Ultrahygienic block for aseptic filling

When handling sensitive beverages, ensuring microbiological safety and quick production is crucial; this solution offers rapid aseptic filling, sterilizing both the product and containers efficiently, minimizing downtime and enhancing production reliability.

Sterilizes, Blows, Moulds, Fills, and Caps PET Containers

The Contipure Bloc P from Krones is an advanced aseptic filling solution designed for high-volume production facilities specializing in sensitive products. This system integrates seamlessly with PET bottling lines due to its contiguous preform sterilization, blow molding, and capping capabilities. Its preform sterilization module employs gaseous hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) for comprehensive internal and external sterilization of containers, ensuring microbiological safety for products like lactose-free milk, juices, and plant-based beverages. With the capacity to fill up to 72,000 containers per hour, the system supports flexible production, handling both standard and lightweight PET containers with ease. Automation is key, with servo-controlled operations and optional tool-free quick-change capabilities that minimize downtime. The inclusion of a cap sterilization module ensures each cap’s integrity, utilizing ionized air and H₂O₂ without causing deformation. Energy efficiency is optimized through features like infrared ovens with low dead spaces and parabolic mirrors. Compatible with a wide range of liquid products, from carbonated soft drinks to protein-infused water, the Contipure Bloc P is ideal for manufacturers prioritizing product safety, efficiency, and flexibility. It offers robust support for cleaning and maintenance through efficient CIP systems, ensuring rapid and effective sanitation cycles to maximize uptime.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency by reducing change-over times to under 20 minutes.
  • Ensures microbiological safety with rapid sterilization cycles, minimizing contamination risks.
  • Supports high-volume output, filling up to 72,000 containers per hour.
  • Lowers operational costs through energy-efficient infrared and servo-controlled systems.
  • Increases production flexibility, accommodating a wide variety of liquid and bottle types.

General


Applications
Beverages,Water,Rpet containers,Pet containers,Milk and milk-based drinks,Sensitive products,Plant-based milk alternatives,Fruit pieces in beverages,Juices,Aseptic filling,Soft drinks
End products
Ready-to-drink iced tea,Functional energy drinks,Cold-pressed fruit juices,Apple juice,Strawberry banana smoothie,Vegan oat milk,Protein-infused water,Orange juice,Almond milk,Soy milk,Smoothies with mango pieces,Sparkling water,Pasteurized milk,Ultra-filtered milk,Lactose-free milk,Carbonated soft drinks,Rpet bottled mineral water,Flavored water
Steps before
Preform sterilisation,Preform feeding,Cap sorting,Preform drying
Steps after
Filling,Capping,Aseptic packing
Input ingredients
PET preforms,caps,sensitive products
Output ingredients
sterilised PET bottles,filled PET containers
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
Container type
Round,square and rectangular PET containers
Container size
Standard and lightweight containers
Filling method
Aseptic filling
Sterilisation method
Gaseous hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂)
Changeover time
Under 20 minutes
Cleaning and sterilisation time
90 minutes including cleaning and sterilisation
Intermediate sterilisation time
30 minutes
Continuous operation time
Up to 120 hours
Aseptic capabilities
Sterilises inside,outside,and neck area of preforms
Automation
Fully-automatic change-over
Servo-controlled drives
Every capping head has its own separate servo drive

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Fully-automatic
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Changeover time
Under 20 minutes
CIP/SIP
Hot caustic and steam
Cleaning method
Automatic CIP/SIP
Energy efficiency
Optimized for energy usage
Pinpoint production
Filling to the last drop
High availability
Up to 120 hours continuous operation
Sterilization time
90 minutes total

Material Compatibility


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

Custom Options


Preform sterilisation module
Contipure D
Cap sterilisation module
Capsept D
Preform feed system
Contifeed
Servo-controlled oven
Yes
Infrared oven
Contiform standard series
Protective plates quick-change
Tool-free
Aseptic filler and capper
Yes
Output adjustability
Up to 72,000 containers per hour
Flexible production
Automation package for change-overs
High availability
Up to 120 hours continuous operation
Aseptic capper drive
Separate servo drive