52 BREWING & BEVERAGE INDUSTRIES BUSINESS ACI’s ‘Cb-B’ Craft Brewery Bottle Drying System is specifically designed to surface dry glass bottles within craft and microbrewery operations - whether drying for labeling or packaging. Using a small 7.5kW centrifugal, radial bladed blower, ACI’s ‘Cb-B’ system has been sized for line speeds lower than 10,000 bottles per hour and easily installed, operated and maintained. Noise levels are 92 dB(A) and an optional acoustic enclosure is available for the blower, if required. The system is capable of drying all bottle sizes, providing a minimum water removal efficiency of 96%, and is backed up with a 24 month warranty. ACI say that, in comparison to compressed air, the system is: • More cost effective - in operation running costs reduced by as much as 90%. • Quieter – lower air pressures used reduces the expansion ratio and turbulence of the air produced. • Cleaner – blower-driven air is both dry and oil free. No expensive additional filtration required. • Safer – centrifugal blowers operate on the principle of high velocity, low pressure air which presents no danger to operators. Drying system is ‘quieter, cleaner, safer’ Upgradeable models in Vigo’s ABE LinCan™ canning line range The LinCan™ canning line was designed and manufactured by American Beer Equipment for, and as a result of, close collaboration with craft brewers in America. It is fully automatic and has been designed for maximum efficiency, ease of use, durability, and low dissolved oxygen pickup. The LinCan™ is available in capacities of 900, 1800 or 3600 cans per hour (cph) and is fully upgradeable. With installation and commissioning by Vigo’s team of engineers, and training given to you and your staff, the company is able to provide you with full technical support throughout the lifetime of the line. All the equipment meets all relevant British and European Health & Safety Directives and Standards. Other features include: Adjustable for various can sizes, reliable fill rates and minimal product loss, 10” touch screen programmable display (can be operated from iPad or iPhone), easy to clean & maintain. Upgradable models are available (900 to 1800; 1800 to 3600; 3600 to 7200 cph), as is an optional depalletiser and can rinser available. Vigo is the UK agent for American Beer Equipment, one of the market leaders in the US craft brewing equipment markets. The company chose ABE not only for its reputation in the US market, but also for the fact ABE designs and manufactures the majority of its equipment in-house, uses the latest the latest 3D modelling techniques/ schematics in the design process, and employs stringent quality control measures during manufacture. Vigo can offer advice on the appropriate equipment for you, taking budget, space and desired throughput into consider- ation. More information and a helpful video of the LinCan in action can be found on the Vigo website. The CraftCan is also available where space is limited and/or for entry-level canning. www.vigoltd.com For more information visit: www.bottlecandrying.com For more information visit: Showcase BOTTLING & CANNING EQUIPMENT 52_Layout 1 15/08/2017 11:55 Page 1