PETpla.net Insider 01+02 / 2014

BOTTLE MAKING 25 PET planet insider Vol. 15 No. 01+02/14 www.petpla.net Delivering solutions, shaping the future. www.aptar.com - infobev.gbl@aptar.com Dispensing Flip-top sports closures Hotfill Cold Aseptic Convenience innovation Simpli Squeeze® valve Sensitive Beverage Dosing Flow Control Multi-serve Single-serve Pouches Pouring The framework itself has been modified, becoming several centimetres narrower so that the compressor will now fit into a maritime container. The basic area has been reduced by 20%. Via a 3-stage compression process, the compressor finally achieves the maximum required 42bar output pres- sure. Between the compression stages, the compressed air pervades newly developed coolers and moisture separa- tors. Here the developers have ensured, using the turbulent flow concept, that the cooling capacity is very high and they are therefore able to adopt a compact construction format in the construction of the units. But designing the coolers so that they are compact is one thing, to build them in this way is another. In addition to compressors, Siad Macchine Impianti is also known all over the world for its welding technology, which means that the compression team was able to call on assistance for the production process directly in-house. For dehumidifying purposes the engineers enlist the help of gravity, the water collecting underneath. Simple but effective. The more deeply one probes machine technology the more interest- ing details one finds. Thus, for example, the electrically operated oil pump has given way to a mechanically driven oil pump. This saves energy. With all the innovations, Siad Mac- chine Impianti has also been careful to design the pipework so that it is short and, in particular, to ensure that it is clearly laid out. Now all components are easily accessible. At present, there are six prototypes under test. They have been running for a total of 2,000 operating hours. Overall, thanks to the identical parts, the Italians are looking at shipping these within three weeks from receipt of order. www.siadmi.com (otherwise usual) concrete filling, thus reducing the weight of the new com- pressor by a third to less than 10,000kg.