Aseptic filling: Ecolean launches new machines with an eye to speed 

11 Jul 2018 --- Ecolean, a global supplier of lightweight packaging solutions for both ambient and chilled liquid food, has launched two new aseptic filling machines for aseptic portion- and family-sized packages: the EL6 and the EL3+.

The two new machines are said to feature higher capacities, a reduced impact on the environment and competitive operational costs, all while maintaining the same footprint, compared to previous versions.

“When launching these higher capacity machines for ambient distribution, we put a lot of effort into lowering the cost per pack for our customers,” says Christian Olsson, Director Filling Lines. “It makes a difference, not only on offering an even more competitive Total Cost of Ownership but also on reducing the environmental impact further. We can now offer an easier machine to operate with higher capacity for our customers, all within the same footprint.”

EL6 increases filling capacity, making it Ecolean’s fastest machine offering

The EL6 features six fillers to increase capacity to fill up to 18,000 portion-sized packages per hour. For use with Ecolean  Air Aseptic 125ml, 200ml, 250ml and 350ml and Ecolean Air Aseptic Clear 200ml and 250ml packages, the EL6 uses up to 30 percent less air, water and energy during both production and cleaning, according to Ecolean.

To complete the EL6 filling line, optional equipment includes a CIP unit, a straw applicator, a package buffer unit and a package conditioning unit as well as easy configuration to secondary packaging solutions.

EL3+ “saves resources while improving capacity”
The EL3+ is replacing the EL3 machine and features a 25 percent increase in capacity to fill up to 7,500 family-sized packages per hour. For use with Ecolean Air Aseptic 500ml, 750ml and 1,000ml packages, the EL3+ uses less air and energy during production and up to 50 percent less water during the cleaning cycle.

An updated control system with moveable HMI screen together with a simplified outfeed, placing packages directly on a downstream conveyor, enable the capacity increase and improved machine performance. Other options for the EL3+ include a CIP unit, an integrated packer and a

SnapQuick applicator, applying Ecolean’s unique and award-winning reclosure SnapQuick to the packages.

“It is important that Ecolean makes it easier for our customers. The reason for constantly improving our performance, as well as the efficiency of the Ecolean filling machines, is to maximize results for our customers”, says Olsson. “With higher capacities within the same footprint, advanced technology yet easy operations, Ecolean offers a lighter solution.”