Alfa Laval High-speed low-acid aseptic bag-in-box filler for juices,
beverages, purees and dairy products. A fail safe system continuously
controls the sterile conditions. In case of an unexpected risk of
sterility loss the equipment aborts production and notifies the
operator. The PLC allows for return to production mode only after all
the parameters necessary for sterility have been reset successfully.
The bags are delivered pre-irradiated with gamma rays. Caps are of the
flat rigid type with high or low fitments or other dispensing caps
from major suppliers.Stainless steel executed. Automatic bag feeder,
completely integrated in the filling head, for the handling of web
type bags. Sterilizing tunnel made of stainless steel AISI 304 for the
sterilization of caps/spouts with vaporized hydrogen peroxide. Filling
head, controlled by servo motors made in stainless steel, comprises
one aseptic chamber and one filling valve with cold aseptic bellow.
Volumetric flowmeter. Precision of batch refers to pasty homogenous
products in 10 litre bags: ±0.5%. Motorized conveyor made of
stainless steel for the expulsion of filled bags. CIP and
sterilization loop (SIP) to be connected to the existing product
piping (hands-off CIP Module with CIP return pump). Steam treatment
and distribution group complete with gauges, pressure reduction and
valves. Air-steam indirect heat exchanger and micro sterile filters
for air treatment., The high-speed low-acid aseptic filler is suitable
for handling high (pH<4.5) and low (pH>4.5) acid products such as:, -
Fruit juices, concentrates and beverages., - Dairy products, such as
UHT milk, flavoured milk, soft ice mix and cheese sauce., - Sauces and
condiments., - Syrups and post mix., The Alfa Laval HS-LA BIB filling
system is designed for 3-25 litre (1/2 - 6 gallons) sterile bags of
the bag-in-box type. Filling accuracy: ± 0,5% on the filled value.
Working capacity: 5 liter bags - 10 to 12 bags per minute / 10 liter
bags - 8 to 10 bags per minute / 20 liter bags - 6 to 8 bags per
minute. Air consumption (dry / oil free): 8 bar, 35 m3/h. Steam (food
grade): 6-8 bar, 15 kg/h during filling and 30 kg/h during
sterilization. Control panel with Siemens Simatic S7-1500 PLC and
Siemens Simatic 19 touch screen operation panel. Installed power (CIP
return pump included): 400 V - 50 Hz - 3 Ph + GND - 15 kW. Including
Steritank (C.M. Frambati s.r.l., year 2021, serial nr CMF 1024,
effective volume 500 liter) which is mounted on top of the machine,
pressurized, hygienic tanks to prevent foaming and to achieve better
accuracy.. , Type of Machine: Aseptic Bag
Filler, Capacity: up to 720 bags per hour, depending on filling volume
and product, Working capacity 5 liter bags: 10 to 12 bags per minute,
Working capacity 10 liter bags: 8 to 10 bags per minute, Working
capacity 20 liter bags: 6 to 8 bags per minute, Filling volume: 3 - 25
liter (1/2 – 6 gallon), Electrics: 400 V - 50 Hz - 3 Ph + GND - 15
kW, Steam pressure (food grade): 6-8 bar, Steam consumption (food
grade): 15 kg/h during filling and 30 kg/h during sterilization, Air
pressure (dry / oil free): 8 bar, 35 m3/h