Linear sterilization module for use in container treatment machine for sterilizing container that is utilized for storing of food in food packaging industry, has treatment elements for moving along with container

摘要

#CMT# #/CMT# The module (2) has sterilization zones (34) arranged within an enclosure part (39) that forms a sterile zone (11). A treatment belt conveys a container (9) that is subjected with a sterilization medium by a set of treatment elements, where the treatment elements move along with the container. A pre-heating zone (33) and a blowing zone (35) are arranged in a transportation direction of the container before the sterilization zones and after the sterilization zones, respectively or between the sterilization zones within the enclosure part. #CMT# : #/CMT# The sterilization medium is liquid, gas, X-ray or electron radiation. An independent claim is also included for a method for sterilizing a container. #CMT#USE : #/CMT# Linear sterilization module for use in a container treatment machine for sterilizing a container that is utilized for storing of food in a food packaging industry. Can also be used for liquid i.e. beverage. #CMT#ADVANTAGE : #/CMT# The module sterilizes the containers with different shapes and sizes in a safe and cost-effective manner. The module has simple structure. #CMT#DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS : #/CMT# The drawing shows a schematic side view of a container treatment machine with an integrated sterilization module. 2 : Linear sterilization module 9 : Container 11 : Sterile zone 33 : Pre-heating zone 34 : Sterilization zones 35 : Blowing zone 39 : Enclosure part.