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Filling Machine Capacity Is More Than BPH

A capacity number is incomplete without the reference bottle, beverage condition and operating assumptions. Separate nominal machine speed from the sustainable output the connected line can repeatedly achieve.

Send Target and Current Output

Selection working asset

Three output numbers

Rated speed

A model or design reference under stated conditions.

Sustainable output

A repeatedly achievable rate with the confirmed beverage, package and line conditions.

Saleable output

Accepted product after rejects, stops, changeovers and losses.

Selection working asset

Capacity inputs

  • Reference bottle size and drawing
  • Beverage temperature, viscosity and carbonation
  • Fill accuracy or level basis
  • Changeover pattern and planned downtime
  • Upstream supply stability
  • Downstream accumulation and packing limits
  • Operator and maintenance assumptions

Selection working asset

Capacity review example

QuestionIncomplete answerUseful answer
Target output10,000 BPH10,000 BPH sustainable on 500 ml PET still water after agreed acceptance test
Other sizesAlso 1.5 LState required rate and changeover frequency for each size
Line constraintNoneDocument blower, labeler, packer and conveyor limits

Buyer questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between rated and sustainable output?

Rated speed is a stated machine reference; sustainable output is the repeatedly achievable rate under the confirmed product, package, changeover and connected-line conditions.

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Next machine-selection action

State the output with its operating basis.

Send the reference package, required sustainable rate, shifts, changeovers and connected-equipment constraints.