Packaging systems are critical for efficient machine uptime and effective operations management. Container cleaning equipment is essential in packaging systems because of the value it adds throughout the packaging process. It is the backbone of some businesses’ packaging systems largely due to its cleaning and sterilization role.
Discover several types of container cleaning equipment and their common applications in packaging systems. Plus, see the benefits of container cleaning equipment and why you should choose Ska Fabricating for your packaging solutions.
What Is Container Cleaning Equipment?
Container cleaning equipment includes tools and machines used to clean different packaging types in production. Some container cleaning equipment includes:
- Container vacuums: A continuous vacuuming process removes dirt from container interiors using high-pressure ionized air.
- Container rinsers: Rinsers are commonly used for cans and bottles and are often the most affordable option in mass production plants. They use water or air, depending on the requirements and rinser type.
- Bottle washers: Some bottle washers clean bottles inside and outside for a completely thorough wash. They clean larger bottles and may fill and cap them as additional functions. They are often used when sterilizing plastic bottles.
- Lowerators: A lowerator can include an embedded ionized air rinse system, which can rinse containers while declining them from elevated levels.
The Importance of Maintaining Cleanliness and High Hygiene Standards in Packaging
Consumer safety is paramount in the packaging industry. Maintaining the highest hygiene standards in packaging is imperative to prevent the recontamination of hundreds of containers meant for production and consumption.
Implementing effective container-cleaning equipment during the food and beverage packaging process is essential. The cleaning process is more impacted when reinforced with beverage and food packaging sterilization. Steam, heat and pressurized air are used during packaging sterilization to help ensure container cleanliness throughout the production and distribution processes.
Container Cleaning Equipment Time Management and Efficiency Benefits
Container cleaning equipment benefits mass packaging production by enhancing uptime and speed. Efficiency improves as these high-pressure machines clean many containers at a time, saving time and positively impacting the bottom line.
It also consistently cleans large volumes, creating a large container output for distribution. The more containers cleaned efficiently, the better the long-term return on investment.
Ska Fabricating’s container rinsing equipment includes:
- IonFlow Air Rinse System (with Rinse Cage or as a Standalone unit): Uses 120v compressed air power to clean containers on CIB, NMB and MCB twist rinse cages
- A&E Pur-Rinse System: Implements high-volume, vacuum-ionized air through Air-Vac technology to clean containers for optimal efficiency
- S-Grip Lowerator: Ionized air rinsing system cleans glass, plastic or metal containers during decline from depalletizer
- Twist rinse cages: Single- and dual-lane options for aluminum containers
Explore Our Container Cleaning Equipment Range Today
Container cleaning equipment is necessary for packaging systems because it helps to ensure cleanliness throughout production. It is important to determine which method is appropriate for your facility and product.
Ska Fab provides custom solutions and tailors equipment to your specific needs. Plastic bottles, aluminum cans and glass flasks require different cleaning solutions, so we customize our range to suit your requirements.
Contact us for more information about our container rinsing equipment range today.
