APPARATUS, METHOD AND FLEXIBLE BAG FOR USE IN MANUFACTURING

摘要

A method for manufacturing in which a fluent material (F) is dispensed to an article such as a container (10) from a flexible bag (16). The fluent materi al (F) is dispensed directly to the container (10) without any intervening structure which contacts the fluent material. Accordingly, the apparatus (12 ) can be constructed of less expensive materials and does not require frequent cleaning. The apparatus (12) acts on the bag (16) to dispense and does not a ct on the fluent material (F). Thus, the apparatus (12) has particular application where aseptic conditions need to be maintained such as in the packaging of the food and medicine. The flexible bag (16) is preferably form ed with multiple outlets permitting simultaneous dispensing to multiple containers (10).