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Bag-in-a-box
Bag-in-box packaging offers many benefits to both consumers and producers.
Product is conveniently available on tap in the quantity required and can be
drawn off without the remaining product spoiling through oxidation. Once
opened, the product can remain in good condition for several weeks.
For producers bag-in-box has many advantages: reduced packaging costs for larger
volume boxes, reduced packaging storage compared with bottles (empty bags and
boxes take up very little space), reduced distribution costs (a glass bottle
typically contributes about 1/3 of the packed weight) and reduced breakages
during distribution.
Bag-in-box also allows smaller producers to enter the catering market and sell
apple juice to schools where glass may not be permitted. Consumers may drink
more product because it is conveniently to hand.
Vigo offers a range of bag-in-box filling options, from a simple bag support for hand filling through metered hand filling to semi-automatic filling with vacuum air removal and nitrogen dosing (see under).
Kreyer semi-automatic bag in box filling machine, model KBA 45 |
This machine measures the bag fill level through a flow meter. Fitted with a device to remove and replace the tap in the bag, vacuum pump to remove air from the bag before filling, CIP circuit, adjustable table and stand on wheels.
The machine can be used for cold or hot filling (up to 85°C) using standard 2 - 20 litre bags. The machine works in four stages:
- Positioning of the bag-in-box tap
- Generation of a vacuum
- Automatic filling to ± 5 ml
- Fixing of the tap into the bag
Technical information
- Can be used within a CIP system (cleaning tube included)
- Mounted on wheels for ease of movement
- Mobile table adjustable for height and inclination to suit user and the bag to be filled
- Pressure gauge for detecting low pressure in the bags and the pump
- Drip tray for filling head
- Manufactured in stainless steel
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Semi-automatic bag-in-box filler, model BB 20
This machine measures the bag fill level through a flow meter. Fitted with device to remove and replace the tap in the bag, vacuum pump to remove air from the bag before filling, CIP circuit, adjustable table and stand on wheels.
- All stainless steel construction
- Accurate fill level controlled by magnetic flow meter and pneumatic valve
- Controlled through PLC with touch screen display with 9 volume memories
- Automatic removal of air from bag by vacuum pump
- Integral product delivery pump
- Integral compressor
- Nitrogen dosing system for use with wine or beer
- CIP system for cleaning with steam
- Adjustable for use with bags from 2 litres to 20 litres capacity
- Optional stainless steel bag chute (as shown in image)
Click here to watch the BB20 Bag-in-Box Filler in use. |
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Voran semi-automatic bag-in-box filler, model MBF 750/R6
This filling machine is designed to fill both bag-in-box and bottles.
The BiB function operates through a pneumatic valve controlled by scales. The product in the bag is measured by weight. The product reservoir is fitted with 6 bottle filling nozzles on the reverse side of the bag filling platform.
- All stainless steel construction
- Digital scales for bag filling with 2 memory settings
- Reservoir with electronic level control
- 6 articulated bottle filling nozzles with adjustable fill levels
- Adjustable bottle platform
- Optional trolley with box shelf
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Manual bag filler with flow meter
An inclined bag table with adjustable bag collar support, flow meter, stainless steel filling valve and tap closing tool. This is designed for those who fill relatively small quantities of cold product, e.g., cider, water or beer.
Click here to watch the Manual Bag Filler with Flow Meter in use.
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Vigo adjustable bag support
A simple, adjustable stainless steel stand to hold bags at a convenient level for filling by hand. Filling bags without a stand is very difficult. Adjustable for 3, 5, 10 and 20 litre bags. Bags must be filled using an accurate measuring vessel.
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Tap closing tool
BiB taps must be pushed fully home in the bag collar with the tap flange flush with the bag colour flange (the ‘third’ position) to ensure a secure, permanent seal. This is very difficult by hand. This simple tool ensures a well fitted tap every time.
Click here to watch the Tap Closing Tool in use.
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