The Steritwin solution combines direct and indirect heating in one system. Where som high quality products require direct heating to preserve colour and vitamins. In this case steam is directly injected in the product enabling temperatures of more than 150°C. Steritwin provides both direct and indirect heating and offers maximum efficiency, productivity and flexibility for processing a wide range of viscosity in food or dairy. “This will save energy while providing a high level of energy recuperation, which gives us a unique position in comparison to our competition,” Mr Wesselingh is proud to point out. Finally, Stork’s tubular design, offers an uninterrupted product channel without dead corners and gaskets, designed specifically to offer maximum aseptic safety while processing Dairy, Fruit and vegetable juices. Its unique design does not hinder the flow and allows for quick and thorough cleaning. On the SB&BS side of the business, Stork’s Asep-Tec is an advanced linear filler which offers maximum flexibility within a small footprint. The small aseptic area and patented laminar down force airflow system give perfect control over conditions throughout the entire operation. The aseptic zone has limited moving mechanical components, ruling out
the need to disturb aseptic conditions when making adjustments. A Stork Asep-Tec linear filler has a capacity of up to 30,000 bottles per hour. It stands out by the range of products and bottles (HDPE, PP, PET) it can handle, its high speed, its reliability, and its flexibility. “The Asep-Tec is the first and only aseptic linear filler with an aseptic screw cap module with FDA approval for PET and HDPE bottles. With this functionality Stork can now offer an aseptic filler with aluminium foil, aseptic screw cap for HDPE or PET on one platform,” Mr Wesselingh points out. Completing the portfolio, the Stork Bottle-Tec blow-moulding equipment makes the production of HDPE bottles in-house possible. It is equipped with a sophisticated control system with a touch screen HMI, offers improved weight control and durable design. The blow-moulding machine produces mono, three or six layer bottles in varied shapes and sizes. The moulds are easily changed to accommodate a different container design. “Stork is able to combine product, bottles and machines to fill the bottles to provide ideal solutions for its customers,” Mr Wesselingh says.
Showcasing expertise at Anuga At Anuga FoodTec in Cologne, Stork showcased its brand and its latest solutions, featuring products made or filled with Stork machines, including the Steriseal, Steritwin, Asep-Tec and Bottle-Tec. “Visitors were able to see what is possible in the world of bottling, processing and packaging. We also worked closely together with other package suppliers to showcase what we can do. For example, we are able to fill into carton packs and pouches, working on joint projects with carton manufacturers. Samples were available at the booth which visitors were welcome to try,” Mr Wesselingh concludes. Stork is ideally set up for a successful future, with ongoing innovations in equipment, cutting total cost of ownership for its customers. “We want to continue to further improve safety and quality, develop into new markets n and work on further product/market combinations,” Mr Wesselingh concludes. Visit: www.sfds.eu
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