Switzerland-based food and beverage packaging firm Tetra Pak has launched a new high performance filling machine for chilled distribution.
The new Tetra Pak TR/G7 has the capacity to produce 6500 gable top packages every hour with reliable bottom sealing, thereby reducing the risk of leakages and improving product safety.
The machine, developed in partnership with filling machine producer Galdi, can pack extended shelf-life products, including white milk, juice and still drinks in four package volumes such as 250ml, 500ml, 750ml and 1000ml.
Its hassle free installation and maintenance minimizes costs and enables production to begin quickly.
Tetra Pak Carton Gable Top vice president Per Lauritzen said: "With its comparably small footprint, low utility consumption, minimal complexity and outstanding quality, Tetra Pak TR/G7 delivers tangible benefits that help to improve the bottom line for producers.
"It is not only suitable for small and medium dairies who are looking for low cost investment, but also for producers that intend to upgrade their existing lines, especially in markets like Europe and Japan."
The Tetra Pak TR/G7 can be customized based on individual customer needs by adding functions such as a cap applicator, waste carton ejection system or a movable oil drop plate to make cleaning easier.
Toyotomi Milk factory manager Yoshio Akiba said: "We installed our first Tetra Pak TR/G7 in November 2014 and have been pleased with its performance.
"The machine is efficient and easy to maintain. We can clean it with convenient access to all parts thanks to its simple design. This helps us to maintain a high standard of hygiene. Confident in the proven benefits, we have now ordered a second line."
In June, Tetra Pak launched improved version of Evero Aseptic bottles for enriched dairy products.
Tetra Evero Aseptic carton bottle has been reinforced with high density polyethylene, making it suitable for dairy products that have oxygen sensitive enrichments.
Image: The new Tetra Pak TR/G7 has the capacity to produce 6500 gable top packages every hour. Photo: courtesy of Tetra Pak International S.A.
