Nozzles for Sorting and Packaging
Industries such as food & beverage, chemical, and pharmaceutical may use a variety of packaging to hold their products for shipment and delivery to customers. These packages, as well as equipment used in sorting and packing setups, rely on spray technology to perform cleaning, sterilization, heating, pasteurization, and a host of other applications.
At Lechler, we provide turnkey and specially designed spray technology for packaging and sorting processes. Find the right nozzle that perfectly integrates with existing and new equipment systems.
Key Applications of Lechler Nozzles in Packaging
Companies that provide products in containers such as glass bottles, often need those containers to be treated before filling. Spray technology can provide washing and rinsing applications to remove contaminants that may be on the bottle's surface. These containers may also undergo process during filling, such as pasteurization, cooking, and heating processes. Some nozzles may be reserved downstream in processes to cool off bottles or dry them off before being placed into boxes for shipment.
Whichever process is part of your operations, Lechler nozzles are designed to provide an even distribution of liquid or air toward the packaging material, or lubricant along conveyor belts to lessen friction and ensure components move freely. Our nozzles are designed with anti-clog resistance and high quality materials to handle the extensive daily use and varying liquids that may be used for your processes.
Lechler Nozzles for Sorting and Packing
Sterilization
Series 136.1 Pneumatic atomizing nozzles are designed to effectively disinfect the interiors or PET bottles. It features a fine full cone and internal mixing for the atomization of liquids such as disinfectants. Using a liquid pressure principle, disinfectants become atomized into fog-like droplets that fully coat surfaces in an even pattern. This spray nozzle can apply the disinfectant to reach all corners and crevices of the bottle for full coverage.
Filler cleaning
Depending on the product, substances can build up along the internal and outer surfaces of the filer equipment. Removing these substances can require different chemical cleaning agents to break down the buildup and clean surfaces. The Series 500.191 "PVDF Microwhirly spray nozzle and the Series 594/595 HygenicWhirly are reliable, maintenance-free cleaning nozzles that maintain compliance with special material and design guidelines (FDA,3-A, EHEDG,etc.).
They can be used for food contact surfaces as they can emit foaming agents even at low pressures at the right consistency for filer cleaning. With corrosion resistant materials, they can withstand the harsh chemical cleaning agents.
Belt lubrication
In addition to cleaning and sanitation, Lechler spray nozzles are designed to apply lubricants to conveyor belts used for smooth bottle and crate transport. These lubricants can prevent belt damage and breakdowns. The Series 652.xxx.8H.03 spray nozzles can apply small amounts of lubricant and designated areas. The nozzles can handle viscous media without clogging, leaks, or drips. The nozzle has a flat fan design that can be used to moisturize rollers, oil metal sheets, and lubricate belts using low quid flow rates.
Pasteurization
Food and beverage products often go through pasteurization processes to help preserve the products for later use by consumers. This pasteurization requires the liquids to be heated at high temperatures for short periods of time. Lechler's Series 422/423 plastic version spray nozzles have a full cone design without swirl insert for the uniform distribution of liquids. It has non-clogging properties and a stable spray angle for tangentially supply of liquids. You can efficiently use heated liquids while limiting waste.
Air nozzles
In addition to using liquids, Lechler provides air nozzles for packaging and sorting applications. Air nozzles, such as the Series 600.130.S2/56, may be used to blow off dirt and dust from conveyors, dry wet containers, heat up packaging, cooling, and other applications. This nozzle can handle higher levels of pressure while only having a low noise emission. You obtain a high blowing force of air directed to the desired location.
Other nozzle applications in the filling and packing field
- Rinsing of bottles
- Anti-Scuffing
- Cooling and moistening bread
- Release agent application
- Drying labels and bottles
- Sorting cans and bottles
- Sorting with air
- PET bottle cooling
Highlighted Products
Nozzles for sterilization
Series 136.1
Applications: Humidification of air, cooling
Nozzles for belt lubrication
Series 652.xxx.8H.03
Applications: Belt lubrication, moistening, spraying of food products, moisturization of rollers, oiling, lubrication of metal sheets.
Pasteurization
Series 422/423 Plastic Version
Applications: Cleaning and washing processes, surface spraying, bottle cleaning, keg cleaning, foam control, degassing, pasteurization.
Benefits of using Lechler Nozzles in packaging & Sorting
Lechler nozzles can further enhance the efficiency of operations by automating work processes. This factor in turn can improve product quality and reduce damage. With spray nozzles, you can increase production volume while saving on costs. Another benefit with selecting Lechler spray nozzles is that you can conserve on water resources by using these nozzles at a lower pressure. You can reduce waste while helping the environment.
How to Choose the Right Nozzle for Your Needs
You need to evaluate the application and determine the type of nozzle, spray pattern, spray angle, and droplet sizes that would be appropriate for processes. You should also consider the flow rate and the type of material that needs to be used, as some applications may require materials other than metal that could cause a negative reaction or damage to products.
After considering these factors, determine how the nozzles will be attached in the present setup, or if you will have standalone equipment for the nozzle attachments. While many industries may benefit from turnkey solutions, you may require a more specialized design that can fully integrate into existing equipment and layout. By taking these factors into consideration, you can obtain the nozzles that can provide an even distribution of droplets for the application.
Get in Touch for Quotes & Questions
Due to the wide range of spray nozzles available, it can be difficult to decide on the right one for processes. If you require spray nozzles for packaging and sorting applications, turn to Lechler. Our expertise as the leading spray nozzle manufacturer can help you narrow down your choices so you get the best spray technology for packaging operations. We learn about your company, products, and processes to determine how to engineer and design spray nozzles that can easily integrate into your systems.
Get in touch with our company today for a quote and to gain answers to your most frequent questions. We are here to provide you with the highest quality materials and anti-clogging designs so you obtain spray nozzles that can stand up to the daily industry workload.
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