Filler is faster and more hygienic, says maker
Published: October 9, 2007
Source : Dairy Reporter
Tetra Pak claims that its Tetra Rex TR/27 XH filling machine can fill about 7,000 Gable top base packages per hour, whilst meeting an unprecedented level of hygiene standards compared to similar products.
As processors look to capitalise on growing consumer demand for added-value goods with nutritional benefits, the company says the machine can ensure products retain freshness and nutritional value throughout a products shelf-life.
Tetra Pak's latest filling technology can be used for a number of beverage and dairy products for packages with volumes between 237ml to 1136ml.
The product can additionally come with an ultrasonic cap applicator if required, according to Tetra Pak.
To boost hygiene during the filling process, the group says that the machine uses the latest technology available to maintain hygiene in the operation.
This includes controls and monitors that log the entire cleaning process performed on the machine, including cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation to ensure greater traceability.
According to the company, as part of the filler's design, an Integrated Cleaning System (ICS) is also included to allow for easier maintenance.
Additionally, the machine also has a sloped drainage table-top and easy-to-clean surfaces to discourage bacteria growth, the group says.
Welded hygiene barriers and clean air systems are also included in the design, which Tetra Pak claims allows for a more sterile environment for filling and sealing to take place.
Operating costs and waste coming resulting from filling can also be reduced as part of an automated volume change process that can be performed at a rate of under a minute, according to Tetra Pak. Packages can also be filled to precision of within 1 gram per 1000 ml of liquid, the company claims.
Alongside the machine, the group will also offer a number of maintenance services including a Product Line Monitoring System (PLMS) to identify factors that can maximise line performance. Similarly, a Parts Inventory Management System (PIMS) is also offered, the group says.
The technology is currently available in markets like Europe, the US, Japan, Venezuela and Taiwan, though Tetra Pak added it would look to extend to other global markets in 2009.
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