Overview 

This compact Microblock EPV 551 filling and capping machine was manufactured by the Italian company IC Filling Systems in 2018. The matching labeling system with date coder is offered with the system. The system is still under construction, can be viewed in operation at any time and will be available from spring next year. 

Technical data 

• Machine output:
  • 1,030-1,080 bottles/hour for 330 ml
  • 970-1,020 bottles/hour for 500 ml
• Product: Carbonated beer
• Bottle type: Glass bottles
• Cap type: crown cap Ø 26 mm
• Rinsing station: 5 grippers, single-stage water rinsing
• Filling valves: 5 electro-pneumatic counter-pressure valves
• Capping head: 1 crown cork capping head
• Filling temperature: 0-2°C
• Bottle diameter: Ø 50-95 mm
• Bottle height: 180-340 mm
• Rotation: Clockwise

Scope of delivery 

• Filling and capping block | Counter-pressure filler with double pre-evacuation 
• Integrated infeed and outfeed conveyor belts 
• Automatic labeling machine for self-adhesive labels
• Pneumatic stainless steel diaphragm pump for conveying product to the filling machine
• Date coder (U2 inkjet)
• Detailed software system for controlling and optimizing the filling process