SBC Bottling and Canning S.P.A. of Italy is a global supplier of Beverage and Food Filling Machinery for Glass, PET containers and Cans.
SBC has developed a unique hot fill technology, which is available to the Australian & New Zealand markets in collaboration with their partner HBM Packaging Technologies. The first system is scheduled to be installed in Australia in July 2008.
The equipment is specifically designed for products such as juices, isotonics and sport drinks, teas and soups.
The technology includes:
• Accurate filling temperatures ( ± 0.5°C) achieved due to servo-driven filling valves;
• Precise product filling to mouth level with nil product spillage;
• PLC control for external process systems (pasteurisers, mixers etc);
• Controlled variable recycle blend capability achieved even in the case of bottle absence;
• Systems are available in a range of pitch sizes (94mm thru 141mm) to suit different bottle diameters in single or tri-block configurations;
• Output speeds range from 3,000 to 60,000 bph;
• Significantly lower start up costs when compared to Aseptic versions and simplified operation enabling operation by non-specialised staff;
• Handling features allowing light weight PET containers to be filled with high temperature product
• Ability to handle glass and PET containers on the same fillers.
With an installed global base of 50+ hot fill systems (including process equipment), HBM believe that the technology will be adopted by other local beverage producers.
SBC are known locally for their wine fillers of which 30+ are installed through out Australia and New Zealand with major wine companies.
HBM Packaging Technologies, with offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland, are the partner of SBC in Oceania for sales and service.
SBC manufacture state-of-the-art filling equipment for a wide range of applications, including wine, beer, RTDs, liquor, CSD’s, energy drinks, milk, yoghurt, dressings, sauces, fruits, vegetables, meats and fish. F
or further information contact:
Barton Porter
barton@hbm.com.au
Geoff Kelly
geoff@hbm.com.au
Wayne Brown
wayne@hbm.co.nz