Sacmi to unveil integrated stretch-blow moulding and filling solution at Gulfood Manufacturing

THE COMBO integrated solution from Sacmi combines the rotary stretch-blow moulders of the company's stretch blow forming (SBF) series and the latest range of AWS filling solutions in a single, highly-efficient compact solution to guarantee a fully ultra-clean process. The Sacmi rotary stretch-blow formers can produce as many as 80,000 bottles per hour in the standard half-liter format. Their innovative 1B=2b system enables each machine in the range to be equipped with a 1-cavity mould for large bottles of up to 3 liters or a 2-cavity mould for smaller ones measuring 0.75 liters. This ensures simple, fast size changeovers.

The Combo can be installed with all fillers in the fully renewed range. These include the Series A electromechanical fillers suitable for noncarbonated drinks, water, fruit juices, and yogurts; the Series V isobaric filling technology, which is targeted at carbonated soft drinks and come in an electropneumatic version; and the Series E electronic volumetric filler for carbonated and noncarbonated drinks.

The Combo can be controlled by a single operator interface. The moulders and fillers can be electronically synchronized and require no manual synchronization. With their compact design and optimum efficiency, the fillers can reduce the number of workers needed to manage a single bottling line without compromising cleanliness, hygiene, and noncontamination of contents and pack.

The product allows total isolation of the bottle from the surrounding environment, which is a source of oxidation and potential contamination, from stretch-blow moulding to filling and application of the cap, making it ideal for manufacturers looking to combine maximum human resource efficiency and eliminate product contamination risks.

Moreveor, the Combo features maximum output efficiency and top quality to guarantee packing safety and product integrity. Sacmi can also provide the same SBF with an ‘ultra-clean’ package consisting of a sterile blowing air system and an excess-pressure turret zone.

The Combo is currently used by Saudi company Middle East Factory for Machines (MEMCO), the country’s leading manufacturer and supplier of turnkey solutions for the beverage industry,

Sacmi will present its innovative solution in its own 120 m² display area at stand Z-B82 during the three-day Gulfood international trade fair. The show is expected to attract more than 26,000 visitors from 26 countries. Over 40% of visitors will be specialized operators from the area surrounding the Gulf nations.