PETpla.net Insider 01+02 / 2017

BOTTLING / FILLING PET planet Insider Vol. 18 No. 01+02/17 www.petpla.net 15 BOTTLING / FILLING 15 oil, accurately providing the correct temperatures from the very first bot- tles produced. This results in a blow- ing process which is uniform between blowing stations, ensuring high bottle quality and consistent performance in the hands of the consumer. Compared with Sidel blowers that used traditional heating with oil, this electrical mould heating and the proven Sidel Matrix blower technolo- gies are said to offer together energy savings of up to 45%. A further saving of 25% could be achieved with Sidel Matrix Ecoven, which uses infrared lamps with ceramic instead of metal reflectors. A reduction by up to 45% of air consumption is said to be possible by implementing Sidel’s air recovery option, AirEco2. Hot filling of beverages with or without pulps To meet the production demands of sensitive and natural beverages, the Sidel Matrix hot filler – SF700 FM can be hygienically used for a variety of sensitive beverages, with or without pulps. Beverages containing particles up to 10 x 10 x 10mm can also be handled with a double stage filling. It is suitable for PET bottle sizes rang- ing from 200ml to 3l. Operating at production rates ranging from 6,000- 60,000bph, it features electronic filling valves equipped with individual flow meters that ensure precise filling vol- umes while minimising product wast- age. Its operation of contactless filling - where there is no contact between the filling valve and the bottle neck - optimises product safety throughout the whole process. Additionally, by integrating of the electrical HR blow- ing and hot filling technologies in one single controlled production environ- ment, the Sidel Matrix Combi Hot Fill eliminates conveying and allows hygiene and food safety to be main- tained, says the company. Beverage safety Once the beverage is filled and the bottle capped, beverage safety and consist- ency are ensured by sterilis- ing the head-space and cap with the Sidel cap steriliser. It controls this process by tilting the bottle at a precise angle, temperature and contact time. This step puts all internal sur- faces and air space in contact with the hot beverage, elimi- nating microorganisms and extending product shelf life. Sidel’s cooling system cools the product while avoiding thermal stress and preserving organoleptic properties, taste and colour, for a great con- sumer experience. The modu- lar cooling configuration can be easily upgraded to match the production needs. Additionally, the advanced engineering allows a precise sizing of the cooler with a 20% reduced footprint and minimal water consumption compared with traditional solutions. Line integration with Tetra Pak Processing Systems can also lead to energy savings of up to 45% by recovering, for example, warm water from the cooler for pre-heating at the pasteur- iser. www.sidel.com Filling valves The cooling system reduces the liquid beverage’s temperature while avoiding thermal stress and preserving organoleptic properties. info@hasplastik.com Tel: +90 212 695 50 00 Fax: +90 212 694 97 24 100815dmyR .com