Food & Drink Process & Packaging Issue 29 2020 | Page 37

Erca, the inventor of the form, fill and seal technology, enlarges its‘ machine portfolio and offers now also FS machines The first machine in the enlarged portfolio is the EFS-L, the recently developed new format flexible indexing platform for preformed cups. Utilising new technology enhances the available options and ease of operation and maintenance procedures. Modular in design with stainless steel construction and servo-operations it allows for flexibility with filling stations, pre-fill and post fill for wet or dry ingredients. The chainless solution for the cup transportation enables format flexibility and precision index positioning throughout the machine. Capable of filling cups up to a diameter of 130 mm, the FS machine is suitable for products such as yoghurt, fresh cheese, white cheese, single and multilayer desserts, aerated mousse products, deli salads, dips, hot filled sauces, soups, jams, fruit purees, sweet spread, pet food, etc. Key benefits of the EFS are the format flexibility (quick release, tool free), the chainless drive (no chain stretch, no regular adjustment, less cup cassettes), the modular design and construction, the recipe functionality, and its’ improved hygiene options (UVC, Pulse light, H2O2). The machine will be available in the hygiene levels: clean or ultra-clean. For more information please contact p +44 740 884 06 02 www.imadairyfood.com Hassia’s form-fill-seal machine F600 for sachets produces four-sided sealed sachets at a pace of up to 80 cycles/min Among other differentiators, the F600 offers single-roll functionality, an improvement over two-roll formats. The units run a single wide roll, which is located at floor level for easy changeover and front-and-back sachet registration – an option offering more printing choices than traditional two-roll machines. The F600 can handle rolls as wide as 1.200 mm with a diameter of 800 mm, which can yield up to 16 hours of run time between roll changes; the result is significantly reduced downtime and boosted productivity. The F600’s careful product handling places a premium on quality assurance, and its CIP and SIP-suitable dosing units can be adjusted per specific product requirements. Exemplary filling accuracy and hygiene standards are assured, and the hermetic pack seal produced by the F600 is secure yet easy to open for consumer convenience. The F600 is also flexible: A range of pack designs are possible, and sizes can be configured to align with production capacity. The machine’s control concepts are highly versatile and include opportunities for integration with customer-specific systems. The unit can handle all common packaging materials suitable for heat-sealing. For more information please contact p +44 740 884 06 02 www.imadairyfood.com FDPP - www.fdpp.co.uk 37