Autoclave continuous retort system loads filled bottles in tube carriers

The autoclave ACBV series of Hydrolock, for glass bottles and jars, and the ACB series for PP, HDPE, and glass bottles are continuous retort systems designed for sterilization of milk beverages, evaporated milk, soups, and vegetables. Filled bottles are loaded into tube carriers, free of rotation. A chain pulls the tube carriers and rotates them while also rotating the products inside in a continuous motion. This rotation permits the application of a short-time, high-temperature sterilization, with efficient cooling.

This continuous agitation also preserves the organoleptic qualities of the products for you. Each product goes through the same thermal process. The products are transferred to a water-cooling unit inside the autoclave that cools them to avoid thermal shock. After the product leaves the cooling unit, it goes through a similar process in the atmospheric cooling unit outside the autoclave.

The Hydrolock ACBV series has a pre-heating device used for energy recycling. The hot water coming from the cooling process is used for preheating the products. This device is also necessary to avoid the thermal stress of the glass packagings. It combines with the continuous agitation of the product to allow for the shortest heat treatment possible. Saving you 35% more on energy consumption.

The autoclave ACBV and ACB series can run different sizes and shapes. The series is designed for both medium and large-scale production. The series carrier assembly is removable for safe inspection and cleaning. The ACBV series has a production capacity of 4000 bottles per hour to 26000 bottles per hour. While the ACB series has a capacity of 4000 bottles per hour to 28000 bottles per hour.

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Reliable, High Speed filling of pre-made pouches

The Bossar BCS series of servo-controlled machines has been specifically engineered to offer improved accuracy when using ready-made pouches. Unique Bossar-designed clamps hold the pouches perfectly in place during the filling system, ensuring a perfect seal.

Empty pouches are loaded into a carousel cassette system that ensures the machine receives a constant supply of pouches, and that can be topped up manually at any time.

The carousel system means that far fewer moving mechanical parts are needed compared to traditional cam-driven machines. This reduces maintenance to a minimum as well as the downtime associated with repairs or parts replacement.

Offering a range of formats, the BCS series can fill pre-made pouches up to 300mm x 400mm and volumes up to 6,000cc. Product throughput of up to 120 pouches per minute is available.

Flexibility is ensured by an all-electronic format change procedure. Simply using the touch screen interface, an operator can initiate an automatic format change with a single press that will take just a few minutes, and without any manual input required.

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Food pouch packaging machine with sanitary design

The Bossar BR Retort series is a range of machines designed specifically for hygienic filling of premade retort pouches for food products. They are perfect for product lines such as soup, tuna, chicken, sauces, prepared meals and pasta, as well as pharmaceutical applications.

Constructed from AISI 304 stainless steel, the BR series is easy to clean and sanitize. In addition, all parts that are product contacting are made from AISI 316L stainless steel. Optional residual oxygen removal systems can be specified, either N2 or steam injection, to meet your exact requirements.

The Bossar-designed high-pressure sealing system has been designed to give a perfect seal every time, and offers temperature control of +/- 1 degree to guarantee a hermetic seal on a wide range of pouch types.

A robust walking beam transport method ensures reliability and accuracy while allowing throughput of up to 180 pouches per minute. The BR series can seal flat or stand-up pouches ranging from 60mm x 80mm up to 330mm x 300mm. Maximum fill volume can be up to 2,000cc.

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Full water immersion retort with rotation for processing your food products in cans, jars and pouches

The Automat and Rotomat series of full water immersion retort from DFT Technology has been designed to enhance product quality, increase production flexibility and ensure the highest levels of food safety.

Designed to handle a range of modern packaging solutions, including pouches and flexible containers, the Automat/Rotomat range completely covers the containers in a water bath. This not only provides exceptionally even heat transfer but can also guarantee 100% oxygen-free processing.

Utilising high-efficiency heat exchangers and an energy storage system, the Automat/Rotomat series reaches the set temperature very quickly, ensuring that the necessary lethality effect (or F-Value) is achieved as quickly as possible.

The Rotomat series adds the benefit of rotary motion. This accelerates heat transfer to the coolest part of any container – particularly useful for products of high viscosity. Process times are therefore reduced even further, preserving nutritional content and product quality.

To increase efficiency further, a wide range of loading and unloading systems are available. Options include manual packing supports and semi-automatic and automatic batch loading and unloading systems.

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Steam Water spray retort designed specifically for food items in flexible packaging

The Autovap and Rotovap lines from DFT Technology have been specifically designed for the optimal processing of foods in flexible packaging. This product line’s emphasis is on reducing steam and water consumption while increasing product shelf life.

DFT’s system injects steam which is blended with fine water droplets. This results in a highly homogenous heat transfer environment within the unit, reducing processing time and increasing product quality.

Fine sprays are also used during the cooling phase, and these enter the chamber from the sides as well as above, ensuring an even and rapid cooling. This design means that even comparatively flat containers can be cooled safely and efficiently.

Rotation of the product-holding cages accelerates heat delivery to cool spots within the containers. This can reduce the processing time and increase product quality and nutritional value. Rotation is particularly suitable for the efficient processing of very viscous products.

The Autovap and Rotovap machines can be supplied with a range of batch handling solutions, from manually operated packing supports to semi-automatic and fully automatic batch loading and unloading systems.

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