LCN Series Dispensing Nozzle

Terco Announces LCN Series Filling Nozzle Development
Terco Inc., the Bloomingdale, IL (USA) manufacturer of aerosol and liquid filling equipment, announces the development of the Large Capacity Nozzles, otherwise known as the LCN Series. The nozzle series is an addition to the company’s current selection of dispensing nozzles.

The LCN Series was developed to handle products that are either foamy or of higher viscosities than can be easily handled by conventional filling nozzles. The units feature a larger dispensing orifice to increase the ratio of liquid cross section to atmosphere contact area, thus reducing the amount of agitation and air entrapment in the product stream. The nozzle is mounted to an articulated mounting that allows for adjustment to facilitate sidewall filling.

These improvements allow for faster filling times to increase line production speeds. Initial field production tests on aerosol glass cleaner products showed over a 40% reduction in the time required to liquid fill the product as compared with traditional filling nozzles.

In addition to being offered as upgrade options on all of the company’s standard products, the nozzles are designed for retrofitting to machines already in field service. This includes the advantage of being able to be fitted onto other manufacturers filling equipment.

According to the company “… the LCN Series nozzles represents our commitment to use the experience we have gained over the past 35 years to further improve the production output of the modern filling operation. Given the present economy and the increasing need for production line efficiencies, the nozzles offer a viable low cost solution to increasing the capacity of any filling operation.”

The LCN Series nozzles are constructed from either 300 Series or 316 Stainless Steel and feature anti-drip design. They also feature Terco’s dynamic seal technology that allows for adjustment of minor seal wear without the need to replace or rebuild the dispensing nozzle.

For further information:
Terco, Inc.
459 Camden Drive
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
USA

Phone: [+1] (630) 894 8828
Fax: [+1] (630) 894 8846
URL: www.terco.com

Contact: Bernie Brokke sales@terco.com

Bag-On-Valve Filling System

The BOV Rotary Indexing system is designed for use in the production of personal care products in bag-on-valve type containers. The system features the following production quality stations:

Automated bag-valve insertion;
Automated bag-valve placement verification;
L.P.A.V. filling system to perform crimping and pre-charging of propellant on a single station. The unit is configured to handle liquefied and compressed gas propellants on the same station;
HPTV High Pressure Product Fillers with sanitary construction;
Automated Valve Stem Cleaner system to remove residual product after filling;
And, online pressure testing for internal pressure verification.

According to the company, “… we have seen a number of applications in the past few years that involve the development of a barrier aerosol product. This product form is becoming increasingly popular by both producers and marketers who need specialized product delivery formats to both enhance their market positions and meet technical product specifications.”

In addition to the above filling system, the company will be displaying a range of aerosol filling stations used on various production systems. This hands-on display will allow exhibition visitors to view different production methods for their individual production needs. All of the stations displayed can be mounted to a range of standardized machine bases for varying line speed formats.

For 40 years the company has been manufacturing aerosol filling systems, and has been heavily involved in barrier and compartmental aerosol filling systems for over 25 years. In addition to their equipment for the filling of traditional aerosols, they offer filling systems for every type of barrier aerosol product in the industry today.

As a full line supplier of aerosol and filling equipment, Terco offers a complete range of ancillary equipment including: can feeding, conveyors, water bath test tanks, container accumulators, tip placers, overcap placers, pressure testers, propellant handling systems, safe filling rooms, and puck handling equipment.

Terco, Inc., located in Bloomingdale, IL USA, offers a worldwide technical sales and support network that includes global stocking of spare parts. With customers in over 45 countries the company has a reputation for offering dependable and flexible filling solutions.

Terco, Inc.
459 Camden Drive
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
USA

Phone: [+1] (630) 894-8828
Fax: [+1] (630) 894-8846
Contact: Bernie Brokke sales@terco.com

Gripper Water Bath

TERCO GRIPPER WATERBATH

The Gripper Waterbath has been designed for use with aerosol containers of various materials. The gripper style clips allow for the testing of tinplate, aluminum, plastic and glass containers.

The stainless steel carriage chain is configured with internal grippers as a standard. External grippers are available at no additional charge, but must be specified at time of order placement.

The system features a continuous motion rotary base for the loading and unloading of containers. The base is constructed from epoxy coated, structural steel and clad in polished stainless steel. The base is outfitted with an automatic chain tensionor for the carriage chain to ensure smooth and consistent container handling.

The tank section is constructed from polished stainless steel and supported by an epoxy coated, structural steel frame. The outer portions of the tank can be insulated with foam and clad in polished stainless steel.

Both the rotary base and the tank are secured with a safety enclosure that is interlocked into the machines drive logic. The doors of the enclosure are mechanically secured during normal operation and can only be accessed when the machine is not in ‘run’ operation. The enclosure is constructed with a clear anodized, aluminum frame and glass door panels. An exhaust vent port is configured over the tank section.

The carriage system that transports the cans through the tank is outfitted with an automated lifting system. In the event that a line stoppage occurs, the containers will automatically be lifted from the water. When returned to the water, the cans are held in a pre-set dwell time before continuing to transport through the machine.

Over the discharge transfer conveyor is a side blow-off assembly to remove residual water from the sides and top of the can and the cup section of the aerosol valve. It comes complete with a turbine blower rated for a hazardous location

Terco, Inc.
459 Camden Drive
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
United States

Phone: [+1] 630-894-8828
Fax: [+1] 630-894-8846
Contact: Bernie Brokke sales@terco.com