Sidel Hydra Ultrasonic bottle washer

Identifying the need for a high-performing bottle washing solution while achieving energy, water and chemical savings, Sidel has launched its Hydra Ultrasonic bottle washer that combines chemical and ultrasound technology.

The combined technologies are designed to increase the mechanical effect and thus reduce the required washing time and temperature while improving the machine’s performance.

During the bottle cleaning process, the system achieves high washing efficiency on both interior and exterior walls, even removing some caustic resistant types of dirt. Through this improved washing process, carrier beams are also effectively cleaned thanks to the mechanical effect of ultrasound. The washing process is designed to be competitive in performance, leading to lower rejection rates, and therefore increasing production rates by up to 15%.

The bottle washing solution is designed to remove dirt and debris with greater efficiency at a lower temperature throughout the bottle washing process, which is claimed to result in a 20% reduction in steam consumption and a 15% reduction in water consumption. At the same time, by enabling 100% electrification through the heat pump, and so replacing the use of steam with hot water, the system can enable a further cut in CO₂ emissions.