Buy an automated neck sterilizer for bottles from Whystler Automation
Efficient high-speed bottle neck sterilizer for PET and glass bottles in the beverage industry
Use the neck sterilizer from Whystler Automation to wet the headspace or sterilize the bottle neck.
The Neck sterilizer 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 neck sterilizers currently in use
Our neck sterilizers for the beverage industry at a glance
Neck sterilizer: Application and Function
The Neck Sterilizer consists of three modularly configurable machine segments to ensure the optimal sterilization time:
- Inlet of 5,600 mm with 2,100 mm Sterilization section
- Expandable units of 2,000 and 3,000 mm Sterilization segments and
- A 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.
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 automated Vacuum Bridges
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 Neck Sterilizer
| 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 – Neck Sterilizer
When is an Automated Neck Sterilizer from Whystler the right choice?
A semi- or fully automated neck sterilizer 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 Neck Sterilizer with different bottle formats?
The neck sterilizer 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?
Durch die präzise Führung der Flaschen, eine Temperaturbeständigkeit und die kontrollierte Wendebewegung von bis zu 110 ° erreicht die heiße Flüssigkeit den Verschlussbereich und sterilisiert damit diesen Bereich. So wird die Einhaltung der hohen Hygieneanforderungen in der Getränke- und Lebensmittelindustrie gesichert. Ein umfassendes Sicherheitskonzept mit einem automatisierten lichtschrankenüberwachten Zugang aus der eigenen Entwicklung der Whystler Automation sorgen zusätzlich für eine gleichbleibend hohe Sterilisationsqualität.
Can a Whystler Neck Sterilizer be integrated into existing bottling lines?
Yes. Whystler Automation's neck sterilizers 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 Neck Sterilizer 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 neck sterilizers can be cost-effectively modernized through retrofitting, thereby promoting sustainability and increasing the economic efficiency of the neck sterilizer.
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