Syntegon LFS filling machine

The modular concept of Syntegon’s inline filling machine LFS allows individual configurations to meet the specific needs of dairy and food manufacturers.

Available in clean and ultra-clean hygienic executions, the machine fills and packages liquid, viscous and pump required products, such as yoghurt, sour cream, margarine, deli salads, dips, sauces, soups, or retorted pet food into preformed containers.

The machine consists of individual modules which include main machine functions such as cup supply, disinfection, filling, sealing, capping, and cup discharge. Each module can be configured, added or retrofitted according to individual production needs for maximum flexibility.

It processes all common container formats with a diameter between 60 and 160 mm on up to eight lanes with a maximum output rate of up to 20,000 cups/h. In sequential indexing configuration, alternating carrier plates allow for processing two different packaging formats one after another without format changes needed.

The dosing station incorporates exchangeable nozzles as well as integrated CIP and SIP for ultra-clean configurations.

The open design provides optimum accessibility and visibility for easy cleaning and maintenance.

For ultra-clean applications such as products with extended shelf life, users can opt for two types of chemical-free disinfection methods: UVC light or pulsed-light. Optionally, the same technology can be used to disinfect the lids before placing them on the cups. In addition, HEPA filters purify the air, while container vacuums remove loose particles and debris from the cups before filling.

Packaging can be sealed either using pre-cut foils or heat-sealing rollstock film.