Is bottles per hour enough to select a filling center?
No. Output must be tied to a reference bottle, while product conditions, neck and cap, format changes, water supply, bottle transfer, cleaning and downstream discharge also need confirmation.
XGF water filling machine selection
Bottled Water Filling Machine: XGF Rinsing, Filling & Capping
Compare the XGF rinsing-filling-capping range on a 500 ml reference basis, then verify the bottle, water, closure, utilities and downstream interfaces that determine the final machine.
Direct answer
How is a bottled water rinsing, filling and capping system selected?
An XGF bottled water filling machine combines bottle rinsing, normal-pressure filling and capping in one monoblock. The verified reference family shown here includes nine models from 6,000 to 42,000 bottles per hour on a 500 ml basis for nominal container sizes from 500 to 2,000 ml. Final selection still requires the bottle and neck drawing, cap, treated-water conditions, required saleable output, utilities, downstream equipment and an agreed test method.
XGF filling platform reference
Compare XGF water filling machine models on one reference basis.
The XGF family combines bottle rinsing, normal-pressure filling and capping in one monoblock. The published reference range covers 6,000–42,000 bottles per hour for 500 ml bottles, with container sizes from 500–2,000 ml.
9reference models
6k–42kBPH at 500 ml
500–2,000ml container range
| Model | Capacity BPH, 500 ml |
Machine size L × W × H, mm |
Weight kg |
Installed power kW |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XGF14-12-5 | 6,000 | 2,360 × 1,770 × 2,700 | 2,800 | 2.42 |
| XGF16-16-5 | 8,000 | 2,760 × 2,060 × 2,700 | 3,800 | 3.12 |
| XGF24-24-8 | 13,000 | 2,800 × 2,230 × 2,700 | 4,800 | 3.92 |
| XGF32-32-8 | 16,000 | 4,215 × 2,960 × 2,700 | 5,800 | 4.92 |
| XGF40-40-12 | 18,000 | 4,360 × 3,300 × 2,700 | 6,800 | 7.30 |
| XGF50-50-15 | 24,000 | 5,900 × 4,123 × 2,700 | 8,600 | 7.87 |
| XGF60-60-15 | 30,000 | 5,770 × 5,288 × 2,700 | 10,800 | 11.00 |
| XGF72-72-18 | 36,000 | 6,540 × 4,900 × 2,700 | 12,800 | 11.40 |
| XGF80-80-18 | 42,000 | 7,800 × 6,380 × 2,700 | 15,000 | 15.37 |
Selection note. These are filler-platform reference ratings, not a guarantee of complete-line saleable output. Bottle geometry, water conditions, cap, downstream equipment, utilities, changeovers and the agreed test method can change the final selection.
Request a Model & Line ReviewSystem focus 01
How the XGF 3-in-1 monoblock works
Bottles enter from an air conveyor and are transferred through the rinsing, filling and capping zones before controlled discharge. Combining the three functions reduces intermediate bottle handling, but the monoblock still depends on correctly defined bottle, water and closure conditions.
- Air-conveyor bottle infeed
- Bottle rinsing before filling
- Normal-pressure water filling
- Closure feeding and capping
- Adjustable bottle discharge interface
System focus 02
Bottle and neck definition
Bottle geometry and neck handling affect the rinser, transfer stars, guides and air-conveyor infeed. The published platform references nominal containers from 500 to 2,000 ml, with bottle height and diameter limits that must be checked against final drawings and samples.
- Bottle volume, drawing and physical samples
- Neck finish and handling method
- Bottle height and diameter
- Format count and change parts
- Infeed stability at the required rate
System focus 03
Treated-water and closure interfaces
The filler needs stable treated-water quality, flow, pressure and temperature conditions together with compatible cap handling. Tanks, pumps, cap elevators and any project-specific closure treatment provisions must be reviewed as part of the filling center.
- Product-water quality and filler-feed boundary
- Available flow, pressure and temperature
- Closure drawing, material and supply method
- Cap feeding and treatment scope
- Hygiene and cleaning provisions
System focus 04
PLC coordination and status detection
The reference platform describes OMRON PLC control, inverter coordination and photoelectric operating-status detection. These controls support machine coordination, but the final order still needs an approved component list, control narrative, signal schedule, safety review and destination-specific electrical confirmation.
- Approved PLC and component schedule
- Speed coordination and inverter scope
- Photoelectric status and fault detection
- Upstream/downstream signal exchange
- Electrical, guarding and safety confirmation
System focus 05
Discharge, inspection and complete-line output
Sealed bottles need controlled discharge, inspection and useful accumulation before labeling and packing. A 42,000 BPH filler nameplate does not guarantee 42,000 saleable bottles per hour when treatment, bottle supply, utilities or end-of-line equipment cannot sustain the same reference condition.
- Outfeed conveyor and bottle guides
- Fill, cap and visible-defect inspection points
- Useful accumulation strategy
- Labeler and packer rate on the same bottle
- Integrated-line acceptance measurement
Filling-center interfaces
Verify the four handovers around the filling center.
Performance depends on the received bottle, water and closure conditions and on controlled bottle discharge.
| Handover | Inputs to define | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Bottle infeed | Drawing, neck, formats, rate and transfer method | Stable arrival and compatible handling parts |
| Product-water feed | Quality, flow, pressure, temperature and tank/pump boundary | Controlled filling conditions throughout the test |
| Closure supply | Cap drawing, material, feed orientation and treatment scope | Reliable feeding, application and closure checks |
| Sealed-bottle discharge | Bottle state, conveyor, inspection and buffer controls | No structural downstream restriction at the reference rate |
Buyer questions
Frequently asked questions
Use these answers as a project-planning starting point. Final equipment and performance remain subject to the confirmed brief.
Which systems connect directly to the filling monoblock?
The direct interfaces normally include treated-water delivery, bottle infeed, closure handling, cleaning provisions, controls and the sealed-bottle discharge conveyor.
Why does downstream accumulation matter to filling?
Useful accumulation can absorb short labeler or packer interruptions. Without coordination, downstream stops repeatedly interrupt the filling center and reduce usable line output.
Deep technical guides
Continue with the engineering decision behind this system.
Each guide answers one narrower project question and links the result back to complete-line scope.
Cap Decontamination for Bottled Water Lines
Cap treatment must match the approved closure, product-risk assessment, filling concept and validated operating method while preserving feeding and sealing performance.
Water-Bottle Rinsing System and Rinse Control
Bottle rinsing is a controlled preparation step whose method, medium and evidence should follow the incoming container and filling-system risk assessment.
Bottled Water Line Inspection and Reject System Guide
An inspection station protects production only when it detects a defined condition, tracks the correct bottle and confirms that nonconforming product is controlled.
Cap Feeding and Capping System for Water Bottles
Reliable capping begins with a qualified cap and neck combination, then protects closure identity and orientation from bulk loading through application, inspection and reject response.
Water Filling Machine Fill-Level Troubleshooting
Low fills, overfills, foaming and bottle-to-bottle variation may come from product supply, container geometry, filling components, machine condition or the way results are sampled, so the pattern matters more than a single bottle.
Water Bottle Cap Leak and Torque Troubleshooting
A leaking or difficult-to-open water bottle may reflect the cap, bottle finish, feed path, capping head, container support, fill condition or test method, so torque alone should never be treated as the complete diagnosis.
Bottled Water Production Line Inspection Points
An inspection plan connects each material or process risk with a measurable characteristic, a suitable detection point and a defined response.
Bottled Water Filler Hygienic Design Review
A high machine rating does not show whether the filler can be cleaned, inspected and maintained without exposing product or open bottles.
Water Filling Valve Inspection and Rebuild Guide
Replacing a seal can change fill behavior or introduce contamination when valve identity, parts, assembly and release evidence are not controlled.
Rotary vs Linear Water Filling Machine
Rotary and linear water fillers should be compared on the approved container range, saleable output, hygiene boundary, changeover pattern, footprint and service model. Machine architecture affects accumulation, access and future expansion; neither format is universally best.
Gravity vs Pressure Filling for Bottled Water
Gravity and pressure filling choices depend on product characteristics, target fill, container behavior, required output and hygienic control. Still water often suits atmospheric principles, but the correct valve and bowl design must follow the actual product and package duty.
Allot Tech project desk
Match an XGF filling machine to the complete production line.
Share the source water, bottle, target output, pack format, factory status and destination. We will use them as the basis for a project-specific configuration discussion.
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