CLEANING
Particulates inside the containers can compromise the users’ health as well as the producer’s reputation. Cardboard, plastic, glass fragments, hair, insects and dust are few of the unwanted bodies that can enter
the containers prior the filling. WAB‘s air and liquid rinsers perform an internal and external cleaning on the containers, with high removal performances.
AIR + VACUUM
WATER RINSING
PRODUCT RINSING
COMBINED SYSTEM
AIR +
VACUUM
AIR + VACUUM
Air rinsing process removes unwanted particles such as paper, plastic, insects and hairs from containers in a dry environment.
The addition of vacuum process guarantees higher hygienic features: the removed particles are carried out of the machine through a dedicated manifold and collected into an inspectionable basin, so that the customer can keep track of plant’s potential contamination risks.
Thanks to the special anti-clogging suction cup, the patented system for a constant flow detection (F.D.S) and automatic disclosure or rejection of unproperly treated bottles, WAB‘s air rinsers are reliable and effective.
To further improve the removing performances, ionizing devices can be installed in order to lower the electrostatic charge that helps
particles stick to the container’s surface.
Ionizing bar
Anti-clogging suction cup
Patented system for a costant flow detection (F.D.S.)
Anti-clogging suction cup holding the injection nozzle
Individual ionizers installed right before the injection nozzle, to obtain the best performances
Patented system for a costant flow detection (F.D.S.)
Individual ionizing nozzles are installed installed on each head, an antistatic bar can be installed on conveyor at the machine entry,
and an ionizing blower can be installed inside the machine’s enclosure.
Vacuum unit, with inspectionable collecting basin and heels for easy moving and placing. Fully Stainless steel structure or painted Steel + SS collecting basin
Air filtration
PLC & HMI 21 CFR part 11 compliance available
WATER
RINSING
WATER RINSING
Water rinsers have a strong mechanical cleaning action, both on the inside and on the outside of the containers.
WAB‘s high flow-rate nozzles allow to clean big and handled containers eavenly, while the medium and the low flow-rate nozzles can be used on smaller containers to obtain great cleaning performances with no liquid over-consumption.
Thanks to the available optionals – such as recirculating tanks, filtering systems, heating systems and separated
collecting trays – different water treatments (recirculated, warmed-up, sterile, steam) can be combined on the
same machine, obtaining the best cleaning performances, according to customer’s needs.
Patented system for a costant flow detection (F.D.S.)
Treatment tunnel for water collection
PRODUCT
RINSING
PRODUCT RINSING
When the container is rinsed with filling product, it is important to keep the environment and the outside of the bottle dry, as much as it is important to collect all the rinsing product to filter it and recirculate it.
Drop suction device:
One suction circuit on each head, ending with a tube close to the container's mouth. The system removes the dripping fluid during container inversion at the end of the rinsing process, to keep the outside of the container clean and dry
TC - total collecting cups for product collection and recirculation
WAB‘s «no bottle – no spray»
system and «total collecting»
system are the best optionals
to do so.
COMBINED
SYSTEM
COMBINED SYSTEM
WAB‘s big attention to each
customer needs translates
in major customizations.
One machine, two working modes:
- Air rinsing + vacuum
2. External water rinse + internal recirculated
water rinse + internal sterile
water rinse + internal air blow + external air blow
Whenever water residual inside the container is a concern, an additional air rinser can be added to the process,
forming a unique system. A dedicated internal air rinse process reduces the water residuals by 6 times.
Hygienic enclusure features: sloped base, sealed doors
PLC & HMI
21 CFR part 11 compliance
Standard enclosure
SKID
preparation unit for the rinsing fluids
The F.D.S. (Flow Detection System) device, designed and patented by WAB, checks the passage of fluid through each nozzle while the container is being treated on a rinsing / blowing machine or sterilizer, to confirm the treatment is being performed correctly. If there is no flow or insufficient flow to guarantee a proper rinsing, the machine discloses the malfunctioning gripper and stops the untreated container on a stated position on the exit starwheel for the operator to remove it. The feedback can be also managed as an alarm, with no stop of the equipment and with the automatic discharge of the untreated container.
Looking for reasons to install the F.D.S.?
1. 100% control of process repeatability;
2. Simple and hygienic design, suitable for aggressive CIP SIP;
3. No wearing parts.
This system is particularly recommended for plants with high levels of control, such as those producing Drugs, Cosmetics, Dairy Products and Juices without preservatives.