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Hygienic conveyor solutions

We offer you Line efficiency High throughput Flexibility Compact footprint Shorter cleaning cycles Improved hygiene Improved product hygiene Improved installation hygiene Simplified cleaning Cost savings, water -50%, detergents -80% Increased line efficiency! Much money!

Hygienic conveyor solutions Line concepts Classic Matrix Dynamic matrix Optional: Hygienic zones Temperature zones Plano carton handling Concepts – needs!

Dynamic matrix From any filler to any packer Dynamic routing Dynamic balancing of the production flow High flexibility and line utilization

Matrix lines Any filler to any packer, one at a time Manual changeover Capacity: Multiples of filler (normally 7000 b.p.h. each) Drastic increase of flexibility and machine utilization

Classic lines - flexible Each filler can supply several packers Manual or automatic control of diverters/flow control 2 or 3 dimensional layouts Capacity and flexibility can be added step by step

Classic lines Dedicated; one filler to one packer Buffering on the conveyor or separate buffers Traditionally 2D layouts – we can make them 3D  compact Sensitive for disturbances Re-setting an issue

Plano carton layout Separated levels of carton handling Automatic handling of plano cardboard

Zones Hygienic and/or temperature zones

Software and controls Distributed line control Dynamic buffering High conveyor speed Easy line balancing Good product stability through smooth running (ramp up / ramp down) Now queue-pressure No brakes Enables ‘no lubrication’ Simpler line design – less cabling Improved service life – drive unit & chain Simplified maintenance

Dynamic buffering

Hygienic conveyor solutions Functions Rinsers ► Diverters ► Mergers ► Elevation ► −Wedge −Elevator −Incline Buffers ► −Fifo −Alpine −Empty bottles Speed control ► Product re-orientation / star wheels ► Automatic guiding system ► Palletizing ► Vision identification ► A strong and complete offer!

Rinsers In-line washing and emptying of bottles Integrated buffer

Dynamic diverter 1  2/3 Single products or trains Patented Dynamic Flow Concept Safe product handling Capacity < b.p.h. Conv. Speed < 40 m/min Standardized controls Option: Vision product identification Stand alone unit Proven – efficient!

Train diverter Divert 1 to 2 Diverts products in trains Pneumatic controlled b.p.h. Gable top, 0,5 and 1 l. Simple!

Matrix gate 1  2/3/4... Manual Square products Capacity: < b.p.h. Conv. speed: < 25 m/min. Stand alone unit

Dynamic merger 3/2  1 Single products or trains No backlog req. Safe product handling Round and square products Capacity < b.p.h. Conveyor speed < 30 m/min Belt product control Standardized controls Stand alone unit Dynamic Flow Concept!

Elevation In-line elevation/loweration – wedge conveyors No speed losses!

Elevation Pater Noster elevators Space efficient!

Elevation Alpines In-line elevation Combined buffering

Buffering Horizontal MultiLane FIFO buffer Acting as conveyor - by pass - in normal mode Sorting possibility Buffering capacity; pcs /h Square, rectangular and round products Dimensions 250 pcs; LxBxH, 4x1,4x1,2 m pcs; LxBxH, 11x2,6x1,2 m Efficient!

Buffering Alpines Compact buffering Combined elevation

Speed control Product separation Release / brake Controlled speed Product control!

Star wheels / turning device Unique! Patents pending! High capacity < b.p.h. / 30 m/min Safe handling - no falling packages Square packages No gaps needed Driven turning device Stand alone unit

Vision identification Identification of individual products Speeds < b.p.h. (30m/min) Accuracy Identifies pattern & colour For divert & merge Quality control

Automatic guiding system Automatic re-setting for different product sizes Fast - accurate Allows buffering Layout freedom Line efficiency! This application 1 & 2 lit 4500 b.p.h. 2-3 re-settings per day

Palletizing Flexible – efficient!

Conveyor platforms Hygienic conveyor Wash down conveyor Options Anti bacterial

Hygienic conveyor XMY Clean design ► Stainless (304 / 2333) High capacity ► No lubrication ► C.I.P. option ► Beam washer ► Personal safety ► Clean, rigid and efficient!

Clean design All steel Smooth surfaces Open for cleaning Self drainage Drive & idler units with cleaning slots Self draining bends with cleaning slots Covered return chain Minimum of recesses at beam joints EHEDG compliant XMY – clean!

High capacity System speed < bph (ref. Recart) Conveyor speed < 100 m/min. Efficient controls for smooth handling at high speeds Good product stability Rigid design B.P.H!

Personal safety New finger protection design Protected wheel bends

No lubrication Smooth chain surface Clean chain surface – regular cleaning Efficient control of conveyor sections minimize accumulation and queue pressure Money ! Hygiene ! Safety !

Integrated C.I.P. Short cleaning cycle Automatic (PLC controlled) Reduced water and detergent consumption Reduced manpower for cleaning Increased production time Consistent cleaning results Beam designed for C.I.P.

C.I.P savings Reduced water consumption: note; 45-55º C fresh water Reduced detergent consumption - 50%- 80% Money ! Hygiene ! Safety !

C.I.P; line efficiency Shortened washing time Automatic washing; done unmanned Increased production time Increased uptime; 3,5% = one (1) additional h / week

Wash down Versatile Washable High capacity –same as Hygienic ► Easy to adapt to machinery ► and equipment Chain washers option ► Cost efficient 65, 85 and 105 mm width Hygienic guide rail Versatile!

Chain washer Bolt on unit Simple - efficient Water and detergent cycles – as with C.I.P. System Hygienic and Wash Down series Easy cleaning!

Easy to attach To machines To equipment Layout freedom Easiness of change

Non-toxic hygienic option Non-toxic composite components that prevent bacterial growth

Summary - Increased efficiency High machine up-time High flexibility for product variants and shifting volumes Higher capacity per m² High yield – stabile package handling Machine and equipment hygiene Reduced consumption; warm water, detergents and lubrication Prepared for the next step?

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