USA – JBT Corporation, a global leader in food and beverage technology solutions, has unveiled its latest innovation, SeamTec 2 Evolute, at the ongoing Anuga FoodTec 2024 event.
This cutting-edge technology, developed by PLF International, offers advanced vacuum filling capabilities tailored specifically for the powder product market, particularly infant nutrition products.
The SeamTec 2 Evolute boasts several defining features, including a hygienic design, reduced powder spillage, enhanced ergonomics, and versatile configurations.
Ronald Annendijck, JBT’s global product line manager of filling and closing, emphasizes the industry’s evolving demands for improved hygiene, ease of use, and cost efficiency, which drove the development of this innovative equipment.
JBT’s global director of product lines for Diversified Food and Health highlights the importance of ensuring the production of safe and high-quality infant formula.
The SeamTec 2 Evolute addresses these critical needs by offering the highest level of hygienic design available in the market, exceeding industry expectations.
One of the key features of the SeamTec 2 Evolute is its innovative hygienic design, which eliminates the need for an infeed chain and incorporates a sealed-off seaming area.
This design not only enhances cleanability but also reduces the risk of contamination during the production process.
Furthermore, the SeamTec 2 Evolute promises to minimize powder spillage through its specialized infeed scroll and reduced rotational speed, ensuring precise and efficient filling operations.
Additionally, the equipment’s ergonomic design, with lightweight change parts and poka-yoke features, enhances usability and operator efficiency.
The product offers multiple configurations to accommodate various high-speed powder applications, with options for three-, four-, and six-head configurations.
The flexibility for low changeover, including combi configurations, further enhances operational efficiency and versatility.
Developed by JBT’s research and technology center in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium, the SeamTec 2 Evolute underscores the company’s commitment to innovation and excellence in filling and closing technology.
Customers can also opt for JBT’s PRoCARE maintenance package, ensuring optimal performance through real-time support and scheduled technician visits.
In an increasingly regulated market, characterized by stringent food safety standards, JBT’s SeamTec 2 Evolute sets a new benchmark for hygienic production technology, reaffirming the company’s leadership in providing safe and reliable solutions for the food and beverage industry.
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