BFA-MB 1200 : Automatic monoblock machine to rinsing, filling and capping the bottles

A high quality monoblock machine designed to the rinsing, isobaric filling and capping the bottles. Long lifespan thanks to our special double degassing of Oxygen,  with electropneumatic filling valves.

Operation capacity:
– Up to 960 pcs of the 0.5 lt bottles per hour
– Up to 1200 pcs of the 0.3 lt bottles per hour

Technical parameters

• Beverage product:   Carbonated beverages like beer, cider, sparkling wine etc.
• Type of bottle:  Glass bottles (optionaly aluminium cans)
• Type of closure:  Ø 26 mm (crown cap)
• Number of bottle rinsing positions:  6
• Number of bottle filling valves:  6
• Number of bottle capping heads:  1 + optionaly capping head for cans
• Rinsing system: by water – with single stage water treatment
• Filling system:  electropneumatic, isobaric filling valves
• Filling temperature:  0-2°C
• CO2 content:  Max 5,5 g/lt.
• Pressure:   Max: 2.0bar – 2.5bar
• Bottle standard dimensions:  Diameter min. 50mm/max. 100mm, height min. 180mm/max. 340mm
• Machine rotation:   Clockwise
• Speed adjustment:  electronic, by frequency inverter
• Photocells with automatic start/stop system: positioned at inlet and exit
• Machine dimensions (standard crown capping head) : L x W x H : 2510 x 1930 x 2300mm
• Machine dimensions (with double turret ) : L x W x H : 2510 x 2090 x 2300 mm
• Output capacity:  up to 1200 bph (bottles 330ml) / up to 960 bph (bottles 500ml)

First section : The rinsing turret with six grippers

• Rinsing turret, supplied with six grippers with standard fixed nozzles.
• The bottle gripper pads can be easy extra-rapid assembles and disassembled.
• The bottle rinser modul is supplied with a single stage rinsing water treatment
• Electro-valve to automatic control the rinsing fluid. The valve stops the reatment fluid flow every time the machine stops and starts it at the machine re-starting.
• Manual turret height adjustment

Second section: Filling turret, with electropneumatic counterpressure valves

• Counter-pressure filling turret, supplied with six electropneumatic valves suitable for filling beer into glass bottles and into alluminum cans
• Manual filling turret height adjustment for use the turning turret for seaming cans
• The filling turret has a tank with a mirror polished internal surface and a level control probe
• Filling level accuracy +/- 2mm

Filling steps for glass bottles

All of the above mention cycles are adjustable and recordable in the PLC so that they can be verified and used in future.

Third section : Capping of bottles

Bottle capping equipment in the capping turret is suitable for crown corks of glass bottles. It is supplied with:

• Automatic vibrating sorter, made of AISI 304 stainless steel; equipped with device for monitoring caps level in the stack
• Chute equipped with cap presence monitoring device, made of AISI 304 stainless steel
• Capping head with pressure-closing cone for permanent crown cap deformation.
• Device to removing beer foam before capping – it removes oxygen from the bottle neck.

Optional equipment (prices on request) :

• Revolving turret with two types of heads mounted on the same turret.
• Special heads for : screw corks, mushroom corks, wine corks, plastic caps.

Fourth section : Bottle movement

• The machine has a central star that conveys the bottle. The bottles are placed under the filling nozzles.
• Machine speed is electronically set by the inverter.
• The machine is also supplied with in and out sensors for automatic start/stop:  they stop the machine when there is no bottle on the inlet conveyor or there is other problem with bottles on the exit conveyor and they ensure automatic re-start.
• The machine is provided with a conveyor belt (stainless steel) – without a conveyor drive and without recovery grooves
• According to CE rules, the machine is equipped with safety guards – made of stainless steel (AISI 304) and also with safety glass.

Rotation 

Rotation is done by cogwheels.
Automatic release on the central unit and on the starter devices for immediate stopping in case of improper maneuver.
Machine speed is electronically set by the inverter.
The machine is also supplied with in and out sensors for automatic start/stop: they stop the machine when there is no bottle on the inlet conveyor or when there is a bottle jammed on the exit conveyor and they ensure automatic re-start.

Electrical controls

Electric control in a stainless steel box.

Standard equipment and benefits of the BFA-MB1200 machine

1. Inlets for rinsing water and for carbon dioxide provided with globe valves made in stainless steel.
2. Product inlet complete with pneumatic butterfly valve.
3. Panel with steel manometer and pressure regulation for lifting elements and counter of pressure in the upper tank.
4. Upper tank is equipped with steel manometer and thermometer.
5. Vacuum regulator on the vacuum tank.
6. User friendly Omron 7” colour HMI touchscreen control panel & PLC
7. Three color indicators for all status indication.
8. Faster filling cycleIntegral brushless operation for more accurate positioning of bottles and faster servicing
9. Higher quality of vacuum for oxygen retention – lowest in the beverage industry
10. Low Oxygen TPO (Total Packaged Oxygen) values between 50-80 PPB.
11. User friendly Omron 7” colour HMI touchscreen control panel & PLC
12. Improved bottle capping head – can now also apply ROPP, cork corks, crown caps and plastic crew caps
13. Total control of cycles of machine through interactive touch screen
14. IoT Smart Device: Full internet connection for remote technical diagnosis and assistance
15. Easy visibility and access from all sides via transparent opening doors for easy maintenance
16. Possibility to fill short neck bottles
17. Improved bottle rinser with the “No bottle – no spray” system
18. Flexibility to fill any size bottle or aluminium can
19. Easy and rapid changeover from glass bottling to alluminium cans

Optional equipment for the BFA-MB1200 machine

Water shower after bottle capping

To remove residual foam from the bottle necks after capping

PDP-SS1000 – Pneumatic stainless steel diaphragh pump for safe feeding of the product to the filling machine

BLA-MB1500 Automatic monoblock bottle labeller

Automatic bottle labelling machine for applying self-sdhesive labels – Model BLA-MB1500. Automatic linear labelling machine equipped with 1 (one) self adhesive labelling station, max. Ø300mm. reel, suitable to apply one front self-adhesive label onto glass containers. Production Speed: 1.500 BPH maximum.

Date coder – U2 Inkjet printer

Equipment to printing of date on the the bottle label.

BMFS-1500 Beer microfiltration system

The beverage microfiltration system for beer/cider and similar carbonated beverages for use immediately before the filling of beverage into bottles.

Stainless steel housing Aisi 316L polished surface, able to contain 1 filtration cartridge type AB3 … 7 (height 762mm)
The set includes:
– Gasket kit
– Triclamp vent valve 1”
– Triclamp drain 1”
– Triclamp connection for inlet and outlet of the product

Recommended filtration cartridges :

1st filtration housing : PALL Filtration cartridge

Part number : AB3A0157WJ
“Profile Star” polypropylene filter element Height : 762mm
Style : Bayonet lock with double o-ring Absolute filtration rating : 1,5 µm
The W code AB style ProfileStar filter suits to requirements for food contact European Regulation (EC) Number 1935/2004

2nd filtration housing : PALL Filtration cartridge

Part number: AB3ST7WH4
Filter element “Oenoclear II” is constructed from a unique liquid crystal polymer specifically noted for its thermal stability, high mechanical strength and good chemical compatibility.
AB3…7 (762 mm. high, 70 mm. diameter)
Style : Bayonet lock with double o-ring
O-ring : Silicone
The W code AB style Oenoclear filter suits to requirements for food contact European Regulation (EC) Number 1935/2004

3rd filtration housing : PALL Filtration cartridge

Ultipor N66 Nylon 66 filter element provide reliable, economical and efficient microbial stabilization for a broad range of food and beverage applications.
Ultipor N66 filters are suitable for exposure to repeated hot water and in situ steam sanitization cycles for longer service life.
Style : bayonet lock with double o-ring
Height : 30″
Absolute Rating : 0,45 µm
The W code AB style UltiporN66 filter suits to requirements for food contact European Regulation (EC) Number 1935/2004

BFL-MB1200 Complete bottling line

with the BFA-MB1200 machine, bottle labelling machine and conveyors

SALES CONDITIONS

PAYMENT:
50% advance deposit at order & 50% at goods ready for shipment

LEAD TIME:
120/150 days, Incoterms 2010 ExWorks (excluding August & December) from receipt of signed order confirmation, 50% advance deposit payment and all required samples

PACKAGING:
Not included in price

DELIVERY:
Ex Works Europe

INSTALLATION:
Not included, ask for pricing for this service.

WARRANTY:
12 months. It is excluded from the warranty the materials of normal wear, damages due to incorrect use, due to carelessness or missing maintenance and damages caused by modifications not effected by our technicians. Are also excluded the electrical materials, subject to their own manufacturers’ warranty.

EXCLUSIONS:
Connection to different uses
Supplementary equipment and optionals if not included in the price
Machine positioning
Building structures
Inspection certificates issued by approved control agencies
All what is not clearly mentioned in the offer

Optional services :

Installation work on the place …. € 5600 / 5 + 2 days

The price is valid for all countries of the European Union. The price includes five days work (+ two days travelling) of two specialists on the place – assembling and start up of the equipment.

The price does not include : transports costs and accomodation of the workers. Will becalculated individualy.