Bottle washer range

Bottle washing machine range.

Compare automatic bottle washers, semi-automatic rotary washers, bottle washing and drying machines, and label-removal equipment before requesting a project-specific quotation.

Automatic bottle washers Semi-automatic Washing & drying Label removal

Automatic washing

LU-WB12 automatic bottle washer with 12 nozzles

Inline bottle washer for cleaning inner and outer bottle surfaces with conveyor integration for production lines.

Best forGlass/PET bottles

Typical outputAbout 2,800/h listed

Utilities110/220V, 0.75kW

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Semi-automatic

LU-WB32 rotary small semi-automatic bottle washing machine

Compact rotary washing route for beverage and glass-bottle projects where flexibility and footprint matter.

Best forBeverage glass bottles

Typical outputUp to 2,500 BPH route

UtilitiesConfirmed at quote

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Wash & dry

Full automatic 12-head bottle washing and drying machine

High-pressure water washing followed by clean-air drying for round-neck, flat and square bottle formats.

Best forPET/glass bottle shapes

Typical outputConfigured to project

UtilitiesConfirmed at quote

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Returnable bottles

LU-BLR18 bottle label remover

Label-removal support for bottle recovery and returnable-bottle preparation before washing or rework.

Best for70–100mm body listed

Typical output2,000 BPH listed

Utilities4kW, 380V listed

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How to compare bottle washing machines

The most useful comparison starts with the bottle and cleaning task. A bottle rinser for clean bottles before filling is a different decision from a returnable-bottle washer, a label-removal process or a washing-and-drying route where moisture carry-over is a production risk.

Review bottle dimensions, contamination level, water and air supply, drainage, operator access, changeover frequency, conveyor height, accumulation and the next machine in the line.

Shortlist by route

Rinse-only: new or clean bottles before filling
Wash: internal/external cleaning where visible contamination or residue is present
Wash and dry: where residual water would affect filling, labelling or product quality
Label removal: returnable bottles and rework before washing

Route selection

Compare bottle washing routes by evidence, not only by output.

The range covers inline washing, rotary semi-automatic washing, wash-and-dry handling and label removal. For searchers comparing machines, the useful decision is which route matches the bottle condition and the proof required after washing.

Machine route	Best checked against	Useful proof before order
LU-WB12 automatic bottle washer	Inline output, nozzle access, conveyor integration and 12-nozzle washing requirement	Bottle dimensions, neck access, target hourly output and service requirements
LU-WB32 rotary semi-automatic washer	Glass-bottle handling, operator loading, rotary head suitability and flexible format use	Sample bottles, body diameter range, height range and returnable-bottle condition
Wash-and-dry machine	Whether residual water after washing affects filling, coding or labelling	Drying result on real bottles and compressed-air/site-service confirmation
LU-BLR18 label remover	Label material, adhesive type, bottle diameter and label-removal sequence	Before-and-after label-removal trial notes and bottle damage check

Verification inputs

Do not rely on a catalogue output alone. A useful quotation records bottle dimensions, residue, label state, required cleaning outcome, output target and utilities.

Open the quote checklist

Water and drainage

Drainage, water supply and any water-reuse objective should be discussed before layout approval. If figures are not verified for the selected configuration, the proposal should state that clearly.

Review utility planning

Rinsing alternative

Where bottles are new and need only loose-particle removal before filling, a rinser may be the better process. This site keeps heavy washing and reuse intent separate from rinser-only projects.

Compare bottle rinser options

Machine range FAQ

Questions that narrow the range quickly.

How should automatic and semi-automatic bottle washers be compared?

Compare the required output, labour input, bottle format range, changeover frequency, water and drainage services, access for cleaning, upstream loading method and whether downstream filling, capping or labelling is already fixed.

Which bottle washer details can be treated as verified?

Only details supplied on first-party product pages or in supplied project files should be treated as verified. Where water use, energy use, bottle range, drying result or changeover time is unknown, it should be confirmed at specification stage.

Why include a label remover in a bottle washing range?

For returned bottles, washing may not be enough if paper, film labels or adhesive remain attached. Label-removal or de-labelling can be a separate preparation stage before final washing or rework.

What information helps Lancing choose the right machine route?

Send bottle photos, bottle dimensions, neck opening, material, residue or contamination details, label type, target output, utilities, footprint and where the machine will sit in the line.

Evidence matrix

Compare machine routes against the cleaning evidence, not only output.

Output is only useful after the bottle condition and acceptance criteria are understood. Use the table below to decide which route needs a trial, a utility review or a label-removal check before Lancing confirms the specification.

Machine route	Best evidence to collect	Related technical guide
Inline automatic washer	Bottle dimensions, neck opening, nozzle access, conveyor stability and sample residue	Chemistry and residue testing
Rotary semi-automatic washer	Operator loading method, bottle stability, external finish and changeover frequency	Semi-automatic vs automatic
Wash-and-dry machine	Residual moisture tolerance, air supply, drying result and downstream fill/label/coding needs	Water, utilities and drainage
Label-removal route	Label material, adhesive, bottle diameter and the required bottle condition before rewash	Returnable bottles and labels

Configuration and acceptance

Compare machines by process duty, not output alone.

A listed machine speed is only a starting point. A defensible selection also considers bottle presentation, contamination, required wash and rinse stages, drainage, drying, changeover and the ability to demonstrate the required result on representative bottles.

Route	Best starting point	Key confirmation before quotation
LU-WB12 inline automatic washer	Conveyor-fed projects requiring automatic internal and external washing	Bottle stability, neck alignment, transfer pitch, wash duty and realistic line speed
LU-WB32 rotary washer	Flexible batch or semi-automatic workflows with operator involvement	Loading/unloading method, 32-head format suitability, bottle family and water handling
Automatic wash-and-dry	Processes where residual moisture could affect filling, inspection or labelling	Required dryness, air quality, bottle geometry, drainage and downstream time window
LU-BLR18 label remover	Returnable or rework bottles requiring label removal before washing	Label stock, adhesive, bottle damage risk, residue after removal and downstream wash route

Process-design worksheet

Define the required stages and decision points before comparing equipment layouts.

Open the process-design guide

Factory acceptance test

Build a sample and evidence plan around the bottles that represent normal and difficult production.

Prepare the FAT protocol

Line integration

Review conveyors, accumulation, controls, utilities and the interface to filling or labelling.

Review integration requirements

Machine-selection questions

Questions that separate a useful machine comparison from a model list.

Machine format, handling method and listed output only become meaningful when they are tested against the bottle population, operator cycle, changeovers and the surrounding line.

Is listed output the same as sustainable bottle-washing line output?

Listed output is a reference for a defined machine or route; sustainable line output is the rate the complete process can maintain with real bottles, operators, changeovers, rejects, accumulation and downstream equipment. The two values should not be treated as identical without a representative trial or agreed operating assumptions.

Sustainable output can be reduced by unstable bottles, manual loading, nozzle alignment checks, drainage time, label waste, inspection, frequent format changes and filler stoppages. The acceptance test should state whether the target is an instantaneous rate, an average over a timed run or a shift-level requirement.

Plan sustainable capacity and buffers · Define the FAT run

When does a rotary semi-automatic washer make more sense than an inline automatic washer?

A rotary semi-automatic washer can make more sense where output is moderate, operator loading is acceptable, floor space is constrained and several bottle formats need flexible handling. An inline automatic washer is generally the stronger route when continuous conveyor integration, lower direct handling and coordinated line control are central requirements.

The decision should compare labour, format changes, bottle stability, accumulation and the required proof of output rather than assuming that “automatic” is always better. A semi-automatic route may be commercially sensible but still needs a realistic operator cycle and safe access plan.

Compare automation levels · Review the LU-WB32 route

Why do bottle inversion and neck opening affect machine choice?

Bottle inversion and neck opening affect whether wash media can reach the internal surfaces and drain predictably. A narrow or offset opening can make nozzle alignment more critical, while unstable or shaped bottles may need different guides, holders, pockets or transfer methods to remain controlled during inversion and return.

The sample trial should check entry over the nozzle, internal coverage, bottle retention, drainage, impact at transfers and any trapped liquid in shoulders or bases. Bottle geometry therefore influences both cleaning result and mechanical handling.

Understand nozzle and inversion checks

How should format changeovers be included when comparing bottle washers?

Format changeovers should be compared by the real tasks, tools, access and verification needed to move from one bottle family to another. A machine with a high nominal output may be less productive if guides, holders, nozzles or settings require lengthy adjustment several times per shift.

Record the largest and smallest format, frequency of change, parts that must be exchanged, cleaning needed between products, reference settings and first-off checks. The quotation should distinguish included change parts from items to be confirmed after sample trials.

Review bottle washer change parts · Plan access and spare parts

Compare the range against real operating evidence.

Provide the bottle family, contamination duty, handling preference, target line rate, changeover frequency and available services for a project-specific comparison.

Send bottle-washing project details