Overview
Packaging applications are characterized by high standard requirements for dry, sterile air, free from bacteria or any other contaminants.
Often in direct contact with food and beverage, filters used in packaging processes need to be steam sterilized on a frequent basis for performance upkeep and bacteria prevention, unequivocally adhering to the highest standards pertinent to these industries.
We offer cutting-edge solutions that purify air, steam and gases while ensuring immaculate process from beginning to end. Our product portfolio is a testament to our dedication to extraordinary outcomes for our clients and we draw from it our consolidated experience, insight and resilience that we apply to all current and future projects.
Submarkets
Bottling
We provide point-of-use compressed air purification and steam sterilization for the manufacturing process of bottled liquids.
From purifying the content of bottled goods to inserting pockets of sterile air between lid and liquid or steam cleaning filters, bottles and other material used in the bottling process, we have everything covered.
Aseptic Packaging
In addition to particulates, water, oil aerosols, hydrocarbon or other vapors, compressed air can contain bacteria potentially harmful to products. Sanitary applications in aseptic packaging require compressed air that does not contain any of the above contaminants.
Sterile compressed air is not the only requirement though. Applications such as nitrogen blanketing of produced packaging require additional sterilization of certain gases. Our long standing experience delivers premium sterile air filtration able to meet the most rigid quality standards.
Products
Applications
- Sterilizing Steam
Filtered steam can be used to sterilize the sterile air filter and other plant equipment.
- Counter Pressure Gas or Blanketing
When product is moved into or out of a storage vessel, an equivalent exchange of air volume must replace the product. Filtration saves money because there is less wasted product caused by microorganism contamination.
- Packaging Air
Compressed air that comes in direct contact with the product or product contact surfaces need to be sterile. PET bottle blowing and aseptic packaging conditions require sterile air.
- Drying Air
Compressed air for drying process pipes after CIP. The CIP/sterilization cycles are done to purge the system of product and microorganisms. Drying the system with air that is not sterile will leave a critical process susceptible to contamination from the very start of production. Many bottling and canning procedures use sterile air to dry containers after cleaning and before filling.
- Aeration
Air that is directly injected, entrained, or sparged, such as in an ice cream freezer or beer wort aeration.
- Pigging
Pigging is a process that helps recover product that would otherwise be wasted and ensures lines are clean when changing products being manufactured.
- Sterile Water for Cleaning Processes
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