CPS recovery unit cuts waste
recover products from rejected cartons, cups and bottles.
Packed products can be wasted when removed during quality control procedures that find the packaging faulty.
UK-based CPS's Damrow Carton upgraded compressor can empty and compress up to 8,000 packages of cheese, dairy and beverage per hour, the manufacturer claims.
The original unit is capable of processing a range of cartons and cups, but the upgraded unit can now handle plastics bottles even with their caps on.
CPS managing director Charles Todd, said: "Processors now have the option to save valuable products that would otherwise have been wasted, whilst meeting environmental obligations by easily recycling the damaged bottles."
The operation feeds the liquid-filled packages into the compressor either manually or via a conveyor belt. A star wheel, mounted at the inlet, pushes the packages in between steel belts to be crushed so the good product drains off.
Two steel belts and a rubber roller are driven by individual gear motors to suit differing processing speeds and includes a reverse drive facility in case of blockages.
The enclosed design and integral cleaning-in-place (CIP) facility simplifies cleaning, improving hygiene, the manufacturer claims.
The unit is mounted on wheels and only requires supplies of compressed air and electricity to operate.
Todd said: "The liquid recovery unit from CPS Damrow secures maximum recovery of valuable products and minimises waste with the least effort and cost."
CPS supplies a range of processing equipment for the cheese, dairy, food and beverage industries, and operates from facilities across the UK, Europe and other sales and service offices worldwide.
