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The Training Document is not replacing any instructions
or procedures (e.g. OM, MM, TeM, IM, SPC) intended
for specific equipment, and must not be used as such.
Note!
For safe and proper procedures, refer to the equip-
ment specific documentation.
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Students guide
The course intends to prepare you for higher level machine courses. By
performing the studies according to this schedule, you will achieve a level of
knowledge that will make further training more efficient.
To be able to to achieve the full value of the course, you will need help and
support from a more experienced colleague, who will be your mentor.
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Study Study the section Packaging Material.
Discuss Discuss the above mentioned sections with your mentor. Ask
him/her to explain, if you have any questions.
Perform Perform the Package Integrity TBA Computer Based Training
Program referred to in the Package Integrity section.
Discuss Discuss the above mentioned sections with your mentor. Ask
him/her to explain, if you have any questions. Practice how to
check package integrity together with your mentor.
Visit Visit a packaging material plant. Let someone guide you and
explain the different processes. Compare this information to
what you have learned in the section Packaging Material.
Mentors guide
As the students mentor you have a very important role. You must support the
student with your knowledge and experience during the studies. It is you who
will introduce the student, theoretically and practically, to the Tetra Brik
Aseptic systems, and answer questions that arise.
You should also make sure that the student get enough time to perform the
studies. After certain sections of the students schedule, you must devote time
to discuss the various subjects with the student. You should also supervise that
the student has fully understood all sections.
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Basic Machine
Introduction
Basic Machine
Introduction
What does the filling machine do?
Starting out from a reel of packaging material, the TBA filling machine pro-
duces filled packages. The packaging material is first sterilised and then for-
med into a tube. The tube is filled with product and then shaped and cut into
individual packages.
The packaging
material is formed
into a tube
Reel of
packaging material
The package
There is a range of Tetra Pak packages, all deriving their origin from the same
forming technique.
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Package terminology
Creases are the folding instructions on the packaging material, to ensure the Creases
packages final shape. The creases are pressed into the material by the creasing
tools in the converting process.
The longitudinal seal (LS) is accomplished when forming the packaging ma- Seals
terial into a tube. It seals the package along the side. A strip of laminated plas-
tic, the LS-strip, covers the seal on the inside. The area of the overlap joint is
called the longitudinal overlap.
The transversal seal (TS) is made when the tube is filled with product. It seals
the package at top and bottom. The sealing takes place below the product level
in the tube.
The fins are the areas, at top and bottom of the package, where it is sealed and Fins
cut.
The flaps would be the corners of the package, if you flattened it out. When Flaps
shaping the package, the flaps are folded down and in, and then sealed to the
package body.
longitudinal
creases
longitudinal
overlap
bottom flap (L.S. overlap)
bottom flap
Machine introduction
Tetra Brik filling machines are built from so called modules or main groups
with similar functions in the various machines. The machines may also have
different additional equipment and accessories.
To learn more about this, please unfold the next page. The example shows a
Tetra Brik Aseptic TBA/19 filling machine, equipped with an Automatic Spli-
cing Unit (ASU).
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LS-strip
Strip applicator 3 Peroxide bath 4
The strip applicator applies a plastic strip, the LS-strip, along one The packaging material will be sterilised in the peroxide bath.
edge of the packaging material. The strip is applied on the inside of In machines with deep baths, as shown in the example, the packaging
the packaging material and is intended to prevent product from being material will be immersed into warm peroxide and both sides will be
soaked into the raw paper edge of the longitudinal seal. The strip will sterilised.
also support the seal.
longitudinal seal In machines with shallow baths the inside of the packaging material will
Only half of the LS-strip is sealed to this edge of the packaging merely be covered with cold peroxide and the sterilisation will be
material. The other half will be sealed to the other edge later, finished in the tube heater.
when the packaging material is formed into a tube. shallow
Learn more about sterilisation in the Sterile system chapter. bath
Learn more about the LS-strip in the Packaging material chapter.
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Final folder 7
6
8 In the final folder the separate package gets its final shape.
The fins are folded and the flaps are folded and sealed.
Hot air is used to seal the flaps. The plastic outer coating on
reel of 7 the package material is heated and the flaps are pressed
packaging material against the sides and the bottom of the package. When the
plastic gets cool the flap is sealed.
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flap
fin
fin flap
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Documentation
Documentation
Introduction
A certain number of manuals are delivered together with each filling machine
from Tetra Pak. They can be either machine specific, i.e. they are valid only
for one specific machine, or they can apply to several machine types. If the
manual is not machine specific you must ensure that the information required
is valid for the correct variant.
Each manual starts with an introduction, describing its contents and how to use
the manual. The manuals that are included with a machine delivery are marked
with series and machine numbers which must correspond with the numbers on
the machine.
This section describes the types of manuals that are included in the machine
delivery.
IM Installation Manual
The Installation Manual is not machine specific. It describes what is important
regarding the installation of the actual machine type.
It describes areas such as:
safety
technical data
preparations before the installation
installation drawings
installation checks and preparations for commissioning. Commissioning
refers to the procedure when Tetra Pak hands over the machine and the
responsibility to the customer.
disassembly and return of the machine to Tetra Pak
OM - Operation Manual
The Operation Manual describes the steps to be taken by the operator and
how to handle the machine. It is not machine specific, since it contains e.g.
information about the optional equipment for the machines.
MM - Maintenance Manual
The Maintenance Manual contains information about service and maintenance
of the machine. The manual is divided into sections according to the main
groups.
It describes among other things:
how to check and replace components
how to perform the settings
special tools and templets required for settings
TPMS = Tetra Pak Maintenance TPMS, the maintenance system of the machine
System
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EM - Electrical Manual
The Electrical Manual is machine specific. This means that you have to ensure
that the manual used is registered for the actual machine. Even if two machines
have the same development step, the contents in the electrical manuals may
still separate them. Each change in the electrical machine system has to be
documented in the Electrical Manual. The manual also contains spare part lists
for two main groups of the machine; the electrical cabinet and the operator
panel.
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Pasteurisation and UHT
4
Pasteurisation and
UHT
Introduction
UHT = Ultra High Temperature Pasteurisation and UHT are different methods for heat treatment of products,
like milk. The product is heat treated in order to extend the shelf life and to
ensure that the product does not contain any bacteria able of causing illness for
people.
Fresh milk from a healthy cow is practically free from bacteria, but must be
protected against infection as soon as it leaves the udder. Bacteria capable of
spoiling the milk are everywhere. Careful attention must be paid to hygiene
when producing milk. Anyhow, it is impossible to completely exclude
bacteria from milk. As soon as bacteria gets into milk they start to multiply,
and unless the milk is chilled, it will be spoiled by the bacteria.
Heat treatment All types of heat treatment are made to kill micro-organisms. Examples of
micro-organisms are bacteria, yeast, mould and virus. When the raw material
arrives at the production plant, it most truly contains micro-organisms, that
sooner or later will spoil the product. To extend the shelf life, you have to treat
the product with heat. The raw material may also have been infected by
micro-organisms able of causing illness for people. The heat treatment will kill
all such micro-organisms.
What type of heat treatment you use, depends on the product and the wanted
shelf life of the product.
Pasteurisation of milk When pasteurising milk the aim is to kill all unwanted micro-organisms and
all micro-organisms able of causing illness for people. The term pasteurisation
commemorates Louis Pasteur, who in the middle of the 19th century made his
fundamental studies of the lethal effect of heat treatment on micro-organisms
and the use of heat treatment as a preservative technique.
Pasteurisation followed by quick and immediate cooling, is one of the most
important processes in the treatment of milk. If carried out correctly, these
processes will supply milk with longer shelf life without the product being
damaged. Temperature and pasteurisation time are very important, which
must be specified precisely in relation to the quality of the milk and its shelf
life requirements, etc. One example of a common type of pasteurisation is
75 C for 15 seconds.
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Milk production
When the raw Then the milk is In order to pre- At pasteurisation The milk is
milk arrives at the standardised, i.e. vent forming of the micro-organ- cooled and
milk production, you set the fat layers it is isms that may packed either
the cream is content of the homogenised. cause illness for immediately or
separated from milk. This is done Then you divide people are killed. stored in storing
the skim milk. by returning the fat globales tanks before it is
some of the into smaller packed.
cream to the skim parts.
milk.
Milk
Raw storage
milk Skim milk Standardi- Homoge- Pasteuri-
Separation
sation nisation sation
Filling
machine
Cream
UHT treatment is a technique for preserving liquid food products by exposing UHT
them to brief intense heating, normally to temperatures in the range of
135-140 C during 4 seconds. This kills micro-organisms which would
otherwise destroy the products. UHT is a continuous process which takes
place in a closed system that prevents the product from being contaminated by
airborne micro-organisms. The product passes through heating and cooling
stages in quick succession. Before start of production, the plant must be
pre-sterilised in order to avoid reinfection of the treated product.
When the raw Then the milk is In order to pre- At pasteurisation UHT treatment The milk is
milk arrives at the standardised, i.e. vent forming of the micro-organ- kills all micro-or- cooled and
milk production, you set the fat layers it is isms that may ganisms able of packed either
the cream is content of the homogenised. cause illness for destroying the immediately or
separated from milk. This is done Then you divide people are killed. product. stored in storing
the skim milk. by returning the fat globales tanks before it is
some of the into smaller packed.
cream to the skim parts.
milk.
Milk
Raw storage
milk Skim milk Standardi- Homoge- Pasteuri-
Separation UHT
sation nisation sation
Filling
machine
Cream
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Pasteurisation of high acid To be considered as an high acid product, the pH value must be below 4.6.
products Most fruit juices are high acid products. High acid products are heat treated in
order to kill the micro-organisms able of multiplying in a product with a pH
value of below 4.6. The product will then be commercially sterile and gets a
long shelf life if packed aseptically.
Juice production
Juice
Concentrate storage
Mixing Pasteuri-
sation
Water
Filling ma-
chine
Note!
The examples above show the principle for the most common variants of milk
and juice production. However, there are several other variants.
Commercially sterile A UHT treated product or a pasteurised high acid product is commercially
product sterile. A commercially sterile product contains no micro-organisms able of
multiplying. This means that the shelf life is very long if packed aseptically.
Packaging
The package should protect the product and preserve its food value and
vitamins on the way to the consumer. The package should also protect the
product from mechanical shock, light and oxygen
Aseptic packaging Aseptic packaging has been defined as a procedure consisting of sterilisation
of the packaging material, filling with a commercially sterile product in a
sterile environment, and producing packages which are tight enough to
prevent recontamination. The packages are hermetically sealed. For products
with a long non-refrigerated shelf life the package must also give almost
complete protection against light and atmospheric oxygen. An unopened
package thus protects the product from the environment - there is no need for
storing it cool until it has been opened.
An aseptic package also requires that the product is transported aseptically,
from the UHT treatment or pasteurisation, to the filling machine. This means
that all pipes, storage tanks, etc must be sterile.
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Sterile System
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Sterile System
Introduction
The sterile system sees to that the product is packed with a sterile packaging
material and in a sterile environment. The sterile system is part of the filling
Aseptic = Prevents reinfection machine and is found in all machines that produce aseptic packages.
The following is required to get the product aseptic:
A commercially sterile product, i.e. a product free from micro-organisms
that may multiply.
Aseptic transfer to the filling machine.
Sterilised packaging material, i.e. free from micro-organisms.
A sterile surrounding, where the package is filled with product.
An aseptic package.
Sterile
surrounding
Commercially Aseptic
sterile food transfer
Aseptic packages
The sterile system has three main functions. Their principles are a bit different
depending on whether the machine has a closed aseptic chamber and a deep
bath or an open chamber and a shallow bath.
Machine sterilisation - A machine with a closed aseptic chamber is steri-
Peroxide = Hydrogen peroxide = lised by peroxide, while machines with an open chamber are sterilised by
H2O2 heat-sterilised air.
Sterilisation of packaging material - The packaging material is sterilised
by peroxide, before it touches with the product. In machines with deep
baths the packaging material is covered on both sides with warm peroxide,
and with that the sterilisation is finished. In shallow baths the packaging
material is only covered on the inside with cold peroxide, but the sterilisa-
tion is not finished until after the heating of the tube heater.
Maintain sterile surrounding - After the sterilisation heat-sterilised air
maintains the sterile surrounding and the peroxide is vaporised.
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Deep baths
Squee-gee rollers
Aseptic chamber
Peroxide
bath Packaging
material
Peroxide tank
Air
Peroxide
Product
Before start of the production the machine has to be sterilised. The following Machine sterilisation
describes the most important moments for machine sterilisation.
At preheating the elements are warmed up to enable that the packaging
material can be sealed.
In order to make the machine sterile the aseptic chamber has to be closed.
This is done by creating a tight tube of the packaging material.
The sterilisation starts with spraying peroxide into the aseptic chamber. A
thin film of peroxide will cover all the surfaces.
When the spraying has started you cannot open the aseptic chamber without
losing the overpressure and, thus, losing the aseptic surrounding. Therefore,
there are door monitors on all doors of the aseptic chamber. If a door is
opened after the spraying has started you will have to start again from the
beginning with the machine sterilisation. If there has been product in the
machine, then you have to clean the machine too.
The aseptic surrounding is also lost if the packaging material tube is opened.
This is the operators task to watch, since there is no other monitoring.
At drying heat-sterilised air is blown into the aseptic chamber in order to
vaporise the peroxide. The overpressure from the heat-sterilised air will
now keep the aseptic chamber sterile.
When the machine sterilisation is finished you will get a message that the
machine is ready for production.
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Sterilisation of packaging Before the tube is filled with product the packaging material has to be sterile.
material The packaging material will be sterilised when it passes a bath with warm
peroxide. Squee-gee rollers will remove surplus peroxide and let it flow back
to the bath.
The peroxide is stored in a peroxide tank. You fill up the peroxide bath by
overfilling, i.e. overfill the bath and let the surplus flow back to the peroxide
tank. During production overfilling takes place continuously in order to
maintain the level of the bath and to screen off particles from the peroxide.
This is called top filling.
Heat exchangers with warm water are used to warm up the peroxide. Since
peroxide is corrosive you cannot use electrical heaters in the peroxide.
The packaging material may not stay too long in the peroxide bath since the
edges of the packaging material are unprotected and will soak the peroxide.
Thus, the bath is filled just before the packaging material starts to move and is
emptied when it stops.
Critical factors for the sterilisation:
Peroxide concentration - The operator has to check that the peroxide
concentration is correct.
Peroxide temperature
Time - By checking the level of the peroxide bath and the speed of the
packaging material, the sufficient contact time between the packaging
material and the peroxide will be ensured.
Maintain sterile surrounding With an overpressure of heat-sterilised air in the aseptic chamber, the machine
is kept sterile and all residues of peroxide vaporise.
An air superheater will warm up the air so that it becomes sterile.
The heat-sterilised air is cooled in the heat exchanger in order not to
expose the packaging material and the product to too high temperatures.
The water ring compressor is the motor in the circulation and soaks air from
the aseptic chamber. The air is cooled in the water ring compressor or in a
separate cooler by the mixture with water. Then the residues of peroxide
vapour in the air will condense. This will prevent the peroxide concentra-
tion in the aseptic chamber from getting too high.
A water separator will separate the water. As the water contains peroxide
it cannot circulate.
WEAC = Work Environment After finished production the machine must stay in WEAC position during a
Aseptic Chamber few minutes before the operator is allowed to open the doors to the aseptic
chamber. In the WEAC-position you switch off all heaters so that the air can
circulate and remove the peroxide vapour from the aseptic chamber. This is
done to avoid that the operator might risk to get in touch with the peroxide
vapour when the aseptic chamber is opened.
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Shallow baths
Rubber rollers
Peroxide bath
Water separator
Product
Air Peroxide can
super-
heater
Cooler
Tube heater
Tight tube
Packaging
material
Sterile area
Air
Peroxide
Product
Before start of the production the machine has to be sterilised. The following Machine sterilisation
describes the most important moments for machine sterilisation.
At preheating the elements are warmed up to enable that the packaging
material can be sealed.
Since the chamber is open you cannot make it aseptic. By creating a tight
tube, however, and blowing down sterile air into the tight tube, a sterile
area is formed where the tube is to be filled with product.
The pipes of the machine are sterilised with heat-sterilised air.
The air and the machine are slightly cooled before the machine is ready for
production.
Before the tube can be filled with product the packaging material will have to be Sterilisation of packaging
sterilised. The packaging material will be sterilised when the applied peroxide material
is vaporised in the tube heater.
The shallow peroxide bath is always filled and provided with peroxide from a
can. Rubber rollers pull up cold peroxide from the bath and apply it on the
inside of the packaging material. By adjusting the pressure between the rubber
rollers you can set the amount of peroxide to be applied to the packaging
material.
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The peroxide is mixed with a wetting agent, PSM, to enable that the peroxide
covers the surface with a uniform film and does not split up because of surface
tension.
Critical factors for the sterilisation
Peroxide concentration
The surface tension of the peroxide - The mixture between peroxide and
wetting agent and peroxide is circulating between the bath and the tank to
remain well mixed.
Peroxide vaporisation - It is essential that a sufficient amount of peroxide
vaporises in the tube heater. The amount depends on the temperature and the
humidity in the filling chamber. This is estimated by means of a table. To
estimate the total consumption you can measure the amount that disappears
from the peroxide can.
It is also important that all peroxide is vaporised before the packaging
material reaches the product. If not, residues of peroxide might get into the
product.
A weakness for shallow baths is that all peroxide consumed by the machine
will be vapour in the air. Therefore, an exhausting device above the
machine is needed.
Maintain sterile surrounding By blowing heat-sterilised air into the tube the machine is kept sterile and the
residues of peroxide vaporises.
An air heater will warm up the air to make it sterile.
The heat-sterilised air is cooled in the cooler in order not to expose the
packaging material and the product to too high temperatures.
The water ring compressor soaks air from the chamber. The air is cooled in
the water ring compressor or in a separate cooler by the mixture with water.
Then the residues of peroxide vapour in the air will condense.
A water separator will separate the water. As the water contains peroxide
you cannot let it circulate.
Machine stop
This part about machine stop only concern machines with deep baths.
Different stops mean different steps to restart the machine.
At a normal stop the tube is emptied before the machine stops. When you
restart the machine the packaging material, located in the aseptic chamber
and in the peroxide bath during the stop, must be disposed of.
The machine stops with the tube filled with product during a short stop.
Since the product in the filling pipe is exposed to high temperature the
machine may be idle only during a limited time. When restarting the
machine the packages, that might not have been fully sealed, will have to be
disposed of. Also the packaging material, being in the peroxide bath during
the stop, will have to be rejected. Short stop is only available on machines
with deep baths.
If a door with a door monitor is opened while the machine is running, the
machine will stop immediately in so called safety stop. Start after a safety
stop takes place as after a normal stop.
At an emergency stop the machine will stop immediately. The motors stop
Pneumatic = A way of producing and all pneumatics are vented. You will have to clean the machine and
movements by means of compres- perform machine sterilisation before it can be restarted.
sed air.
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Peroxide
6
Peroxide
Introduction
Hydrogen Hydrogen peroxide, H2O2, is often called Peroxide. Peroxide is used as a
sterilisation agent in Tetra Pak filling machines. It is a clear, colourless fluid
Oxygen
which is odourfree in small concentrations but has a somewhat pungent smell
at higher concentrations. The peroxide is not particularly toxic and it is simple
to handle, since the residues of water and oxygen gas are harmless.
Oxygen
Hydrogen
Decomposition
Peroxide molecule In pure form and at a low pH-value peroxide is a relatively stable compound.
The decomposition into water and oxygen gas takes place when the peroxide
gets polluted, for instance by metals.
It is accelerated by:
heat
high pH-value
light
When the peroxide is polluted by metallic chlorides, e.g. chlorides of copper,
chrome, or iron, it can decompose very quickly. The decomposition can also
ppm = parts per million = 10-6 take place at very low proportions of pollutions, a few ppm.
When the peroxide concentration is higher than 30% it might cause ignition
in case of contact with wood, paper, cloth, or such. Peroxide itself is not
flammable but the oxygen gas, created by decomposition, may facilitate
ignition and maintain the burning.
Catalysis = Change of reaction Some metals have catalytic influence on peroxide. This means that the metal
rate. accelerates the decomposition into water and oxygen gas. Pure passivated
acidproof metals, such as steel or aluminium, does not have any catalytic
influence on peroxide and can be used as construction materials. At the
passivating process coatings inside e.g. pipe lines are removed by rinsing with
distilled water and peroxide.
Safety
Peroxide is a chemical product, which is corrosive in contact with eyes and
skin as well as by consumption. Furthermore, inhalation of peroxide steam
or peroxide mist is very irritating for nose and throat.
Where the peroxide is handled and stored:
an emergency shower and eye flushing equipment shall be easily
accessible,
a water hose must be reachable in order to dilute and wash away any
spillage,
persons working with peroxide shall wear tight-fitting safety glasses,
protective rubber gloves, shoes made of plastic or rubber, and a protective
apron.
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Persons working with peroxide must be aware of the risks involved as well
as the local safety rules and they must follow the safety instructions about
peroxide provided in the Tetra Pak manuals.
Below is a brief description of injuries that could occur when working with Personal injuries
peroxide
Skin - Peroxide with a higher concentration than 10% is corrosive in
contact with skin. The skin turns white because small blisters of oxygen gas
are formed in the skin, called emphysema.
Eyes - Peroxide is very irritating to the eye and might cause permanent
damage on the cornea.
Inhalation - Inhalation of peroxide vapour or peroxide mist may cause
severe pain in nose and throat as well as sneezing and coughing. In high
concentrations there is risk of bronchitis and fluid in the lungs, so called
pulmonary edema.
Consumption - Consumption of peroxide causes smarting pain, stomach
pain, and corrosive damages. The peroxide will quickly decompose into
water and oxygen gas, which distends the stomach and there is a risk that
it may burst.
Peroxide is a chemical with relatively small handling risks. However, those Handling
who handle the peroxide must know the risks.
Peroxide must be handled with care in order to avoid any spillage.
If peroxide is spilled, remove it with lots of water.
Keep the peroxide in its original packing as long as possible.
Emptied peroxide must never be returned to the original packing.
Tetra Pak recommends that the special filling station is used when
emptying the original packing into the container.
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Cleaning In Place
7
Cleaning In Place
Introduction
Cleaning In Place is usually shortened CIP. It is a method used for cleaning of
filling machines and process equipment without having to disassemble them.
A production cycle is always completed with CIP. It is important to clean
directly after the end of the production in order to prevent the product from
getting dry and that the microbiological growth does not start.
AP-valve
B A
Control valve
Cleaning device
Hot air
Preheated and
cooled air resp.
Steam
Product
The figure shows two filling machines. The upper
Detergent machine is in production and the lower one is
being cleaned.
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What is required for cleaning?
There are four important cleaning factors
Flow
A turbulent flow of water is required to remove product remnants. This is
achieved by the speed of the detergent which is 1.5-3.0 m/min. The flow
must be at least 8000 l/h in order to reach this speed in the AP-valve.
Chemicals
Chemicals are used to dissolve the product remnants.
Temperature
Correct temperature of the detergent is important to dissolve the product
remnants.
Time
It is essential that the detergent maintains contact with the product remnants
long enough in order to be able to dissolve them.
WA
TE
ID
AC
Salt and
mineral Sugar
Protein Fat
ALK ALI
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The ladder in the cleaning programmes
The contents of a cleaning programme may vary. On the whole, however, two
cleaning programmes are used, daily cleaning and weekly cleaning.
Daily cleaning Daily cleaning is done once per day and includes the following steps:
1. Cold rinsing
Cold water forces product remnants out of the pipes.
2. Warm rinsing
Warm water dissolves sugar and heats the pipes before the alkali cleaning.
3. Alcali cleaning
Alcali dissolves fat and proteins.
4. Cold rinsing
Cold water forces alkali and product remnants out of the pipes.
5. Final rinsing
Final rinsing takes place until the pH-value of the rinsing water, which
comes out of the pipes, is equal to incoming water.
Weekly cleaning If too many lime deposits have been built up in the pipes, a weekly cleaning is
performed after the daily cleaning. This can be done as often as required.
Weekly cleaning includes the following steps:
6. Acid cleaning
Acid cleaning dissolves salt and minerals.
7. Cold rinsing
Cold water forces the acid out of the pipes.
8. Final rinsing
Final rinsing takes place until the pH-value of the rinsing water, which
comes out of the pipes, is equal to incoming water.
Final cleaning Before final cleaning can start, make sure that there is no product in the
product line. Then turn a key and choose final cleaning. This is one of the ac-
tions for the daily care. Tetra Pak recommends that final cleaning takes place
once per day.
Steam
A
Water
Air B
Detergent
AP-valve, cleaned by final cleaning.
Detergent
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Intermediary cleaning is used only if you have to clean the filling machine Intermediary cleaning
while there is still product in the product line. The AP-valve has a steam bar-
rier which prevents the detergent from leaking into the product. This also
means, however, that the space in the steam barrier will not be cleaned. This
space will be cleaned only at the final rinsing procedure.
Steam A
Product
B
Water
Air AP-valve, cleaned by intermedi-
Detergent ary cleaning.
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Central Lubrication
System
8
Central Lubrication
System
General
The central lubrication system provides lubrication to the machine.
Lubrication reduces wear and prolongs the lifetime of components in the
machines.
To lubrication point
A B
Dosing valve
Main line
Lubrication pump
Lubrication
oil
At a pressure stroke, the oil is fed from a lubrication pump through the main
line to the dosing valves. From the dosing valves the oil is dosed to the
bearings, bushings, sliders etc. that should be lubricated. The quantity of
lubrication oil to each lubrication point, is dependent on the size of the dosing
valve, compare A and B in the figure above.
The central lubrication system used in Tetra Brik machines, is a high pressure
system. The lubrication pump is pneumatic and the oil pressure is 5-7 MPa
at the pressure stroke. It is a one way system, which implies that the oil is
consumed at the lubrication points.
The central lubrication system of each machine is documented as a diagram.
In order to simplify and make the diagram easier to read, the various
components are shown as symbols. It is very important that the correct central
lubrication diagram is used when working with a particular machine. There are
many models and versions of machines, and some of them have been rebuilt
or modified and differ from their original design.
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Components
A description of the main components in the central lubribrication system
follows below.
The lubrication oil is kept in a tank with a built in pump. Oil tank
Venting pipe
Filling connection
Level sensor
Main line
Level
glass
Built in pump
The lubrication oil tank is equipped with filling connection, venting pipe,
level sensor, level glass and a built in pump.
The pressure guard monitors the oil pressure. If the pressure does not reach the Pressure guard
preset value, an alarm will be activated. The pressure guard can also monitor
that the discharge pressure is continued properly after a pressure stroke.
Main line
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Pressure gauge The central lubrication system can be equipped with a pressure gauge which
shows the pressure in the high pressure side of the system.
Central lubrication pump The lubrication pump is a pneumatic single acting piston. The pump feeds the
oil with a required pressure at each pressure stroke. The oil pressure is nine
times higher than the incoming air pressure. The pump is also responsible for
the important decompression, i.e. the discharge pressure, in the main line after
reaching the end of the pressure time.
Return spring
Air cylinder
Air piston
The central lubrication pump consists of an air cylinder with an air piston
which put pressure on the pump cylinder piston. The pump also contains a
mounted locating head, which includes all the necessary valves, connections
to the suction pipe and the main line.
Level sensor The lubrication oil tank is equipped with a level sensor that will activate an
alarm when the oil level is too low.
Maximum level
Minimum level
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When the level is below the minimum level a signal is sent to the control
system of the machine. The minimum level is set at a level which prevents the
suction tube from sucking air into the system. The maximum level can be used
to control automatical filling.
When refilling the central lubrication tank, the oil is fed through a hose Oil filter
provided with a filter mounted in line in the hose. The filter will take away dirt
and particles that may interfere with the function of the pump, dosing valves
etc.
Distribution blocks are used as junctions for the hoses that distribute the oil to Distribution block
different dosing valves in the machine.
The dosing valves ensure that the correct amount of lubrication oil is fed to the Dosing valve
lubrication points. It works like a mechanically operated volumetric piston
pump.
Lubricating
pipe
Non return
valve
Return spring
Dosing chamber
Piston
Piston housing
The dosing valve consists of a piston housing with a piston that at a pressure
stroke, forces the oil upwards, through the non return valve and into the
lubrication pipe. It also contains the return spring which forces the piston
back into its rest position after the pressure stroke.
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Function
The oil is fed from the central lubrication pump through the main line and
the distribution blocks to the dosing valves. From the dosing valves the oil
is distributed to the lubrication points with set quantities of 10 mm3, 30 mm3,
or 50 mm3, independent of each other. It is the size of the piston in the dosing
valve that determines the amount of oil to be dosed. The PLC of the machine
controls and supervises the lubrication system.
Basic sketch of a central lubrication system
Distribution block
Lubrication oil
Compressed air
Pressure guard
Main line
Filling connection
PLC
Central lubrication
pump Button for manual
lubrication
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The lubrication cycle can be devided into three phases:
Rest position - At the rest position the air piston does not move.
The lubrication pump and the dosing chambers are filled with oil.
Dosing
chamber
Air piston
Lubrication oil
Compressed air
Pressure stroke - At the pressure stroke oil is fed to the lubrication points.
Lubricating
pipe
Main line
Non return
valve
Non return
valve
Piston
Air piston
Lubrication oil
Compressed air
The air piston in the lubrication pump goes up and forces the oil into the
system. The oil passes a non return valve and continues through the main
line to the dosing valves. The dosing valve piston goes up and forces the oil
through a non return valve into the lubrication pipe and out to a lubrication
point.
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Discharge pressure - At the discharge pressure, the lubrication pump and
the dosing chamber in the dosing valve, will be refilled with oil.
Suction pipe
Non return
valves Non return
valve
Return
Pump cylinder spring Dosing
chamber
Piston
Lubrication oil
Compressed air
The return spring of the air piston, forces the piston back to its rest position.
Lubrication oil flows from the lubrication oil tank through the suction pipe
into the pump cylinder. At the same time the main line is decompressed
through the non return valves.
The dosing chamber is then refilled with oil through the small gap between
the piston housing and the piston. The non return valve in the dosing valve
is closed which prevents a return flow of the oil.
At the discharge pressure, the system is decompressed to a lower pressure of
approx. 0.2-0.5 MPa. The lower remaining pressure is important for refilling
the dosing valves. If there is no remaining pressure, air might enter the system
through leaks. The time needed for the discharge pressure depends on:
the viscosity of the oil
the running temperature
the size of the system
The next pressure stroke must not occur until the dosing valves have been
refilled i.e. the system has been decompressed.
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There are two different lubrication cycles. The diagram below shows an Lubrication cycles
example.
Single lubrication pulse
15 min
Lubrication 10 s 10 s
Checking 8s 8s
- oil level 2s 2s
- pressure
Lubrication 10 s 30 s 10 s 30 s 10 s 30 s 10 s 30 s 10 s
Checking 8s 8s
- oil level 2s 2s
- pressure
Information on the proper type of oil to be used in the central lubrication Refilling
system, can be found in the Maintenance Manual and the Operation Manual.
The central lubrication tank can be filled manually or automatically.
Manual refilling - The central lubrication tank is refilled by using a
transportable pump and tank. The hose is connected to the oil tank in the
machine by way of a quick release coupling. The oil is then pumped from
the transportable oil tank into the lubrication tank.
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Automatic refilling - In an automatic filling set up, the lubrication tanks of
each machine are connected to a central storage. The oil is pumped out to
the machines.
PLC PLC
A solenoid valve is mounted at each oil tank, and when the oil level is low,
the solenoid valve opens and refilling take place. When the proper level has
been reached, the filling valve closes and the filling ends.
Bleeding The central lubrication system does not work if air enters the system. If air has
entered the system, it must be bled to restore its proper function.
Function check A function check of the lubrication system is made according to the service
interval and at every interference in the system. Then for example oil pressure
and the function of the dosing valves are checked.
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Hydraulic System
9
Hydraulic System
General
Hydraulics are a way to create movement by means of hydraulic oil under
pressure. In Tetra Brik filling machines, hydraulics is used in order to create
the high pressures, the distinctive positions and fast movements, which are
needed for sealing and cutting as well as for movements in the final folder.
When the hydraulic oil is fed at a high pressure to the hydraulic cylinder, the
piston moves outwards. When the pressure releases, the return spring will
press the oil out of the cylinder and the piston will move inwards.
The hydraulic system of the machine is documented as a diagram. In order
to simplify and facilitate the understanding of the diagram, the various
components are shown as symbols. The shape of the hydraulic system varies
according to the machine type, development step, and possible rebuilding of
the machine. Therefore, it is essential that the appropriate hydraulic diagram
is used when working on the machine.
Components
Below is a description of the main components of the hydraulic system.
Hydraulic oil tank The hydraulic oil tank functions as a reservoir for the hydraulic oil in the
system. Some components of the hydraulic system, are placed on the oil tank.
Filling
connection
Pressure gauges
The hydraulic oil is filled into the tank by an external pump. At the time of
filling, the hydraulic oil is filtered through a filter attached to the filler hose.
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The hydraulic oil in the tank may be drained through a drain valve. The tank
is open to the surroundings and thus not pressurised.
The level transmitter can indicate two or three levels; high, low and if a third Level transmitter and
exist, soon low level. temperature transmitter
The built in temperature transmitter, senses the temperature. It is normally set
at 70 C. If the temperature exceeds the set level, an alarm will indicate that
the temperature is too high.
ooling Cooling
ater water
The oil cooler is a type of heat exchanger in which water is used as a cooling
media. The cooling water can be re-circulated. The heat is created by the
friction, formed when the oil is transported in the hydraulic system.
A hydraulic oil pump is used in order to pressurise the hydraulic oil. The pump Hydraulic oil pump
is a gear pump, driven by an electric motor.
Outlet
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Filter A filter strains solid particles and other impurities, which may block valves
and cylinders. Particles and impurities could also in other ways, have a
negative influence on the function of the hydraulic system. The filter has an
indicator, which shows whether the filter is blocked and needs to be replaced.
Indicator
Overpressure
valve
Inlet Outlet
Filter
An internal overpressure valve protects the filter against too high pressures.
This may happen if the filter is blocked and the oil cannot pass. In order to
prevent damage to the filter, the overpressure valve will open at a set pressure
and let the oil pass through.
Non-return valve Non-return valves are used in order to control the flow directions of the
hydraulic system.
Accumulator The accumulator is used in order to keep an even pressure in the system when
the various valves open and close.
Pressurised nitrogen
Hydraulic oil
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A pressure regulator sets the system pressure. The system pressure is used for Pressure regulator
the catch cylinders, for example. A pressure gauge shows the system pressure.
The pressure-reducing valve is used in order to reduce the system pressure, for Pressure reducing valve
example to the cutting cylinders. A pressure gauge shows the pressure.
The throttlings are used to reduce the flow in the pipe, for exampel to the Throttling
cylinders. A lower flow during the pressurisation, reduces the speed of the
pistons in the cylinders. This reduces the risk of mechanical damage when the
cylinder reaches its final position. However, the throttling will not influence
the final pressure in the cylinder.
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Valve Valves direct the hydraulic oil to and from the cylinders. When the valve is
open, oil is fed into the cylinder at high pressure. When the valve is closed, the
pressure is released and the oil flows back into the tank. The valves are either
electrically controlled by a signal from the machine control system, or
mechanically controlled by a cam.
Open valve Closed valve
Cylinder Cylinder
Impulse transmitter When mechanically controlled, the valve functions as part of a, so-called,
impulse transmitter. This transmitter is connected to the jaw system by a
timing belt in order to remain synchronised with the jaw system. The impulse
transmitter consists of cams and valves. The cams affect the valves by one
high part of the cam and one low part of the cam.
Cam
The low part of the cam opens the valve and the cylinder is pressurised.
The high part of the cam closes the valve and ensures that the cylinder is
unaffected. During high cam, the oil from the cylinder is directed back to
the tank.
Note!
The situation can also be reversed, i.e. the low part of the cam closes the valve
while the high part opens the valve and pressurises the cylinder. It depends on
how the system is designed.
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Function
The working principle of a hydraulic system is shown below.
14 14
12 13 13
10 10
7
11 9
6
8
1
5 M
4
3
2
The motor-driven pump (1) suctions hydraulic oil from the hydraulic oil tank
(2) through the cooler (3). The level transmitter (4) and the
temperature transmitter (5) are mounted in the tank. The pump forces the
hydraulic oil through the filter (6) and pressurises the accumulator (7). On
the filter there is an indicator (8), which shows when the filter is blocked and
needs to be replaced. The pressure regulator (9) sets the system pressure. In
front of the cylinders there are throttlings (10) in order to reduce the speed of
the pistons in the cylinders, and by that, prevent damage to these components.
To some parts of the system, the pressure is reduced by a pressure reducing
valve (11). A cam (12), or an electric signal from the control system, operates
the valves (13) to the cylinders (14).
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Speed By throttling the flow to the cylinder, the speed of the piston
movement can be regulated. This is done by the use of throttlings on the con-
nections between valves and cylinders.
Hydraulic oil In order to maintain an efficient flow of energy in a hydraulic system, the
correct type of hydraulic oil must be used. Information about which oil type to
be used for the different machines, is found in the Maintenance Manual as well
as in the Operation Manual.
The following is required for an oil to function properly in a hydraulic system.
The hydraulic oil must have a viscosity to seal small gaps and clearances, in
order to avoid leakage. The hydraulic components often lack elastic seals.
The hydraulic oil must lubricate the components in order to reduce the
wear. Since the clearances and gaps in the hydraulic components are small,
there is a risk of direct contact between the parts in a components. When
there is direct contact, the material is worn off and the gaps in the compo-
nents increase. Worn components cause capacity losses and leakage risks.
The hydraulic oil must chill and carry off the friction heat from
efficiency losses in the system.
Impurities, which enter the hydraulic oil, may damage the system.
Air Under normal pressure the hydraulic oil binds only a small amount
of air. However, under pressure, the hydraulic oil is capable of binding
much more air. Air is released when the pressure decreases and small air
bubbles are formed. In the tank, the air is separated from the hydraulic oil.
When hydraulic oil containing air, is pressurised, it turnes elastic and it will
take a longer time to reach the correct pressure. This may affect the
function of the system. Furthermore, air in the hydraulic oil will decrease
the possibility to build up a lubricating film, and thus reduce the lubrication
effect on the components.
Water Hydraulic oil naturally contains 0.01-0.02% of water. At higher
concentrations, the water may appear in a free state, which may damage the
system. The water may appear from condensation, leaking water coolers, or
leaking components.
Water in the hydraulic oil may cause corrosion on the components in the
system and decrease the capability to build up a lubricating film. When the
proportion of water in the hydraulic oil is high, the oil may get thicker and
thus block the filter.
Solid impurities Solid impurities in the hydraulic oil could cause
problems in pumps, valves and cylinders. The solid particles are filtered
out into two filters; one in the filling hose and one after the pump.
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Symbols
The table below contains the symbols that normally are used in Tetra Pak
hydraulic system diagrams.
Symbol Meaning
Accumulator
Non-return valve
Manual valve
Filter
Throttling
Cooler
Pump
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Symbol Meaning
Tank
M Motor
Level transmitter
Temperature transmitter
Pressure gauge
Pressure indicator
Pressure regulator
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Cooling Water System
10
Cooling Water
System
General
Tetra Brik filling machines use water to cool different components, like:
inductors in the jaw system
guide rails in the final folder
oil in the hydraulic system
air in the electrical cabinet
The cooling water system can either be open or circulating. Circulating
cooling water is used when the temperature of the ordinary water supply
is too high, over 20 C. In an open system, the water is consumed, while
a circulating system uses the same water over and over again.
Cooler
Many machines have a separate water cooling system. This means that there
is some kind of heat exchanger between incoming water and water to be
cooled. In an open separate water cooling system, the cooler is part of the
machine.
Heat exchanger
Heat exchanger
Cooler
Open separate cooling water system Circulating separate cooling water system
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In order to be able to cool efficiently, the water must be of adequate quality Cooling water
and temperature. Data on water quality to be used for the different machines
can be found in the IM, MM or OM.
The kind and quality of the water differs. Below some examples:
Raw water is a surface or ground water. Depending on where it is taken, it
contains different ingredients and impurities.
Drinking water is produced from raw water. Drinking water must not
contain components that may cause illness.
Deionized water is produced from drinking water. In deionized water you
control the amount of hardening ions.
Totally desalinated water is also produced from drinking water. All salt
ions, both positively and negatively charged ions, are removed.
Components
A cooling water system is built up of many components. The most important
and frequent ones, are described below.
The overpressure valve opens up if the pressure in the cooling water system
exceeds a preset pressure. Water is then released, causing the pressure to
decrease in order to avoid damages to the cooling water system.
The filter is used to filter off solid particles and other impurities which may Filter
clog valves and narrow passages, or in any other way affect functions in the
cooling water system.
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Magnet device The magnet device prevents forming of lime deposits in the cooling water
system. It is built up of a mechanical filter and a magnet device.
3
4
1
2
Mechanical filter - The filter basket (1) collects any solid impurities in the
water. Inserted in the filter basket there is a magnet rod (2), collecting any
magnetic impurities like iron chips. The magnet has a plastic cover to
prevent corrosion.
Magnet separator - This consists of two permanent magnets (4) forming
a gap (3), through which the water flows.
The function of the magnet separator can be described like this:
Between the magnets (4) there is a heavy magnet field. The magnet field
affects the lime in the flowing water so that the lime deposit formed in the
cooling water system does not adhere to the cooling water channels. Instead
the lime deposit will follow the cooling water out to the return line. The
function of the magnet device is temporary.
Magnet field
4
Water tank There is a water tank in some machines, and it works as a reservoir for
the water.
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The accumulator is a vessel containing air. The air can be compressed, to take Accumulator
up any pressure variations caused by temperature variations.
A temperature sensor monitors the temperature and signals the control system Temperature sensor
if the temperature raises above or falls under the preset values.
The thermostat is used to keep a constant temperature by regulating the flow Thermostat
and thus the supply of colling water to a component.
A pressure guard monitors the pressure and signals the control system if the Pressure guard
pressure raises above or falls under the preset values.
Heat exchangers are used in a cooling water system to transfer heat from one Heat exchanger
circuit to another, without any direct contact between the medias. The two
main types used are tube heat exchanger and plate heat exchanger.
Cold water
Hot water
Plate heat exchanger
The water pump circulates cooling water, used to cool various components. Water pump
Non-return valves are used in the cooling water system to direct the flows. Non-return valve
A throttle is used to set a desired flow through a component or a part of the Throttle
cooling water system. The throttle can be fixed or adjustable.
The flow meter is a floating body meter used to measure small liquid flows Flow meter
with high accuracy.
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In the valve housing of the flow meter, made of transparent plastic, there is a
conical passage with its narrowest part turned downwards. In the passage there
is a ball affected by the flow of the water.
Low water flow High water flow
When the flow increases, the ball is lifted. Due to the fact that the passage is
conical, the ball will stabilise in a specific position, and the flow can be read
on the graduated scale.
Constant flow valve In order to make the water flow to the water ring compressor independent of
the pressure in the water line, there is a constant flow valve fitted just before
the compressor.
The constant flow valve is designed for a fixed flow.
The acting part of the valve is a soft rubber washer. In the middle of the washer
there is a hole, through which the water flows. The size of the hole varies
depending on the water pressure, and thus keeps the water flow through the
valve constant.
Low water flow High water flow
The shape of the rubber washer at low and high water pressure, respectively in a
constant flow valve.
Low water pressure - The shape of the rubber washer makes the hole in
the middle relatively large, i e water with low pressure flows through a
large hole.
High water pressure - The rubber washer is deformed so the diameter of
the hole is small. This will cause the rubber washer to reduce the water jet,
but as the water pressure is high, the same amount of water will flow
through the valve as when the pressure is low.
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The conductivity sensor monitors the electrical conductivity in the water, and Conductivity sensor
signals the control system if the conductivity raises above or falls under the
preset values.
A softening filter is a container with a bed material, often consisting of small Softening filter
polystyrene balls. When the water gets in contact with the bed material, there
is an exchange of ions. Thus the amount of hardening ions in the water is
reduced and you get a soft, so called dehardened water.
Function
The cooling water is used to cool the inductors, the guides in the final folder,
the hydraulic oil and the sterile air. The diagram below describes a system that
may be run both open and recirculated.
Simplified cooling water system for a TBA/19 Separator
SERVICE UNIT
B4
Z1
VALVE PANEL
A GUARD
Cirk. cold
water inlet B7
A4
M5 Y32
B A1 Z3 Z5 FINAL FOLDER
Cold water
LIME SEPARATOR
C
E
Cirk. cold
water outlet
Sealing
JAW SYSTEM unit
(K50)
L TS R
sealing
Cooler
hydraulic
FM2 FM3 system
A2
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At point C the water flow is branched and the consumption water flows on to
the service unit. The remaining water flows pass the open valve A4 and into
the system. The pressure is indicated on the pressure gauge M5. At branching
point D the cooling water is drained through valve A2.
The following is a separate closed cooling system with three separate circuits
Simplified cooling water diagram for a TBA/21
Inductor
Jaw unit Final folder Pull Tab
Z2
B1 O2
Water panel Q
V
Heat exchanger
K2
K1
B4 B3
P P Water cooling unit
P2 B5 F1
M1 U1
M P
A2
M
M2
Compressor unit P1
One circuit is cooling the heat sources on the machine and it is called the water
cooling unit. It is a closed circuit. The water used in this circuit must be totally
deionized in order to remove all particles that could clog the cooling pipes in
the transversal sealing inductors. Approximately 10% of the total flow is
circulated through a total deionizing filter C/A.
The second circuit is called compressor unit. It is a closed circuit and it is
actually the cooler in the machine. In this system, which is identical to a
refrigerator, gas is used as media.
The third circuit is an open circuit, meaning that the water is drained off after
being used to cool the compressor unit.
When the water cooling unit is filled with water, valve V is open and the
water flows through the deionizing filter, C/A. The temperature of the water
in this circuit should be 12 C. This is monitored by sensor B2 after the heat
exchanger K2. To maintain that temperature, the compressor unit takes up
the heat energy needed from the water cooling unit in the heat exchanger K2
(evaporator) in which the gas will be evaporated. This energy will then be
transferred by the gas to another heat exchanger K1 (condenser), where the
energy will be transferred to the water in the open circuit. The gas will be
condensed after the condenser.
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Symbols
The table below contains the symbols that normally are used in Tetra Pak
cooling water system diagrams.
Symbol Meaning
Accumulator
Deionizing filter
C/A
Non-return valve
Manual valve
Filter
Throttle, adjustable
Cooler
Water pump
M Motor
Water tank
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Symbol Meaning
Heat exchanger
Cooling coil
Deaerator
Flow meter
Pressure gauge
Q Conductivity sensor
T Temperature sensor
P Pressure guard
Pressure regulator
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11
Pneumatic System
Pneumatic System
Introduction
The technology of using compressed air to create movement is termed
Pneumatics. In the Tetra Pak packaging machines and distribution equipment,
compressed air is used to:make components move, operated by pneumatic
cylinders
make components move, operated by pneumatic cylinders
control and operate valves
create vacuum and supply air nozzles with air
The pneumatic system consists of two parts. One part is located external to the
machine; in it, the required pressure is generated. The external pneumatics
include compressor, air conditioning unit, main air supply line, etc. The other
part is inside the machine and includes regulators, valves, cylinders, etc.
The air used in the pneumatic components must be clean and dry; pressure and
flow rate must also be as required. The recommended values are specified in
the installation manual (IM) for the machine concerned. In some systems, the
components are factory prelubricated once and for all, requiring no further oil
or grease; air for these components must be as free from oil as possible.
However, if such a component is once mist lubricated, it must always be mist
lubricated from then on.
The pneumatic system of each machine is documented in the form of a
diagram. In order to simplify its construction and make the diagram easier to
read, the various components are shown as symbols.
As there are many models and versions of machines, and some of them have
been rebuilt or modified to differ from their original design, it is very
important that the correct, updated, and currently valid pneumatic diagram is
used when working with a particular machine.
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Air conditioning units
The first unit the air passes through on its way to the machine is the air
conditioning unit. It consists of a separator, pressure regulator with pressure
gauge, and, on some machines, lubricator. Normally, a shutoff valve is built
into the conditioning unit.
Pressure regulator
Shutoff valve
Pressure gauge
Separator
Lubricator
The purpose of the separator is to remove water and other pollutants that might Separator
be present in the compressed air. The separator consists of a filter element and
a reservoir with a drain valve. The filter element may be made of sintered
bronze. The input air is made to rotate, so that water drops and the larger solid
particles are flung outwards against the inner surface of the reservoir.
Condensated liquid runs down to to bottom of the reservoir, where it is
removed through the drain valve when the input air is turned off.
The purpose of the pressure regulator is to provide air at a constant pressure, Pressure regulator
independent of the load on the system. It is a form of pressure reduction valve,
and its function will be explained under the heading of Valves.
The lubricator (mist lubricator) provides the compressed air with oil. The Lubricator
injected amount of oil is proportional to the flow rate of the air and can be
preset. In systems whose components are factory prelubricated, no oil must be
added to the compressed air, as oil would wash out the grease in the
prelubricated components.
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Valves
The purpose of valves is to regulate the flow rate and pressure of the
compressed air and control its flow direction. The valves are controlled and
operated either manually, by means of electrical signals from the PLC, or
pneumatically by other valves.
Valves are subdivided into two groups seat valves and slide valves. These
groups differ in their design.
Seat valve The seat valve controls the flow of air by means of its valve head and seat. The
valve head only has to move a short distance to change over but needs
considerable changeover force.
Nonactuated Actuated
Seat
Valve head
Housing
Return spring
Slide valve The slide valve controls the air flow by means of a movable slide. To change
over, the slide has to move a relatively long distance, but the force needed for
it is small.
Nonactuated Actuated
Housing
Slide
Return spring
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The valve symbols denote the function of the valves but not their design. This Valve symbols
means that valves that look differently, due to the way they are designed and
constructed but function in the same manner, are shown with the same symbol.
The illustration shows the working principle of a slide valve, which may be in
either of two positions.
Outlet.
Slide
Pilot air
Pilot air
Valve
Inlet. Vent.
Position 1 Position 2
The valve has received pilot air on the The valve has received pilot air on the
lefthand side. The passage between in- righthand side. The inlet is closed, and
let and outlet is open, and the vent is the passage between outlet and vent is
closed open.
Inlet Vent
Position 1 Position 2
The valve symbol is shown with The valve symbol is shown with
open passage between inlet and open passage between outlet and
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The function of the valve is illustrated by means of symbols. Each position the
slide may be in is shown as a symbol, and the symbols are drawn after one
another. The ports are only shown on the symbol in active position in the
pneumatic diagram, which is the starting position of the valve.
Outlet
Active part of
Pilot air
Inlet Vent
Compressed air supply.
Position 1 Position 2
The pilot air is received on the lefthand side The pilot air is received on the right-
of the symbol, which means that the lefthand hand side of the symbol, which means
side of the symbol is active. Compressed air that the righthand side of the symbol is
passes through the valve and can actuate a active. The air in the
cylinder cylinder can be evacuated.
To make it easier to identify them, the ports are numbered: input air port
No 1; output air port No 2; vent port No 3. The pneumatic signal ports take
their numbers from the ports they provide passage between; for instance, port
No 12 connects input and output air.
2
12
1 3
As the valve in the example has three ports and a slide which may be in two
positions, it is termed a 3/2 valve. Similarly, a fiveport valve with a
threeposition slide becomes a 5/3 valve.
The valve may be operated in several ways. Other than pneumatically, it can
be operated manually, by a spring, or electrically. The different ways are
shown as symbols. In the following example, an electrically operated 5/2 valve
with spring return operates a double-action pneumatic cylinder.
Cylinder
14
5 1 3
Return spring
Vent port
Vent port
Inlet port
The control signal is received on the The control signal is discontinued, and
lefthand side of the symbol. Compressed the return spring moves the slide. The
air passes through the valve and into the compressed air is now directed to the mi-
plus compartment of the cylinder, while its nus compartment of the cylinder, while
minus compartment is vented. its plus compartment is vented.
The various forms of valve symbols used in our pneumatic diagrams are
explained in greater detail in the section of this text where the function of the
valves is described.
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The monostable valve features spring return, i e in idle position, the slide is Monostable directional
always in the same position. One advantage of this type of valve is that it is valve
possible to operate a cylinder in both direction with only one control signal
output from the PLC.
Electrically controlled, monostable valves are used extensively in Tetra Pak
machines. The pilot air is controlled by means of an solenoid, powered by 24
or 48 V DC from a PLC output. The pilot air system is an integral part of the
Electrically controlled,
directional valve. monostable directional
Cylinder
Electrically controlled,
4 2
Seal
Pilot valve
Solenoid
5 1 3
14
From PLC
In those cases where the valve receives air with a reduced pressure, which is
lower than the changeover pressure of the valve, the pilot valve can be
supplied separately with air from the pneumatic system. On some valves, for
Electrically controlled,
instance Mecman Series 581, changeover is effected by turning the seal
monostable directional
between the valve proper section and the control section upside down. Then valve with separate air
control port No 14 in the connection plate is connected directly to the
compressed air system.
4 2
Seal
Pilot valve
Solenoid
5 1 3
14
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Bistable directinal valve The valve has no spring return, and thus the slide can be in either of two idle
positions, depending on which one of the two solenoids was most recently
activated. Consequently, two outputs from the PLC are always required to
control a bistable valve.
Electrically controlled,
4 2
5 1 3
12 14
From PLC
From PLC
Valves of the bistable type are used if, for instance, it is desirable that the
cylinder is to remain in the position it moved to as a result of the most recent
valve operation, even if the the output signal is discontinued. The same
standard principle for numbering the ports applies to this kind of valve. Pilot
air at port No 12 connects ports No 1 and No 2, pilot air at port No 14 connects
ports No 1 and No 4, in both cases admitting passage of input air.
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This valve type is used, for instance when a cylinder is to remain in position at 3-positioned directional
an emergency stop. Below, an electrically controlled 5/3 valve is illustrated. valve
4 2
Electrically controlled, 3
positions directional valve
with closed middle posi-
5 1 3
14 12
4 2
5 1 3
14 12
On port No 14 receiving a control signal, the slide moves to the right in the
picture. This means that port No 1 is connected to port No 4, and port
4 2
5 1 3
14 12
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Soft-start valve This type of valve is used in order to make pressurisation of the pneumatic
system soft and smooth.
Variable stop Telescoping slide
1 2 3
12
Idle position.
In idle position, ports No 2 and No 3 have an
open connection. The pneumatic system is
1 2 3
12
Pressurisation phase.
During the pressurisation phase, the connection
between ports No 1 and No 2 is partly open, and
pressurisation has begun. The width of the open-
ing is regulated by means of a variable stop (limit
1 2 3
12
Full flow.
When the pressure has risen to approximately
75% of the pressure in the compressed air supply
line, the connection between ports No 1 and No
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This kind of valve is used to regulate the flow of air, which is restricted equally Throttle valve
much in both directions.
1 2
If throttles are incorporated in a directional valve, they are fitted in the outlet
ports and consist of brass screws. Normally, such throttles are factory fitted in
most of our directional valves. Normally, they provide adequate speed
regulation accuracy.
This kind of valve is used when the air is to be regulated in one flow direction Throttle check valve
only.
1 2 1 2
When the air flows from port No 1 If, on the other hand, the air flows from
to port No 2, it must pass through port No 2 to port No 1, it passes through
the throttle and can thus be regulat- the check valve without being regulat-
ed. ed.
This is a manually operated ball valve, used to shut the supply of air to the Shut-off valve
entire pneumatic system. Normally, it is built into the air conditioning unit.
The pressure switch triggers an alarm to the control system, if the pressure Pressure switch
drops below a preset value. This value can be adjusted.
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Pressure regulator Correctly set pressure is a condition of correct speed control and correct force.
For this reason, a pressure regulator is a always fitted in the air conditioning
unit. To enable the pressure regulator to function well, there must be a pressure
difference between input and output air of not less than 0.8 bar. Some
machines have an extra pressure regulator within the pneumatic system for the
purpose of allowing the reduction of the air pressure to some of the cylinders.
Outlet pressure
Force spring
Diaphragm
Inlet port
Outlet port
Seat
Valve plate
The valve plate of the seat valve is operated by the diaphragm, which in its turn
is actuated by the outlet pressure of the pressure regulator. The force created
by this pressure is balanced by the spring force on the other side of the
diaphragm. By increasing the spring force by turning the set screw, the seat
valve is opened and is kept open until the outlet pressure exceeds the spring
force. Thus the diaphragm and the spring force together maintain a constant,
preset outlet pressure. If the pressure on the outlet side drops, for instance due
to air used in moving a cylinder, the seat valve opens again.
Vacuum ejector with valve This valve generates underpressure through its ejector effect. It is used, as an
example, to supply a vacuum to suction cups. There are two types of vacuum
valves. One type which is electrically controlled and generates a release pulse
when the direction of flow is reversed. The other type in entirely pneumatic
and generates the release pulse by means of a builtin accumulator.
1
3
1 3
2
Electrically controlled
2
Pneumatically controlled
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Cylinders
The purpose of a pneumatic cylinder is to perform a movement, powered by
compressed air.
In simple terms, the pneumatic cylinder consists of a cylinder housing with
two end sections, a piston with piston rod, and two connections to the
pneumatic system.
Plus compartment Minus compartment
Piston rod
The piston is provided with sealrings, separating the two compartments. The
front end section has a piston rod guide and seal.
When compressed air is admitted into the plus compartment (pressurisation),
and the air in the minus compartment is vented, or evacuated
(depressurisation), the piston rod extends out of the cylinder the piston
performs a plus stroke. If the flows of air are reversed, the piston rod is
withdrawn into the cylinder the piston performs a minus stroke.
The cylinder described above is a doubleaction cylinder with singleside Double-action cylinder
piston rod. This means that both the plus stroke and the minus stroke are
performed powered by compressed air, and that there is a piston rod at one end
only.
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Single-action cylinder In the singleaction cylinder, a spring effects the minus stroke.
Spring
Piston rod
Rod-less cylinder Such a cylinder is doubleacting, but its piston rod has been replaced by an
attachment sliding along the outside of the cylinder shell. The movement may
be transferred to the attachment mechanically or by means of magnets.
Attachment
Magnetic piston sensor A magnetic piston sensor is fitted on the cylinder for the purpose of giving the
PLC information on the current piston position. This information is then
utilised by the PLC as a precondition of, for instance, the changing over a
directional valve etc.
Magnetic piston sensor
Fully electronic magnetic piston
sensor; when the magnetic field of
the piston alters the resistance in
a semiconductor element
inside the sensor, an output
signal is transmitted to the PLC;
the sensor has a switchoff delay
Magnetic piston
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The direction, force, and speed of movement of the piston rod can be
controlled. To ensure that the piston rod stops moving softly and smoothly,
there are also end position dampers. The various functions are explained in the
following.
The force which the piston rod exerts on the load, is regulated by varying the Force
pressure of the air reducing the pressure decreases the force. The pressure is
controlled by means of a pressure regulator.
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Speed The speed of the piston is regulated by varying the flow of air on the return
side in the cylinder. This is done by means of the throttles in the valve, or with
throttle check valves fitted in the line between the valve and cylinder.
Throttle check
Throttle in
valve outlet
The reason why throttling is done on the return side of the cylinder is to make
the movement smooth.
Pressure
Correct (vented air throttled)
Time
If the cylinders used are small, or the air lines between cylinder and valve are
long, the alternative of employing throttle check valves offers better speed
regulation accuracy; the valve throttles must in this case always be fully open.
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The movement of the piston is dampened at both end positions by builtin Dampening
dampers in the cylinder end sections. The dampening effect is regulated with
adjustment screws. The purpose of the dampers is to decelerate, i e slow down
and stop, the piston a smoothly. In this way, damage to the cylinders, caused
by the piston striking the cylinder end section with some force, is eliminated.
Dampening also reduces vibrations in the machine. If, on the other hand, the Double-action cylinder with vari-
dampening effect is too great, the piston may bounce back and come to a stop
with a jerk.
Cylinder end Adjustment
Piston
Undamped
Piston po-
Correctly damped
Time
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Main air supply line
Shutoff
Pressure gauge
Air user
Air user
Condensate water
The main air supply line should form a ring main line through the premises;
this will allow the users of air to receive it from two directions. There should
be a drop of 510 mm per metre in the direction of flow. Underneath the lowest
point in the ring line, a condensate drain cock is to be fitted. The output
connections to the users should be fitted on the top side of the main line piping;
this will keep condensate water and dirt from following the air into the user
device. There should also be a pressure gauge to make it possible to check that
correct air pressure is being maintained.
The diameter of the main line piping depends on its length as well as the
number of pipe bends and elbows, connections, and valves in the line. The
larger the number of such components that the air must pass, the bigger the
pipe diameter must be to prevent excessive pressure drop up to the points
where the air is used.
The pipelines should be be installed so that they are easily accessible for
checking that they are tight.
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Function principle
This is an example of a principle diagram of a pneumatic system:
Valve cabinet
Y08
1 3
T05
U04 C4
Z04
T04 Valve panel
Y03 C3
U03
T03
Y02
C2
24
5
4
1
22
3
Y01
C1
YO00
U1
Pressure
Z2
A1 Z1 T1
The input compressed air passes through manual valve A1, water separation
filter Z1, and pressure regulator T1; pressure gauge U1 indicate the pressure.
If the pressure drops below a preset value, pressure switch B06 indicates a
warning by lighting a signal lamp on the control panel. The pressure switch
should be connected as the last component in the system in order to sense the
pressure drops created by the other components.
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Pressurisation valve YO00 is used to make pressurisation of the system slow
in order to allow cylinders in wrong positions to return smoothly to their
correct idle positions. The pressurisation time can be adjusted by means of an
adjustment screw in this valve. Valve YO00 also has a safety function, for
instance if an emergency stop requires the system to be instantly
depressurised.
Valve Y01 is a 3position valve with closed middle position. If, for instance,
the machine is emergency stopped, the valve moves to the middle position,
and cylinder C1 remains in the position it was in at the stop.
A manual valve
Valve Y02 is monostable and electrically controlled. It has throttles in its
B cylinder
C cylinder
outlet ports for regulating the speed of cylinder C2.
T pressure regulator Valve Y03 is also monostable and electrically controlled, but its pilot valve is
U pressure gauge supplied with air separately from a line, connected before softstart valve
Y electrically controlled YO00. This means that valve Y03 does not have to wait for the slow buildup
valve of pressure via the softstart valve but changes over instantly as soon as valve
YO pressurisation valve
A1 opens. The separate supply of air also allows valve Y03 to be supplied with
air at a reduced pressure, for instance to limit the force of cylinder C3.
Pressure regulator T04 regulates the pressure to cylinder C4. This cylinder acts
Pressurisation as an air spring, and for this reason, an accumulator is connected to the air line.
Control line Pressure regulator T05 regulates the pressure to the hot melt pump and thus
Depressurisation controls the amount of hot melt adhesive to be extruded.
Vacuum line
Y08 consists of a vacuum ejector and two valves. When the righthand valve is
Valve panel
activated, compressed air flows from port 1 to port 3 and, due to the ejector
Valve cabinet
effect, a vacuum is generated at port 2, to which the suction cups are
connected. When the lefthand valve is activated, compressed air is supplied
directly to the suction cups, which thus are receive a blast of air, releasing their
suction and blowing their ducts clear.
Silencer Z2 is common to the whole pneumatic system.
The designations in the diagram follow a certain system, usually consisting of
a letter and a number. The components which the compressed air comes to first
are given the same number, in this case 1, but different letters to denote their
functions: A for manual valve, Z for filter, and T for pressure regulator. The
number of a valve, for instance Y02, determines the numbers of the following
components. The output lines from the valve are given numbers beginning
with 2, followed by the number of the outlet port, i e numbers 22 and 24. The
cylinder is designated C2.
Whenever setting is done in the pneumatic system, it is important to do it i the
right order:
1. input pressure
2. speed (throttle check valves or valve throttles
3. dampening (end position dampers in cylinders)
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Symbols
The following table, which is an excerpt from the Tetra Pak Standards (DS
208.35), lists the symbols that are normally used in our pneumatic diagrams.
Symbol Meaning
Torque cylinder.
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3/3 softstart valve.
Rapidexhaust avlve.
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Pressure regulator with relief port,
spring controlled. Adjustable spring
force.
Silencer
Accumulator
Lubricator.
Pressure gauge.
Ejector.
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Steam System
Steam System
General
Steam is used for sterile barriers and sterilisation of machine parts in the
Tetra Brik filling machines.
Sterile barrier A sterile barrier (also called a steam barrier) prevents unsterile air and
impurities from the outer environment from entering into the production.
Sterile barriers are also used to prevent different media from being mixed,
for instance product and cleaning liquid.
C-valve
Sterile barrier
A-valve
Steam
Product
Cleaning liquid
B-valve
Example of a sterile barrier between product and cleaning liquid
Sterilisation During sterilisation with steam, the steam flows through the component or
through the system in such a manner that all air will be evacuated, enabling
the steam to get a direct contact with all the surfaces that need to be sterilised.
During heating, while the components are still cold, condense forms on the
surfaces. Since this condensate is continuously drained by steam traps, the
flowing steam will heat the surfaces. Heating continues until the surfaces have
reached the same temperature as the incoming steam. The sterilisation period
starts when all the surfaces have reached a temperature of 121C and all the air
has been evacuated from the system.
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When water is heated to its boiling point, it cannot absorb any more heat. If Steam
the heat supply should continue, the water will be transformed into gas, i.e.
into steam. When the boiling water is enclosed in a room, the formed steam
has to be compressed in order adjust to the limited space. This will result in
the fact that the pressure in the occluded room will increase. At a steam
pressure of 200 kPa, the steam temperature will be approxamtely 121C.
Steam table
160
140
120
Temperature C
100
80
60
40
20
0
0
30
60
90
120
150
180
210
240
270
300
330
360
390
Components
Below are the most important components in a steam system:
Steam traps and deaerators will automatically allow air and condensate to
pass through. They will however close against steam.
Filters are used to remove impurities and particles. Steam that meets
surfaces with product contact will have to be filtered through a steam filter
with a grade of 1 m. In this case it means that particles bigger than 1 m
will get stuck in the filter.
A pressure regulator is used to set the steam pressure which in its turn
controls the temperature (see table).
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Construction
The picture shows the construction of a steam system and how it works.
Steam
Product
Detergent
Water
A valve (1) is opened and a mixture of condensate and air flows out through
the steam trap (3).
When the prefilter (2) has been heated, the steam trap (3) closes and the
valve (4) may be opened. Steam now flows into the system through the steam
filter (7). Condensate is drained through the steam trap (8). When the
pressure has been stabilised, the correct pressure can be set using the pressure
regulator (5). The pressure gauge (6) shows the pressure.
The steam may now be used for a sterile barrier or for the sterilisation. A
temperature transmitter (9) detects the temperature of the steam and con-
densate is drained through a steam trap (10).
All parts of the system must have been drained downwards to a steam trap.
It is also vital that all the tubes in the system are properly insulated in order to
avoid condensation of the steam.
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Electrical System
Electrical System
Introduction
The electrical system in a Tetra Brik filling machine, contains a great number
of electrical components and is documented in the Electrical Manual. This sec-
tion describes the functions of the most important and common components,
and also how the Electrical Manual is designed and how it should be used.
Components
Safety relay The safety relay is used to supervise the emergency stop function as well as
the safety stop function on the machine. The relay can have one or two input
channels, which must be activated in order to keep the safety output relay ac-
tivated. For example, opening a safety door will cause the input channel to de-
activate the output relay, the safety relay will release, and the machine will
stop instantly.
To be able to restart the machine, the cause of the stop must be attended to and
the relay has to be reset. The relay and the alarm will reset simultaneously. The
reset function also implies that the safety relay is functioning.
A1 S13 S24 X2 41 13 23 33
Reset
/Test
24VDC 1 1 1 1
In
B
On JOKAB SAFETY
TYPE: JSBR4
In
Out In 2 2 2 2
A
A2 S14 S23 X3 42 14 24 34
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The overload protection is used to protect, for example an electric motor, from Overload protection
current surges and sometimes it substitutes fuses.
Example of an overload protection, Over loadprotection, function diagram
front panel
1 3 5
2 4 6
A surge filter protects the electrical equipment in the machine from overvolt- Surge filter
age peaks, such as lightning. When a very powerful peak occurs and the filter
trips, an indicator on the filter changes from green to red. The machine will set
an alarm, but still be working. The surge filter is used, and will have to be
exchanged to protect the equipment from another overvoltage peak.
Example of a surge filter with indicator relay function
12 14 11
802 152 802 152 802 152 802 152 802 152
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Interference filter Interference filters are used to protect external electrical systems from
EMC=Electro Magnetic Compatibility disturbances created in the filling machine (EMC-filter). In general, such a
filter consists of a combination of capacitors and coils, that will eliminate
electrical disturbances from getting in or out through the incoming lines.
Solid state relay A solid state relay can be described as an optical electronic relay. In other
words, the control side is electrically disconnected from the power circuit.
LED = Light Emitting Diode Inside there is a LED that gives a light pulse to a transmitter (opto coupler).
Solid state relays are most commonly used when fast, frequent changes with
high power, are required.
Example of a solid state
Solid state relay, function diagram
relay, front panel
4 1
Zero detection
+
3 2
Current relay Current relays are used in filling machines to supervise that certain important
components consume power and thus function. For example the short stop
element is supervised on some of the filling machines. This function does not
need to be temperature controlled. It is enough to know that the short stop
element consumes power, in order to guarantee the function.
Current relay, front panel
A1 11 E1 E2 E3
12 14 Y2 Y1 M A2
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This card is used to amplify control signals in order to drive a DC-motor. DC - Motor Drive control
The driver has three internally pre-setable motor speeds chosen by two digital
input signals. One externally, analog controlled speed, is determined via three
control inputs; Ext. Speed A, B, C. Only one of them should be used.
The driver is short circuit protected on all outputs. If the motor armature output
is short-circuit, the unit will switch off and indicate an alarm. This condition
is the same as if the current limit had been exceeded for more than 5 seconds.
The red alarm indicator will flash at current limit and show a steady light if the
unit is switched off due to overload or short circuit. The driver is reset by
switching power off, or by clearing the logical control signals. The motor field
output is protected by a fuse.
The different internal speeds are selected with logical signals. These should be
used to control the motor.
Example of a DC motor drive control,
front panel
1. Power indicator
2. Trip, indicates an overload on the output.
Flashing at current limit. Fixed light, when
switched off due to overload.
1 3. Ext Speed, indicates that external speed is
selected.
4. Internal speed 1, indicates that internal
speed 1 is selected.
5. Internal speed 2, indicates that internal
speed 2 is selected.
2 6. Internal speed 1 + 2, indicates that internal
11 speed 3 is selected.
7. Potentiometer for setting internal speed 1.
10 3 8. Potentiometer for setting internal speed 2.
9. Potentiometer for setting internal speed 3.
7 10. Acc. Ramp, potentiometer for setting
4
acceleration ramp.
8 6
11. IxR compensation. Adjustment for
5 different motor powers. Too high settings
9 will result in unstable motion.
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Brake card The brake card is used to control the braking force in a powder brake. It is
used, for example, in filling machines equipped with a PullTab unit.
Example of a brake card,
front panel
Stepping The stepping motor driver card functions as a control unit for a stepping motor.
motor driver card It generates the electric pulses, which run the motor. A stepping motor has live
voltage even when it stands still. The change of angle of the motor, is control-
led by the pulses, generated by the card. To make the motor shaft rotate cor-
rectly, the switches on the side panel of the card have to be adjusted according
to the description in the MM-book. For example, filling machines equipped
with a PullTab unit, have this card.
Example of a stepping motor
driver card, front panel
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The level regulator relay monitors the levels of conducting liquids. It controls Level regulator relay
the actuation of pumps or valves to regulate the levels. It is also suitable for
protecting submersible pumps from running empty, and protecting tanks from
overflow.
Example of a level regulator relay,
front panel
A1 A2
16
15
18 50 k
26
Function 25 R-sector
28
1 5
(x0.1)
(x10)
Time value s R-value
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TMCC & Photocells
TMCC TMCC is a general control card, used for various functions. TMCC means
Tetra Pak Multipurpose Compact Controller. The figure illustrates how
TMCC is used for the purpose of design correction.
Photocells
TMCC
Register code
Angle decoding
Angle encoder
Servomotor
PID regulation
Design
Communication
Terminal
with PLC and
PLC
Settings
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There are a number of LEDs on the front panel of the TMCC card, which may
have different functions depending on the actual function of the card.
Example of a TMCC card,
frontpanel
(SW1)
45
CDE
F01
(Terminal)
To ensure correct package design, which means that sealing and cutting the Photocell
packaging material must be performed correctly, the machine must synchro-
nise the packaging material with the jaw system. The photocells read a printed
register code on every package. When the register code passes the photocells,
a signal is generated, which the TMCC uses to ensure a correctly printed de-
sign.
The photocell reads tints of dark and light, which are translated into a binary
code. By adjusting the photocell, the breaking point of the photocell can be
determined, i.e. how dark will a field have to be for the photocell to generate
a logic one (1). The photocell recognises the intensity of light and translates
dark and light fields of the register code into a binary code, i.e. logic ones (1)
and zeroes (0). Dark (black) = 1, and light (white) = 0. To make the photocells
able to read the register code, they must be correctly focused and positioned,
vertically as well as horizontally.
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TPMC PLC
TPMC PLC is used as a control unit in Tetra Pak machines. TPMC is short for
Tetra Pak Machine Controller.
Addressing Each input and output has a unique address which determines its location in
the rack. The address is also a bit in the memory where status for that particular
input or output is stored so that the program can use the information.
The addresses are octal and consist of five positions. These digits have the
following significance:
The first position specifies the type of module in which the address is located:
I=input module, O=output module, E=encoder module, AI=analog input
module and AO=analog output module.
The second position specifies in which rack the address is located. It may be
0 - 7.
The third position specifies in which module position within a rack the
address is located. It may be 0 - 7. In each rack there are eight module
positions.
The fourth and fifth positions specify an input or an output within a module.
It may be 00 - 07 or 10 - 17 for input modules, output modules and encoder
modules. For analog input and output modules, it may be 00 - 03.
O07.06
Below is shown how racks and module positions are addressed.
Central unit
Power supply unit
3 2 1 PS
Module positions 0-7 (1-7, power supply unit fitted in position 0)
7 6 5 4
Main rack 0 Address O07.06 is output No 06 in an
output module. The module is fitted in
3 2 1 0 Module positions 0-7 position 7 in rack 0 (main rack)
7 6 5 4
Expansion rack 1
3 2 1 0
7 6 5 4
Expansion rack 2
3 2 1 0
7 6 5 4
Expansion rack 3
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GE Fanuc PLC
A GE Fanuc PLC system consists of one or more racks, so called baseplates,
where the CPU is placed in the first baseplate. Each baseplate has one slot for
a power supply unit and 5 or 10 module slots, depending on the model of
the baseplate. The modules can be:
CPU
digital input
digital output
analog input
analog output
thermo electrical
Each module has a position number, for example A004. When a module is
given a position number, one standard to be followed is that the last two
figures of the number, correspond to rack and slot. In this example rack is 0
and slot is 4 (A104). The position number of a module is described in the
Electrical Manual (EM), mounting drawing electrical cabinet.
Example of a GE Fanuc PLC system
Rack 0 PS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
CPU
Rack 1 PS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Rack 2 PS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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Electrical Manual -EM
The EM-section is built upon examples from Tetra Pak Corporate Standard
and from the EM TBA/19.
Purpose of Electrical The purpose of the Electrical Manual is to provide service technicians and
Manual electricians with all information on the electrical equipment required for
service and maintenance.
The Electrical Manual is designed according to Tetra Pak Corporate Standard.
This standard applies to processing modules, packaging machines, distribution
equipment, machine lines and converting machines.
The Electrical Manual contains a great number of various parts. Some of them
are as follows.
Mounting drawing The mounting drawings, also referred to as component location, are links
between the abstract logic of circuit diagrams and the physical dimensions and
features of electrical components.
The electrical components are located in different zones which may be defined
as:
electrical cabinet
operating panel
B A
V001
0080
K K K K K K K K K
S S S 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108
K206 K203 K200
K204 K201
K205 K202
Z003
Z001 X300
X001:003
K K K S S S S S S
S
S
X010
Z002
A A A A A A S S
300 301 302 303 305 307
G A A A A A A A A A A
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2
1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 S Q Q Q Q S S Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
013 011 010 008 012 009 007 006 005 004 003 Q003 Q002
A135
G A S S S S S S S S S
1 1
0 2 FFF FFFFFF FFFFFFFFFFFFF
2 1 S S S S 000 000000 1111111111111
0 0 0 S0 0 0 0 0 0 SS0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SSSSSS F104
1 23 59666 4 000111 2223334
AB C AB C AB C AB C AB C
F007
F008
A VIEW AA
LEFT HAND SIDE
1
MOUNTING DRAWING, EL. CABINET
5271008:07
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A circuit diagram illustrates the implementation of any system, piece of Circuit diagram
equipment etc.
It presents information necessary for:
understanding the function of a circuit
manufacture
testing and trouble shooting
installation or maintenance
A circuit diagram contains:
all components and connections used on the machine
graphic symbols representing the components or functions of the circuit
representations of the connections among those components or functions
item designations
terminal designations
information necessary to trace paths and circuits
supplementary information necessary for the understanding of the function
A104
L12
L11
L10
M.B104
X001:461 SH.45 X001 X001
02 /A1 01
X001:462 SH.45 464 X001 BN BK 463 I033 M.B104 STERILE AIR PIPE
465 BU POSITION
X001:467 SH.56
X001:468 SH.56
A305:15 SH.27
03 /A2
I034 PEROXIDE BATH
WATER LEVEL
M.B016A M.B016B
X001 M.X007 M.X007 M.X007 M.X007 X001 M.B016A JAW SYSTEM OVERLOAD, LEFT
04 /A3
241 28 NC C 29 30 NC C 31 242 I035 M.B016B JAW SYSTEM OVERLOAD, RIGHT
Q006:1 Q012:1
Q006 OVERLOAD PROTECTION
05 /A4
14 13 13 14 I036 COMPRESSOR
SH.10 SH.10 Q012 PEROXIDE BATH, WATER PUMP
M.B048B M.B048A
X001 X001 M.B048A PEROXIDE BATH
NO C NO C 07 /A6
157 158 159 I038 M.B048B BOTTOM COVER, POSITION
M.B045
1 2 08 /A7 M.B045 HYDRAULIC UNIT
292 t 293 I039 TEMPERATURE
C
3
B
4
A
09 /A8 LOW LEVEL
294 I040
0V
24V
24V
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Position summary A position summary is a list showing the sheet on which a component,
identified by its position number, can be found.
Example of a position summary
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A connection diagram provides information on physical connections between, Connection diagram
for example, components, devices, assemblies, and installations.
It presents information necessary for:
manufacture
testing and trouble-shooting
installation and maintenance
A connection diagram contains:
graphic symbols representing components
representations of connections between the components
item designations
terminal designation
Example of a connection diagram
X001
246
247
248
249
250
251
252
253
254
255
256
257
258
259
260
2
11
2
2
5
3
6
1
1
CLEANING OF
PRODUCTION VALVE
W
310
W W W W
11
2
5
3
6
1
M.X014
10
11
12
13
2
5
3
9
6
7
8
1
BU
BK
BN
BU
BK
BN
W W
314 315
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1 2
M 1 2 1 2
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Mains connection A mains connection drawing shows the connection between the mains and the
electrical cabinet.
Example of a mains connection diagram
Z001
MAINS CONNECTION
6153106:02
Line summary A line summary is a list showing the position numbers and internal connection
order of the control voltage lines. It may also show the sheet number and wire
size and colour.
Examplel of a line summary
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A terminal summary is a list of terminals, identified by their position number Terminal summary
and sheet numbers.
Example of a terminal summary
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Protecting bonding circuit The protecting bonding circuit drawing, also referred to as ground connection,
shows all protective bonding of components, electrical cabinets, mounting
plates, etc.
Example of a protecting bonding circuit diagram
BE-list and CE-list In the Electrical Manual a BE-list and CE-lists are included.
The BE-list consists of the main groups of the electrical equipment, such as
electrical cabinets, control panel, standard equipment, etc.
The CE-list consists of the different main groups divided into parts. It is here
that spare part numbers will be found.
Program documents In this chapter all necessary information of the program in the PLC will be
found. A sequence diagram will also be found here. The sequence diagram
will show what is activated in the machine and when it was activated. This
diagram is useful for trouble-shooting.
Identification of wiring Tetra Pak use wires according to a specified standard to be able to identify the
different circuits, see the sign below.
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How to use the EM
How to use the EM explains how to find your way through the chapter
Circuits diagrams, Component location, Connection diagrams, Mains
connection diagrams and Program documents in the EM.
The first page in each chapter is always a table of contents, listing all
drawings included in the chapter.
The documents in the above-mentioned chapters are identified by:
a main number (1)
a sheet number (2)
a version number (3)
1 Main number
1 2 3 2 Sheet number
3 Version number
The sheet number is the consecutive numbering of the sheets which belong to
the main number and is used as a reference in the diagrams.
In the circuit diagrams, the sheets(s):
5 - 88 are the drawings
89 shows the protection bonding circuit
90 is the line summary
91 is the terminal summary
99 is the list of alteration messages
The mains connection diagram shows how the machine should be connected
to the local supply, the dimensions of the connection cable and the connection
of the matching transformer. It is needed when the supply voltage is other than
3x230V/400V. The matching transformer drawing, shows the value of the
fuses in the customers fuse box, cable areas and connection to and inside the
matching transformer
Note!
Always follow local regulations regarding the dimensions of the connection
cable.
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Example of a mains connection diagram
MAIN VOLTAGE 200600V EXCEPT 400/230V
F001
U3
L1 (R) 1 1 1
1U11U9 2U
V3
L2 (S) 2 2 2
1V11V9 2V
W3
L3 (T) 3 1 3 3 2
1W11W9 2W
N 4
N 1
PE 5 5 5
1PE 2PE
Z002 Q002
Q001 X300 X300
1 1 2 1 2 1 1
2 3 4 5 6 2 3
3 5 6 9 10 3 5
X003
4 N 13 14 N 0
5
X011:47
Z001
MAINS CONNECTION
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Numbering systems for components
The position number is divided into three parts:
prefix (1)
function designation (2)
running number (3)
3
1
W V U
M
3
M.M007
M M 006
1 3 1 Prefix
2
2 Function designation
3 Running number
The prefix shows the location of the component. Position numbers without a Prefix (1)
prefix indicate that the component is fitted in the electrical cabinet.
the prefix M indicates that the component is fitted on the machine, outside
the electrical cabinet
the prefix P indicates that the component is fitted on a separate control
panel
The function designation is indicated in accordance with international Function designation (2)
standards, see table below.
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Designation Signification in electrical diagram
U Modulators, Changers
V Tubes, Semiconductors
W Transmission paths, Waveguides aerials
X Terminal, Plugs, Sockets
Y Electrically operated mechanical devices
Z Terminations, Hybrids, Filters, Equalizers, Limiters
Running number (3) The electrical components are given numbers in a consecutive non-logical or-
der.
M M 006
1 Prefix
2 Function designation
3 Running number
1 2 3
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How to trace a cable
Example: How to trace No. 5
Go to the Connection diagrams chapter.
Find cable No.5. (1)
Note the component connected to the cable (M.M004). (2)
Go to the Circuit diagrams chapter.
Go to the Position summary (first page(s) in the Circuit diagrams.
The sheet No. is located opposite the component No. (pos. M.M004). (3)
This tells you on which sheet in the Circuit diagrams the connection is
shown.
Go to sheet 11 in the Circuit diagrams. (4)
Find the component (M.M004). (5)
If the component, as in this example, is controlled by a separate component,
the sheet reference for this component (sheet 62) is found in the Circuit
diagrams. (6)
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X001
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
2
2
3
3
1
1
W
5 1 W
304
W
308
W
301
2
3
3
1
1
U V W U V W
W V U W V U
M M
3 3 M M
3 3
M.M004
2 M.M005 M.M010 M.M007
CLEANING SYSTEM HYDRAULIC PUMP PEROXIDE PUMP COMPRESSOR,
CIRC. PUMP INLET
MOTORS
61530 - 06:05
6153006:05
XL1
L1 3 XL2 L1 L4
L2 3 XL3 L2 Sh.14 L5
L3 3 L3 L6
A A A B B B C C C D D D E E E
LOW HIGH
1 3 5 13 1 3 5 13 SPEED 1 3 5 13 SPEED 1 3 5 13 1 3 5
Q003 Q008 Q010 Q011 Q013
14 14 14 14
SH.57 SH.57 SH.57 SH.57
2 4 6 2 4 6 2 4 6 2 4 6 2 4 6
6mm 2 BK 2,5mm 2 BK 2,5mm 2 BK 2,5mm 2 BK 2,5mm 2 BK
6
3K003 1 3 5
K008
1 3 5
K010
1 3 5
K011
1 3 5
K013
1 3 5
A A A
M.X002 1 2 3
U V W U V W
M 1W M 2U M
3 1V 3 2V 3
1U 2W
M.M004 5 M.M001 M.MPLE
CLEANING SYSTEM MAIN MOTOR EXTERNAL
CIRCULATION PUMP CONVEYOR
4 MOTORS
44384 - 11:07
4438411:07
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contd
Go to sheet 62 in the Circuit diagrams. (7)
Find the controlling component (K008). (8)
The figure 11 is a reference back to sheet 11. (9)
The output (Q016) is a reference to the PLC-listing in the Program
documents chapter. (10)
Go to the Program documents chapter to see the use in the program.
Go to the cross reference list at the beginning of the PLC-listing and find
the output (Q016). (11)
Note the rung Nos. in which the output is used (for example rung 29). (12)
Go to the PLC-listing and find rung 29. (13)
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K019
12
15 /B4 A2 A1 K019 BENDING ROLLER
Q012 35
16 /B5
Q013
C K111 A
5 9
1 sh.32 K011 K010
A B K010 B C 11 11 11 62
17 /B6 43 44 21 22 A2 A1 K010 MAIN MOTOR
Q014 62 35
LOW SPEED
C K111 A
6 10
2 sh.32 K010 K011
A B
A B K011 B C 11 11 11 31 62
18 /B7 43 44 21 22 A2 A1 K011 MAIN MOTOR
Q015 62 35
HIGH SPEED
P002
C
20 10 + 9 P002 HOUR METER
K008
8 11 11 11
19 /B8 A2 A1 K008 CLEAN. SYSTEM
Q016 35
CIRC. PUMP
0V
24V
0V
PLCOUT A114, EMERGEN. MODULE
44384 - 62: 07
4438462:07
13
11
12
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B55
M13 B50
B116
B51
B117
B53
B104
E1C
E1C
B61
B80,12
E1A E1B
X71 L1 L2 X72
X73 X74
B44
X2 14
X8
M4
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How to trace a component
Example: How to trace sensor M.B104
Go to the Circuit diagrams chapter
Go to the Position summary (first page(s) in the Circuit diagrams).
The sheet No. (sh.41) is located opposite the component No. (pos M:B104).
This tells you on which sheet in the Circuit diagrams the connection is
shown. (1), ( 2)
Go to sheet 41 in the Circuit diagrams. (3)
Find the component (M:B104). (4)
Note the connections (X001, 463-465). (5)
Go to the Connection diagrams chapter,
Find the connection (X001, 463-465). (6)
The Connection diagram shows how the sensor is connected (in this case
via a connection box).
The input (1033) is a reference to the PLC-listing in the chapter
Program documents. (7)
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458
459
460
461
462
463
464
465
466
467
468
BK
BN 6
BU
BK
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W W W W
454 455 456 413
2 1
5 4 5
A104
L12
L11
L10
M.B104
X001:461 SH.45 X001 X001
02 /A1 01
X001:462 SH.45 464 X001 BN BK 463 I033 M.B104 STERILE AIR PIPE
465 BU POSITION
X001:467 SH.56
X001:468 SH.56 7
A305:15 SH.27
03 /A2
I034 PEROXIDE BATH
WATER LEVEL
M.B016A M.B016B
X001 M.X007 M.X007 M.X007 M.X007 X001 M.B016A JAW SYSTEM OVERLOAD, LEFT
04 /A3
241 28 NC C 29 30 NC C 31 242 I035 M.B016B JAW SYSTEM OVERLOAD, RIGHT
Q006:1 Q012:1
Q006 OVERLOAD PROTECTION
05 /A4
14 13 13 14 I036 COMPRESSOR
SH.10 SH.10 Q012 PEROXIDE BATH, WATER PUMP
M.B048B M.B048A
X001 X001 M.B048A PEROXIDE BATH
NO C NO C 07 /A6
157 158 159 I038 M.B048B BOTTOM COVER, POSITION
M.B045
1 2 08 /A7 M.B045 HYDRAULIC UNIT
292 t 293 I039 TEMPERATURE
C
3
B
4
A
09 /A8 LOW LEVEL
294 I040
0V
24V
24V
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contd
Go to the Program documents chapter to see the use in the program. (8)
Go to the cross reference list at the end of the PLC.listing, find the input
(I0033) and note the rung Nos. of the block in which the inputs are used (for
example rung 26). (9),
Go to the PLC-listing and find rung 26. (10)
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8
10
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Supply voltage
The supply voltage in the electrical cabinet is named:
L01 - L09: power voltage
L10 -: control voltage
L10 is reserved for 0 V, control voltage
L11 is reserved for 24 V, control voltage
L20 is reserved for 0 V, safety circuits
L21 is reserved for 24 V, safety circuits
L30 is reserved for 0 V, safety circuits
L31 is reserved for 24 V, safety circuits
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2 3
4
A114 6
L30
L30
L31
M.X034 M.X034
X001 M.X034:8 SH.61
11 12 /B1
Q009 408 9 9
13 /B2
Q010 409 10 10
14 /B3
Q011
5
K019
12
15 /B4 A2 A1 K019 BENDING ROLLER
Q012 35
16 /B5
Q013
C K111 A
5 9
1 sh.32 K011 K010
A B K010 B C 11 11 11 62
17 /B6 43 44 21 22 A2 A1 K010 MAIN MOTOR
Q014 62 35
LOW SPEED
C K111 A
6 10
2 sh.32 K010 K011
A B
A B K011 B C 11 11 11 31 62
18 /B7 43 44 21 22 A2 A1 K011 MAIN MOTOR
Q015 62 35
HIGH SPEED
P002
C
20 + P002 HOUR METER
K008
11 11 11
19 /B8 A2 A1 K008 CLEAN. SYSTEM
Q016 35
CIRC. PUMP
0V
24V
0V
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How to trace a terminal
Example: Connection in connection terminal box M.X007, block 14-15.
Go to the Connection diagrams chapter.
Find the connection box (M:X007) terminal block 14-15). (1), (2)
Note the component connected (M.Y043). (3)
Go to the Circuit diagrams chapter.
Go to the Terminal summary (after the Circuit diagrams drawings).
The sheet No. (sh. 71) is located opposite the terminal No. (pos M:X007),
terminal block (14-15). This tells you on which sheet in the Circuit
diagrams the connection is shown. (4), (5), (6)
Go to sheet 71 in the Circuit diagrams. (7)
Find the component (M:Y043). (8)
Note the connections (X007, 14-15). (9)
The output (%Q082) is a reference to the PLC-listing in the Program
documents chapter. (10)
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M.X007
10
11
12
13
14
15
2
5
3
9
6
8
1
1 2
BU
BK
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BU
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2
1
1
W W W W W
102 010 011 106 107
BU
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2
1
1
5 2 5 2
C NO 1 2 1 2
NC
6 4
A119
L10
L11
L10
01 02 /A1
Q081
9 8 9
A001:26 SH.12
04 /A3 BENDING ROLLER
Q083 ENABLE
A400:20 SH.33
05 /A4 DESIGN ENABLE
Q084
06 /A5
Q085
A400:22 SH.33
07 /A6 VOLUME ENABLE
Q086
A400:23 SH.33
08 /A7 VOLUME CLOCK
Q087
10
A400:24 SH.33
09 /A8 VOLUME DATA
Q088
24V
0V
0V
PLCOUT A119
44384
4438471:02- 71: 02
7
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The prefix M indicates that the component is fitted on the machine.
Go to the Component location chapter to find the position of the
component (Y043) on the machine. (11)
Go to the Program documents chapter to see the use in the program. (12)
Go to the cross reference list at the end of the PLC-listing and find the
output (%Q0082). (13)
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B21C B21A
B47
B236 B46
M16
S4
B85
B21B
B37A B37B
B9
B112
B108
R36
B38
B4
X32 X34 B48B
Y1 Y27
Y102 Y26
Y24 Y32
Y21
Y20
Y86 Y31
SPLICING TABLE Y25
Y23 R5
Y19 Y51 Y29 ABC
B14 Y17 B7 B15
Y9 Y105 Y39 B11 Y109
R1 Y8 Y106 B118
Y7
Y6
Y5
Y14
Y13 S28
B2
B30 11 B119
Y12 S14 Y33 Y22 B20
Y3 B6
Y2 B10 Y43
X33 X35
M5 B45
B1 B16A
Y107 X1 B13
M6
Y41 Y42
12
10-23-96 15:21
13
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Maintenance Routines
14
Maintenance
Routines
Operators Maintenance
Care and maintenance of the machine is important in order to produce a good
product and to avoid unintentional stops.
Recommended maintenance routines for the machine are fully described in
the Operation Manual. Care and maintenance is performed by the machine
operator and can be divided into two parts:
Care after finished production includes among other things cleaning of
CIP = Cleaning In Place the machine, manual and CIP. Checking for possible damages due to
normal wear and tear are further examples of daily maintenance.
Weekly care and maintenance covers a more extensive cleaning and
maintenence, than care after finished production.
Maintenance techniques
Maintenance includes a wide range of different activities. We can divide them
into five main categories:
Programmed maintenance or time scheduled maintenance is used when
replacement of a component follows a time schedule. The lifetime of the
components are often based upon experience. This technique can be used
for most mechanical components, such as bearings, bushings etc.
Condition based maintenance is initiated by some kind of a check. The
TPMS = Tetra Pak Maintenance check could be either objective or subjective. The checklists in TPMS are
System mainly subjective checks by means of the senses e.g. looking, hearing and
feeling. Objective checks are for example when some physical parameters,
such as vibrations or pressure drops, are measured. Objective measures are
often initiated by programmed maintenance e.g. measure of vibration level
every week. More complicated equipment is sometimes supplied with
measuring devices that can perform continous measurements.
Corrective maintenance is another word for reparation. The problem is
corrected when it occurs. This is mainly used on components where the
fault occurs suddenly, e.g. electrical components. For most electrical
components it is almost impossible to set intervals or detect faults with
condition based maintenance.
Preventive maintenance is used to prevent a breakdown or standstill from
happening. It can be used where intervals can be predetermined or faults
can be detected by condition based maintenance.
Designing out maintenance is a way to reduce the maintenance cost for
equipment by constantly improving its design.
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TPMS - Tetra Pak Maintenance System
Tetra Pak Maintenance System (TPMS), has been practised by Tetra Pak since
1989. It was developed with the main goal of reducing downtime and costs for
preventive maintenance.
Care and maintenance are involved in the developement phase of the machine. This
implies that machine designs that could cause service problems, can be avoided.
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Checklists A checklist is a list of all the work that should be performed during one
maintenance occasion.
The diagram shows the recomended maintenance intervals for various components.
Check overviews about the service life of different components, are based
on information from suppliers as well as from people with personal
experience. The first step in creating maintenance recommendations for a
machine, is to collect this information.
Tailor made checklists are checklists that are machine specific. Based on
an agreement between the customer and Tetra Pak, more or less of the
maintenance work will be put on the customers checklist. The checklists
refer to all technical documentation e.g. MM, Maintenance Manual and
SPC, Spare Parts Catalogue.
Rotation units, spare parts and tools are of importance for a good
maintenance program. In addition to the maintenance checklists, customers
receive reports of the required items for each service. This ensures that
everything is available on site when it is needed.
Line maintenance TPMS covers all components that are crucial for the
production line. Most of the components, from the milk intake to the
palletisers, are made according to maintenance recommendations.
Service cycles TPMS is based on two different service cycles: The short service cycle is
performed every 250 hours and is used for filling and distribution machines.
Normally this service is performed by the customer. The expanded service
cycle is performed every 1000 hours and is normally performed by Tetra Pak.
But this is just a recommendation. Each customer decides together with
Tetra Pak, how much of the service they want to perform themselves. The
service is different from one time to another since there are different check-
points on the lists.
Evaluation Evaluation is one of the corner-stones of the TPMS concept. When a service
has been performed, either by Tetra Pak or the customer, the service results are
entered into a software. The engineers notes and comments, constitute valua-
ble information for the next service.
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TPMS issues a statistical report which Tetra Pak uses to for improvements. Reporting back
Maintenance recommendations - When a few maintenance services
have been performed, a local update meeting takes place. During this
meeting the customer and Tetra Pak staff discuss the checklist content
and how it can be improved. The results of this meeting are later used
at an international meeting where Tetra Pak service specialists discuss
experiences from their markets. Thus, the user will benefit from experience
gained in other countries, as well.
Machine design - The statistical results of the TPMS system play a key
role in the development of new machines. It is at the development stage that
the maintenance needs are determined.
TPMS concept - The third feature that Tetra Pak constantly improve is of
course the TPMS concept as such. This is done in close cooperation with
the system users.
Improvement is a continous process that takes place on two different levels - national
and international.
Improvements take place on two different levels. The first one is on a national Improvement
level. In these improvement meetings, local service engineers, system
specialists and others, discuss the performed services, how the services could
be improved and different ways to involve the customers in improving the
maintenance recommendations.
On a regular basis the product companies arrange central update meetings
where representatives from different countries get together and discuss
machine performance and service results. Such meetings generally result in
updated maintenance recommendations and influence over the machine
development. The cycle is completed when the new recommendations are
used during services, and later on, evaluated again during an update meeting.
A streamlined production unit requires high availability. This is made possible Availability
by Tetra Pak Maintenence System:
Reduction of downtime - TPMS is designed to reduce the downtime due
to maintenance. TPMS will inform about the approximate time for the
service so that a service can be scheduled together with the production
management in order to have the least interference possible on the
production.
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Avoiding breakdown - A breakdown can have many different causes e.g.
incorrect handling or the lack of maintenance. One fact about breakdowns
is that they lead to loss of production.
Predicting maintenance cost - Since less breakdowns due to the lack of
maintenance will undoubtedly occur, we will be able to come closer to the
truth when it comes to maintenance costs.
Optimizing spare parts handling - Spare parts are expensive to stock.
As a consequence of less breakdowns and the possibility to plan the use of
maintenance spare parts, it will be possible to reduce the stock of spare
parts. A safety stock is however always required.
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Checklist - Front page
1.
2. 96.06.20
3. Eric
4.
Juice & Milk Plant
J & M Plant A
5.
6.
7.
8.
13.
15.
16.
22.
17. 14. 18. 20. 19. 21.
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1 Issued by Name of the person who created the
Maintenance Recommendations.
2 Issue date Date when the Maintenance Recom-
mendations were created
3 Approved by The name of the person who is Product
Responsible
4 Customer Where the equipment is installed
5 Line no. In what line the equipment is installed
6 Notes If additional information is needed for
the one who will perform the mainte-
nance
7 Start date The date the maintenance was started
8 Start time The time the maintenance was started
9 Completion date The date the maintenance was com-
pleted
10 Completion time The time the maintenance was com-
pleted
11 Total used time The man hours it took to perform the
maintenance excluding lunch breaks,
other activities, etc.
12 Hour meter The value of the hour meter on the fill-
ing machine when the maintenance was
started
13 Performers signature Signature from the one who performed
the maintenance, (Tetra Pak or cus-
tomer) or if more than one person, the
one responsible for the work
14 Customer signature Signature from the person responsible
for maintenance at the plant.
15 Machine Type E.g. 648152 Same on all pages
16 Machine No E.g. 12346/1234 Same on all pages
17 List Variant Showing List Variant and List Text Same on all pages
from the checklist overview.
18 Responsible Customer, Tetra Pak or All (Both) Same on all pages
19 Interval The interval the checklist is valid for, Same on all pages
e.g. 5000h
20 Issue date Date when the maintenance recommen- Same on all pages
dations was created
21 Page No 1/... if more pages will follow. Same on all pages
2. if last page
22 Printing information When and by whom the list is printed Same on all pages
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Checklist - Check items
23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32.
34.
35.
33.
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23 Selection/Description Describing where on the equipment to find the item to
check. Name of details selected from the SMA 3 phrase
library
24 Action Defines what to do with the check item. Check, change,
clean, etc. 22 pre defined action codes to select.
The Document Reference below (pos 26) refers to the
correct page in the Maintenance Manual for further
information
25 S (selection code) Possibility to define the amount of work selected for
customer and Tetra Pak. 3 = Customer and 7 = Tetra
Pak
26 Document Reference Where to find further information in Maintenance
Manual (MM) or equivalent
27 Time The expected time, in minutes, it will take a trained
technican to perform the check item. This time is used
when planning the work- and down time for the main-
tenance
28 Interval At what interval the check item should be performed.
29 Pos No Position number is the check items identity. Used
when evaluating statistical results and to identify the
check items when lists are printed in different lan-
guages
30 Result Code Here is where the technician fills in the result of the
maintenance.
A=Satisfactory, B=Adjusted, C=Replaced, D=Remain-
ing
It is mandatory to set a C if the action code is set to
Change. If D, there has to be a comment on the last
page regarding the reason
31 C (notes on the last page) If the performer has made a comment for a position
number on the last page, he should make a mark in this
column
32 Notes Here the measurements should be noted, e.g. 62 volts,
34 mm., etc. If the check item is connected to a Rota-
tor on request the question Replace next time? (Yes/
No) appears here.
33 Info - Result Code This is information about the possible result codes that
should be filled in
34 Total Expected Worktime The expected time it is supposed to take to perform this
maintenance
35 Total Expected Downtime This time is set to either the same time as Total
Expected Worktime or to zero. The later means that it
is possible to perform the check item during the
machine is in operation
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Checklist - Comment Page
36. 37.
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36 Pos no The position number that the comment is valid for.
Note! It is also possible to make general comments about the equip-
ment, or parts of it.
37 Comment E.g. notes about recommended rebuildings, problems on the equipment,
etc.
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Checklist - Connected items list
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38 Pos no The position number of the check item were the spare part or tool
is connected.
39 Description The description of the Spare part or tool
40 Item Identity The part number of the Spare part or tool
41 Used Quantity The amount of Spare parts or tools needed for this check item
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Packaging Material
15
Packaging Material
Introduction
Besides constituting a container, giving the steadiness needed to shape and
maintain the shape of the package, the packaging material protects the product
from being affected by the environment.
Furthermore, the packaging material gives information about the contents of
the package, and makes it easy to transport and handle.
Construction
The packaging material is a laminate, which means that it is built by several
layers. The structure of the packaging material varies depending on the prod-
uct being packed. Further information is given in section Different material for
different products, page 15-5.
TBA = Tetra Brik Aseptic A typical TBA material is built, from outside and inwards, as shown in the pic-
ture and description below.
1
2
5
6
7
8
Construction of the packaging material.
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The picture below describes what type of effects the different layers in the
material protects against.
Moisture Micro-or-
of water Light ganisms Oxygen Odours
Outer coating
Printing
Paper board, bleached
or claycoated
Paperboard, unbleached
Lamination
Aluminium
Internal coating 1
Internal coating 2
Product Flavour
Opening perforation
Crease pattern
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Lamination
Roll = Roll of packaging material
several packages wide. The roll will be transported to the laminator. In the laminator different lay-
ers will be added to the printed paperboard. First the paperboard passes
through a flame treating unit in order to burn off dust and to make it easier
for the plastic layer to stick. When all layers have been applied on the
paperboard, the thickness of the different plastic layers, and the surface of
the packaging material, will be checked according to specifications.
Lamination
Slitting
After lamination, the roll is transferred to the slitter where it is slit into
reels. The slitting process is almost fully automatic. If any defect on the
packaging material is detected, the reel will be sent to rewinding; the faulty
part will be cut off, and the reel will be spliced. Each approved reel is
wrapped in shrinking film and stacked on a pallet.
Slitting
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In all j-materials, for example TBA/j, the packaging material contains a type Adhesion plastic
of adhesive plastic as internal coating 1, see page 15-1, that offers a strong and
durable adhesion to the aluminium. This prevents the product from penetrating
the plastic and the plastic will not unstuck from the aluminium layer.
Paperboard is used as main support, to allow the package to stand up, to main- Paperboard
tain its shape also with product inside, and to sustain a certain amount of phys-
ical exposure.
The type of paperboard used varies due to type and size of the package and
printing technique involved. The most common types of paperboard are du- Duplex
plex, unbleached and bleached.
Duplex consists of two layers of paperboard; one thin bleached
(white) layer, to print on, and one unbleached (brown) layer,
which strengthens the material. Duplex is the most common Unbleached
material and a standard for TBA packages. The picture on
page 15-1 shows a duplex material.
Unbleached material merely consists of unbleached (brown) paperboard
with the design printed on the brown surface.
Bleached material merely consists of bleached (white) paperboard. Bleached
All types of paperboard can also be claycoated. This means that the board is Claycoat
coated with a layer of white clay offering an even and white surface with ex-
cellent printing properties.
Claycoated
Aluminium offers good barrier qualities. It protects the product against light, Aluminium
oxygen, odour, and external humidity. It can be laminated into very thin layers
and only a small amount is used for each package. The thickness of the alu-
minium layer is less than 7 m.
Furthermore, aluminium possesses good conductivity, which enables sealing
by so called induction heating. Packaging material without an aluminium layer
cannot be sealed by this method.
Packaging material containing K-film in the innermost layer, is used when K-film
packing aggressive products and products that are sensitive to residual fla-
vours. Examples of aggressive products are: tomato products, alcohol, oil, and
feta cheese. Water, and other small-tasting products, are sensitive to residual
flavours.
K-film is manufactured through film blowing techniques. This method means
that the plastic is stretched and oriented in length as well as transversal direc-
tion. K-film is applied to the material as ready-made film, unlike other plastic
coatings which are applied by extruding a thin layer of melted plastic onto the
packaging material.
K-film decreases the possibility for residual flavours to affect the product. It is
also tighter than extruded film, which makes it more difficult for aggressive
products to penetrate the plastic and cause microscopic cracks. When using K-
film, there is no risk of corrosion in the aluminium layer.
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Different materials for different products
The type of packaging material chosen depends on what product is to be
packaged. The most common types of packaging materials provided by
Tetra Pak are:
TBA/m Used for UHT milk products, sweet and condensed milk,
flavoured milk products, and soya bean products.
TBA/j Used for juice and drinks, flavoured milk products, soya bean
drinks, coconut drinks, tea, coffee, and vinegar products with
maximum 1% acetic acid.
Outside LDPE layer, 12 g/m2
TBA/w Used for wine and alcoholic drinks with less than 20% alco-
hol.
TBA/m MF Used for the same products as TBA/m. MF
has
TBA/j MF Used for the same products as TBA/j.
TBA/w MF Used for the same products as TBA/w.
k = a layer of k-film has been TBA/jk Used for products that will be heated in their package.
added on the inside
TBA/wk Used for alcoholic drinks with more than 20% alcohol.
TBA/ok Used for oil products.
TBA/tk Used for tomato products, dressings, soups, and sauces.
TBA/ak Used for water.
TBA/lk Can be used instead of any TBA material with k-film.
TWA/j Used for juice products in Tetra Wedge Aseptic machines.
TFA/j Used for juice products in Tetra Fino Aseptic machines.
Strips
Two types of strips are used in Tetra Brik packages: Longitudinal seal strip,
generally called LS-strip, and PullTab strip.
LS-strip The longitudinal seal strip is applied on the inside of the packaging material,
covering the edge of the longitudinal seal. It prevents the product from soaking
into the packaging material, so called edge suction. The strip also ensures pro-
tection against oxygen and contributes to the sealing of the tube.
Tetra Pak uses three different strip core polymers, depending on the oxygen
permeability desired:
HDPE High Density PolyEthylene
PET PolyEthylene Terephtalate
EVOH Ethylene Vinyl Acetate with Alcohol groups
From these polymers three basic types of LS strips have been developed:
LHL has a core of HDPE, coated on both sides by LDPE. This strip
is suitable for products that do not require a dense oxygen bar-
rier, for example pasteurised milk.
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Packaging material
Primer Primer
LDPE LDPE
LDPE
PPP/PPPW has a core of PET, coated with primed layers of LDPE. This
strip is suitable for products that require a dense oxygen bar-
rier, and has been developed to resist alcoholic products.This
is the standard strip for all TBA materials.
LSE has a core of EVOH, coated with primed layers of LDPE. This
strip is suitable for products that require a massive oxygen bar-
rier.
When producing packages with PullTab openings, a hole is punched into the PullTab strip
packaging material before it enters the filling machine. A patch is applied on
the inside of the packaging material, covering the hole. Then the PullTab strip
is applied on the outside of the packaging material, covering the hole and the
part of the patch left uncovered by the hole.
PullTab opening
To enable this, the patch and the PullTab strip must consist of different mate-
rials. The patch is made of a multi layer blown film, composed with a core of
EVOH, coated with primed layers of LDPE. This gives a dense barrier against
oxygen and a thin enough patch to make the PullTab easy to tear off. The Pull-
Tab is made of a laminated foil, composed of printed aluminium, which pro-
vides mechanical strength and aesthetics, and LDPE which enables sealing to
the patch and the packaging material.
LDPE Al
Primer
EVOH LDPE
Primer
LDPE
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Different printing methods
Printing is the process of applying ink to create colours, words and designs.
Tetra Pak uses different printing methods such as Flexo, Offset and Rotogra-
vure, as described below.
Flexo Flexo has become the most common printing method and it is today used for
all types of designs.
Clich Counter
Anilox roller = A laser engraved pressure
roller that has a specific pattern roller
of holes or cups.
Colour transfer roller
(anilox)
Roller, collecting
the colour
Packaging material
Magenta
K Key colour
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Offset is used for designs with photographic pictures. Compared to flexo proc- Offset
ess, offset yields a somewhat better quality of the picture.
Colour roller
Dampening roller
Printing plate
Packaging material
Rubber roller
Counter pressure
roller
Rotogravure is a printing method that is rather rare today. It yields an extreme- Rotogravure
ly high printing quality and may be used for exclusive printed designs or very
large series.
Rotogravure is a gravure printing method. The printed design is engraved in a Gravure printing = Printing method
clich. The clich will collect the colour itself. Excess colour will be removed, where the immersed sections col-
lect the colour and transfer it to the
leaving colour only in the engravings. When the packaging material is pressed
paper.
against the clich, the colour will soak into it.
Since the engravings can vary in depth, the gravure printing method offers a
variation between 0 and 100% of colour saturation. This is the answer to the
extremely high printing quality. i
Counter pressure
roller
Packaging material
Clich
Scraper
Colour
Function principle for Rotogravure
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Production Order Label and Pallet Label
Production order label and Pallet label are labels on the packaging material
reel and on the pallet containing reels.These labels contain information about
the content and are used, as an example, for claims.
1
3
9
10
8
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Pallet label
1
2
4
5
Pallet label
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Fault Code List The Fault Code List consists of seven head groups. Within these groups there
Packaging Material are ten sub groups, each sub group consists of ten detailed fault denomina-
L009 tions. The head group, 900 Filling machine, is intended to be used by Techni-
cal Service as an indication to the producer of how the packaging material
behaves in the filling machine. The codes 100-800 are used to give a more pre-
cise direction of where the fault occurs on the packaging material. This to en-
able faster handling of the claim.
More detailed information are available from Market Companies in these doc-
uments:
General Rules For Packaging Material Claims, G007
Packaging Material Claims and Complaints, I011
Fault Code List Packaging Material, L009
Recommendations
Storage Tetra Brik packaging material is supplied in protected and palletised reels,
which are sufficiently resistant to any damage it might be exposed to in the
course of normal handling and storage.
Below follows some advice to ensure maximum utilisation of the packaging
material:
1. Keep the storage premises clean and use them exclusively for the
packaging material.
2. The optimal temperature range for storing the packaging material is
between 10 and 30 C. Do not allow the temperature to fall below 0 C.
3. Maintain a relative humidity between 30 and 70%. Do not store the
packaging material in excessively damp or moist areas. No pipes etc.
which may produce condensation should run through the storage
premises.
4. It is important that the packaging material attains a temperature close to
that of the packaging room. Therefore it is advisable to withdraw it from
the storage premises one day before use and keep it in a suitable place
inside the packaging room.
5. Under normal circumstances, reels of packaging material are double-
wrapped. Each reel is tightly shrink-wrapped and each pallet is enclosed in
shrink material. Do not remove this until shortly before the reel is placed
in the machine.
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6. Always store the reels on pallets and not directly on the floor. Position the
pallets at a sufficient distance from the walls to ensure efficient handling
of the pallets.
7. Pallets can be stacked three high provided a rigid divider board is placed
on top of the lower pallets. The transportation pallet is only a one-way unit
and its strength has limitations, therefore avoid excessive scuffing and
chafing.
Always take the greatest care when handling the packaging material. Below Handling
follows some advice:
1. Before touching the packaging material, disinfect your hands.
2. The packaging material must never touch the floor.
3. Do not remove the shrink wrapping from the reel until you have placed it
in the trolley.
4. Unwind one revolution of the packaging material from the reel and check
for damages. If damages are found on the packaging material, be sure to
remove enough packaging material to avoid this to enter the filling
machine.
5. Keep the Production order label.
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Hygiene
16
Hygiene
Training Video
Tetra Pak has made every effort to minimise the risk of reinfection of the
product when filled in the filling machine. In order to fulfil this aim, everyone
working in or visiting the filling room must contribute. To assist
in this matter, Technical Training Centre has produced the video film
Clean Conscience.
Content The video covers some aspects of the personnal hygiene and cleanliness
involved in the filling room work, essential to avoiding reinfection of the
product. The running time of the video is 6 minutes.
How to use We recommend the video to be shown to all new employees during their
introduction and to visitors and people working temporarily in the filling
room. We also recommend that all operators get a chance to review the
video when needed. The video can be studied alone or in groups.
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Package Integrity
17
Package Integrity
Computer based training program
The quality of a package containing any food product, is essential to the
consumer. Tetra Pak has done a lot to assure that the machine will produce
packages of a high quality. Still the package integrity must be checked
regulary during the production run. The CD, Package Integrity TBA, is an
interactive training programme that will help you to set up and perform this
procedure.
Content The training program gives you knowledge of how to perform a complete
package integrity check for an aseptic production. However, laboratory
personnel may need more in-depth training.
The training programme covers the following subjects:
Information on package material and longitudinal strip
Package check including PullTab
Electrolytic test procedures
Ink test including syringe test
How to use The CD is self-instructional. To get the most out of this training, we
recommend that a practical test in packages is performed in the presence
of a mentor.
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