Bottle label remover for returnable bottles, bottle recovery, rework and preparation before washing.
A label-removal support machine for returnable-bottle, recycling and rework workflows where labels must be removed before washing, inspection or reuse.
Use the data below as an initial guide only. Bottle washing performance depends on container stability, neck opening, nozzle access, cleaning requirement, operator loading, conveyor flow and the condition of bottles entering the machine.
For a reliable proposal, send bottle drawings or samples with your target output and site constraints.
| Machine model | LU-BLR18 |
|---|---|
| Listed output | 2,000 BPH |
| Bottle opening diameter | 12–60mm listed |
| Bottle body diameter | 70–100mm listed |
| Bottle height | Customisable listed |
| Listed power | 4kW, 380V |
Send bottle photos, dimensions, residue details and required bottles per hour. We’ll check which washing route is most suitable before quoting.
Send enquiryThis additive specification section keeps the existing machine details in place and adds the practical checks normally needed before a bottle washer is confirmed for production.
The first-party specification lists LU-BLR18, 2,000bph capacity, 12–60mm bottle opening diameter, 70–100mm bottle body diameter and 4kW, 380V power.
Final suitability still depends on the real bottle, residue, site utilities, changeover expectations and where the machine sits in the wider line.
This machine is best considered for returnable-bottle projects where paper, film labels or adhesive need to be dealt with before final washing or reuse.
| Specification area | What to confirm | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaning validation | Visible residue, odour, label adhesive, internal droplets and outside finish after the test | Prevents choosing a machine before the required clean outcome is defined |
| Wash chemistry and temperature | Whether water-only, detergent, caustic or heated-water review is required | Different residues, bottle materials and adhesives behave differently |
| Water and drainage | Supply, pressure, filtration, drainage capacity and any water-reuse objective | These affect performance, reliability and installation planning |
| Changeover and access | Format changes, guides, nozzles, bottle carriers, operator access and cleaning access | Practical production time depends on more than headline output |
Test real bottles rather than relying only on catalogue descriptions. Check bottle stability, neck access, residue removal, external finish, drainage, dry-off where relevant and line transfer behaviour.
No. Water, energy and drainage requirements should only be published or quoted once the selected configuration, wash stages, output and site services are known.
Send bottle photos, drawings or dimensions, material, neck opening, height, diameter, residue type, label condition, desired pass/fail outcome, target output and site-service information.
Another route may be better if the required output, labour level, bottle stability, drying need, label-removal problem or footprint does not match the selected machine route.
Useful supporting pages: cleaning validation, water and drainage planning, returnable bottle preparation and project enquiry.
The LU-BLR18 route is most useful when label condition is the blocker before reuse, rework or washing. Lancing's first-party specification lists model LU-BLR18, 2,000bph capacity, 12–60mm bottle opening diameter, 70–100mm bottle body diameter and 4kW/380V power. Suitability still depends on the real label material, adhesive, coverage, bottle shape and what condition the bottle must reach before washing.
Use the returnable bottle washing guide to define the sequence, then compare the wash-and-dry route if residual moisture or external finish matters after label removal.
No. Some returnable projects can be washed without a separate de-labelling stage, while others need label removal before washing. The decision depends on label coverage, adhesive, bottle condition and the required end result.
Send labelled bottles or clear photos showing label position, label material, adhesive behaviour, bottle diameter and the required finish before washing.
No. Listed capacity is an initial reference. Actual output depends on bottle handling, label condition, adhesive behaviour, changeovers and line integration.
The LU-BLR18 is listed at 2,000 bottles per hour for bottle openings of 12–60 mm and body diameters of 70–100 mm, with 4kW power and 380V supply. Suitability depends on the bottle, label construction, adhesive, storage history and the cleaning stage that follows removal.
Include new labels, aged labels, wet or chilled bottles where relevant, difficult adhesive areas and the realistic mix of returned bottles. Do not rely on a single freshly labelled sample.
Record label removal, adhesive residue, paper or film fragments, bottle marking, breakage and the amount of manual rework required. Define whether the next washer must remove remaining adhesive.
Plan how labels, adhesive, wash liquor and solids are separated, collected and removed. Confirm cleaning access and the drainage or trade-effluent route before finalising the layout.
| Sample variable | Why it can change the result | What to record |
|---|---|---|
| Paper, film or metallised label | Material can tear, stretch or release differently | Removal percentage, fragments and downstream capture |
| Adhesive type and age | Bond strength and residue can change during storage or use | Remaining adhesive area and required washing action |
| Bottle condition | Scuffs, chips and contamination can affect handling and reject decisions | Pre-existing damage and any damage after the trial |
Use the reusable wine and beer bottle process guide to place de-labelling within the full returnable workflow. View the corresponding first-party Lancing machine information or send labelled bottle samples for review.
The LU-BLR18 page contains verified model data. The questions below define the label, adhesive, waste and downstream evidence that must be checked with real samples.
An LU-BLR18 sample trial should include every materially different label stock and adhesive expected in production, including paper and film labels, old and newly applied labels, different coverage areas and bottles stored under different moisture or temperature conditions. The worst credible combination should be identified clearly.
Do not combine unlike samples without traceability. Mark each bottle or batch so removal, tearing, glue retention and bottle marking can be linked to the exact label system.
Remaining adhesive should be scored against a defined acceptance scale that identifies location, area, thickness or tack and its effect on final washing, inspection, conveying and relabelling. “Most glue removed” is not precise enough for a repeatable purchasing decision.
Use consistent lighting and handling, and distinguish removable wet residue from hardened or smeared adhesive. Record whether the bottle needs a subsequent wash stage and whether glue transfers to guides, conveyors or inspection equipment.
Detached label waste should be captured and removed through a planned route that prevents face stock and adhesive from recirculating, blocking nozzles, contaminating tanks or reaching downstream machinery. The route depends on label material, volume, water use and the final machine configuration.
The project should identify screens, filters or collection points, cleaning access, waste handling responsibility and the effect on drains or trade effluent. These details should be confirmed with the site and machine design rather than assumed from the model name.
Label removal and final washing should be specified as separate stages when detached label material or adhesive would otherwise overload the main wash, when different operating conditions are needed, or when the process requires an inspection or rejection decision between de-labelling and final cleaning.
A separate stage can also make troubleshooting clearer because label failure and residue failure are observed independently. The process flow should show how bottles transfer between stages and where waste is removed.
Include bottles from different label batches and storage ages, plus the required residual-adhesive condition and the intended final washing stage.
Send bottle-washing project details