Turnkey water filling line for 3–10 L containers: 600–3,600 bph
Linear or rotary filling of 3–10 litre containers: a handled bottle needs a different feeding, gripping and filling logic than the standard half-litre format.
- Product
- Drinking and mineral water, oil, household chemicals
- Container
- PET, PE, glass, round or square, 3–10 L
- Cap type
- Plastic or metal cap
- Output
- 600–3,600 bph
- Dosing accuracy
- ±0.5%
- Configuration
- Linear (up to 1,200 bph) or rotary (up to 3,600 bph)
- Control
- PLC + touchscreen panel, 24 V DC control circuits
- Power supply
- 380 V ±5%, 3-phase + N + PE, 50 Hz
Line parameters
About the solution
Large containers are heavy and tall, so feeding runs on a slat conveyor rather than an air conveyor, and gripping is done on the body with side clamping. The filling valve has a large bore to keep within cycle time without foaming.
The same platform suits water, vegetable oil and viscous household chemicals: only the valves and the fill recipe change. This is convenient when a plant plans several product lines on one machine set.
Built into the design
Overhead container transfer
Rotary CGF models for large containers use overhead transport — mould changeover is faster and does not require conveyor readjustment.
Large-bore valve
Fast filling of a large volume without foaming or overflow, cutoff by level or flow meter.
Three operations in one housing
Rinsing, filling and capping in one block reduce the product's contact time with plant air.
Manual or automatic packing
Large containers are more often palletised without group packing; shrink wrap and slip-sheets can be added if needed.
Line composition along the product flow
7 positions along the product flow. Every unit opens in the catalog: series, specifications, scope of supply and a quote request.
- 1
1. Water treatment
Filtration, softening, reverse osmosis and disinfection — sized against an analysis of the source water.
Water treatment →
- 2
2. Container blow moulding or feed-in
Blow moulding of a large-format handled PET bottle, or depalletising of purchased containers.
PET stretch blow moulding equipment →
- 3
3. Bottle rinsing
Body grip, inversion, rinse with treated water and drain.
11–19 L bottled water filling →
- 4
4. Filler
Linear or rotary filling with a large-bore valve and level control.
11–19 L bottled water filling →
- 5
5. Capping
Screwing or press-on capping with torque and presence control.
Capping equipment →
- 6
6. Labelling and date coding
Self-adhesive body label, inkjet batch coding.
Labelling equipment →
- 7
7. Packing and palletising
Shrink wrap of group packs or direct palletising with slip-sheets.
Packing and palletising →
Line model selection
Rotary filling machine 3–10 L
Rotary design with neck-handling container transfer: rinsing, filling and capping in a single block, with fast format changeover for 3, 5 and 10 liter containers.
| Model | Rinsers / valves / heads | Output 3 L | Output 5 L | Output 10 L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDS-BF12-12-4 | 12 / 12 / 4 | 2,500–3,600 btl/h | 2,000–2,800 btl/h | 1,200–1,600 btl/h |
| EDS-BF8-8-4 | 8 / 8 / 4 | 1,800–2,400 btl/h | 1,400–1,800 btl/h | 800–1,100 btl/h |
| EDS-BF6-6-2 | 6 / 6 / 2 | 1,200–1,600 btl/h | 900–1,200 btl/h | 600–800 btl/h |
Output is given for water at 15–25 °C. For oil and viscous household chemicals the filling cycle increases by 20–40 %.
Linear filling machine 3–10 L
The linear design has a smaller footprint, requires less installed power, and a lower investment — optimal for start-up production and a broad container range.
| Model | Filling valves | Output | Section footprint | Installed power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDS-LF-4 | 4 | 300–500 btl/h | 35 m² | 8 kW |
| EDS-LF-6 | 6 | 500–800 btl/h | 45 m² | 12 kW |
| EDS-LF-8 | 8 | 800–1,200 btl/h | 60 m² | 16 kW |
The linear machine combines rinsing, filling and capping on a single frame: the path from empty bottle to finished product runs through one unit.
Packing and palletizing
The secondary packaging scheme is selected based on container volume and retail chain requirements.
| Packaging type | Pack patterns | Label | Palletizing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat-shrink PE film | 1 / 2×3 / 3×4 / 3×5 / 4×6 | Self-adhesive, full or half wrap | Manual or robotic |
| Cardboard case | 2×3 / 3×4 | PVC sleeve, hot-melt roll-fed | Robotic palletizer with layer pads |
Operating conditions: temperature 10–40 °C, no condensation. Power supply 380 V ±5 %, 3-phase, 50 Hz ±1 %, 24 V control circuits.
Line process flow
A 3–10 L line is built around a single filling block, but the "head" and "tail" depend on whether you blow mold the container yourself or buy it, and on what you're filling: water, oil, or household chemicals.
Key features of a large-container line
- With a small set of changeover parts, the line can switch to natural, purified, carbonated and flavored water in PET
- The same platform supports hot filling of juice and tea into heat-resistant PET containers
- 3-in-1 "rinse — fill — cap" technology, PLC control with a touch panel
- Contact parts and frame — AISI 304 / AISI 316 stainless steel
- Key electrical components — Mitsubishi, OMRON, Siemens
- Filling accuracy within ±1 %, ±0.5 % for metered valves
- Full turnkey cycle: blow molding — filling — packing for PET containers
Full cycle from preform: cost-effective at own volumes from 1,000 containers per hour and a stable product range.
- 1Water treatment (filtration, reverse osmosis, disinfection)
- 2Large-container PET blow molder
- 3Slat conveyor with buffer
- 43-in-1 filling block (rinse — fill — cap)
- 5Fill level and cap seating inspection
- 6Labeling machine
- 7Drop-jet coder
- 8Heat-shrink packaging
- 9Palletizer and stretch wrapper
Key line stations
What sits behind the nameplate output: contact-part execution, operating logic and service points for every station.
Water treatment station
Process-grade water
- Mechanical and carbon filtration, softening, reverse osmosis — the scheme is built from the raw-water analysis.
- Membranes with a flush system and VFD pump start: longer membrane life, no water hammer.
- UV and ozone disinfection, storage tank in AISI 316.
- Station capacity sized with a 20% margin over the line's peak demand.
Core machines of the line
Equipment of the “Water Filling Line, 3–10 L” layout: each tile opens the catalog with series, specifications and a quote request for that machine.
Large-container PET blow molder
Blow molding of 3–10 L bottles, with or without a handle: reinforced preform stretching unit, separate mold cooling circuit, buffer ahead of filling.
3-in-1 filling machine
Rinsing, filling and capping on a single frame. Rotary design uses neck-handling transfer; linear design reaches up to 1,200 btl/h with minimal footprint.
Capping machine
Screwing a plastic cap or pressing on a metal cap, 38–48 mm, with torque and cap-presence control.
Labeling machine
Self-adhesive body label, PVC sleeve, or hot-melt roll-fed: full or half-wrap label for large containers.
Drop-jet coder
Applies date, batch, and filling time on the bottle body or shoulder without stopping the conveyor.
Slat conveyor
Large, high-center-of-gravity containers travel on a wide slat chain with guides and buffer sections between machines.
Packaging machine
Group packaging in heat-shrink PE film or case packing: patterns 1, 2×3, 3×4, 3×5, 4×6 depending on container volume.
Robotic palletizer
Layer-by-layer stacking of heavy containers on a pallet with slip sheets — manual labor at the line output is eliminated.
Pallet stretch wrapper
Wraps the formed pallet with pre-stretched film and top pressure — the pallet reaches the warehouse without shifting.
Which closure do you use
The cap type defines the capping block: heads, feeding and orientation of the closure, torque or press-on force. State your option in the request and we will select the head and sorter for it.
PCO 1881 / 28 mm / 38 mm
Plastic screw cap
The tamper-evident band tears on opening. Torque is set on the HMI and monitored on every chuck.
Capping unit: Magnetic screwing head
55 mm (smart cap)
Cap for 5-gallon (19 L) bottle
Press-fit onto the neck collar, with a shrink tamper-evident band applied over it.
Capping unit: Press head with shrink-seal band
Auxiliary systems of the line
The engineering utilities without which a line never reaches its rated output: water and product preparation, sanitation, container handling.
Water treatment
Water preparation for filling into large-format containers.
- The scheme is built from a feed-water analysis: mechanical filtration, carbon, softening, reverse osmosis
- Station output sized with a 20% margin over peak line consumption and wash cycles
- Membranes with automatic flushing and VFD-driven pumps — no water hammer
- UV and ozone disinfection, AISI 316 buffer tank with a breather filter
3–10 L container washing
Rinsing a large bottle needs a dedicated station.
- Neck grippers with a polymer pad for large containers, no crushing
- Two-stage rinse: ozonated water, then product-grade water
- Drain with recirculation and filtration — reduced wash-water consumption
- Tilt and residue drain before feeding to the filler
CIP station (clean-in-place)
Wash of the tank, fill path and capping head.
- Alkali, acid and hot-water tanks holding temperature within ±2 °C
- Recipe-driven wash programs: phase time, concentration and flow are logged
- Flow meter on the supply line — actual flow is verified, not assumed from the nameplate
- Filtered detergent return to the tanks; discharge only once the solution is spent
Conveying systems
Heavy-duty slat conveyor rated for container mass.
- Air conveyor for empty containers with air filtration and neck guide rails
- Slat-top conveyor with independent drives and accumulation buffers between stations
- AISI 304 frame, Siemens / Schneider drives and controls, Sick photo sensors
- Photoelectric jam detection with automatic section stop before a line stoppage
Coding and inspection
Date and batch on the label or directly on the bottle shoulder.
- Inkjet or laser coder: date, shift, batch number, traceability code
- Fill-level, cap presence and seating inspection with automatic reject to a pocket
- Good/reject product counters logged per shift hour
- Ready for mandatory marking: case and pallet aggregation at the line outfeed
Packing and palletizing
Manual or semi-automatic pallet stacking with wrapping.
- Shrink film pack or corrugated case, format tailored to the retailer's requirements
- Layer palletizer to a defined pattern, robotic version for constrained floor space
- Pallet wrapper with pre-stretch film: lower film consumption, pallet withstands transport
- SSCC pallet label printing and application, data handoff to the ERP system
FAQ
How does the 3–10 L line differ from a standard one?
Different container transport and gripping logic, larger-bore valves and, typically, a linear layout at lower speeds. A standard 0.5 L monobloc does not work with large containers without replacing most of its stations.
Can oil be filled on the same line?
Yes, oil requires a weight or volumetric valve and a separate product loop. We design in this compatibility at the project stage.
How much does the Water Filling Line, 3–10 L cost?
Price on request: the budget depends on output, container type, line composition and the level of automation. After a short brief we send a preliminary estimate within 1–2 working days and a full quotation broken down by machine within 3–5 days.
What are the delivery and commissioning lead times?
Standard machines ship 8–12 weeks after the specification is confirmed, complete lines 12–20 weeks. Transport takes 2–6 weeks depending on the route; installation and commissioning on site take 2–4 weeks, with operator training included.
What output does this line reach?
The working range is 600–3,600 bph. Exact output is confirmed against your container, product and shift plan: we calculate the line balance and keep a margin on the bottleneck machine.
Request a quote: Water Filling Line, 3–10 L
Tell us the product, the container and the target output — we will return the line composition, a layout, a budget range and a delivery schedule.
Project budget
What drives the cost of a water filling line
The price is set by a combination of factors, not a single line item. We build the budget around your task and show the cost structure node by node — no hidden positions.
Output
Target bottles per hour define the machine class: from compact monoblocks to high-speed lines with automatic packaging.
Container and format
PET 0.33–1 L, PET 3–10 L, 19 L polycarbonate, glass — different tooling, capping and conveying.
Water treatment
Raw water analysis defines the train: filtration, softening, reverse osmosis, mineralisation, disinfection.
Automation level
Semi-automatic, automatic, or a line with robotic palletising and SCADA — a different budget and headcount.
End-of-line packaging
Labelling, coding, shrink wrapping, case packing, palletiser — each unit is added when it is needed.
Logistics and commissioning
Delivery, customs, supervised installation, operator training and the service package are part of the final quote.
Publishing average figures would be misleading: projects with similar output can differ several times over. Price is on request, and we quote against your actual input data.
Request a budget estimateRelated solutions
Lines with a similar equipment set — useful when you plan several products on one site.
2,000–36,000 bph
Drinking Water Filling Line, 0.33–1 L
Rinser-filler-capper monobloc for PET, water treatment, labelling and shrink packing.
Open solution3,000–36,000 bph
Carbonated Soft Drink Filling Line, PET
Mixer-carbonator, isobaric filling, capping and labelling.
Open solution2,000–18,000 bph
Hot-Fill Juice Line, PET
Pasteurisation, filling at 85–92 °C, cooling tunnel and labelling.
Open solutionServices for this line
Engineering, logistics, installation and service that turn this line into a working production site.
Digital layer
Any line can be supplied with a digital layer
SCADA, MES, OEE monitoring, batch traceability and integration with plant systems — engineered together with the line, not bolted on later.
Your next step
Move from equipment selection to a turnkey project scope and a budget estimate.