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Syntegon: Setting new benchmarks in dairy and food production
The portfolio of cup filling and seal- ing machines from Syntegon sub- sidiaries Ampack GmbH, Germany, and Osgood Industries, LLC, USA has been extended with the new LFS filling machine for the dairy and food indus- try. Available in clean and ultra-clean hygienic executions, the LFS fills and packages liquid, viscous and pump re- quired products, such as yogurt, sour cream, margarine, deli salads, dips, sauces, soups, or retorted pet food into preformed containers.
The machine’s new modular concept enables manufacturers to react quickly to changing market demands. Each machine function can be retrofitted, added or exchanged to meet custom- ized requirements. The open design ensures optimum accessibility and visibility for easy cleaning and main- tenance, resulting in a highly efficient and economical production.
The ability to flexibly handle a vari- ety of products and formats is a key ad- vantage in the highly competitive food market. “While developing the LFS, we paid special attention to a modular
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concept, which enables our custom- ers with peace of mind that their new filling and packaging solution can be counted on for decades to come,” ex- plains Oguz Karcier, Product Manager at Syntegon.
Newer concepts, wider possibilities
The LFS consists of individual mod- ules which include main machine functions such as cup supply, disinfec- tion, filling, sealing, capping, and cup discharge. Each module can be con- figured, added or retrofitted accord- ing to individual production needs for maximum flexibility. For example, the LFS can be equipped with up to three servo-driven pump systems, either a tank pump or a newly developed single pump system, to cover a variety of dif- ferent product viscosities. The dosing station incorporates exchangable noz- zles as well as integrated CIP (Cleaning In Place) and SIP (Sterilization in Place) for ultra-clean configurations. The LFS processes all common container for- mats with a diameter between 60 and 160 milimeters on up to eight lanes
with a maximum output rate of up to 20,000 cups per hour. In sequential indexing configuration, alternating carrier plates allow for processing two different packaging formats one after another without format chang- es needed.
To ensure optimum hygienic condi- tions during the filling process, the disinfection station can be configured to meet individual product require- ments. For ultra-clean applications such as products with extended shelf life, customers can opt for two types of chemical-free disinfection methods: UVC light or pulsed-light. Optionally, the same technology can be used to disinfect the lids before placing them on the cups. In addition, HEPA filters purify the air, while container vacu- ums remove loose particles and de- bris from the cups before filling. Food producers can seal their product’s packaging either using pre-cut foils or heat-sealing roll stock film. Integrated sensors perform seal integrity checks to detect any leakage or poor seals to ensure product safety.
(Source: Syntegon)
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