Aseptic filling system for Pet containers

Ensure your beverage products maintain sterility and longevity with a high-speed, aseptic filling system, streamlining preform sterilization and bottling for a seamless production process.

Sterilizes, Moulds, Fills, and Caps PET Containers

The Contipure AseptBloc from Krones seamlessly integrates preform sterilization, blow molding, filling, and capping in a single aseptic solution for PET containers. Featuring a unique single-medium sterilization using gaseous hydrogen peroxide, it ensures complete sterility inside and out. Ideal for high-demand beverage sectors, its production line accommodates milk, juices, and plant-based drinks with a throughput of up to 72,000 containers per hour. Its fully automatic operation allows for non-stop production over 168 hours, with quick changeovers and minimal manual intervention. The aseptic system meets FDA certification standards, providing microbiological safety without water consumption, preventing microbial growth altogether. Designed with energy-efficient features, it uses infrared ovens with parabolic mirrors and servo-controlled components to optimize preform handling. Krones offers engineering support for customized configurations, ensuring the system seamlessly integrates into any beverage production line.

Benefits

  • Ensures product safety with complete aseptic processing, extending shelf life without preservatives.
  • Increases production efficiency with up to 72,000 containers per hour and continuous 168-hour operation.
  • Minimizes manual intervention, reducing labor costs and risk of contamination.
  • Reduces energy consumption through optimized preform handling and infrared heating.
  • Complies with FDA standards, safeguarding microbiological integrity and product quality.

General


Applications
Water,Milk and milk-based drinks,Pet containers,Spirits,Plant-based milk alternatives,Juice,Aseptic filling,Soft drinks
End products
Bottled water,Still water,Uht milk,Long-life milk,Non-carbonated soft drinks,Orange juice,Mango juice,Ready-to-drink tea,Almond milk,Oat milk,Sparkling water,Rice milk,Fruit spirits,Vodka,Flavored milk drinks,Apple juice,Gin,Soy milk,Coconut water,Lactose-free milk,Carbonated soft drinks
Steps before
Preform Manufacturing,Preform Heating,Preform Drying,Preform Cleaning
Steps after
Sterilization,Capping,Filling,Packing
Input ingredients
preforms,caps,gaseous hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)
Output ingredients
aseptic PET containers,filled and capped bottles
Market info
Krones is renowned for its expertise in manufacturing beverage and liquid food processing and packaging equipment, offering comprehensive solutions that include filling, packaging technology, and processing systems, and is reputed for innovation and quality in the industry.

Technical Specifications


Output
Up to 72,000 containers per hour
Sterilisation Medium
Gaseous Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2)
Preform Range
Round,Square and Rectangular PET Containers
Container Type
Standard and Lightweight PET
Cleaning Time
90 minutes to 2.5 hours
Changeover Time
Automatic up to defined output
Non-stop Production Duration
168 hours

Operating Characteristics


Integrated Steps
Preform sterilisation,blow moulding,filling,capping
Sterilisation Medium
Gaseous hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)
Output Capacity
Up to 72,000 containers per hour
Product Compatibility
Aseptic filling of PET containers
Automation Level
Servo-controlled automation
Cleaning and Sterilisation
Automatic,gaseous H2O2

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Product type Characteristics


Container type
PET
Container size
Round,square,rectangular
Material compatibility
Standard and lightweight PET

Custom Options


Integration possibilities
Block-synchronised systems
Control panel type
Servo-controlled
Change-over flexibility
Fully-automatic change-over
Modular design
Variants adjustable depending on installation
Sterilisation medium
Gaseous hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)