Sensitive beverages and flexible solutions - these topics are at the centre of KHS' presence at Anuga FoodTec. With its new InnoPET BloFill ACF-R aseptic block, the Dortmund systems supplier aims to set new standards in bottle sterilisation in terms of safety and hygiene.
Visitors can also obtain comprehensive information about the Latest generation of barrier technology InnoPET Plasmax and via the first module of the KHS ConnectApp digital service offering.
The new InnoPET BloFill ACF-R rotary aseptic block combines the energy-efficient InnoPET Blomax Series V stretch blow-moulding machine with the Innofill PET ACF-R rotary filler for the first time. Linear fillers can process up to 14,000 bottles per hour. In contrast, the rotary aseptic block an output of up to 36,000 1-litre bottles per hour and in future will even be available with a capacity of up to 48,000 500-millilitre bottles per hour.
KHS deliberately focuses on bottle sterilisation, which - unlike preform sterilisation - can also be combined with the KHS FreshSafe PET coating system and thus Additional barrier protection for sensitive beverages offers. With this variant, the containers are sterilised immediately before the filling process. This procedure ensures greater flexibility and higher availability when changing formats.
Visitors can find out about the latest generation of Plasmax coating technology for barrier protection. With this pioneering technology, the insides of PET bottles coated with a wafer-thin, chemically pure glass layer, This means that the bottles remain fully recyclable. Sensitive products such as fruit juices, wine, beer, soft drinks, ketchup, sauces and other liquid foods can be protected from the effects of oxygen and CO2-loss and have a significantly longer shelf life. The company has continuously improved this process over the years and has now taken it to the next level. The result is better performance, quality and flexibility as well as greater efficiency.
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KHS at Anuga FoodTec 2024: Hall 5.1, Stand B-070/C-089
