World premieres: the new Helix 4/2 EVO and the new Меурасk VP500
Aetna Group will be present at Drinktec 2025 (scheduled from September 15 to 19 in Munich) with an exhibition space of over 900 sqm (booth # A5-301) entirely dedicated to innovation in the beverage sector. Its stand will feature advanced stand-alone technologies showcasing a complete high-speed end-of-line system for 500ml beer cans. The demo line begins with the Dimac Nova Wide film shrink-wrapper (Robopac Packers), capable of reaching 120 packs per minute on a double track, resulting in approximately 90,000 cans per hour. Next comes the Mizar Advance layer forming system (OCME). This machine can achieve up to 40 cycles per minute and meets all the needs of high-speed beverage lines, also allowing for facing management thanks to a handling clamp that rotates the product 180°. Its compact and modular design stands out. In fact, it is engineered to integrate perfectly in complex production layouts or limited spaces. Another distinguishing feature is its very robust structure, designed for durability and support even in the most demanding work shifts. A further strength of this system is its ability to handle products at very high speeds while maintaining their integrity, due in large part to a soft handling system that allows layer formation without excessively stressing the packaging. This is especially important for lighter cans and PET bottles. It is also equipped with an advanced control system, featuring an intuitive and user-friendly interface, which enables recipe management via the newly developed PRM – Palletizing Recipe Manager software. This allows for efficient and centralized programming of work parameters and all movements, and has been designed for this new generation of palletizers.
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