Norland sorts out bottle size problem

David McCormack, Packaging News, 01 July 2006

 

The latest TritonLine large-bottle system from Norland International can handle multiple sizes simultaneously, without the need for hand-sorting or equipment setting adjustments.

 

The TritonLine Model 900 (pictured) has been designed to process up to 900 large bottles, from 11.4 to 18.9 litres/hr of virtually any style.

 

Bruce Kucera, vice-president of New England, US-based Norland said: “The ability to handle a variety of bottle sizes without manual sorting, parts-sorting or making system modifications is a major design breakthrough in the industry. It saves time, labour and costs.”

 

The automatic bottle-loading, washing, filling and capping system has been manufactured using 304 and 316 stainless steel for longevity and to help keep maintenance to a minimum. The Programmable Logic

 

Controller (PLC) provides the user with an immediate digital read-out of system functions. Stack lighting indicators show current operating conditions, while bottle-positioning sensors detect faults and alert the operator to potential problems.

 

The pre-wash/wash function features low-water protection on all water tanks, to protect pumps and heating elements from potentially damaging low-water conditions and an adjustable wash time of up to four mins/cycle.

 

Bottles stop at each station to ensure they are as clean as possible. Capping features include a high-capacity hopper that holds over 2,000 caps, located at floor level for safe and easy filling.