A new spirits facility that allows bottling and packaging from small volumes in single casks to 30,000 litre tankers has been installed by QAS Group in Kirkcaldy, Fife.
Working predominantly in the spirit drinks industry QAS’ state-of-the-art bottling facility can accommodate delivery of cask, drum, IBC or tanker and can store, blend and prepare all spirit types, pre-bottling. Bottling capabilities consist of manual, semi-automatic and automatic bottling-lines catering for all production run-sizes, from single cask short-runs to multi-case long-runs covering a wide range of bottle shapes and sizes from 3cl and 5cl miniatures to 6ltr bottles. Services include but are not limited to bottle sleeving, bonded rework and luxury gift packing, warehousing, and transport.
The facility hosts a new 1,800 Bottling and Packaging line provided, installed and commissioned by Evolution Bottling and packaging Solutions.
Example of MBF Rinser, Filler, Capper.
At the heart of QAS’ 1,800 bottle per hour line is a nine head MBF Synchrofill Rinser, Filler, Capper Block supplied with adjustable Change Parts and Universal Transfer Scrolls to accommodate a range of cylindrical bottle sizes and certain shaped bottles. The semi-automatic Clean in Place system facilitates efficient sanitisation between products and importantly occurs without the use of dummy bottles.
Secondary sealing of the bottle caps is provided by a Robino and Galandrino capsulator predisposed for PVC, tin and polylaminate capsules.
An automatic rotary modular labeller from P.E. Labellers provides three self adhesive labelling stations for the efficient application of front, back and neck labels with optical orientation. The modular design brings a degree of future proofing whereby labelling stations can be added or changed to accommodate different labelling requirements.
The line also includes a case sealer from TMG and a case weigher from Logics and Controls.
Conveyoring and line control was also supplied by Evolution BPS, whose Scotland based team of Engineers installed and commissioned the line.
Talking of the partnership with Evolution BPS, Director David Harris says “I have worked with Evolution on many projects over the last 10 years or so and always found them to be thorough, professional and a good company to work with.”
Evolution BPS are expert in the supply of equipment to the Spirit Bottling Industry and work in partnership with a selected group of Italian based equipment manufacturers. They are perfectly positioned to supply to the specific need of contract packers where flexibility and ease of changeover is key. Their team of UK based Engineers work in tandem with their Customer Service team to offer first class after sales and technical support.