AW1 Filling Machine
fully-automatic filling machine
The Flexifill AW1 is a compact web fed fully automatic filling machine capable of filling a wide range of shelf stable or extended life products from 2 to 20 litres.
The machine has a high degree of flexibility and can handle all standard Bag-In-Box dispense valves, taps and all types of bags including gusseted bags and stand-up pouch type bags.
The filling head has been designed to give optimum fill quality without any spillage. Also, its easy access means easier cleaning, service and maintenance, thereby reducing downtime, productivity and running costs.
A turbine flowmeter is fitted as standard with magnetic and mass flowmeters as options.
A product buffer vessel is fitted as standard. A vacuum system to provide optimum air level is also fitted as standard.
The filling machine has as standard full CIP (clean in place) and SIP (sterilise in place) modes and can be steam sterilised.
Manufactured with 316 Stainless Steel product contact surfaces and 304 main frame these machines are built to a high standard and comply with CE marking requirements.
Operational description
Web fed bags are linked into the filler and safety doors are closed. Filler will then de-cap the fitment, evacuate air from the bag and fill the bag to the programmed pre-set value. The bag is then re-capped, separated from the web and discharged through the chuteloader into a waiting box, the next cycle then begins.
Outfeed options
Many outfeed options are available to integrate the filler into fully automatic Bag-in-Box line.
Performance
Typical output filling at 5 litre/sec flow rate to the filler is:
9 x 10 litre bags/min.
Turbine Flowmeter
Product Buffer
Vacuum Nozzle
Tap Pickup
Magnetic Flowmeter
Product Pump
Laminar Air Filter
Steam Cup