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Mallows Automated Bottle Drying
At Mallows Bottling, employees had to dry each bottle by hand after filling and before labelling, causing substantial delays. SolvAir solved the issue by automating the…
Beverage
SolvAir eliminates labelling problems for Just Water, enhancing bottling line productivity.
SolvAir's customised Air Knife Systems improve beverage packaging processes for enhanced productivity and quality.
Just Water bottles spring water in Bodmin, on a line running at 6,000 to 8,400 bottles an hour. Labels were not adhering properly to its PET and glass bottles, and SolvAir solved the issue with an 11kW blower and two 762mm Air Knives that dry bottles of all sizes.
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The Problem
Labels not adhering to bottles
Just Water’s spring water bottling facility struggled with labels not adhering properly on its PET and glass bottles. Its line runs at 6,000 to 8,400 bottles an hour on bottles of varying heights, and label application was affected by pre-wash moisture, variable filling temperatures and condensation.
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The Implication
Secondary interventions and delays
The label adherence problems resulted in severe production inefficiencies and higher labour costs, because of expensive secondary interventions and the additional manual requirements. This caused significant delays in bottling and packaging, potentially impacting product quality and delivery timelines.
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The Solution
Two Air Knives drying all bottle sizes
SolvAir installed a Paxton 11kW blower with two 762mm Air Knives, which effectively dried bottles of all sizes. The Air Knives direct the water down the bottles to clear it from the surface, allowing the labels to adhere properly.
This solved the label adherence problems and eliminated secondary interventions, resolving the labelling issues and significantly enhancing overall production efficiency, with bottles packed into cardboard boxes much more quickly.
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Results
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ImprovedLabel Adhesion
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8,400/hrLine Speed
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EliminatedSecondary Interventions
Our solution for Just Water Ltd exemplifies SolvAir’s expertise in tackling complex bottling challenges with straightforward, yet highly effective Air Knife technology.
Chris Davies Managing Director | SolvAir
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