Buy an automated necksterilizer for bottles from Whystler Automation
Efficient high-speed bottle necksterilizer for PET and glass bottles in the beverage industry
Use the necksterilizer from Whystler Automation to wet the headspace or sterilize the bottle neck.
The Necksterilizer from Whystler Automation is the ideal solution for beverage manufacturers who want to reliably sterilize PET and glass bottles in the neck and headspace area during hot air filling (approx. 83°C) using state-of-the-art technology, without requiring mechanical conversions for different formats.
The headspace sterilizer is suitable for all common formats without the need for format parts and can be flexibly integrated into existing bottling lines of beverage companies. The robust stainless steel construction is modular and ensures durability, while the automated control system guarantees high operational reliability and ease of use.
Retrofit for necksterilizers currently in use
In addition to the construction and integration of modern and automated necksterilizers, Whystler Automation also offers Retrofit services for existing headspace sterilizers. A new, automated control system will bring the beverage manufacturer’s plant up to the latest technological standards – efficient, sustainable, and cost-optimized. Whystler has already successfully established this service in numerous projects within the beverage industry More information can be found under Service & Retrofit.
Our necksterilizers for the beverage industry at a glance
Necksterilizer: Application and Function
The necksterilizer consists of three modularly configurable machine segments to ensure the optimal sterilization time:
Modul 2: Expandable units of 2,000 and 3,000 mm sterilization segments and
Modul 3: 5,600 mm outlet with a 2,100 mm sterilization section.
The Whystler Necksterilizer processes PET and Glass Bottles in one line, without changeover times and without format changes.
For wetting the headspace or sterilizing the bottle neck, the PET or glass bottles are tilted by up to 110°C on a sterilization line so that the hot product (e.g., tea or iced tea) reaches the closure area for sterilization. This is made possible by a central SEW motor that drives the high-tech sterilization line with its extra-wide container support. This enables a high flow rate depending on the container type and the sterilization time (> 15 Seconds). The stepless turning curve of the Sterilization chain also guarantees a smooth turning process and very gentle container conveying.
Necksterilizer: Hygienic design
All parts that come into contact with the PET or glass bottle are made of stainless steel and are designed for quick cleaning and easy maintenance. The necksterilizer meets the current hygiene standards of the beverage, food, and pharmaceutical industries.
To ensure these standards, the bottles undergo a light barrier inspection before being turned, which monitors their entry into the sterilization area. The actual turning process is carried out precisely by a combination of a turning chain, a sterilization chain, and a supporting floor guide.
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The advantages of Whystler’s Necksterilizers
Highest hygiene standards for PET and glass bottles
Rapid integration into existing systems
High processing speed
Durable stainless steel construction
Easy-to-maintain design
No format sets and no changeover times
Technical Details Necksterilizer
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Version | Single-Lane Entrance and Exit with Individual Turning Degrees |
| Inlet and outlet | from the right or left |
| Integration | Compatible with Single-track Bottle Transport Systems |
| Turning point | up to 110° without Conversion |
| Drive | SEW Motor |
| Funding | Specialized Reversing Chain with Integrated Chain Tensioning and Cooling Unit |
| Length | Modular Design using 2 and 3 Meter Sections, depending on Customer Requirements, up to a maximum length of 30.2 m. |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Performance | Up to 72,000 Bottles per Hour |
| Sterilization | By tilting the Bottles by up to 110°, the Hot Product reaches the Sealing Area for Sterilization. |
| Bottle Formats | All Common Bottle Sizes |
| Bottle Height | 100 mm to max. 340 mm |
| Bottle Diameter | 50 mm to 150 mm |
| Bottle Material | Glass and PET |
| Operation | user-friendly control – semi- or fully-automated |
| Maintenance | Maintenance-friendly Design via easily accessible Service Doors |
| Safety | Comprehensive Security concept with light barrier-monitored access and automatic stop |
| Special Features / Options | Optional Version with Bottom Cooling to prevent Deformation of PET bottles, Vibration Segment to prevent Air Bubbles, Jam Detection |
FAQs – Necksterilizer
When is an automated necksterilizer from Whystler the right choice?
A semi- or fully automated necksterilizer from Whystler Automation is particularly suitable for high-performance hot beverage production lines. This is made possible by the sterilization chain with its extra-wide container support and the continuously adjustable rotary motion for controlled rotation. The conveying line can be varied depending on the sterilization time and bottle type. Modular expansion units allow the sterilization line to be extended to a maximum length of 30.2 meters.
How flexible is the Whystler necksterilizer with different bottle formats?
The necksterilizer from Whystler Automation is designed for maximum flexibility in beverage processing. It features format-independent sterilization without mechanical changeovers, making it adaptable to all common PET and glass bottle formats. Furthermore, the stepless turning curve and extra-wide container support of the sterilization chain guarantee a smooth turning process.
How is a consistently high sterilization quality ensured?
Thanks to the precise guidance of the bottles, temperature resistance, and controlled rotation of up to 110°C, the hot liquid reaches the sealing area and thus sterilizes it. This ensures compliance with the stringent hygiene requirements of the beverage and food industries. A comprehensive safety concept with an automated, light-barrier-monitored access system, developed in-house by Whystler Automation, further guarantees consistently high sterilization quality.
Can a Whystler necksterilizer be integrated into existing bottling lines?
Yes. Whystler Automation's necksterilizers are designed for integration into existing hot-filling production lines in the beverage industry. Thanks to their modular design and flexible customization options, they can be optimally adapted to available space, line speeds, and interfaces, and vary in their level of automation.
What economic advantages does a necksterilizer from Whystler automation offer?
In addition to ensuring the highest hygiene standards, companies benefit from high system availability, a maintenance-friendly design, a long service life, and a line output of up to 72,000 bottles per hour. Furthermore, existing bottle necksterilizers can be cost-effectively modernized through retrofitting, thereby promoting sustainability and increasing the economic efficiency of the necksterilizer.
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