Overview

This isobaric glass bottle filler was manufactured in 1986–87 by German company Krones and commissioned in 1988. It is a Krones Mecafill VK2V K126-308 with 96 filling valves and 18 capper heads for crown cork closures. The filler has been continuously upgraded with new technology, including a Siemens S7-300 control system (2009) and a retrofitted Krones capper (2004). It is suitable for beer, cider, soft drinks, cocktails, lemonade, carbonated and still water. The machine is still in production (can be seen on the video) and will be dismantled by the end of September 2025. Spare parts from the warehouse are included.

Technical data

• Capacity: 30,000 bph (all formats)
• Formats: 0.275 L, 0.33 L, 0.5 L (total 9 formats)
• Filling valves: 96
• Capping heads: 18
• Closure type: Crown cork
• Direction: Clockwise (L–R)
• Diameter: 2,880 mm
• Filling system: Isobaric, with double evacuation, HDE (hot water injection), and splinter washout
• Products: Beer, alcohol-free beer, cider, cocktails, lemonade, soft drinks, carbonated water, still water
• Control system: Siemens S7-300 PLC (2009 retrofit)