We upgraded Sidel CSD filling line with the capaci...

We upgraded Sidel CSD filling line with the capacity of 25000 bph with Politech-Plus beverage carbonation technology in our plant in Gabala, Azerbaijan. On this high-capacity line, we bottle PepsiCo drinks with standard Brix and carbonation level. We managed to achieve an ambient temperature of filling of +18oC at most of the formats at full speed of the line without foaming, except for 1-liter format at which the temperature is +15oC. Before the upgrade we had been working at +6-8oC, so to prevent foaming on the filler at the decompression phase. We turned off one chiller and are now saving on CO2 as well. The side benefit of the upgrade project is better stability of the carbonated drink and the improved level of the drink in the bottles, which is very important for us.

The upgrade took place on the filling line in operation with a normal production plan, as we made an upgrade in the middle of the season to secure considerable savings. The software engineer of Politech connected to our machine remotely and introduced necessary program changes to the Siemens controller in a couple of hours. I consider Politech+ to be a reliable and professional partner and I am open to giving the recommendations upon prior request.

Saxavat Yunusov, plant manager, Pepsi Azerbaijan, Azerbaijan