Filling Lines – ESL

The most suitable technology for filling sensitive beverages distributed in the cold chain depends on the beverage's pH level, the required shelf life, and the type of heat treatment applied to the product.

The GEA Whitebloc range of filling systems ensures the appropriate decontamination target for any type of ESL product, whether high- or low-acid, according to the required shelf life.

Featuring a container decontamination treatment based on vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP) that requires no water during production, the Whitebloc portfolio includes:

• GEA Whitebloc ESL - Featuring a hygienic design derived from aseptic experience, the entire system is simple and effective, achieving a very compact design and small footprint.
• GEA Whitebloc Aero - Equipped with a top-down laminar flow cabin that provides a hygienic and protected filling environment, it combines a reliable decontamination process with enhanced operational flexibility.
  

As part of the Aero platform, GEA has also developed the Aerobloc Fresh, which is specifically designed for filling milk and other liquid dairy products with a short shelf life that do not require container decontamination.

Filling is performed using filling modules designed according to a 'scrap-free' principle to minimize product wastage during start-up, product changeover or shutdown. Magnetic flow meters or load weight cells can be installed on each filling head to achieve high performance in terms of accuracy and speed.