Ecolean EL6 and EL3+ filling machines

Ecolean has launched EL6 and EL3+ filling machines for aseptic portion- and family-sized packages. Compared to previous versions, the filling machines have higher capacities and a reduced impact on the environment while maintaining the same footprint.

The EL6 features six fillers to increase capacity to fill up to 18,000 portion-sized packages per hour. For use with Ecolean Air Aseptic 125, 200, 250 and 350 mL and Air Aseptic Clear 200 and 250 mL packages, it is claimed to use up to 30% less air, water and energy during both production and cleaning.

To complete the filling line, optional equipment include a CIP unit, a straw applicator, a package buffer unit and a package conditioning unit as well as easy configuration to secondary packaging solutions.

The EL3+ is replacing the EL3 machine and has a 25% increase in capacity to fill up to 7500 family-sized packages per hour. For use with Ecolean Air Aseptic 500, 750 and 1000 mL packages, it uses less air and energy during production and up to 50% less water during the cleaning cycle, according to the company.

An updated control system with moveable HMI screen together with a simplified outfeed, placing packages directly on a downstream conveyor, enable the capacity increase and improved machine performance. Other options include a CIP unit, an integrated packer and a SnapQuickT applicator.