Extraordinarily fast, hygienic and rugged, Krones says the new 14-head Modulseam exceeds all the requirements for closing cans perfectly and securely. This evolution of the Modulseam is designed for those wanting to combine high-speed performance and top-of-the-line hygiene.
Modifications have enabled this latest variant of the can seamer to achieve the best performance yet – in several respects:
The 14-head variant of the Modulseam adds “an impressive speed of up to 110,000 cans per hour to Krones’ can seaming portfolio,” and provides a solution to bridge the gap between the 12- and 18-head variants for the high output range.
Krones prefers to integrate the machine into its filler-seamer block for cans, which goes by the name Modulfill Bloc FS-C. According to Krones, this gives beverage makers the advantage of “perfect coordination between the two systems” – shared features like the central HMI control panel reduce the number of interfaces, and the block requires considerably less floor space than a configuration with separate filler and seamer.
Block configuration available with compact cleanroom
For sensitive beverages, the Modulfill Bloc FS-C can be supplied with a compact cleanroom on request. This option reduces the footprint by around 35% and the height by some 2.5 meters (compared with the conventional block).
Hygiene wonder
As in the previous version, the process area in the new can seamer is hermetically separated from the drive area – a “unique selling point that really sets these hygienically designed block solutions apart from the competition”.
Cables and supply hoses are located outside the process area, and all components in the process area itself are made of stainless steel. The seamer can be cleaned using hot caustic, which removes bacteria, yeasts and spores more reliably than conventional foam cleaning. The same is true for interior and exterior cleaning (CIP and COP).
Modulfill Bloc FS-C combines Modulseam and Modulfill VFS-C. Features include: :
- Filling sensitive beverages into cans.
- Modulfill Bloc FS-C with a compact cleanroom or in a conventional configuration.
- Handles even lightweight cans with the utmost care.
- Unites traditional and aseptic filling technologies.
- Smaller footprint and fewer interfaces than with stand-alone machines.
- Process technology and electrical components from a single source.
- Smaller footprint.
- Process area designed to a dry-floor concept.
- Hygienic design separates the process area from the drive area and enables hot-caustic cleaning.
- Central, shared control panel for filler and seamer.
- Optimal transfer between filler and seamer.
Krones’ global service network
When it comes to maintenance, the integration of the filler and seamer ensures easier service. Only one Krones technician, who is trained to work on both the filler and the seamer, is needed on site to carry out maintenance and repairs on the Modulfill Bloc FS-C with an integrated Modulseam.
“That means our customers can benefit from the high quality and fast response times of Krones’ global service network,” says Krones’ Dalibor Mandic.
The new Modulseam is now being produced at the Neutraubling plant, where Krones has combined the design, manufacturing and final assembly of the entire filler-seamer block. The close proximity of the production steps also makes for a smaller carbon footprint.
Modulseam will be sealing up its first cans for beverage manufacturers by the end of this year.
