Berg Water entered the premium bottled water business three years ago and the purchase of the Amsler filler marks the company’s entry into filling. The company purchased an 18-18-6 unit (18 rinsing heads, 18 filling heads,
and 6 capping heads) to accommodate both glass and plastic bottles on the 
same line. This was an important consideration due to space limitations, according to Tony Kenny, president
of Berg Water. “We couldn’t install two lines so the overall machinery footprint was important,” explained Kenny.With an output of 6000 bottles/hr, the filler handles Berg Water’s 500-ml PET bottles and 750-ml glass containers. W. Amsler also designed the mold for Berg Water’s unique PET bottle which features numerous grooves and contours that look like layers of ice. Berg Water’s Kenny also noted the high level of post-installation service from W. Amsler.
Langlade Springs bought a 32-32-10 filler unit which boasts an output of 15,000 bottles/hr. The company bottles its spring water in PET and biodegradable PET containers in 355-ml (12 oz), 500-ml (16.9 oz), and 591-ml (20 oz) sizes. Langlade buys preforms and produces containers with a used reheat stretch-blow molder from W. Amsler.
W. Amsler’s rotary monoblock water filling lines are made of stainless steel and all rinsing, filling, and capping operations are enclosed, thus promoting a sanitary environment. Plastic bottles are handled by the neck allowing for easy changeover while glass bottles are handled by the base. The machines feature PLC controls for reliable and repeatable performance. Machine speed is automatically varied depending on line conditions. Filling lines can be set up independently or inline with a W. Amsler linear or rotary blow molder. Optional equipment includes CIP (clean in place), bottle descramblers, labelers, and complete downstream packaging solutions.
