Description

The Armfield FT85 Sterile Vessel can store UHT processed product for sterile filling at a later point. It eliminates product wastage associated with pilot-scale continuous-operation filling systems that lack buffering capacity. The vessel is sited between Armfield’s UHT processing units and the  FT83 Sterile Filling System and is available with vessel sizes from  30 litres as standard (other sizes on request). It is designed for operation with Armfield systems,  but can be operated with other equipment.

The FT85 is controlled via a touchscreen mounted on the unit with modes for vessel filling, vessel emptying (bottling), sterilisation and cleaning. Vessel volume 30 litres or 200 litres.

The UHT/filling system and the FT85 are first sterilised in separate processes. Time and temperature for the sterilisation process is set from the touchscreen. Once sterile, the UHT system is then placed

in process mode and the FT85 into vessel fill mode. Sterilised product then fills the vessel.

Once processing is complete flow bypasses the vessel and is then stopped. Sterile gas can be pumped into the vessel to provide product mixing. The vessel is then placed in Vessel Empty mode and positive head pressure on the vessel (sterile gas) is used to feed the product to the filler. The FT85 is cleaned in place using a CIP spray ball with the UHT system pumping the cleaning fluid through the system.

Steam Generator (FT85-10)

FT85-10 enables sterilisation of the vessel without the need for an external steam supply