Compact can filler fits low-to-medium speed needs of many in the beer and CSD sectors

Sidel’s latest can filling line is said to allow smaller-volume operators to switch between products quickly, while being able to handle carbonated and hot-fill beverage applications.

Changeovers on the EvoFILL Can Compact are quick and easy, says Sidel, taking less than 25 minutes with the help of automatic height adjustment on the filling carousel.

The launch is said to answer the growing demand for flexible, efficient and adaptable can filling for the low-to-medium speed (up to 40,000 cans per hour) beer and carbonated soft drinks market.

Filling accuracy is precise, at +/- 1ml standard deviation on formats up to 500ml. Product losses are said to be minimal (less than 0.1%), as are CO2 losses (less than 0.2 volume) on ambient-temperature carbonated soft drinks (CSDs).

Sidel claims the filler achieves an impressive 98.5% monobloc efficiency, with negligible downtime.

Product manager for filling Tommaso Tegoni explains how the latest compact system extends the established EvoFILL Can range in the direction of low-volume, premium canned drinks.

“Its ability to accommodate frequent changeovers with minimal downtime, coupled with advanced automation and modular design, ensures reliable, top-tier performance across both carbonated and non-carbonated beverages - including hot fill products - while maintaining speed and precision,” he says.

EvoFILL Can Compact utilises electro-pneumatic technology with magnetic flowmeters for precise and efficient metering, Sidel explains. Electronically-controlled pneumatic valves regulate flow, ensuring smooth and consistent filling. The system is said to improve speed, accuracy, and hygiene while minimising waste and maximising production efficiency.

The fact that seamers are integrated into the same frame means that can closing occurs immediately after filling, streamlining operations and handling time, helping to reduce hygiene risks and resulting in overall more efficient production for quality beverages.

The integrated enclosure and roof, equipped with HEPA filters, are built into the frame rather than being free-standing. Sidel says this contributes to machine compactness while maintaining high hygiene standards.

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