New low-output solution for aseptic production

I NTRODUCED in response to market demand, the new low-output aseptic CombiPredis/Capdis FMa from Sidel is based on the  dry-preform and cap decontamination technology already  successfully implemented and proven by major names in  beverage manufacture throughout the world. With a standard output aseptic Combi Predis/Capdis FMa offers competitive PET packaging solutions for this market.It also creates potential differentiation through innovative packaging whilst providing the capability to easily handle different shapes and formats.  

Proven decontamination technology
The new low-output version is based on the worldwide success  of  Sidel’s dry-preform and cap-decontamination system – Predis and Capdis – which enables the sterilisation of all  types of preforms and caps within an integrated blow-fill-cap  solution. This cost-effective version offers significant environmental benefits. It provides 100% decontamination of the bottles and caps without the need for water and with very little chemicals by  employing  hydrogen peroxide mist.(In contrast, traditional  aseptic filling systems that require bottle rinsing consume approximately 100 cubic metres of water and 170 litres of chemicals per day for this specific kind of low-speed operation.)

It also reduces electrical consumption by up to 45% from the Ecoven compared with Sidel’s previous generation of blowing solutions, all whilst ensuring excellent material distribution and bottle quality. The whole aseptic Combi equipped with dry-preform and cap decontamination cuts annual costs by up to 30% compared to dry bottle decontamination.

Dry-preform-decontamination technology improves food safety. It helps to protect liquid packaging from microorganisms, preserves the integrity of sensitive drink products and lengthens their shelf life, whilst keeping the taste natural and pure. It is ideal for handling products for ambient distribution (room temperature) and it can even extend products’ shelf life when distributed in the cold  chain  (refrigerated distribution). It can also contribute to reformulate naturally sensitive products that were traditionally packaged with preservatives.

Compact and linear footprint
Attention has specifically been paid in the design of the low-output Combi Predis/Capdis FMa to accommodating it easily into new or existing plants through its ultra-compact footprint (up to 30% reduction in the footprint compared with existing linear solutions). Its linear design also allows for parallel packaging machines, a typical layout in the milk industry.

With its special‘plug and play’conception,onsite  installation is simpler and  faster and can be managed in ‘hidden time’whilst installing the rest of the line.  Despite its compact design, theplatform remains ergonomic and straightforward. Excellent accessibility to the machine’s key components has been ensured, allowing operators to maintain and manage it easily.

Flexibility with maximum uptime
Because bottles are blown from decontaminated preforms and the empty bottle does not endure any thermal stress, the Combi Predis/Capdis FMa system provides total freedom of bottle design.This means beverage producers can realise almost any type of  intricate bottle shape,  whether round or square, small or large,in many different sizes, mainly from 0.2L to 2L. Due to continuous by-the-neck transfers and the absence of thermal stress, there is no limit in terms of bottle light-weighting. 

Beverage producers can easily customise their bottles with a large  range of caps, whether flat or sport caps. The Combi Predis/Capdis FMa offers all the advantages  associated  with PET bottlesAir Jordan