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News Release from: Packaging Automation | Subject: Fastfill 60
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 24 October 2005
Versatile Fastfill Handles Small Batches
Of Sauces
Specialist food producer Hiltfields has chosen Packaging Automation's Fastfill 60 to help it to meet the growing demand for convenience in the readymeals sector.
Specialist food producer Hiltfields has chosen Packaging Automation's Fastfill 60 to help it to meet the growing demand for convenience in the readymeals sector The volumetric pot filling and heat sealing Fastfill 60 has been installed at Hiltfields' site in Attleborough, Norfolk, UK, and will enable the company to supply its extensive range of premium bespoke sauces and marinades in pots for the first time
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 22 Jul 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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A number of major new contracts has lead to the purchase of Packaging Automation's Fastfill 60 by a company set up nearly 14 years ago.
Packaging Automation's Fastfill 60 is designed to fill the pots and then apply and seal pre-cut polyester lids.
It is particularly suitable for Hiltfields, which will use it for small-batch runs of many different recipes and pot sizes.
A control system within the machine allows programs of different recipes to be stored and recalled for easy product changeovers.
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Furthermore, light and simple change parts mean that pot sizes can be accomplished in dramatically quick times.
The Fastfill 60 installed at Hiltfields has been designed to allow a gas flushing facility to be retrofitted in the future if required.
Since its launch in 2004, the Fastfill 60 has proved a great success with producers within the convenience food sector.
The machine can be supplied to seal either reel-fed film or pre-cut lids and also offers a number of options including a gas flush facility, date coder and a closed-loop weight control system to automatically adjust fill volumes - all adding to its flexibility and ease of use.
It can also be adapted to meet customers' specific requirements.
Hiltfields' machine has been fitted with a special agitation system in the holding tank to ensure an even mix of particulates within the sauce.
And a counting system has been designed and incorporated at the end of the conveyor so pots can be counted in batches and packed.
Hiltfields' managing director Bill Simm is impressed by the new machine and by the service Packaging Automation provided:'We spoke to a number of suppliers before selecting Packaging Automation who came highly recommended by contacts in the industry'.
Mr Simm continued: 'I was impressed not only by the equipment, which is second to none, but also their approach.
'Sales engineer Mark Leaning listened to what we needed and then delivered.
'This machine will allow us to move into supplying our sauces in pots as well as in sachets, particularly into the ready meals sector.
'Demand is high for this pack format and we must be able to supply in pots to meet that demand.
'The Fastfill 60 gives us many more opportunities to win business in this sector'.
Packaging Automation's Mark Leaning believes the Fastfill 60 is an excellent choice for producers like Hiltfields.
He said: 'The machine's design means it is ideal for small batch runs - it is easy to clean so the highest standards of hygiene can be maintained.
'We carried out several adaptations to this machine so it met Hiltfields' requirements.
'Prior to the purchase of the Fastfill 60 we supplied a manual PA217 heat sealing machine on free loan to Hiltfields to allow them to prepare some sample pots to show their customers.
'This is an example of how we work closely with all our customers to ensure that they can impress their customers'.
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