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diameters (from 28 to 38mm) with no need for manual
changeover, in order to enlarge even more the capability
and Drug Administration (FDA) approval and is validated
to manage a wide range of stock keeping units. One
for low acid manufacturing and commercial distribution
integrated, safe, reliable and sustainable solution .
in the United States market.” Enhanced, flexible aseptic
production Suitable for high and low-acid sensitive The proven, safe and simple technology of the Aseptic
beverages (like teas, juices, UHT white milk, soya milk, Combi Predis is designed to offer maximum productivity,
etc.), in PET bottle formats from 200ml to 2L, the solution efficiency and safety with an aseptic blowing process with
further strengthens the aseptic production flexibility to no need for blow-moulder sterilisation, as well as fast and

handle both still and carbonated soft drinks (CSD), with safe product and format changeovers with limited manual
or without pulps, and with more natural and preservative- intervention, for continuous aseptic production time.
free recipes. This versatile machine configuration is designed as a

The modular design of the Aseptic Combi Predis allows the complete solution featuring several key innovations and
needs of current beverage producers to be met and opens patents. The beverage producer also has the option to add
doors for the introduction of any new products to easily a dedicated aseptic carbonator: easy to operate thanks to
and quickly adapt to market trends which are less and less its simplified interface with the Aseptic Combi Predis, it
predictable. The same filling valve handles aseptically all allows great performance in terms of CO2 dosing accuracy,
types of sensitive beverages with no need of changeovers. stability and product integrity.

The filling configuration can be adapted to the main The product circuit design includes a technically advanced
production performance factors required by the beverage magnetic filling valve that ensures food safety and reliable
producers with two different filling valve variants. The performance. To keep it simple, the small sterile zone
Aseptic Combi Predis can be equipped with the new and minimal critical factors can be managed easily and

Capdis™ Multilanes, the dry cap sterilisation system that effectively. Furthermore, by reducing the amount of
can handle multiple cap designs (flat and sport caps) and chemicals and water required, it is also a cost-effective
and sustainable solution.

51 Januar y 2018 Plastics News