SRAML ECO line of fillers featuring an open bowl and a lid allows for high-precision gravity filling of liquids into glass and PET bottles. With a simple yet robust structure to withstand any operating conditions, it is easy to use and maintain. The filler bowl has a product infeed from below, minimizing product oxidation and allowing for a better emptying process. The product level in the filler bowl is controlled by electronic float switch, which also controls the infeed of the product.
The ECO gravity filler is equipped with height adjustment mechanism, simplifying the structure and changeover with bottles of similar height. Thanks to a special gravity-filling valve, built from stainless-steel parts with no welds, springs, or threads in contact with the product, the liquid is gently poured into the bottle by keeping the same product level throughout the process without the need of a levelling unit. ECO turrets can be easily cleaned by removing the filler bowl lift and rinsing the filler with a water hose.
- Height adjustment mechanism simplifies the structure and changeover with bottles of similar height
- The filling process is performed without any contact between the product and pumps or mechanical components.
- User-friendly, easy to clean and maintain
Gravity ECO filling operation
Once the star-wheel transports the bottle to the filling position of the filler turret consisting of pneumatic bottle-raising pistons and a gravity filling valve, the piston lifts the bottle and opens the filling valve by pressing the bottle neck against a rubber seat on the valve to create a closed, sealed system. Gravity allows the liquid from the filler’s tank to be poured into the bottle. Once the filling process is complete, the piston is lowered and the bottle transported from the turret by a star-wheel.
Product specifications
Main features:
- Filler tank in inner mirror finish for easy cleaning
- Pneumatic bottle-raising pistons operated with air trust and cam return mounted externally for easy cleaning and maintenance
- Gravity-filling valves made from machined AISI304 stainless steel — no welds or threads in contact with the product
- Bottle lifting pistons lifted by thrust spring
- Electric height adjustment for easy changeover of bottles with similar height
- Dummy bottle for CIP filler
- Washing ball in the filler tank
- Temperature sensor in the filler tank, and indicator
- Liquid level sensors in the filler tank for pump control
- Format parts for one glass bottle size (star-wheels)
Options:
- Centralized filling level control system
- Automatic product return system on the filler with inlet temperature control
- Set of neck-handling pincers for PET bottles
- Insulated filler tank
- AISI 316L stainless steel parts in contact with the product
- Format parts for additional cylindrical glass bottle (star-wheels)