Van MeursBag-in-Box filling machines

The unique dry filling process of the Van Meurs Bag-in-Box filling machines ensures that re- contamination will be reduced to a minimum.

Thanks to the unique filling valve, it is possible to vacuumize the bag before filling, fill the bag with product and inject steam or an inert gas on top of the product before closing the bag. Combined with an advanced PLC control that controls all pressures, temperatures, airflow, etc., the Van Meurs Bag-in-Box filling machines will ensure a trouble free filling.

The unique dry filling process of the Van Meurs fillersBy using the interchangeable gripper, the Van Meurs Bag-in-Box filling machines can be made suitable for the most common closing systems.

ADVANTAGES

Longer life, thus lower spoilage losses Very low operational costs and simple operation Flexibility in use of different types of packaging The possibility of working with all conventional bag-in-box brands and closure systems

Very accurate dosing system, which prevents spillage of your precious product

Built-in automatic control functions, which monitor the filling process

Comprehensive and convenient service, with troubleshooting over modems

Materials and finish Cladding and machine frame are made of stainless steel 1.4301/A304, the finish is fixed K220

Machine parts that come into contact with the product are made of stainless steel 1.4404/A316L

Other machine parts are made of sophisticated technical synthetics

Product Intermittent with a optimum capacity of 5,500–9,000 litres per hour

Pressure air About 11 Nm3 per hour, 6 bar (g), oil free, dew point 4 °C

Electricity 400 volt, 50 Hz, 3ph, zero, earth, +10 % – 15 %

Steam 3 bar (g) Foodgrade

Water 0.2 Nm3 per hour

Modem Analog telephone line (direct line)

Capacity Typical capacity at a flow rate of 2.5 litres per seconds, will be approximately 260 bags per hour (depending on product specification)

Technical specification

Main features A special filling valve which will be cleaned and sterilized during production (Cleaned In Process). Steam sterilization and, subsequently, drying of the filling valve with sterile air, after each filled bag. The filling valve is fully clean and dry when it comes into contact with the spout of the next bag

Vacuum purging of the bag before filling and after each filling to prevent product from dripping

Steam or inert gas injection in the bag as well as the bag closure once it has been filled

An extra aseptic dosing valve to ensure accurate filling and avoid water hammering

An absolutely dry filling chamber with a laminar flow of sterile air

The machines are equipped with a sterile filter system and vacuum installation

An option to handle bag closures with and without pre-closing position

A quick interchangeable gripper with the possibility of handling all conventional bag-in-box brands and closure systems

Semi automatic or fully automatic bag-in-box filling

Filling small, as well as big volumes (2–1,000 litres) Filling in the box, separate from the box or in a drum, pallecon, octabin

PLC control by means of Siemens S7 PLC and display

Communication module with modem Repeatability accuracy between ± 0.5 % (depending on bag size and product)

Optionally, the Van Meurs can be equipped with a roller conveyor underneath the filling chamber (Type B200A). It is also possible to extend the Van Meurs with an extra roller conveyor and funnel to guide the filled bag gentle in a box (Type B200B).

Available optionsThe Van Meurs can be equipped with several options of which the most important are:

Mass flow meter instead of inductive high-speed metering tube

A steam generator instead of steam accumulator Sterilization/CIP manifold controlled by the PLC which takes care of the sterilization, CIP and draining (including temperature measurement)

Filling valve for very viscous products as well as for products that contain whole parts

Aseptic tanks with sterile air pressure and/or level control

Market and applications Tea concentrates Dairy products (ice mix, cream, milk, condensed milk)

Fruit products (juices, purees, jams and concentrates)

Liquid egg products (whole egg, egg white and egg yolk)

Post mix and syrups Water Soy Sauces (mayonnaise, ketchup) Bakery products

Model overview

B100

The B100 is a single head, semiautomatic Bag-in-Box filling machine. The B100 is equipped with a small, in height adjustable, roller conveyor which easily can be removed without the use of tools. The B100 is suitable for filling all bag-in-box packaging: Small as well as large volumes (2 up to about 1,000 litres) and suitable for filling bags in the box or separate from the box.

B200C

The B200C is a single head, semiautomatic Bag-in-Box filling machine. The B200C is equipped with a wid-ened frame and a small, in height adjustable, roller conveyor which easily can be removed without the use of tools. The B200C is suitable for filling all bag-in-box packaging: Small as well as large volumes (2 up to about 1,000 litres) and suitable for filling bags in the box or separate from the box.

B400

The B400 is a single head, fully automatic Bag-in-Box filling machine. The empty bags are automatically inserted in the filling chamber. Filled bags are trans-ported to the backside of the machine and separated by means of a cutting device after which the bags are transported to a funnel unit. The funnel is mounted in a fixed position on the frame which guides the bag in the box. The B400 is suitable for filling bags with content of 2 up to about 25 litres on a web.

B200 BID

The B200 Bag-in-Drum (BID) filler is a single head, semiautomatic Bag-in-Drum filling machine. The B200 BID is equipped with a frame which is adapted to the height of the roller conveyor on which the drums will be transported. Smaller volumes can still be filled by means of the standard small roller conveyor. The B200 BID is suitable for filling bag-in-drum (Approx. 200 kg).

For many years Van Meurs has been one of the leading Bag-in-Box filling systems. The Van Meurs machines have an outstanding reputation and an impressive reference list.

Terlet has an experienced team of professional specialists who know their customer’s products and

Terlet B.V.Oostzeestraat 6NL-7202 CM ZutphenTHE NETHERLANDS

phone +31 575 593-100fax +31 575 593-111

info@terlet.comwww.terlet.com

Van Meurs filling machines made by Terletapplications. Our machines are designed in-house and are perfectly in line with your specific process and fully geared to your requirements. Thanks to our many years of experience and knowledge of a broad range of markets, we are able to develop the best solution to your needs, and provide valuable advice to optimize your production process.