Ecolean EL2+ filling machine for chilled distribution of portion-sized packages

Ecolean’s EL2+ is a filling machine for chilled distribution of portion-sized packages.

The product features five fillers and a servo system that uses motors instead of pneumatic cylinders so as to double capacity by reducing cycle times nearly 40% — from 2.4 to 1.5 s, according to the company. It now produces up to 12,000 portion-sized packages/h.

The infeed has a mechanical cam system and servo motors that control the opening of the packages as well as package grippers, all by one single cam movement. This increases reliability, durability and requires less overall machine maintenance.

In addition, the machine increases product safety and quality with a fully automated cleaning system of the filling zone that ensures the same level of hygiene at the start of every production cycle. A steam system can be added to the valve cluster system made with aseptic membrane valves, which enables sterilisation of the entire filling system before each production.

The machine includes a straw applicator for several different straw types, for easy on-the-go consumption. The product will be available in the third quarter of 2017.