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High quality products:n Efficient, safe, reliablen Many application examples inside

Spray Nozzles and Systems for the Beverage Industry

Advanced spray technologybased on 130 years of experience

Today’s producers have to operate in a tougher environment than ever before, driven by:

nCustomerdemandforimprovedquality

nConstantpressureoncost

nTighterpollutioncontrol

Lechlernozzlesandspraysystemsareusedinvirtuallyeverystageofbeverageproductionandtheirperformancecanhaveamajorimpactonproductqualityandmanufacturingcost.

Forover130years,Lechlerhaspioneereddevelopmentsinspraytechnologyforallindustries,designing,developingandmanufacturingproductsofoutstandingreliabilityandperformance.Allcomeaccompaniedbyexpertisebasedonthoroughknow­ledgegainedthroughexperienceinprovidingbothconventionalandinnovativesolutions.Today,Lechleroffersacomprehensiverangeofnozzlesandspraysystemsavailabletoindustryworldwide.

Serving industry worldwide

Lechlerisatrulyinternationalcompany,offeringsalesandtechnicalsupporttodiverseindustriesthroughouttheworld.

InadditiontoourMetzingenheadquartersinGermany,LechlersubsidiarycompanieshaveplantsandofficesintheUK,theUSA,India,China,France,Belgium,Spain,Sweden,FinlandandHungary.Wealsohaveanetworkofsalesofficesandrepresen­tativescoveringsixcontinents.

Whereveryouare,Lechlerisaimingtoestablishapartnership,helpingyoutoenhanceproductqualitythroughtheapplicationofexpertiseinadvancedfluidengineering.

Headquarters, Germany

Lechler Ltd., United Kingdom Lechler Inc., USA

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Lechlerprovidesnumerousintelligentmountingoptions.Advantage:nQuick,accurateadjustment

ofthesprayjetBenefits:nLowerinstallationand

maintenancecostsnOptimalprocessefficiencynNowelding

XactCleanControlled rotation

Thesenozzlesaredesignedtocleanmid­sizetanks(10­20ft.diameter).Itscontrolledrotationallowsittooperatewithgreaterinletpressure,upto300psi.Advantages:nLowflowratesnCompactdesignforsmall

tankopeningsnOperationineveryposition

possiblenMaterialsareFDA­compliant

Benefit:n Controlledrotationallowsfor

higherpressuretobeusednBettersprayimpingement

fordifficultsoils

Some examples:How you can profit from our knowledge

Cleaning of tanks and systems

Varioustypesoftankcleaningnozzlesforcleaningtanksofallsizesareavailable,includingthoseforCIPapplications.Advantage:nTherightnozzleforevery

applicationBenefit:nReliable,cost­effective

cleaning

Foam Cleaning

The“FoamWhirly”rotationcleanersaredesignedforclean­ingeitherwithfoamfromliquiddetergentandwaterorjustwateralone.Advantage:nLowwateranddetergent

consumptionBenefit:nOptimumcleaning

effectivenesswithreduceddetergentandwaterusage

Lechlerpneumaticatomizingnozzlescanaddtothereliabilityandeconomicefficiencyofentireprocesses.Themainrequirements,ofcourse,areprecisionandquality—andatomizingnozzlesbyLechlerarewell­knownforboth.

Lechlerhasabroadrangeofhigh­precisionnozzlesforuseinthebeverageindustry.Togetherwiththecompetentconsultancyservicesprovidedbyouratomizingexperts,theyyieldprecisesolutionstailoredtoyourparticularneeds.

Indeed,Lechler­madesolutionsensureoptimalbenefitsataffordableprices.

Pasteurization

Tangentialhollowconenozzlesareavailableindiversesizes,anglesandmaterials.Advantages:nNon­cloggingdesignnUniformdistributionofliquidBenefits:nHighprocessefficiencynReliablefunction

Your advantages at a glance: Safety:nTime­tested,reliableoperationnDefinedperformance

Economic efficiency:nOptimizedspraycharacteristicsnLongservicelife

Easy handling:nQuickinstallationnEasymaintenance

Reliable Service:nCompetentconsultationservicesnShort­noticeavailability

...more examples

Drying, sorting, blowing off: ­Quietairnozzleswithlowairconsumption­Labor­savingoperation

Moistening and disinfecting: Broadarrayoftwinfluidnozzlesandaccessories­ Ultra­finedistributionoffluids­ Efficientatomizationof precisequantities

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Lechler solutions for safe, reliable, economical production

Lechler-engineered approaches to tomorrow’s innovations

Beittheincreasingdiversityofproductsandtastetrendsorsuchmodesofpackagingaslaminatedcartonsandplasticbottles,oftenthetechnologyforfilling,processing,storageorhandlingcallsfornewkindsofmachinesandprocesses.

Intelligent spraying can make a major contribution towards the efficient implementation of innovative products and processes.

Our experience — your benefit

Establishedin1879,Lechlerhasnozzlemanufacturingexperi­encesecondtonone.Forinstance,ouratomizingnozzles,havingbeenimprovedovertheyears,haveprovenverysuc­cessfulanddependableintheserviceofmachinemanufactur­ers,dealers,andsystemopera­torsaroundtheworld.

New approaches for highest demands

Today’sconsumersaredemandinghigh­quality,reasonablypriced,safefoodandbeveragewithaneco­friendlybackground.Callsforlongershelflifewithfewerpreservativescanbesatisfiedbystricthygienestandardscombinedwithlawsandregulationsgoverningthedesignofmachineryandprocesses.Thesehavebecomeapowerfulinfluenceinallphasesoftheindustry.Increasingcompetition,domesticandinternational,drivesallprocessestooptimalperformance.Thisincludescleaningandplantsanitation.CleanInPlace(CIP)systemsusingLechlerproductscanincreaseproductionandshortendowntimeeveninthefaceofincreasingproductdiversitydemands.EfficientplantoperationscountonnozzletechnologyfromLechler.

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The advance of two-way packages, in combination with general hygiene requirements, makes it necessary to thoroughly clean all portable packings.

High throughput rates in turn require efficient cleaning, filling, and handling systems.Lechler has the nozzles re quired to guarantee a smooth process in such areas as:

nCleaningoftanksandvesselsnBottlesterilizationnCratewashingofcontainersnCleaningoffilling/bottling machinesnLubricationanddisinfection ofconveyorbeltsnPasteurizationnBlowingoffoflabels

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Milk drinks Theprocessingofmilkdrinksandsoy­basedbeveragesimposessanitarystandardsonthehygienicdesignoftheequipmentinvolved.Forthismarket,Lechlerhasengineeredarangeofspecial­purposeCIPcleaningnozzlesthatsatisfythestrictestsanitaryrequirementsofthe3Aassociation.

Typical applicationsn Cleaningofmixers,storage

tanksandbottling/fillingequipment

n Tankertruckcleaningn Labeldrying

Alcoholic beveragesLechlernozzlessafeguardthehighqualityofrawmaterialsinnumerousvineyardsandorchards.Inlargewineries,subsequentprocessingalsoreliesonLechler’scleaningnozzles.

Typical applicationsn Cleaningoftanksn Cleaningoffermentation,

mixing,andstoragetanksn Conveyorlubricationn Barrelwashing

Brewing technology Inanymodernbrewery,liquidatomizersarerequiredforbothbrewkettleandbottleprocessingalike.Lechlerhasnumerousefficientsolutionstoofferthisbeveragesector.

Typical applicationsn Kettlecleaningn Britebeerand

storagetankcleaningn Kegcleaningn Conveyorlubricationn Pasteurization

CarbonatedbeveragesFruitjuices,bottledwater,andcarbonatedsoftdrinksarebecomingincreasinglypopular,andthenumberofinnovativebeveragesandblendsisconstantlyexpanding.Tokeepupwiththepacerequiredtomakethesedrinks,productionequipmentneedstobecleanedatincreasinglyshorterintervals.Forsuchjobsastheseaswellasfortheproductionofconcentratesandpowders,Lechlerhaslotsofattractivesolutionstooffer.

Typical applicationsn Cleaninganddisinfection

ofmixers,storagetanksandbottlingfacilities

n Conveyorlubricationn Bottlesterilization

Typical applications:We have the answers to your every spraying need

ThefollowingtableswillhelpyoutoselectwhichLechlernozzleisthemostsuitableforyourapplicationwithinthebeverageindustry.Youcanfindmuchmoredetailedinformationabouttheseitemsinourproductcatalog,“PrecisionSprayNozzlesandAccessories”.

Tank and Equipment Cleaning

Applications Type of Spray

Forthelargesttanksandmostdifficultapplications,thisgeardriventankwashingmachineisourmostpowerful.

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StationaryLowimpact

FreeSpinningModeratetohighimpact

ControlledRotationVeryhighimpact

Type of Nozzle Nozzle Features

StaticSprayBall

PrecisionWhirlyMini­WhirlyTeflon/StainlessSteelWhirlyFoamWhirlyMicro/MiniSpinnerGyroPop­upNozzle

AccuCleanXactClean5TM(M20)

Goodforrinsing3A­compliant

Self­lubricatingMaintenancefreeSanitaryconnectionsRetractablelancesforCleanoutofPlaceVarioussprayangles180°,270°,360°

ExcellentforheavycleaningSelf­lubricatingOperatesonlowpressure60­80psiLowwaterconsumption

Cleaning in General

Applications Type of Spray Type of Nozzle Nozzle Features

FlatFan

FullCone

FreespinningModeratetohighimpact

PneumaticAtomizing(FullCone)

Exterior bottle washing

Can washing

Conveyor cleaning

Delabeling

Interior bottle sanitizing

FlatFanDeflectorFlatFanTwistLocEasyClipAccessories(optional)

FullConeTangentialFullConeAccessories(optional)

PrecisionWhirlyMini­WhirlyFoamWhirly

AirMist

LowandhighpressuresStrongimpactEvenspraydistributionAdjustablespraytipsAutomaticnozzlealignment

UniformspraycoverageClog­freeConsistentsprayangles

SmallprofileCompletespraycoverageModeratesprayimpact

VeryfinedropletsPrecisespraycoverageAutomaticneedleshutoffandclean­out

Drying

Applications Type of Spray Type of Nozzle Nozzle Features

AirNozzles(FlatFan)

Can drying

Bottle drying

Label drying

Removal of excess liquids post filling

WHISPERBLASTRoundWHISPERBLASTFlat

FocusedblastingLowairconsumptionLoweroperatingcostsAvailableinpolypropyleneSidebysideconfigurations

Mixing Tanks

Syrup Tanks

Storage Tanks

Wine Fermentation Tanks

Brew Kettles

Bright Beer Tanks

Lauter Tuns

Beer Kegs

Wine Barrels

Totes

Tunnel Pasteurizers

Aseptic Bottling Equipment

ForadditionaldetailedinformationonLechlernozzlesfortheBeverageIndustry,pleaserefertothefollowingdocumentation:

nCatalog“PrecisionSprayNozzlesandAccessories”

nBrochure“TankCleaningNozzles”nBrochure“SprayNozzlesand

SystemsfortheFoodIndustry”nLineCard“Wine”nLineCard“Brewery”nLineCard“TankCleaning”

ThematerialsusedaregenerallyFDAapproved.Productswhichareconsistentwiththerequirementsofthe3­A­organizationareavailableonrequest.

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Cooling

Applications Type of Spray

FullCone

HollowCone

Pasteurization

Type of Nozzle Nozzle Features

FullConeTangentialFullConeAccessories(optional)

TangentialHollowConeAccessories(optional)

UniformspraycoverageClog­freeConsistentsprayangles

CoarsedropletsClog­freeUniformspray

Coating

Applications Type of Spray Type of Nozzle Nozzle Features

PneumaticAtomizing(FlatFan,FullCone)

Adhesives for bottle labels AirMistAirMistwithmagneticvalveViscoMist

VeryfinedropletsSuitableforliquidswithhighviscositiesPrecisespraycoverageAutomaticneedleshutoffandclean­out

Humidification

Applications Type of Spray Type of Nozzle Nozzle Features

HollowConeMalt germination TangentialHollowConeAccessories(optional)

Clog­freeVerysmalldropletsUniformspraycoverage

Lubrication

Applications Type of Spray Type of Nozzle Nozzle Features

FlatFanConveyor belt lubrication FlatFanConveyorLubricationTipsStrainers(optional)

VerylowflowratesStablesprayanglesColorcodedforidentification

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