MS-20L Semi-automatic 5 Gallon with Handle Bottle Blowing Machine

Blow Molding Machine

Designed for small to medium-scale water and beverage producers, our semi-automatic 5 gallon with handle bottle blowing machine offers a smart balance of performance, affordability and ease of use.

Category: Blowing System

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MS-20L Semi-automatic 5 Gallon with Handle Bottle Blowing Machine Introduction:

The semi-automatic 5 gallon with handle bottle blowing machine is engineered to meet the precise demands of small to mid-sized bottled water and beverage producers. Specifically designed for manufacturing 18.9-liter (5-gallon) PET bottles with integrated ergonomic handles, this 5 gallon blowing machine delivers consistent quality, operational simplicity, and cost-effective in-house bottle production.

5 Gallon with Handle Bottle Blow Molding Machine Features:

Handle-Specific Mold Design: Optimized for seamless formation of 5-gallon bottles with sturdy, user-friendly handles—ideal for home and office water delivery systems.
Semi-Automatic Operation: Combines manual preform loading with automated heating, stretching, and blowing cycles for intuitive control and reduced labor costs.
Advanced Heating System: Infrared pre-heaters with independent zone temperature control ensure uniform preform heating for superior bottle clarity and strength.
High Stability & Precision: Robust clamping unit and linear guide rails guarantee accurate mold alignment, minimizing flash and defects.
Energy Efficient & Low Maintenance: Compact design with energy-saving components reduces operational costs and downtime.
Quick Mold Changeover: Modular mold system allows fast switching between bottle designs to adapt to market needs.

Blow Molding Machine Technical Parameter:

Model	Item	ECO2L	ECO4L	ECO6L	Turo6S	Turo9S
Productivity	Depend on bottle design (PCS/H)	2400-3000	3500-4200	5500-6300	8000-9200	11000-12200
Product type	Volume (L)	0.1-2.0	0.1-2.0	0.1-2.0	0.1-0.75	0.1-0.75
	Body diameter (mm)	≤100	≤100	≤100	≤100	≤100
	Height (mm)	≤310	≤310	≤330	≤330	≤330
	Neck diameter (mm)	≤38	≤38	≤38	≤38	≤38
Mold	Cavity	2	4	6	6	9
	Mold thickness (mm)	240	240	240	240	240
	Mold volume (mm)	260240370	510240360	640240360	640240360	840240360
Main machine power	Electrical source power	380V/220V 50/60Hz	380V/220V 50/60Hz	380V/220V 50/60Hz	380V/220V 560/60Hz	380V/220V 560/60Hz
	Rated power (kw)	25	49	73	97	127
	Really use power (kw)	6.5	13	25	32	52
Air system	HP air compressor	1.6m³/min 3.0MPa	3.0m³/min 3.0MPa	6.0m³/min 3.0MPa	6.0m³/min 3.0MPa	8.0m³/min 3.0MPa
	LP air compressor	1.0m³/min 1.0MPa	1.6m³/min 1.0MPa	2.0m³/min 1.0MPa	2.0m³/min 1.0MPa	2.0m³/min 1.0MPa
	Air tank	0.6m³ 3.0MPa	0.6m³ 3.0MPa	1.0m³ 3.0MPa	1.0m³ 3.0MPa	1.0m³ 3.0MPa
	Air dryer	1.0m³/min 3.0MPa	2.0m³/min 3.0MPa	6.0m³/min 3.0MPa	6.0m³/min 3.0MPa	8.0m³/min 3.0MPa
Cooling water	Water Chiller	3HP	3HP	5HP	5HP	8HP
Machine	Size (LWH) (mm)	190012801930	190018601930	410014001800	410022001800	470026001800
Machine	Weight (kg)	2000	3600	4200	4800	5700
Preform unscrambler	Size (LWH) (mm)	20009502480	20009502480	20009502480	20009502480	20009502480
Preform unscrambler	Weight (kg)	500	500	500	500	500

5 Gallon with Handle Bottle Blowing Machine Video:

Blow Molding Machine FAQ:

Q: Who is this machine ideally suited for?

A: This blowing system is perfect for small to medium-sized water bottling plants, startups with a limited budget, or businesses that need to produce smaller batches of 5-gallon bottles (e.g., 100–300 per hour) without the high capital investment of a fully automatic rotary machine.

Q: How does the machine create the handle on the bottle?

A: This is the most common misconception. The blowing machine does not create the handle. You must purchase special “handled preforms” (injection-molded preforms that already have a solid plastic handle attached to the neck ring). The blowing machine’s mold is specially designed with a cavity to accommodate this pre-existing handle while blowing the rest of the bottle body around it.

Q: What sizes can this machine produce?

A: While optimized for the standard 5-gallon (18.9L) water cooler bottle, most models can be adjusted to blow containers ranging from 3 gallons up to 6 gallons, provided you have the correct molds and compatible preforms.

Q: What is the typical production speed?

A: Speeds vary by model and operator skill. A typical semi-automatic machine with one blowing cavity generally produces between 90 and 150 bottles per hour for 5-gallon sizes. A two-cavity semi-auto might reach 200–250 BPH.

Q: What is the typical lifespan of the machine?

A: With proper maintenance and clean, dry air supply, a quality semi-automatic blow molding system can easily last over 10 years in production.

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ABOUT LUYE MACHINERY

Suzhou LUYE Packaging Technology Co.,Ltd. is a professional manufacturer engaged in beverage packaging machinery and various water treatment equipment. The company has 30 years of production experience, and absorbs advanced technology at home and abroad, constantly improve their products, enjoying a high reputation among users. At present, there are: 0.5-50T/H complete water treatment equipment, 2000-36000 bottles/hour mineral water, pure water, gas drinks complete filling, heat shrinkable film packaging molding production line; 50-2000 barrels/hour five gallon barrel production line; 2000-36000 bottles/hour vinegar, soy sauce, wine filling production line; juice, fruit tea, vegetable protein drinks complete production line.

Luye filling machines have been sold to Nigeria, Turkey, Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Argentina, Chile, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Egypt, Ghana, Tanzania, Ethiopia and other countries.

The Luye company adheres to the corporate spirit of "integrity, sincerity, pragmatism, and innovation"; it considers "high technology, high quality, and high standards" as its lifeline; it embraces technological innovation as its eternal corporate philosophy; and it strives to meet customer needs through comprehensive after-sales service. Simultaneously, it has proposed and implemented a development strategy of "multiple product lines, high technology, large-scale production, and complete sets of equipment."