Location - Italy
Reference M316
Year 2002
Manufacturer Krones, Zalkin
Speed 25 000 Bottles/hour
Product Types Water (Sparkling), Water (Still), CSD
Containers PET
Formats 0.50 L
This electronic filling monoblock integrates rinsing, isobaric filling, and capping in a compact rotary platform engineered by Krones. Optimized for PET bottles and carbonated water applications, it delivers high output with excellent process stability and hygiene. The configuration includes an 80-valve filler, 60-gripper rinser and a 15-head Zalkin capper, using neck-handling transfer for precise container control.
Production speed: up to 25,000 bph
Current bottle format: 0.5L
Container material: PET
Neck handling: Yes (neck transfer)
Neck finish type: Alaska
Filler valves: 80
Capper heads: 15 (Zalkin)
CO2 management: Yes (isobaric filling for carbonated products)
Machine type: Rotary
Rotation direction: Counterclockwise
Machine pitch: 111 mm
Max container height: 320 mm
Working height: 1200 mm
Manufacturer: Krones
Advanced Automation & Control Systems
The monoblock features Krones HMI interfaces for streamlined operation and diagnostics. Dedicated panels identified as KFS-3 and KRS-1 provide clear process monitoring, real-time production counters, and guided functions such as production counter reset, error list management, and lamp tests. Operator interaction is simplified via an intuitive keypad with contextual help and status indicators across machine modules.
Integrated Krones control panels with HMI
Real-time production counters and status visualization
Programmable function keys for fast operation
Emergency-stop circuitry and safeguarded control stations
Production Line Integration Capabilities
Designed for industrial packaging environments, this used bottling line component can operate as part of a complete beverage production layout or as a stand-alone monoblock. Neck-handling transfer ensures stable throughput across light-weight PET formats, while rotary architecture supports quick changeovers between compatible sizes.
Inline integration with upstream/downstream conveyors
Suitable for PET bottle handling with neck transfer
Format flexibility around 0.5L, with potential for adjacent sizes depending on tooling
Ideal for water and carbonated water within beverage production
Machine Condition & Maintenance History
The monoblock was disconnected from regular production approximately three months ago with no issues reported. It is in excellent working order and available for immediate shipment.
Operational status: ready for operation
Time since last production: ~3 months
Condition: excellent; fully functional at time of disconnection