Description

The Thermal Solution for Shelf-Stable Juice Packaging

The LR-500 Rotary Hot-Fill Monoblock is designed to meet the core challenge of preserving low-acid beverages like fruit juices. For producers in key growth regions where cold chain logistics can be complex or costly, this machine provides the essential thermal processing step to achieve ambient shelf stability. By integrating filling and capping within a temperature-controlled environment, it allows manufacturers to deliver safe, flavorful products with a long shelf life, directly supporting market expansion and reducing spoilage.

Hot-Fill-Hold Technology: Safety and Quality in One Process

This machine operates on the proven hot-fill-hold principle. The product is filled at elevated temperatures (typically between 85°C and 95°C) into the container.

• Integrated Thermal Management: Heated product pathways, filler bowls, and nozzles maintain precise temperature from the processor to the point of fill, preventing any drop that could compromise safety or viscosity.

• Natural Vacuum Seal: Immediately after filling, the container is capped. As the product cools, it contracts, creating a natural vacuum under the cap. This vacuum acts as a tamper-evident indicator and is crucial for preserving flavor, color, and preventing oxidation.

• Container Integrity: The process is designed for use with heat-resistant plastic bottles (PET or HDPE) that can withstand the thermal stress without deforming.

Technical Specifications for Hot-Fill Operations

• Machine Type: Fully Automatic Rotary Monoblock with Integrated Hot-Fill System.

• Process: Hot-Fill-Hold technology for ambient shelf-stable beverages.

• Filling Technology: Rotary volumetric or gravity filler with temperature-controlled manifolds and nozzles.

• Temperature Control: Jacketed product tank and heated pathways to maintain consistent fill temperature.

• Capping Technology: Rotary capping head with cap orienter for screw caps or snap lids.

• Container Compatibility: Plastic bottles (PET, HDPE) of various sizes.

• Output Speed: High-speed rotary platform suitable for medium to large-scale beverage production.

• Construction: Full food-grade, sanitary design. All product contact parts are AISI 304 or 316L Stainless Steel.

• Cleanability: Designed for CIP (Clean-in-Place) to handle sugary residues efficiently.

• Control System: Advanced PLC with Touchscreen HMI for precise control over fill volume, temperature, and production parameters.

Target Products: Juices, Nectars, and RTD Beverages

This monoblock is ideal for a range of thermally processed beverages:

• Fruit Juices & Nectars: Apple, orange, tropical blends, and fruit drinks.

• Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Beverages: Iced tea, lemonade, plant-based milk alternatives.

• Other: Syrups, beverage concentrates.

Engineered for Beverage Plant Productivity & Global Support

Investing in the LR-500 Hot-Fill means securing a critical advantage in beverage production. We complement the machine’s robust design with a global support ecosystem tailored for food and beverage manufacturers, including 24/7 multilingual technical support, regional service hubs for rapid assistance, and application expertise in thermal processing. The machine’s hygienic design and compliance-ready features support your adherence to HACCP and food safety standards, ensuring your juice and drink production is both efficient and trustworthy.

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