Bottled water line planning
Bottled Water Filling Lines from China
Define a complete PET bottled water line around the water source, bottle, target output, factory conditions and finished-pack format before comparing equipment proposals.
This page is a buyer-planning resource reviewed by the Allot Tech Project Desk. Final engineering, performance, materials, compliance, manufacturing responsibility and commercial terms must be confirmed for the selected resource and signed project scope.
Updated August 19, 2026
Project definition
A filling machine quotation is only useful when the complete line boundary is visible.
A bottled water project may include raw-water treatment, treated-water storage, PET bottle blowing, air conveying, rinsing, filling, capping, labeling, coding, packing and finished-product handling. The correct combination depends on the approved bottle and cap, the water specification, the rated-output basis and the interfaces the buyer expects one supplier to cover.
Product
Purified, mineral or spring water; still or carbonated; treatment target and hygiene requirement.
Container
PET bottle sizes, neck finish, cap, label, pack pattern and approved drawings or samples.
Output
Target BPH for a named bottle size, operating hours, changeovers and expected line efficiency basis.
Site
Workshop dimensions, voltage, compressed air, water, drainage, cooling and local installation conditions.
System or development path
Connect treatment, bottle making, filling and packing as one production flow.
Water treatment
Use raw-water analysis to define pretreatment, filtration, RO where required, disinfection, storage and hygienic transfer.
PET bottle blowing
Match preform, bottle design, mold, compressor and blow-molder output with the balanced line requirement.
Air conveying
Protect empty-bottle stability and provide enough transfer length without creating avoidable contamination or jams.
Rinsing, filling, capping
Confirm bottle handling, water-contact materials, filling principle, cap feed, change parts and actual test basis.
Labeling and coding
Choose sleeve, OPP or self-adhesive labeling and define code content, inspection and speed interfaces.
Packing and handling
Define shrink film, tray, carton, handle application, conveyors and palletizing according to the sales channel.
Quotation comparison
Compare suppliers on the same bottled water line basis.
| Decision area | Buyer should provide | Proposal should clarify |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | Bottle size and BPH at stated operating conditions. | Filler rating, balanced-line output, test duration and efficiency assumptions. |
| Water process | Raw-water report and treated-water requirement. | Treatment flow, recovery assumptions, tanks, piping, instruments and sanitation. |
| Bottle package | Drawings or samples for bottle, neck, cap, label and pack. | Change parts, compatibility, mold scope, consumables and approval responsibility. |
| Factory fit | Dimensioned layout, access, utilities and drainage. | Machine footprints, conveyor direction, service space, loads and utility points. |
| Acceptance | Products, materials and performance conditions for testing. | FAT procedure, records, open issues, release criteria and site responsibilities. |
Capacity is a line-balance question
A headline BPH number should identify the reference bottle and whether it describes the filler alone or finished packs after labeling and packing. Bottle blowing, cap feeding, label application and shrink packing must support the same production basis.
- Ask for a line-balance table
- Record the reference bottle and pack format
- Separate rated speed from expected operating output
Machine only or complete line
A lower total can reflect a narrower boundary rather than a better proposal. List every included conveyor, tank, pump, coder, inspection device, change part, installation service and spare-parts package before comparing totals.
- Mark buyer-supplied equipment
- Identify process and electrical interfaces
- Track options and exclusions by revision
Plan evidence before the order
Agree which drawings, material records, production updates and FAT results will support approvals. Final model, materials, performance, warranty and service obligations belong in the signed technical and commercial agreement.
- Approve bottle and layout files
- Define FAT material and test conditions
- Close open issues before shipment release
Manufacturing context
Use equipment views to ask more specific project questions.
These images illustrate beverage process and line-review context. They are not presented as a named customer case or proof of a specific supplier order.
Buyer questions
Frequently asked questions
What is normally included in a bottled water filling line?
A project can include water treatment, PET bottle blowing, air conveyor, rinsing filling capping, labeling, coding, packing, conveyors and optional palletizing. The final boundary must be listed in the quotation.
How should bottled water line capacity be stated?
State bottles per hour for a named bottle size and operating condition, then confirm whether the figure refers to the filler or a balanced complete line.
What information is needed before requesting a quotation?
Send the water source, bottle sizes or drawings, cap, target BPH, label, pack format, workshop dimensions, utilities, destination and required project scope.
Does Allot Tech manufacture every machine shown?
No. Allot Tech coordinates commercial and project discussion with specialized manufacturing resources confirmed for the actual scope.
Project discussion
Discuss a Bottled Water Line
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