Anuga FoodTec: Syntegon to showcase expanded filling machine portfolio by Ampack
10 Mar 2022 --- Ampack has expanded its portfolio of bottle and cup filling machines for liquid to highly viscous foods, which the Syntegon-owned company will be showcasing at this year’s Anuga FoodTec exposition in Cologne, Germany.
The linear filling machine LFS adds to Ampack’s existing portfolio, offering solutions for all hygiene levels, it says. A new SmartFill dosing concept also provides more flexibility and is suitable for different viscosity ranges. It can precisely fill dairy products and plant-based foods such as delicatessen products, dips, sauces and spreads.
Syntegon will also be showcasing its technologies for processing environmentally sustainable packaging materials at Anuga FoodTec.
Meeting hygiene demands
Syntegon has been developing efficient solutions for filling liquid and viscous foods into preformed cups and bottles for some time.
The new machines are available in clean, ultra-clean and aseptic versions and can cover a broad range of customer requirements in terms of performance, automation and product application. The LFS filling machine offers a flexible solution for filling and packaging products in the low-output range: its compact, ergonomic design supports easy operation and maintenance.
The Ampack FCL filling machine uses hydrogen peroxide or chemical-free alternatives.The LFS is designed for frequent product or format changes and consists of individual modules with integrated electronics. Each module includes essential machine functions such as cup supply, disinfection, filling, sealing and cup discharge and can be configured according to individual production requirements or subsequently expanded.
Food manufacturers can choose between two chemical-free sterilization methods for their packaging material to achieve their desired disinfection rates and product shelf life: UVC light or pulsed light.
In addition to these methods, the FCL linear filling machine uses hydrogen peroxide steam for packaging material and machine disinfection, delivering a longer product shelf life and a higher degree of product protection called for in the demanding aseptic sector, says the company.
“We offer companies in the dairy and food industry future-proof solutions for every product requirement, enabling them to produce hygienically and react flexibly to changing market requirements. This provides the necessary competitive advantage, especially in the fast-moving food market,” emphasizes Markus Schlumberger, managing director of sales at Ampack.
SmartFill precision technology
At the Syntegon stand, food manufacturers will have the chance to see first-hand the numerous configuration options for customizing their filling machines. The machines’ flexible configurations allow products with different viscosities to be filled using just one dosing unit. These applications include liquid foods as well as viscous products with chunks, such as potato and pasta salads or other deli products.
The SmartFill dosing concept combines high flexibility with high filling accuracy and efficiency. In order to fill products with different viscosities on the same machine, operators simply have to replace the nozzles inside the machine for product changeovers, says Syntegon.
Thanks to a movable and self-draining cleaning bar, intermediate rinsing and cleaning are fully automated. The new concept was developed with customers and built on proven technologies. At the stand, visitors will also get to see the optimized tank dosing system live: the exhibit is configured for a double index machine in a compact design, allowing short product paths and reducing product loss. In addition, no dynamic seals were used on the pumps and valves to reduce wear and maintenance efforts.
The new SmartFill dosing concept is suitable for all hygienic demands from clean to aseptic.
Future-proofing
When it comes to environmental sustainability, flexibility is also an important success factor in the food market, asserts Syntegon. At Anuga FoodTec, the company will highlight retrofit options for processing recyclable packaging materials such as polypropylene (PP) or PET monomaterials and materials made from renewables such as paper cups.
“The use of environmentally friendly materials requires gentler handling and adapted sealing technology. This has an impact on the entire filling process,” explains Ilona Junker, project manager sustainable solutions at Syntegon. “At our stand, visitors will learn how they can convert their processing and packaging processes for the use of sustainable materials in order to be prepared for future requirements.”
In addition to filling machines for preformed cups, Syntegon thermoforming lines can also be converted from polystyrene to modified PP or PET foils to improve the recyclability of the packaging. For optimum product security right up to the point of sale, companies can also draw on Syntegon’s comprehensive portfolio of top-load, sideload and wraparound cartoners and case packers.
Syntegon’s solutions for dairy and deli products will be on show at Anuga FoodTec from April 26-29, 2022 at stand B-050 in Hall 08.1.
Edited
By Louis Gore-Langton
