PETpla.net Insider 07+08 / 2016

BOTTLING / FILLING 21 PET planet insider Vol. 17 No. 07+08/16 www.petpla.net ment, we knew already that Krones was at that time developing the new process of a 100% aseptic block. The Contiform AseptBloc system pre- miered at the drinktec 2013 ultimately proved persuasive for us, not least in comparison to other vendors. For me personally, when it came down to it, the aseptic process from Krones was more important than the price.” Jérôme Buhler gives his reasons: “Dry preform sterilisation with hydro- gen peroxide in combination with the aseptic blow-moulder – that’s simply irresistible. And besides the top-notch microbiological safety levels it pro- vides, it also scores highly in terms of cost-efficiency: there’s no longer any need to rinse the bottles before filling them, so we save on water, chemicals and energy. In our view, dry aseptics is the process of the future.” And there was yet another plus. With the newly developed valve (see Thanks to an integrated blow module, the containers and the products are in the Contiform AseptBloc aseptically treated throughout the entire process. Variopac Pro TFS packer for 6-, 8- and 12-container film-wrapped trays, or for film-wrapped packs BOTTLING / FILLING 21 • 28mm, 33mm and 38mm screw closures • Robust and trouble free capping • Established DoubleSeal™ technology - for secure sealing performance - for better protection against micro-organisms • Slit FLEXBAND ® band technology for enhanced tamper evidence • O 2 barrier and scavenging options for screw flat caps supporting longer shelf life and fresher taste • Sports closures for aseptic filling and hot filling without aluminum foil • Special closures for syrups and carton packaging Unique range of screw and sports closures designed for cold fill and aseptic application BERI CAP Technology for juices, RTD teas, health drinks www.bericap.com box page 22), the filler is able to bottle both still and carbon- ated beverages in aseptic mode. So far, JFA has made use only of the option for filling still NFC juices, concentrate-based juices, squashes and vegetable juices in PET containers with a 38 mm neck finish. Now it still has an option available for likewise producing carbonated drinks with a fruit- juice content in future and filling these in containers with a 28 mm neck finish. It was not least for this purpose that JFA had a VarioAsept shell-and-tube heat exchanger installed, for flash-pasteurising soft drinks with a fruit-juice content, plus a second disinfection unit for 28 mm closures. Three-shift operation The new line has been working in three-shift operation right from