Hot Fill Systems from SBC of Italy

SBC Bottling and Canning S.p.a. of Italy has developed a Unique Hot Fill Technology, which is available via their partner HBM Packaging Technologies. The first Australian system is scheduled to be installed in July 2008.

The technology includes:

• accurate filling temperatures ( ± 0.5°C) achieved due to servo-driven filling valves

• precise product filling to mouth level with zero spillage

• PLC control for external process systems (pasteurisers, mixers etc)

• controlled variable recycle blend capability achieved even in the case of bottle absence

• systems are available in a range of pitch sizes (94mm thru 141mm) to suit different bottle diameters in single or tri-block configurations

• output speeds range from 3,000 to 60,000 bph

• significantly lower start up costs when compared to Aseptic versions and simplified operation enabling operation by non-specialised staff

• Handling features allowing light weight PET containers to be filled with high temperature product

• Ability to handle glass and PET containers on the same fillers

The equipment is specifically designed for products such as:

• Juices
• Isotonics and sport drinks
• Teas
• Soups

SBC manufacture state-of-the-art filling equipment for a wide range of applications, including wine, beer, RTDs, liquor, CSD’s, energy drinks, milk, yoghurt, sauces, fruits, vegetables, meats and fish.