Description

RC-100 Hot-Fill Monoblock filling orange juice into PET bottles at high temperature in a beverage production facility

Rotary Monoblock for Juice Bottling — Hot & Cold Fill for Pulpy and Clear Juices.

Natural Shelf Stability for Premium Juices and Beverages.

The Hot-Fill Advantage: Preservation Without Compromise.

Ideal for High-Acid Juices, Nectars, and NFC Products.

Designed for Hygiene and Easy Operation.

• Natural Preservation: Hot-fill process eliminates spoilage microorganisms, allowing for a clean label.

• Flavor Protection: Precise temperature control preserves the delicate flavors and vitamins in juice.

• Versatile Packaging: Efficiently handles both PET and glass containers from 200ml to 1L.

• High Output: Achieves production speeds of over 3,000 bottles per hour.

Natural Shelf Stability for Premium Juices and Beverages
For juice producers, maintaining the natural flavor, color, and nutritional value of their product while ensuring its safety is paramount. The RC-100 Hot-Fill Monoblock is the ideal solution for packaging high-acid beverages that are sensitive to thermal degradation. By heating the juice to a precise temperature just before packaging, it destroys pathogens and spoilage enzymes. Filling the container while hot and immediately capping it creates a vacuum as it cools, which acts as a powerful preservative. This allows you to deliver a premium, shelf-stable product that retains the authentic taste of fresh-pressed juice.

The Hot-Fill Advantage: Preservation Without Compromise
The RC-100 is designed to maximize the benefits of the hot-fill process:

• Minimal Oxygen Pickup: The system is designed to minimize the product’s exposure to oxygen during the filling process, which helps prevent oxidation and preserves flavor and Vitamin C content.

• Precision Temperature Control: Accurate temperature management is critical; too low and the product isn’t stable, too high and the flavor is damaged. The RC-100 maintains the optimal range to ensure both safety and quality.

• Container Handling: The machine is built to handle the thermal stress of hot-filling, including the controlled deformation (paneling) of PET bottles, which is a normal part of the vacuum formation process.

Technical Specifications for Juice Packaging

• Model: RC-100

• Type: Hot-Fill Monoblock

• Process: Hot-Filling, Capping

• Filling Temperature Range: 85°C — 95°C (185°F — 203°F)

• Container Sizes: 200ml, 250ml, 500ml, 1L (and other custom sizes)

• Output: Up to 3,000+ bottles per hour

• Filling System: Volumetric Piston Filler

  • Filling Accuracy: ≤ ±0.5% (critical for cost control with premium products)

• Capping System: Rotary Chuck Capper

• Container Compatibility: Heat-set PET bottles (designed for vacuum paneling) and glass.

• Construction Material: 304 Stainless Steel (316L optional for corrosive citrus juices)

• Control System: PLC with Touchscreen HMI for recipe storage and data logging

Ideal for High-Acid Juices, Nectars, and NFC Products

• Fruit Juices: Orange, apple, grape, pineapple, and tropical blends.

• Nectars: thicker fruit nectars with pulp.

• NFC Beverages: Not-From-Concentrate juices that are highly sensitive to processing.

• Concentrates: Juice concentrates and syrup bases for beverages.

• Other: Iced tea, lemonade, and other high-acid ready-to-drink beverages.

Designed for Hygiene and Easy Operation
Hygiene is non-negotiable in food processing. The RC-100 is constructed with smooth, easy-to-clean surfaces and is designed for CIP (Clean-in-Place) processes. Quick-release parts allow for fast changeover between different products, maximizing your production flexibility and minimizing downtime.

Key Features Description:
This high-performance rotary monoblock is specifically engineered for bottling natural juices, including both clear and pulpy varieties. The advanced system performs both hot-fill (up to 95°C) and cold-fill operations into glass or plastic bottles, offering exceptional flexibility for different juice processing requirements. The integrated machine handles complete rinsing, precision filling, and secure capping operations with both plastic screw caps and aluminum Twist-Off closures, ensuring perfect sealing for various market preferences.

Technical Specifications:

• Product Compatibility: Natural juices, pulpy juices, nectar drinks

• Filling Temperature: Cold fill to 95°C hot-fill capability

• Container Options: Glass bottles and plastic (PET) bottles

• Cap Compatibility:

  • Plastic screw caps

  • Aluminum Twist-Off caps

• Process Stages:

  • Container rinsing and sterilization

  • Precision volume filling

  • Cap orientation and application

• Production Capacity: High-speed operation suitable for medium to large juice processing facilities

• Temperature Control: Precision thermal management system

Technical Advantages:

• Dual Temperature Operation: Handles both hot-fill (pasteurization) and cold-fill (fresh juice) processes

• Pulp Handling Capability: Specialized filling system maintains pulp suspension and integrity

• Flexible Packaging: Accommodates both glass and plastic containers with quick changeover

• Cap Versatility: Processes both plastic screw caps and aluminum Twist-Off closures

• Hygienic Design: Sanitary construction meets food safety standards

• Precision Filling: Maintains accurate fill levels (±0.5%) for consistent packaging

Applications:

• Natural fruit juice processing

• Pulpy juice and nectar production

• Cold-pressed juice bottling

• Pasteurized juice packaging

• High-acid beverage processing

• Dairy-alternative beverages

Operation Features:

• Hot-Fill Mode: For extended shelf-life products (85-95°C)

• Cold-Fill Mode: For fresh, refrigerated juices

• Quick Changeover: Rapid switching between container types and cap styles

• Gentle Product Handling: Preserves pulp integrity and product quality

• Easy Maintenance: CIP (Clean-in-Place) capabilities for efficient sanitation

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