Device for handling containers with holder sterilisation

摘要

The device (1) has a transport device (2) transporting a plastic container (10) along a specified transport path (P), and including a set of holding elements (4) for holding the container. The holding elements are transported along the transport path. A cleaning device (8) is arranged in a region of the transport path and cleans the holding elements in sections. A heating element (12) i.e. infrared heating element, heats the container along the transport path. Each holding element includes a transport chain (22) engaged in an opening of the container. An independent claim is also included for a method for treating a plastic container.