Totally chilled: Tetra Pak delivers cold dairy solution

Tetra Pak has announced a high-performance filling machine for chilled distribution.

The company says the TR/G7 has a capacity of 6500 gable top packages per hour, with environmental benefits such as the reduction in electricity consumption.

Taking up less than 19m2 of floor space, the machine is suitable for smaller factories. It is easy to install, use and maintain, and is delivered as a single unit, which means it can be swiftly assembled within four days. This minimises costs and enables production to begin quickly. Just one person is needed to operate two machines due to its low complexity, and production can be monitored through its touch screen operator panel. Access to the machine for maintenance has also been simplified to reduce production downtime during servicing.

Per Lauritzen, VP Carton Gable Top at Tetra Pak, says the machine will help improve the bottom line for producers.

“It is suitable for both small and medium dairies who are looking for low-cost investment, but also producers that intend to upgrade their existing lines."

Developed in collaboration with filling machine producer Galdi, Tetra Pak TR/G7 is designed for a range of extended shelf-life products, including white milk, juice and still drinks, in four package volumes: 250ml, 500ml, 750ml and 1000ml.

Added functions include a cap applicator, waste carton ejection system, and a moveable oil drop plate to make cleaning easier.