Optima Consumer has developed a solution concept for the fully automated evacuation, gassing and seaming of infant formula containers. OPTIMA EGS is the innovative machine concept that makes processes safer and more efficient. This newly-developed system is the result of extensive market research, and takes into account the growing demand for reliable manufacturing and product quality in the infant formula industry.
Technical Data:
| Output: | up to 250 containers/min |
| Residual Oxygen Value: | < 0.5 % |
| Format change time: | ca. 60 minutes |
| Container diameter: | 70 Millimetre ⌀ to 127 Millimetre ⌀ |
| Container height: | 100 mm to 250 mm |
| Working stations: | 32 -laned |
| Basic measurements approx. (LxWxH): | 6,500 mm x 4,600 mm x 2,800 mm |
Features
Containers
- Container classification via the infeed screw
- Continuous container transport
- Very gentle processing of the containers
- Very gentle processing of the packaging
Manufacture/Closing
- Integrated seamer for sealing the containers
- Retractable process technology for uncomplicated cleaning
Evacuation / Gassing
- Individual evacuation and gassing modules
- Different pressure levels to achieve the desired residual oxygen value
- 3-phase gassing to ensure a minimum residual oxygen content in the product and container
- Extending the shelf life of the product by gassing
- No clincher needed, because function cover
- Reduced gas consumption compared to pre-gassing systems or other post-gassing systems
Design
- Good visibility and accessibility
- Integrated separation for reject product and/or production patterns
- Compact design with low space requirement
- Compact design with integrated control cabinet
- Min./max. Sensors for jam detection upstream and downstream of the machine
- Products in contact with metal parts made of stainless steel and/or food-grade plastic
- Few moving parts resulting in minimized sealing and maintenance costs
- Simple assembly (plug and play) – low installation costs
Cleaning
- Hygienic design for reliable production and easy cleaning
- Parts in contact with the product that are removable and are able to be cleaned with water for thorough cleaning
Handling
- Simple, clearly arranged operation and graphic display of the machine status on the HMI
- Optimal access due to swiveling arrangement of the HMI
Transport
- Conveyor chains in stainless steel or anti-static plastic
- Transport of the containers via individual transport segments which are controlled by a servo motor
Shapes
- User-friendly, fast and primarily tool-free format change
- Special format change positions, operated via manual switch with safety speed
