Anaplas's success: leading the Greek market with hot-fillable ketchup containers

ECS SP ISBM: The versatile solution for high-quality hot-fillable ketchup containers

In the competitive food packaging industry, the ability to produce high-quality containers that meet stringent safety and performance standards is paramount. SIPA's ECS SP ISBM machine has emerged as a versatile solution, garnering recognition from prominent food industry players like Anaplas and others. These companies have leveraged the ECS SP system to produce hot-fillable ketchup bottles in various formats (350, 500, 1000 ml), all with a 38mm neck finish. These containers are specifically designed to withstand a filling temperature of 78° - 80°C, ensuring product integrity and safety.

Technical efficiency

The ECS SP machine incorporates several features that contribute to its superior performance in producing hot-fillable containers:

• High-Efficiency Conditioning: Precise conditioning of preforms ensures optimal material distribution and strength, resulting in containers that can withstand the thermal stress of hot filling.
• Electrically Heated Mold: Accurate temperature control during the blowing process prevents material degradation and ensures uniform wall thickness, contributing to container strength and performance.
• Air Recirculation Valves on the Blowing Phase: These valves allow for precise control of the blowing process, optimizing material distribution and producing containers with consistent dimensions and strength.

Competitive advantage

A key differentiator of the ECS SP machine is its ability to produce hot-fillable containers with minimal customization, using a standard machine configuration. This is in stark contrast to competitors who often require specialized machines for hot-fill applications, leading to increased costs and complexity for converters.

The ECS SP's flexibility allows converters to produce both hot-fill and cold-fill containers on the same machine, requiring only a mold changeover and simple adjustments to the thermo controller and air recirculation via the HMI. This translates to significant time and cost savings, providing converters with the agility to meet diverse customer demands.

The ECS SP ISBM machine exemplifies SIPA's commitment to providing innovative and versatile solutions for the food packaging industry. Its ability to produce high-quality hot-fillable containers with minimal customization, coupled with its efficiency and flexibility, makes it an ideal choice for converters seeking to meet the stringent demands of the food industry while optimizing their production processes.

The success of Anaplas further underscores the effectiveness of the ECS SP system, demonstrating its ability to empower converters to achieve market leadership and meet diverse customer needs.