Bottle Washer Technical Training Program


The following outline is a summary of the subjects that will be covered in the Bottle Washer Operations Training Program:

  • Complete review of Bottle Cleaner design features
  • Principles of bottle washing
  • Operational procedures
  • Cleaning and Sanitation
  • Maintenance procedures
Bottle Washing Process Diagram
The following outline is for a typical program and summarizes the subjects covered. However, each program can be customized to suit your specific requirements.

Program Content

  1. Design Criteria, Principles of Bottle Washing, Washer Operations, Cleaning & Sanitation

    • Review of equipment design criteria
    • Complete review of the principles of bottle washing
    • Operational problems and procedures:
      • Thermal shock and fracture breakage
      • White bottle problems
      • Importance of proper solution levels
      • Troubleshooting foreign matter inclusion or dirty bottle problems
      • Balancing water flow/usage
      • Troubleshooting label removal problems
      • Troubleshooting problems at the infeed table and discharge areas
    • Cleaning and sanitation procedures
    • Personnel safety procedures

    • Maintenance Procedures

      • Complete review of equipment design criteria
      • Infeed section timing and repair
      • Carrier repair and replacement
      • Carrier chain
      • Carrier chain tracks and guides
      • Carrier chain shafts and sprockets
      • Carrier chain slack adjustment
      • Carrier chain slack protector at infeed and discharge end of machine
      • Drive chain arrangement
      • Oil bath speed reducer repair
      • Centering racks in hot hydro and rinser sections
      • Bull gear protector
      • Bottle loosener
      • Live roller
      • Discharge cams and guides
      • Label removal systems
      • Overhaul inspection and recommendations
      • Trouble shooting procedures
      • Review lubrication recommendations
      • Personnel safety

    The above items are covered in a typical program; the program content can be customized to cover any areas required.

    For more detailed course information, please contact:

    Landen Stoker
    Email:  Landen.Stoker@FGWA.com
    Phone: (434) 582-1200