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News Release from: Riggs Autopack | Subject: B+DFL
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 09 May 2008
Filling jars and bottles with chutney
B+DFL, a leading manufacturer of chutneys, relishes and sauces, has chosen depositing and filling specialists Riggs Autopack to provide a complete turnkey solution to meet increased demand
Quick work from Riggs Autopack, who assembled and installed the entire production line within eight weeks, enabled B+DFL to successfully fulfil the expectations from a major supermarket multiple, as well as being able to achieve higher speeds and improved machine control Riggs Autopack supplied B+DFL with a versatile Model 1000 fully automatic single head filling machine, to fill glass and plastic jars and bottles with up to four tonnes of product per day whilst coping with various viscosities and particulate sizes
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 5 Sep 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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The machine copes with various container sizes via a simple to use gating and no container/no fill sensing system.
The turnkey solution, which was assembled and tested at Riggs Autopack in Nelson prior to delivery, comprised the filling machine, 'twist off' capping machine, in line metal detection and induction sealing.
A Riggs Autopack mobile transfer pump completed the line to provide auto top up of the feed hopper on the filling machine.
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This entire system was designed with mechanical and control interlocks between component parts to provide B+DFL with a simple and highly effective automatic line.
Having previously used Riggs Autopack, for the supply of a transfer pump, B+DFL chose the company again because of its successful past experience and the Riggs Autopack excellent reputation within the industry.
The customer is particularly impressed with the rapid changeover time, the machine's ability to handle large particulates, ease of cleaning and simplicity in use.
B+DFL technical manager Nick Brooke commented: "We are thoroughly impressed with the speed and accuracy as well as the the hygienic design of the pump and conveyor systems that was demonstrated by Riggs Autopack - the depth of knowledge within the team was outstanding.
I would have no hesitation in recommending them to others and I look forward to working with them on a new project in the not too distant future".
Riggs Autopack sales manager Bob Lumb said: "B+DFL is extremely pleased with our speed of supply, depth of knowledge and on-going customer care which has put down strong foundations for the future where we look forward to working with B+DFL again".
Within the Riggs Autopack range of depositors are simple, stand-alone or table-top models to fully automated, PLC controlled multi-head conveyorised filling lines and these are complemented by a full series of depositing nozzles and decorating heads for cream or fillings.
The nozzles give drip-free cut-off and Riggs Autopack has both the experience and the expertise to ensure that it meets all the individual requirements of its customers.
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