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.
Published by Allot Tech. Project contact: founder Mr Kcal. Final engineering, performance, materials, compliance, manufacturing responsibility and commercial terms must be confirmed for the selected resource and signed project scope.
Updated September 14, 2026
Direct answer
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.
Catalog model reference
XGF water-filling models: compare the same 500 ml rating basis.
The XGF platform combines bottle washing, filling and capping. These four examples are transcribed from the nine-model table on page 10 of the Allot Tech 2026 catalog. The listed container range is 500–2,000 ml; rated output is stated on a 500 ml basis.
| Reference model | Catalog BPH at 500 ml | Machine L × W × H (mm) | Weight (kg) | Listed power (kW) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XGF14-12-5 | 6,000 | 2,360 × 1,770 × 2,700 | 2,800 | 2.42 |
| XGF24-24-8 | 13,000 | 2,800 × 2,230 × 2,700 | 4,800 | 3.92 |
| XGF50-50-15 | 24,000 | 5,900 × 4,123 × 2,700 | 8,600 | 7.87 |
| XGF80-80-18 | 42,000 | 7,800 × 6,380 × 2,700 | 15,000 | 15.37 |
Use the figures for an initial comparison. Confirm the current model, bottle and cap compatibility, actual product, guaranteed operating conditions and utility schedule in the quotation. Listed machine dimensions exclude the full line layout and service clearances. Listed power is not the total plant electrical demand.
Editable buyer checklist
Send the same equipment brief to every proposed resource.
Download an editable RFQ checklist for beverage, bottle and cap, output, process scope, site utilities, acceptance and commercial boundaries. The plain-text file opens in a text editor and can be copied into your own project documents.
Project definition
Start with the complete decision basis.
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. |
Buyer working matrix
Compare buying empty bottles with making bottles on site.
Both routes still need approved bottles and caps. The choice changes the equipment boundary, storage and utility responsibilities; it is not decided by BPH alone.
| Supply route | Equipment and site implications | Use in the buying decision |
|---|---|---|
| Purchased empty bottles | Bottle receiving, protected storage, feeding and transport to the filler; no in-house blowing equipment in this scope. | Evaluate local bottle supply, storage space, handling and delivery continuity. |
| In-house PET blowing | Preforms, molds, blow molder, air treatment and compression, cooling and transfer must be integrated. | Evaluate format control and local preform supply alongside the additional utility and maintenance scope. |
| Existing blow molder retained | Confirm actual output, neck handling, controls and transfer compatibility with the new filler. | Use measured running performance and interface drawings rather than the old nameplate alone. |
| Returnable water containers | Container inspection, washing and handling form a different scope from disposable PET bottles. | Use the dedicated 5-gallon route when this is the actual container program. |
Solve the next project problem
Close these proposal gaps before price becomes the decision.
Use the brief below to turn a vague supplier conversation into questions that can be answered and documented.
Make this decision comparable.
Send: Bottle size and BPH at stated operating conditions.
Require: Filler rating, balanced-line output, test duration and efficiency assumptions.
Make this decision comparable.
Send: Raw-water report and treated-water requirement.
Require: Treatment flow, recovery assumptions, tanks, piping, instruments and sanitation.
Make this decision comparable.
Send: Drawings or samples for bottle, neck, cap, label and pack.
Require: Change parts, compatibility, mold scope, consumables and approval responsibility.
Send the beverage, package files, required output, factory conditions, destination and current project stage. The Allot Tech Project Desk can help organize the first comparison.
Decision evidence
Keep project evidence connected to each approval and release decision.
Evidence should be identified before the order or approval stage so both sides know what will support the next decision.
Approved engineering basis
Keep the signed specification, equipment list, package files, layout and interface responsibilities under revision control.
Manufacturing progress record
Identify agreed drawings, component confirmations, photographs, open questions and approval decisions by date.
Test and acceptance record
State configuration, materials, operating conditions, measurements, results, punch-list items and release status.
Delivery and handover package
Connect packing, serial numbers, manuals, backups, spare parts, training and support contacts to the delivered scope.
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
Decision gates
Move forward when the next commitment has enough written evidence.
Project stages overlap, but each commercial commitment should have a visible basis, named approvers and a list of unresolved items.
Engineering basis approved
The product, package, output, equipment boundary, layout, utilities, responsibilities and open assumptions are controlled.
Manufacturing and test basis approved
Drawings, component schedule, test materials, acceptance conditions, documents and planned evidence are agreed.
Delivery and handover released
Punch-list closure, packing, shipment files, site readiness, installation scope, training and support ownership are visible.
Before requesting a proposal
Build one brief that every resource can answer on the same basis.
This page is designed to help an international buyer prepare a clearer discussion, not to replace the responsible resource’s engineering or the buyer’s professional review.
Product
Beverage, process, hygiene, shelf-life and operating conditions.
Package
Container, closure, label, code, finished pack and approved files.
Output
Required rate for a named format, shifts, annual plan and changeovers.
Factory
Measured space, utilities, access, drainage and local site constraints.
Project scope
Equipment boundary, documents, FAT, delivery, startup and destination.
Allot Tech organized recurring buyer questions, project-scoping patterns, available catalog inputs and specialist-resource context into a decision sequence. No customer case, certification, output guarantee or factory ownership is implied unless separately verified for the named project.
Manufacturing context
Use equipment views to ask more specific project questions.
The process illustration supports scope discussion. The XGF equipment image is reproduced from page 9 of the Allot Tech 2026 catalog; use the catalog and project documents to review the applicable configuration.
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
Send the beverage, package files, required output, factory conditions, destination and current project stage.