Thousand-litre aseptic filler

Ensure the aseptic filling of bulk liquid and viscous food products, reducing contamination risks and maintaining product integrity from sterilized food ingredients to ready-to-eat meals.

Fills and Seals Sterile Packaging Efficiently

The Thousand-Litre Aseptic Filler (TAF) from Alfa Laval is an engineered-to-order solution designed for food and beverage manufacturers requiring sterile packaging for liquid and viscous products. This versatile inline filling machine efficiently handles prepared foods, beverages, and low-acid products, ensuring each item is safely packaged in aseptic bag-in-box formats. Capable of processing from small 3-litre to large 1,000-litre containers, TAF seamlessly integrates into production lines with automation options for both semi-automatic and high-speed operations. The system’s modular design allows customization, including multiple filling heads and accessories. With a focus on product integrity, the TAF reduces contamination risks and minimizes product losses while maintaining cost-effective operations. Compliance with aseptic validation protocols ensures the highest levels of commercial sterility, making it a reliable choice for industries focused on food safety and quality. Maintenance is simplified through ergonomic design, and Alfa Laval’s global support infrastructure ensures continued productivity and uptime.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency with rapid changeovers and adaptable bag sizes.
  • Minimizes contamination and product loss, ensuring the integrity of packaged goods.
  • Ensures regulatory compliance with adherence to aseptic validation protocols.
  • Reduces operational costs with low maintenance requirements and modular design.
  • Extends shelf life and ensures sterility, preserving the quality of food and beverages.

General


Applications
Beverages,Viscous food products,Bulk industrial food processing,Liquid foods,Low-acid products,Sterile bag-in-box packaging,Food ingredients,Prepared foods
End products
Smoothies,Soups,Sauces,Creams,Cooking bases,Broths,Low-acid beverages,Condiments,Ketchups,Industrial-sized food products,Sterilized food ingredients,Ready-to-eat meals,Juices,Vegetable pastes,Dairy products,Purees
Steps before
Sterilization,Heat treatment,Pumping,Transfer from Steritank
Steps after
Packing,Distribution,Storage,Shipping
Input ingredients
sterile food products,beverages,liquid foods,highly viscous food products,low-acid products with particles
Output ingredients
bag-in-box bags,industrial drums,totes,bins,1000-litre tote-sized bags,containerized bags,3- to 20-litre bags,220-litre bag-in-drums,240- to 400-litre bag-in-carton boxes,1000-litre bag-in-container
Market info
Alfa Laval is renowned for its expertise in heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling technologies, providing innovative, energy-efficient engineered-to-order solutions for various industries including food, marine, and energy.

Technical Specifications


Capacity
1,000-litre bags
Filling speed
Fast,accurate filling
Automation
Automatic / Semi-automatic
Filling method
Aseptic
Changeover time
Faster changeovers
Bag type
Bag-in-box / Industrial totes / Drums
Filling volume
3 to 1,000 litres

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Automatic / Semi-automatic
Batch vs. continuous operation
Inline Continuous
Changeover time
Faster changeovers
CIP/SIP
Automatic CIP
Cleaning method
Easy to clean
Energy efficiency
Reduces operating costs

Material Compatibility


Biological compatibility
Aseptic
Cleanability
CIP (Cleaning in Place)
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Stainless steel construction
Density/particle size
Handles highly viscous,low-acid products

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Designed for thousand-litre aseptic filling
Bag capacity
3- to 20-litre
220-litre bag-in-drums
240- to 400-litre bag-in-carton boxes
1000-litre bag-in-container
Filling type
Aseptic inline filling
Discharge method
Inline filling into bags/drums
Control panel type
Automatic and semi-automatic options

Custom Options


Bag size compatibility
3–1,000 litres
Filling head options
Multiple heads available
Operation type
Automatic / Semi-automatic
Optional equipment
Automatic bag feeder (ABF)
Packaging design flexibility
Adapts to varying designs
Product compatibility
Liquid and viscous products