BFMP-500 : Set for manual filling beverages into bottles : counter pressure filler + pneumatic capping unit

The BFMP-500 Set for manual filling beverages into bottles includes two devices necessary to the manual isobaric filling beverages into bottles and the capping of the bottles. Operation capacity is from 250 pcs up to 500 pcs bottles per hour according to type of beverage, temperature, type of bottles and coordination of human work.

The pack consists of :

1. BFM4-500S FourMan for the manual filling bottles – four positions to filling bottles
2. CRW-M1 Manual pneumatic capping machine for the closing of bottles by crown caps

The pack does not include :

• Plastic hoses and hose connectors – We recommend use the food-friendly plastic hoses JohnGuest 9.5 x 12.7 mm (JGFH-95-127) that are compatible with the John Guest system.
• Air compressor – A source of the pressure air needed for operation with the bottle capping machine – it is possible to use any air compressor.
• Reducing valve for connection between the pressure bottle with carbodioxide and the bottle filling machine.

I. BFM4-500S FourMan for the manual filling 300-500 pcs bottles per hour

A simple manual isobaric filling mechanism for easy filling of bottles: The FourMan contains of four filling valves and has a simple design. It is suitable for filling sparkling wines, soft drinks, beer, etc., (any kind of bottle such as glass or PET). It is made from stainless steel AISI 304 and an acetal food grade plastic.

Filling capacity (maximum) :

• up to 300 pcs of bottles per hour (for bottles with volume 0.65 liters)
• up to 400 pcs of bottles per hour (for bottles with volume 0.50 liters)
• up to 500 pcs of bottles per hour (for bottles with volume 0.35 liters)

The bottles filling capacity depends on: the quality and pressure of beverage, size of bottles, the ambient temperature, the beverage temperature, the pressure of carbon dioxide, and on user’s experiences.

CHARACTERISTICS:

• Manual isobaric system for the filling of bottles with four universal stainless steel filling heads.
• Stainless steel valves (with three possible positions) to filling bottles with carbon dioxide, to filling bottles with a beverage and the close.
• Stainless steel adjustable pressure valves for fine-tuning fill speeds.
• Easily removable drip tray made of stainless steel with drain pipe for pipe fastening
• Fixing points that allow the unit to be clamped or bolted to the desired surface.
• Beverage and carbon dioxide gas piping with resistant stainless steel forging.
• Attachable to any source of carbonated liquid, gas and cleaning solution that uses many standard fittings.
• Fully adjustable height control to accommodate many different bottle sizes.
• All parts of the unit can be easily disassembled for maintenance work or cleaning.

Hose connections :

The equipment is terminated with two hoses with inner diameter of 3/8″ (9.5 mm) and outer diameter of 1/2″ (12.7 mm) for connection with the feed hose lines. One for gas and one for liquid. A user has to connect the piping, clamps and fittings with the output from a pressure tank with a beverage and also with the carbon dioxide bottle.

Easy connectable to PE beverage hoses with inner diameter of 3/8″ (9.5 mm) and outer diameter of 1/2″ (12.7 mm) using  John Guest couplers or the hose adapter.

No connection material is delivered with the filling unit.

Recommended dimensions of bottles :

The system can easily handle bottles of 230 mm high and more. Filling of very large bottles, where the needle does not reach the bottom, will require adding a short plastic hose to the end of the needle to get to the bottom of the bottle. This reduces the turbidity during filling and the foaming of the beverage. Filling of bottles smaller than 200 mm height requires the shortening the end of the filling needle.

Dimensions of the filling equipment :

• Width : 720 mm
• Depth :  230 mm
• Height :  670 mm
• Weight : 12 kg

Transport dimensions for the set :

Pallet 80 x 60 x 55 cm / 56 kg

How the filling equipment works :

II. CRW-P1 Manual pneumatic capping machine for bottles

A pneumatic capping machine (manual, with a single head) for crown caps: Standard type Model CRW-P1

• Pneumatic machine to closing of bottles by crown caps with effortless operation
• Cap hundreds of bottles per hour
• Includes quick release pneumatic fittings
• Hinged safety shield for ease of use
• Twin levers prevent operator injury
• A massive steel body of the machine

This heavy duty commercial pneumatic capping machine is ideal when you have an air supply and a need to close a lot of bottles of the same height. The machine is able to close bottles from 5½” to 16″ in height, and features two capping heads, one for the American standard 26mm crimp beer bottle cap, and the other for the European 29-31mm crimp bottle cap (which fits many kinds of European beer bottles). The 29-31mm cap may also to be used for inserting plastic champagne corks into wine bottles. It fits bottles from 1¾” to 6″ in diameter. A unique hinged safety shield is easier to use than other models with fixed safety shields.

This machine is featured with dual air valves, so both black air valve levers must be always pressed at once to be activated caping of the bottle (which prevents an operators hand from getting crushed by the capping head). An adjustable bottom bracket makes it easy to set up your chosen bottle size so your bottles will be always properly under the capping head, saving a lot of time when you have a lot of bottles to closing.

Requires 4-5 bar of air pressure (max 125psi) . Includes a quick disconnect air fitting that will screw onto a male 1/4″ NPT air inlet for attaching your pressure air hose.

Production capacity : from 500 up to 600 bph (depends on operator’s ability).

CHARACTERISTICS:

Product description:
Semiautomatic, pneumatic machine for crowning of bottles by steel or plastic cap plugs.

• Adaptable for 26mm and 29mm crown caps.
• Adaptable for plastic shampoo plugs.
• Pneumatic actuator (an external air compressor is required for the function).
• Adjustable height.
• Two control levers.
• Operator protection.
• Practical handle for movement.
• Working pressure: from 4 to 5bar.

(According to the European safety directive: the operator must keep pressing two buttons at least until the process has been completed. If you release one of the buttons, the piston returns into the safety upper position).

Operation manual to download