Brief Introduction

The Claranor cap sterilization unit is integrated in the line on the cap circulation chute upstream of the capping unit. The pulsed light treatment gives decontamination levels with a 3 to 4 log reduction in the reference microorganisms.

Technical Specifications

• The equipment consists of a 44 m high optical unit and an electronic cabinet located next to the line.
• The equipment synchronizes with the line at speeds of up to 90,000 bottles/hour (depending on the size of the cap).
• Its compact size makes it easy to integrate in new or existing lines.
• A double chute version has been developed for treating caps of different diameters.
• The optical unit is fitted with shutters which ensure it is watertight during cleaning of the line.
• An indexing system ensures that the first caps arriving in the duct at the start of the process are treated correctly.
• Claranor can carry out studies for integrating the equipment on existing lines, in order to supply a turnkey solution (retrofit projects).

Applications:

• • Application for sterilization of:  flat caps, sport caps, with or without liners/foil, 5-gallon caps, metal crown caps, etc.
  • Claranor standard equipment can treat 20 to 55 mm diameter flat and sports caps. For more complex shapes, Claranor develops custom solutions.
  • The performance of the technology has been assessed on a wide range of shapes and sizes of caps.

Verticals

• • Fresh Dairy Products
  • Drinking Water
  • Sensitive Drinks
  • Still Drinks
  • Carbonated drinks
  • Other markets