PETpla.net Insider 01+02 / 2010

PRODUCTS 27 PET planet insider Vol. 11 No. 01+02/10 www.petpla.net PET products New energy-efficient grinders Die CentriCut grinders from Nuga AG of Switzerland, already claiming less energy consumption than many conventional grinders, now make the grinding of plastic residue and production rejects even more economical as the lifetime of the wear parts has been extended. Depending on the planned application the company selects the most appropriate materials and coatings for vulnerable wear parts to ensure maximum operational lifetime and user economy. Non-drip drinking system Menshen Innovations introduced the Sip’Core drinking system at drinktec 2009. Designed by Florian Wiplinger, the full Sip’Core system consists of a mouthpiece with protective cap, an adapter and non-split tube, a mount with spike for safe, non-spill closure opening and a pouch for liquids with assembly-part tube and non- spill valve. It can be attached to a pouch or bottle, with or without the tube. The one-way drinking system is light, can be operated hands-free and keeps liquids from exposure to air. It is designed for travellers, sports activities and for people with limited mobility (including geriatric patients), among other uses. Raised internal pressure will not cause spillage; liquid is released by external suction. www.menshen.com Natural tea infusions Wild, of Heidelberg-Eppelheim, Germany, a lead- ing ingredients producer for the beverage indus- try, has developed new infusion-based concepts to meet the growing demand in Europe for RTD teas. According to the market research firm Canadean, the “ready-to-drink tea” category grew at an average of 9% per year between 2000 and 2008. The latest addition from Wild is an infusion based on rooibos (South African redbush tea), which will allow beverage producers to appeal to a broader target group. The rooibos plant is known to contain no caffeine, which makes rooibos-based drinks perfect natural thirst-quenchers for children. White and green tea drinks are among the most successful tea products in Western Europe and consumers perceive both varieties, as well as rooibos, as premium wellness products which, unlike iced tea, are not seasonal beverages. Volumetric filling system AMS Ferrari, of Modena, Italy, have developed a volumetric filler/capper system. The 52-valve Infinity system uses a Windows-based PC control for entering required capacity into the machine and shows three fills at once, to aid in monitoring and fault-finding. It is supplied from a pressurised tank, with electronic monitor, along a single pipe to the volumetric fillers. A second pipe controls the pneumatic valve opening and shutting. It is capable of handling a range of hot or cold fill beverages and liquids, from low-density water to high- density products such as tomato sauce, ketchup and fruit preserves, as well as detergents and delicate fluids like milk. It is designed to respond automatically to changes in temperature and viscosity. www.amsferrari.it