In-line vacuum powder filler
Handling milk-based nutritional powders, such as infant formula and specialized medical nutrition, requires precise filling technology to meet high hygiene and efficiency standards, especially in environments like clean rooms.
Efficiently fill milk-based nutritional powders
The PLF Virtus In-line Vacuum Filler from JBT’s PLF International is designed to handle a range of milk-based nutritional powders, including infant formula and specialized medical nutrition, at speeds of up to 180 cans per minute. The filler incorporates a new patent-pending nozzle design that delivers up to three times higher throughput per head than previous models, reducing changeover and cleaning times, maximizing yield, and lowering operational costs. This vacuum filling system eliminates any moving parts in contact with the product, thereby removing any risk of contamination and preventing powder breakdown during filling. The system’s hygienic design adheres to clean room standards for milk formula products, and its modular setup allows it to handle various container types including cans, glass, plastic, and PET. Surfaces are treated with ViwaTeq for low adhesion of powder and easy cleanability and designed to comply with EHEDG principles to ensure no bug or dirt traps.
Benefits
- Rapid changeovers with a new nozzle design
- Eliminates product contamination risk due to no moving parts
- Handles various container types including cans, glass, and PET
- Hygienic design suitable for clean room environments
- Reduces operational costs with high throughput