At Interpack, Sidel is presenting a complete range of solutions for aseptic
packaging of sensitive products sold in plastic bottles at room temperature.
Sidel’s new Sensofill* FMa aseptic filler is at the heart of these solutions.
Designed for more flexibility and easier operation, the filler is sold
as a standalone machine or as part of a Combi system, which combines blow
molding, filling and capping in a single enclosure. When the Sensofill
FMa is installed as part of a Combi, it offers a choice of decontamination
processes. Customers can choose wet bottle decontamination using peracetic
acid or dry decontamination of preforms with hydrogen peroxide vapor.
These different options in Sidel’s comprehensive offering enable customers
to select the best option for their needs.
Sensofill FMa ultra-flexible filler
Using the rinser configuration (wet decontamination), available as a standalone
machine or as part of a Combi, the internal and external bottle decontamination
process uses a high pressure jet of peracetic acid (PAA). Sterile water
pulse-rinsing results in very low chemical residue and less water consumption.
In addition to the chemical and mechanical effects of this decontamination,
Sidel’s exclusive multi-wheel technology features added safety. Several
nozzles treat each bottle, and every neck is thoroughly sterilized. In
addition, the decontamination temperature is compatible with bottle lightweighting.
The Sensofill FMa with rinser is perfect for manufacturers that produce
a wide variety of beverages and bottles and require extreme flexibility.
With this system, product and format changeovers are performed from outside
the sterile zone with no loss of sterility. In addition, production can
continue for 72 to 120 hours without re-sterilization because the environment
remains under absolute control. The newly designed, hermetically sealed
isolator and sterile air overpressure are reinforced by directed air flow
in the filling zone.
The first Sensofill FMa filler has been used in production since first
quarter 2008 at Spumador in Italy, packaging isotonic drinks and juices.
Combi Predis* FMa features eco-friendly performance
In the Combi Predis FMa configuration, the rinser is replaced by PredisS,
Sidel’s patented process for the dry decontamination of preforms using
hydrogen peroxide vapor (H2O2). The process guarantees decontamination
without water consumption and uses only tiny amounts of chemicals. Several
modifications have been made so that Predis, initially used for beverages
sold in cold chain, can now be used for beverages sold at room temperature.
An ultra clean preform feeder equipped with dust removal using ionization
and UV decontamination has been developed. Blow molding with 0.01 micron
filtered air along with by-the-neck bottle transfers under a controlled
atmosphere all maintain sterility through filling.
This configuration reduces the environmental impact of production. First,
Predis uses less water and fewer chemicals. Also, because there is no
thermal stress on the empty bottle and bottles are transferred from blow
molding to filling by the neck instead of by conveyors, the system offers
great bottle lightweighting potential.
The first Combi Predis was installed at a North American bottler to produce
juice with and without pulp.
About aseptic packaging:
Aseptic packaging is used to extend the shelf life of sensitive drinks
sold at room temperature (like milk, dairy products, juice, tea, flavored
water and energy drinks). Aseptic packaging prevents package contamination
by micro-organisms during and after packaging. Previously, the beverage
would have undergone a short heat treatment to guarantee an extended shelf
life at room temperature without the need for preservatives.
*Sensofill and Predis are registered trademarks of Sidel, a Tetra Laval
company and one of the world’s top suppliers of beverage packaging equipment.
Interpack 2008, Hall 13, Booth B15 – C15.
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