JBT Corporation’s PLF International has announced updates to the SeamTec for Powder, a high-speed edition of JBT’s SeamTec Seamer created to better serve manufacturers in the infant formula processing industry.
The new SeamTec for Powder handles infant formula cans with both conventional Peel Off Ends (POE) and Deep Drawn Ends (DDE) to meet the demands for more flexible packaging.
The DDE is a design innovation that enables scoops to be stored separately from the powder to ensure maximum hygiene, a top priority for infant formula producers today.
Manufacturers no longer need to choose between POE or DDE with the SeamTec for Powder handling both solutions on the same seamer, allowing customers to switch between systems with minimal change-over time.
The SeamTec for Powder was developed by JBT and PLF International engineers in association with a leading infant formula producer in 2014. Today, the solution is now available to all infant formula producers, making it the benchmark for clinching and closing technology for infant formula.
JBT global product line manager Filling & Closing Ronald Annendijck said as the needs of formula producers and the end-consumer evolve, JBT and PLF International continue to ‘push the envelope’ in technology innovation to effectively serve them.
“The SeamTec for Powder is the premier seaming technology available today with its superior hygienic design, quick can diameter change-over, minimal powder spill and consistently high-quality can and seam quality,” said Annendijck.
The SeamTec for Powder and its new adaptation allows JBT to offer three solutions for infant formula producers. For customers with existing JBT SeamTec for Powder, POE or DDE solutions, JBT can convert their SeamTec to handle both DDE and POE. In the cases where customers operate a non-JBT seamer, JBT can take back the existing machine and install a new DDE/POE SeamTec for Powder.
Additionally, JBT now offers its PRoCARE preventative maintenance with its SeamTec Seamers. Remote, real-time support and scheduled visits from JBT technicians will ensure the seamer is maintained in an optimum condition, thus avoiding unexpected stoppages and keeping production running.
