Blow-moulding, container rinsing, filling and closures

Filling technology is a crucial choice to succeed for bottlers, canners and any food and beverage industry.

Filling & Packaging can offer the right solutions to accomplish all products needs in term of quality, containers and cost effectiveness to maximize clients return on investment.

Filler machines series are able to fill cans, PET and other plastic containers, glass and jars with sensible products and CO₂ added beverages, in cold or HOT FILLING. Several optional and devices are available to enrich beverages taste and sensations or adapt mono-blocks to multiple products or multiple containers handling:

1. integrate juices with fibers and chunks,
2. run flat and carbonated beverages,
3. fill PET and glass bottles alternatively,
4. perform hot or cold filling.

Filling mono-blocks or free standing fillers can be integrated with the most reliable and efficient closure systems for any kind of cap, lid and end. We are specialized in the rinsing and preparation of containers before filling and are able to propose clients with the most suitable rinsing solution.
We can propose integrated blow-moulding-filling-capping mono-blocks or integrated filling lines from the plastic container blow-moulder to the closure devices.

Filling Machine series

1. UNICA SA CAN rotating filler
2. FOUR ONE
3. UNICA SC rotating filler
4. UNICA SA rotating filler
5. UNICA TRONIC rotating filler

UNICA SA CAN rotating filler

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This counter pressure machine is designed and engineered for CAN FILLING & SEAMING. The machine can be assembled with different type of filling valves for any kind of product. The filling machine can be sized from 20 to 120 UNICA valves for a nominal production of 3.000 to 60.000 cans per hour.

Packaging technology		Products/ Containers/ Closures
UNICA CAN The valve is integrated inside the annular tank of the filler, it is designed to fill aluminum or steel containers. The valve offers many advantages in terms of quality, return of investment and running costs. The valves are constructed of AISI 304 and finished with accuracy resulting efficient in term of hygiene and efficiency. Main Features: Valve elements sunken in the annular tank Pneumatic actuators Air return in tank by vent-tube The machine is composed of: an inlet screw, a 12 UNICA CAN valves central tank filler turret Seamer		Designed for BEER Other products: Carbonated and flat beverages Juices and Functional drinks, tea: cold or Hot Filling Containers: All beverage aluminum cans Iron cans Closures Any kind of can lid

Advantages

1. High quality filling technology with reduced foaming and O₂ absorption and CO₂ consumption.
2. Soft can movement: the filling valve descends on the container and ascends after filling reducing shakes of the filled can.
3. The transfer star from the filling turret to the seamer is performed with special design to optimize time phases and increase productivity reducing foam and product lost
4. Optimized cost engineering for a nominal production of 3400 cans per hour

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FOUR ONE

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A pocket machine studied for fresh milk and juices and many other craft beverages. One operator only can produce up to 1000 bottles per hour. Rinsed, labeled, filled and closed.

Characteristics		Products/ Containers/ Closures
FOUR ONE The machine is characterized by its PATENT, a close belt transportation system running through 4 phases: LABELLING, RINSING, FILLING and CAPPING. Versions MyOne, 1 filling valve FourOne , 4 filling valves FourOne 8V, 8 filling valves Filling technology Gravity filling valve Counter pressure filling valves Flow Metering filling valves The machine is composed of: AISI 304 frame with patented transportation ring, inlet and outlet table for empty bottles and full bottles, labeling device, rinsing device, filling turret, one head closing device. Customizations on request		Products: Milk Fresh juices Smooties Spirits Edible oils Wine Vinegar Liquid food and sauces Containers: All beverage aluminum cans Iron cans Containers and Closures PET-bottles with caps, Glass bottles with plastic caps or screw metal caps, Jars with metal or plastic caps,

Advantages

1. Thanks to the patent the FOUR ONE filling machine is a quality and cheap filler: the perfect instrument for B2C (business to customer) market.
2. FOUR OPERATIONS IN ONE MACHINE. One operator only
3. Limited footprint (10 sqmt) and easy positioning
4. Volumetric filling system with electronic flow meters without contacts between the bottles and the filling valve;
5. Capping turret to apply different types of caps;
6. Distributor for capsules made in aluminum or PVC;
7. Labeling to apply Self-Adhesive label partial or Wrap-Around.
8. Plug and play installation
9. Limited investment compared to separate units performing the same function

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UNICA SC rotating filler

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The UNICA SC machines series is the best solution for filling PET bottles. The filling machine can be sized from 20 to 120 UNICA SC valves for a nominal production of 6.000 to 36.000 bottles per hour. Thanks to its CENTRAL TANK and bottle neck handling, the structure of the machine is very simple and clean, the valves are connected with inox piping to the tank and are not plunged into the product. Bottles hang from neck pincers and are safely transferred Between wheel stars and turrets.

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UNICA SC Thanks to its CENTRAL TANK and bottle neck handling, the structure of the machine is very simple and clean, the valves are connected with inox piping to the tank and are not plunged into the product. Bottles hang from neck pincers and are safely transferred between wheel stars and turrets. Optimum for neck-handling containers Main Features: Mechanical parts not sunken in the tank Pneumatic actuators Air return in tank by vent-tube The machine is composed of: Aisi 304 frame from 20 to 120 UNICA SC valves turret rinsing turret from 20 to 120 grippers capping turret 4-12 heads UNICA SC filler versions UNICA RGF SC: rotating GRAVITY filler Water Wine, vinegar and spirits Edible oils Functional beverages UNICA RCP SC: rotating COUNTER PRESSURE filler Flat, CO2 Water and soft drinks Wine, cider, sparkling wine and spirits Carbonated or flat functional beverages UNICA HFF SC: rotating HOT FILL filler Juices Energy drinks Tea		Designed for neck handling, Flexible to any application Products: Water Carbonated and flat beverages Juices and Functional drinks, tea: cold or Hot Filling Edible oils Containers: PET, HDPE, HOT FILL containers Closures Plastic caps Sport caps

Advantages

1. High quality filling technology with reduced foaming and O₂ absorption and CO₂ consumption.
2. Soft can movement: the filling valve descends on the container and ascends after filling reducing shakes of the filled can.
3. The transfer star from the filling turret to the seamer is performed with special design to optimize time phases and increase productivity reducing foam and product lost
4. Optimized cost engineering for a nominal production of 3400 cans per hour

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UNICA SA rotating filler

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The UNICA SA machines is designed to fill GLASS Bottles. The filling machine can be sized from 20 to 120 UNICA SA filling valves. Thanks to its LIFTERS the machine handles glass bottles softly. The advanced valve allows any type of filling cycle. The UNICA SA can be adapted to run alternatively glass bottles and PET containers. Special devices can be adopted on request to neck handling. The UNICA SA valves allows HOT filling, COUNTER PRESSURE filling and GRAVITY filling. The UNICA SA filler is designed to change formats easily. Several capping and rinsing solutions are available for the safety of the package.

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UNICA SA Attention to details and modular design are the characteristics of this machine series. The UNICA SA valve and its advanced and simple LIFTER are at top level between annular tank fillers. UNICA SA series is the machine for clients who need flexibiltiy in term of containers and product. Main Features: Easy clean Valve elements sunken in the annular tank Pneumatic actuators Air return in tank by vent-tube Height carousel adjustment The machine is composed of: Aisi 304 frame from 20 to 120 UNICA SA valves turret rinsing turret from 20 to 120 grippers capping turret 4-12 heads UNICA SA filler versions UNICA RGF SA: rotating GRAVITY filler Water Wine, vinegar and spirits Edible oils Functional beverages UNICA RCP SA: rotating COUNTER PRESSURE filler Beer Flat, CO2 Water and soft drinks Wine, cider, sparkling wine and spirits Carbonated or flat functional beverages UNICA HFF SA: rotating HOT FILL filler Juices Energy drinks Tea		Designed for neck handling, Flexible to any application Products: Beer Flat or sparkling wine Water Carbonated and flat beverages Juices and Functional drinks, tea: cold or Hot Filling Edible oils Vinegars Containers: GLASS bottles PET, HDPE, HOT FILL containers Closures Plastic caps Sport caps Crown cork Straight cork Mushroom cork

Advantages

1. Container type changeover from GLASS to PET for clients business flexibility
2. Height carousel adjustment and easy change part tools for changing formats
3. Accurate finishing of the parts give the valve high hygienic properties
4. Easy maintenance and wear and tear parts replacement
5. Seals and seal sites designed and manufactured with high duration materials and hygienic properties

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UNICA TRONIC rotating filler

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The UNICA TRONIC machines is designed to fill any kind of bottles with the maximum hygiene performances. The filling machine can be sized from 20 to 120 UNICA TRONIC SA filling valves. UNICA TRONIC valves are advanced devices using FLOW METERING technology. The inner parts of the valve are clean and without acute angles and grooves. The machine is designed for gravity filling WITHOUT CONTACT BETWEEN VALVE AND CONTAINER. Any kind of rinsing and cleaning treatment can be integrated in the machine. A wide series of capping possibilities and cap treatment complete the machine for the best hygiene and shelf life.

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UNICA TRONIC The machine works on the principle of flow meters. The quantity of product passing trough special connections in measured by the flow meters. The valve opens and closes gradually to control foaming. The clean design of the valve elements allows filling of sensible products. Different metering technologies are available. Frame and surfaces, the whole design of the machine, is thought to control contamination, inner environment and facilitate sanitation Main Features: Flow metering device Pneumatic actuators gradual open and closing of the valve Height carousel adjustment for changing formats The machine is composed of: Aisi 304 frame from 20 to 120 UNICA TRONIC valves turret rinsing turret from 20 to 120 grippers capping turret 4-12 heads UNICA TRONIC filler versions UNICA RGF TRONIC: rotating GRAVITY filler Water Based milk beverages Edible oils Functional beverages Tea Juices UNICA HFF TRONIC: rotating HOT FILL filler Juices Energy drinks Tea		Designed SENSIBLE products Products: Water Flat beverages Juices and Functional drinks, tea: cold or Hot Filling Edible oils Vinegars Containers: PET, HDPE, HOT FILL containers Closures Plastic caps Sport caps

Advantages

1. NO CONTACT BETWEEN CONTAINER AND FILLING VALVE
2. Clean design suitable for filling SENSITIVE PRODUCTS
3. Easy maintenance design
4. Different options to improve shelf life of the packaging, control inner environment, sanitize caps or containers
5. Seals and seal sites designed and manufactured with high duration materials and hygienic properties

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