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PROCESSING & PACKAGING
Innopro BoxFlash: KHS gearing up for the future
The leading German manufacturer of filling and packaging systems for the beverage and liquid food indus- tries, KHS first presented its flash pa- steurizer machine, specifically develo- ped to meet the demands of small and medium-sized breweries, four years ago. The technology, proven in prac- tice many times since, is now available for several new areas of application: where it was initially only used in keg racking, it is now compatible with the glass, can and PET container segments. Compact design, high energy efficien- cy, simple installation and fast com- missioning – these are the convincing arguments that speak for the Innopro BoxFlash from KHS.
As with all process engineering sys- tems from KHS the Dortmund turnkey supplier also uses as many identical parts as possible on the Innopro Box- Flash. Components taken from other series machines include, for instance, the buffer tank and frame from the Innopro Paramix program, KHS’ pi- oneering three-component blending system. Unlike in the standard design the buffer tank here has been placed horizontally inside the frame.
“To this end, we cut the size of the tank down by 25% to a still generous 1,500 liters,” explains Gerold Tandler, Process Technology Product Mana- ger at KHS. This has the advantage that the system no longer has to be dismantled for shipping, supplied in parts and repiped and rewired on site, meaning that after acceptance at the production site it is simply shipped as a complete unit. This re- duces logistics costs by at least two thirds and considerably shortens the time needed for installation and com- missioning on site.
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The KHS Innopro
BoxFlash flash pasteurizer tailored to
the requirements of small and medium-sized breweries is now compatible with most container segments.
Simple installation, optimum pasteurization
Besides attaching the machine feet and mounting the overpressure valve to secure the buffer tank, all that re- mains to be done on site is to connect up the relevant lines and the Innopro BoxFlash can go into action. The sled systems for product pumps also inclu- de easy maintenance.
Optimized tank
lowers installation and logistics costs, simple installation and easy maintenance, and perfectly tailored to the requirements of small and medium-sized breweries add great value to Innopro BoxFlash.
(Source: KHS Group)
Perfect for small and medium-sized breweries
Innopro BoxFlash has been perfect- ly tailored to the requirements of the brewing industry. With a maximum output of 45 hectoliters per hour, it is specially designed to cater for small and medium-sized breweries, ho- wever. “The system’s overall volume is so small that CIP times can be signifi- cantly shortened, readying the system for production again very quickly,” says Tandler.
Prepared for Industry 4.0
Finally, the integrated IO-Link communication system improves the monitoring of the extensive sensor setup.
It permits constant communica- tion between the sensors and the controller and a permanent feed of diagnostic information right down to sensor/actuator level. This means that the Innopro Box- Flash is prepared for predictive maintenance and – with an eye to Industry 4.0 – all geared up for the future.
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