Single-lane keg racking with a small footprint: KHS presents the Innokeg AF-C
With its new concept KHS now offers several advantages for keg racking. The transversal Innokeg AF-C Transversal (TR) is an efficient and modular solution that can expand together with increasing user requirements. The decisive difference to conventional systems is the inverse relationship between the conveying and processing stations. This special development has been designed especially for the 250 to 700 keg-per-hour capacity range.
Conventional transversal keg systems are characterized by a module ratio of one processing station to two conveying stations. The processing stations of these systems are located between the infeed and discharge conveyors. The discharge conveyor of KHS’ Innokeg AF-C in contrast is positioned between the processing stations. The kegs are pushed sideways from this conveyor to these stations and back. Breweries benefit from this innovative concept. In addition to optimizing space utilization, this design also considerably improves the accessibility to the racking and washing stations.
Innovative design to meet increasing requirements
A new feature of the modular and material-saving design is that it reduces acquisition costs on the one hand and allows the KHS Innokeg AF-C to grow correspondingly with increasing production volumes on the other. “We group up to four processing stations together in one module frame. Thanks to the compact design, this group to fits into one shipping container,” says Roger Daum, Keg Product Manager, explaining the design of the new system. All conceivable cycles are possible within these frames. “Up to four module groups can be combined to create a processing machine that operates as a pre-washer, main or combined washer, or as a racker,” Daum adds.
In addition to a high level of flexibility, this special design also ensures increased efficiency during on-going operation. Processing modules can be easily added and removed from the group.
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