Various equipment in this category offers specific advantages:
- Immediate availability — in-stock items ready for delivery
- Standalone operation — not tied to specific line configurations
- Flexible integration — adaptable to existing production systems
- Customization options — modification to meet specific requirements
Spare Parts Consideration
For various bottling equipment, maintaining adequate spare parts inventory is essential for production continuity. Recommended practice includes stocking parts necessary for the first 2,000 hours of operation to prevent production stops.
Key spare parts categories:
- Wear components — items subject to regular replacement
- Seals and gaskets — process-critical sealing elements
- Sensors and controls — monitoring and automation components
- Drive components — belts, chains, bearings