KHS Innokeg AF-C Transversal

The Innokeg AF-C Transversal from KHS is an automatic kegging line that can wash and rack up to 500 kegs per hour.

The line does not use separate belts for infeed and discharge upstream and downstream of the actual machine. Instead it uses a centralised conveyor system that reduces the footprint of the line by transporting the keg through the middle of the paired opposite processing stations on a single conveyor belt.

The system is modular for flexible expansion. Two modules with two respective processing stations can be combined in a single block frame and the block fits into a standard overseas container. A machine can be flexibly configured with up to four blocks with two modules each. This is equivalent to 16 treatment heads that can function as a pre-, main or combined washer or filler respectively.

In configuring the overall line 12 washing stations can be combined with eight racking stations, for instance, to balance the different cycle times. Individual modules in the block can initially be left empty and simply fitted with further processing stations at a later date should the necessity arise.

The line is suitable for most market-standard returnable and non-returnable kegs and optional modules allow for the automatic adjustment to different keg heights and diameters.

It features an Innopal RK palletiser to move the kegs, as well as an on-demand turner, fitting position detector and decapper. Kegs are cleaned and soaked. The Direct Flow Control filling system helps with the filling. An inkjet is used for labelling.