Reference LC617
Year 2004
Manufacturer Gassner, Hartness, Krones, MSK, VIDEOJET, Zalkin
Speed 18 000 Bottles/hour
Product Types Spirits
Containers Glass
Formats 700 ml, 750 ml, 1 L
This complete glass bottling line for spirits is a high-performance, used bottling line engineered around premium OEM equipment. With a nominal speed of 18,000 bottles per hour, it delivers reliable throughput for mid-to-high volume beverage production and industrial packaging. The line handles standard spirits formats with precision and is fully integrated from depalletizing to labeling and end-of-line packaging.
Production speed: 18,000 bottles per hour
Bottle formats: Compatible with 0.7L, 0.75L, 1.0L bottle formats
Container types: Designed for Glass bottle handling
Key OEMs: Krones (core line), Zalkin (capping), plus Hartness, MSK, Garvens, Videojet, Langenpac, Marsh, Mapex, Gassner
Primary modules and models: Krones Sensometic filler, Krones Variojet rinser, Zalkin T9/360 cappers (x3), Krones Prontomodul labeller, Krones Linapac autopacker, Krones Variocart C-40 case erectors (x2), Krones Variocol H-120 case sealer, Garvens E40-DMS checkweighers (x2), Videojet 3330 laser coders (x2)
Years of manufacture (predominant): 2004 core line, with labeling and coding upgrades in 2015 and 2016
Line scope: Fully integrated from depalletizing, rinsing, filling, capping, labeling, inspection, coding, packing, case forming and sealing, to conveying
Advanced Automation & Control Systems
The line features comprehensive automation across all stations to ensure stable, synchronized operation at 18,000 bph. Continuous multi-head capping from Zalkin enables consistent closure application. In-line inspection and weighing provide real-time quality control and automated rejection. Laser coding and case printing integrate seamlessly for traceability and compliance within beverage production.
Integrated controls for coordinated machine operation and changeovers
In-line inspection (fill level/visual) and checkweighing with automatic reject
Laser coders for high-speed, permanent coding on glass containers
End-of-line automation including autopacking, case forming, and sealing
Production Line Integration Capabilities
Engineered as a cohesive, second hand packaging system, the line offers end-to-end integration and stable handling of glass bottles. It is suitable for spirits bottling with format flexibility across common 0.7L, 0.75L, and 1.0L sizes. The conveyor network covers container, pack, and pallet levels, supporting streamlined material flow and efficient accumulation.
Inline operation from depalletizer to labeller and end-of-line
Format flexibility across 0.7L, 0.75L, and 1.0L
Full conveyor network for containers, packs, and pallets
Compatible with additional upstream/downstream equipment as required