PETpla.net Insider 09 / 2017

PACKAGING / PALLETISING PET planet Insider Vol. 18 No. 09/17 www.petpla.net 53 according to the desired cycles and the size of the system. “For this, the vari- ous keg processing times have to be taken precisely into account in each of the processing steps,” Daum explains. Keg stoppers ahead of the processing machine space the containers required distance apart before they enter the machine. The conveyors also play an important role in this fine-tuning: the length of the conveying segment is adapted according to the exposure time specified by the customer for the kegs filled with caustic solution between pre-washing and main wash- ing steps. The KHS Innokeg AF-C is suitable not only for returnable kegs: one-way kegs, also PET kegs, can optionally be racked without changing over the line. The user does this by switching off the keg washers so that the kegs pass through the machine to the racker. “This is ingeniously simple,” remarks Daum while emphasising that this kind of flexibility has not been offered on the market to date. The system has been designed for medium-sized companies be operated by a tablet or smartphone using the latest in control technology. Changes to the production process, such as changeover to a different keg type or product are thus easily com- pleted. It is also possible to shut down the line at the end of production and to start CIP cleaning. www.khs.com The conveying segment of the Innokeg AF-C from KHS is centred between the pro- cessing stations. and larger bottling plants. In addition to beer, it is also possible to rack wine and carbonated beverages. The IO-link technology used in the Innokeg AF-C reduces the cost of installing the wiring by up to 50%. This also noticeably shortens the time required for installation. The AF-C can SGT Dairy products Syrups Carbonated drinks Wines Naturally Innovative Meet us at September 11 - 15, 2017 Messe Munchen Hall A4 Stand 330 New range of multilayer PET preforms to maximize beverage shelf live. Société Générale des Techniques 3 rue de l’Île Macé - 44 412 Rezé - France www. sgt-pet .com contact@ sgt-france .com + 33 (0)2 40 05 09 37