krones LinaFlexPasteurising with the highest efficiency

krones LinaFlexBetter safe than sorry

Product safety is a core issue in mar-keting your beverage. Only safe pro-cesses and a reliable shelf life that meet the demands of the trade and of your supply chain guarantee the continuous success of your products. Pasteurisation is very often procedure number one when it comes to preser-vation of the just filled products. Indi-vidual programmes for all products and container types make sure the product will be optimally preserved and handled gently throughout the process. The LinaFlex tunnel pasteur-iser offers a pasteurisation process with precise PU control and an effi-cient use of resources. You will get a pasteuriser configured in single or double-deck form that is specifical-ly designed to meet your operation-al requirements. For example, it will be equipped with conveyors which are adapted to the properties of the containers. The quick installation of the modular pasteuriser is another plus for high-performance produc-tion plants.

krones LinaFlexMethod of operation

Tunnel modulesThe tunnel modules are divided into temperature zones which allow gen-tle heating and cooling of the con-tainers before and after pasteuri-sation. The spraying system with snap-in spraying nozzles jets the containers with water that has been tempered exactly for the treatment zone involved. So the containers are treated uniformly and systematically with an economical use of water.

CHESS heating system

Spraying nozzles in the LinaFlex

CHESS heating systemThe patented CHESS heating system allows for running the pasteuris-er extremely economically. Only one heat exchanger supplies the individ-ual zones of the pasteuriser with hot water. A buffer tank collects the over-flow and returns it to the pasteuri-sation zones via the heat exchanger. This closes the water cycle, thereby slashing the heating-up times for the individual zones and saving vast amounts on energy and water con-sumption.

krones LinaFlexZahlen, Daten, Fakten

Design features ■ Multiple-part, modular machine

design ■ Frequency-controlled drive tech-

nology ■ Complete machine – including

pumps – in AISI 304 stainless steel ■ Snap-in spraying nozzles ■ Clean Design with lateral clean-

ing openings; the machine can be completely emptied

■ Angled collecting pans in the tanks ■ Detachable system to protect the

pumps and spraying nozzles ■ Maintenance openings at the

zones as well as hinged drip pans at the infeed and the discharge

■ Control by means of PLC with con-venient touch-screen operation

ApplicationsPasteurisation of all products in glass bottles, PET containers and cans

Output ■ Single-deck tunnel pasteuriser up

to 70,000 containers per hour ■ Double-deck tunnel pasteuriser

up to 180,000 containers per hour

Underside of the LinaFlex with angled collecting pans

LinaFlex container discharge, single-deck version

krones LinaFlexLinaFlex single-deck tunnel pasteuriser

Technical data ■ Infeed/discharge height 1200 mm ■ Machine length up to 40 m ■ Four treatment widths

(3.27 m, 4.25 m, 5.23 m and 5.73 m) ■ Heat supplied through CHESS

heating system ■ All components at floor level to

enable simple and direct access to all maintenance and inspection areas

■ Machine insulation optionally available

Side view of the LinaFlex single-deck version

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LinaFlex double-deck tunnel pasteuriser

Technical data ■ Machine length up to 40 m ■ Four treatment widths

(3.27 m, 4.25 m, 5.23 m and 5.73 m) ■ Infeed/discharge height 1200 mm

and 2100 mm ■ Low deck heights

(2995mm to apex) ■ Double-deck structure in self-

contained design without centre column

■ Water guide in S design for clog-ging-free spraying

■ Heat supplied through CHESS heating system

■ Direct access to all maintenance and inspection areas by means of a lateral catwalk

■ Optional configuration as split- level pasteuriser

■ Machine insulation optionally available

1 Lower infeed and discharge heights (1200 mm and 2120 mm)2 Stainless steel sliding doors3 Operator platforms at infeed and discharge4 Roof lights with self-hoisting cylinders5. CHESS central heating system

6 Lateral catwalk for inspection of the spraying system7 Lightweight plastic doors along the machine sides8 Maintenance opening in every zone9 All components arranged at floor level along the side of the machine

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Modular designThe modular concept allows the prod-uct treatment system to be config-ured specially for the particular bot-tling plant.

LinaFlex double-deck tunnel pasteuriser

LinaFlex module double-deck version

1 Fully modularised housing, pipe lines and catwalk for rapid installation2 Self-contained housing – no columns in the machine3 Screwed cover for fast, simple cleaning of the nozzle parts4 Water guide in S design for clog- ging-free nozzles5 Double plug-in sleeves for pump protection6 Minimum water quantities thanks to integrated zone tanks7 Hygienic design of the pans, no dead flow points in the pasteuriser or residual water after draining8 Deck separation in critical zones ensures uniform product treatment9 Active spraying with snap-in spraying nozzles on both decks

krones LinaFlexConveyors

Conveyor and transport systemsTwo conveyor variants which are optimally adapted to the conditions in the pasteuriser guarantee safe and gentle transport for each type of container.

■ All conveyor belts are made of durable materials and low on maintenance and wear.

■ Narrow transfer areas at the con-tainer infeed and discharge points ensure a streamlined product flow.

■ The high-performance plastic roll-ers at the bottom reduce friction to such an extent that only one main drive is required.

■ The Marathon Belt and Ironman Belt conveyors can be retrofitted to existing pasteurisers.

Marathon Belt ■ Stable and robust structure thanks

to its stainless steel frame ■ Plastic body with excellent transfer

properties ■ High stability with respect to

chemicals ■ Extremely long service life and low

wear due to minimum friction ■ Best results for all container types

Ironman Belt ■ Stainless steel conveyor ■ Special enhancement of the tried

and tested Marathon Belt ■ Guarantees smooth and safe

pasteuriser operation even with increased probability of broken glass

■ Robust stainless steel dead plates for a short and gentle container infeed and discharge

■ The open surfaces allow for a proper water flow, thus preventing clogging with dirt

krones LinaFlexPU control PUC3

PUC3 PU controllerMaximum product safety - under all circumstances: The dynamic PUC3 PU controller makes sure the required PU values will be accurately maintained even during production interruptions or in the event of a machine stop.

■ The PUC3 calculates the PU values in real-time and, at the same time, generates a preview of the expect-ed results.

■ The thermal properties of the product, the spraying temperature, as well as the conveyor speed are considered for PU calculation.

■ The system allows for product change on-the-fly in the pasteuriser.

■ Retrofitting new products is facilitated thanks to the Windows-based system.

Program-based pasteurisation processes

■ Data Memory System with display and recording of values relevant to the process

■ Multi Criteria Control as extension of the PU control with option of simultaneous control of different parameters such as PE and time over temperature values

■ PU logger for measuring the pro-cess data with PC-supported data readout

■ Product Editor providing the option of fine tuning and prod-uct-specific changes of parameters

Permanent visualisation of the PE image on the pasteuriser‘s

touch-screen

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Additional equipment ■ Automatic interior cleaning

system ■ Blowing station for removal of

drip water ■ Machine boiling out ■ Dosing systems for water treat-

ment ■ Measuring systems for energy and

water consumption ■ Lighting at infeed and discharge ■ Concepts for saving energy and

water ■ Rotary Sweeper for automatic

transfer and delivery of the last container row in the event of product change-overs and end of production

■ PE Editor for fine tuning and change of product parameters

■ Flying product change-over for extremely rapid product conver-sion with minimum water con-sumption

■ Stainless steel nozzles ■ Complete insulation, including

bottom part for reduced heat losses

■ Multi-criteria control system for active and simultaneous control of two parameters, e.g. PE and time over temperature

Rotary Sweeper with deflectable bottle guide in the infeed

Dosing

Figures, data, facts

krones LinaFlexYour benefits

■ Uniform and precisely defined heat transfer Thanks to the fine-tuned spraying system, the product is safely pas-teurised at every position in the pasteuriser. The PU logger system can be used for documenting this continuously uniform condition.

■ Save your resources Water and energy requirements are decisive pasteurisation factors. With LinaFlex you set this parame-ter to a low level. In addition, cus-tomer-specific cooling concepts and heat recovery concepts in the pasteuriser maximise the saving effects – with maximum pasteuri-sation precision.

■ Quick maintenance You can access all pasteurisa-tion areas quickly and without any tools. The large maintenance openings at the individual zones and the accessibility of the spray-ing water system from above allow to quickly complete all oper-ation and maintenance tasks. The double-deck pasteuriser also offers good access with the lateral cat-walks.

■ Hygienic general conditions Clean Design manifests itself in many details: Spraying pipes with automatic reversible flow capabil-ity, sloping surfaces in the tanks and an automatic central drain-ing feature guarantee maximum hygiene in the LinaFlex.

■ Short installation times thanks to modular structure Thanks to the modular design, your plant will soon be ready for operation after the new pasteur-iser has been installed. And that, of course, is a vital factor for your production planning.

IT solutions

The SitePilot modular system includes IT solutions which we devel-oped especially for the beverage and food industry. Whether you want to increase the utilisation of your line capacity, monitor product quality, or make spare parts handling more effi-cient: With SitePilot, you will always get the best result.

Lifecycle Service

Your company is unique – why be sat-isfied with conventional solutions? The krones Lifecycle Service will sup-port you and your production also after the purchase of new machines. These are services which are individu-ally tailor-made to suit your products and location.

krones Service Line

You need support with a techni-cal problem? Or you have an urgent question about you line? No problem: We are just a call away from you. Dial +49 9401 708090 to get quick and straightforward assistance – in sever-al languages around the clock!

enviro

High-performance technology with low consumption of resources offer-ing safety for humans and the envi-ronment – this is all guaranteed by the enviro sign. TÜV SÜD (tech-nical control board) as an impar-tial assessor has confirmed, that the enviro method leads to ener-gy- and media-efficient and environ-ment-compatible machines and lines.

krones Academy

Make your colleagues high perform-ers: The training of krones Academy provides first-hand trade information proven in field. You will find the suit-able know-how package for almost any field and hierachy level ranging from technical courses to manage-ment training.

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