FACHPACK 2018: PACKAGING HANDLING MADE EASY - SCHÜTZ GMBH ...

PRESS RELEASE / 25 September 2018

FachPack 2018:
Packaging handling made easy

Selters (hds).- High-quality packaging does not only come into its own under
extreme circumstances. Its benefits start much earlier, like helping users to
save time and money in their daily operations. To further boost these
advantages Schütz engineers are constantly working to increase the overall
performance of the company’s packaging systems, also by continuously
improving individual components. As well as application safety, the
engineers focus on the question of how handling in the respective supply
chain can be made even easier and more convenient for users. Schütz will
be presenting answers to these questions and a selection of the current
product highlights at this year's FachPack in Nuremberg from 25 to 27
September 2018 at Booth 6-237 in Hall 6.

Highest user-friendliness, better originality protection

At the show, the new IBC models will not be the only eye-catchers; trade fair
visitors will also be able to see the improvements that have been made to
individual components. For the first time this year, Schütz will be showing a
new peelable sealing foil for the outlet valves of IBCs. It consists of several
layers of high-quality materials and replaces the previously used aluminium
foil in the Foodcert and Cleancert lines. With the latter, consumers had to cut
the metal foil with a knife prior to the first product discharge. Ragged edges
caused foil remnants around the edges, which meant that the filling product
could come into contact with metal. The new sealing foil is material-compliant
for contact with food and is especially user-friendly. It features a tab that
allows the seal foil to be removed with one hand without the need for tools
and without leaving any remnants. The new, peelable seal also means that
no deposits of the filling product can accumulate behind the cut edges.
Furthermore, the new seal foil is also proof of originality: it is impossible to
discharge the product without removing the foil.

Intuitive valve safeguard

Another system to protect product originality is Schütz’s new safeguard
system for outlet valves. This system prevents the outlet valve from
tampering or inadvertent opening. Before this innovative system was

introduced there was a choice of two options to secure the outlet valve: a
steel safety screw or a plastic safety clip. In day-to-day operations both were
unsatisfactory, as both the screw and the clip were easy to lose. The new,
optimised safeguard system consists of a yellow tab that is integrated in the
handle of the valve. It is easy and intuitive to use, and can be opened and
locked again multiple times. Another feature that provides additional
protection is Schütz’s originality sticker. This sticker is attached to the closed
lock at the factory. The seal breaks when the tab is pushed up for the first
time to open the container, instantly showing that the valve has been opened.
Another benefit is that the ability to reclose the container easily and quickly
complies with regulations for the transport of filled and emptied containers.

Maximum protection thanks to a liner

Trade visitors from the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries will be
particularly interested in the new IBC models Foodcert + Aseptic and
Cleancert + Dualprotect at the Schütz stand. The two containers have a liner
system with UN approval. For maximum ease-of-use, the containers are
“ready to fill”. The liner is made of top-grade LDPE film and it unfolds and
aligns itself automatically in the inner bottle during filling. This minimises
oxygen contact during filling and within the packaging, thus preventing the
filling product changing when exposed to oxygen. The risk of contamination
is avoided, and there is no risk of the filling product coming into contact with
condensate which can form inside the inner bottle. This extends the product's
shelf-life and helps to reduce the need for preservatives. Encased in the leak-
proof IBC bottle, leaks are effectively prevented. The liner also helps to
prevent hardening and premature curing, for instance, in adhesives, making
the Ecobulk Cleancert + Dualprotect ideal for transporting products
manufactured by the adhesives industry. During production of the Ecobulk
Foodcert + Aseptic the integrated liner and valves are sterilised by gamma
radiation – making them ideal for especially sensitive applications that
require aseptic conditions.

Safe stirring for viscous products

The Impeller by Schütz, which will also be on display at the trade fair, was
designed to safely stir viscous media. To achieve an even consistency
viscous products need to be stirred prior to use. However, even the insertion
of a stirrer poses a potential contamination risk for sensitive filling products
due to residues of previous products. In multiple tests, the Impeller by Schütz
has proven to be a very efficient tool: IBCs with the Impeller can remain
closed along the entire supply chain, from filling to discharge. At the same
time, the contents can be easily and effectively stirred. The single-use stirrer
is connected to the screw cap of the IBC and is pre-inserted at the factory.
To stir the contents a conventional stirrer drive can be used. The use of the
Impeller as a disposable system reduces the risk of contamination
significantly. Expensive cleaning processes and all similar costs are
eliminated. The Impeller is available for all 1,000 and 1,250 litre Ecobulk
types with DN150 and DN 225 filling openings.

Automatic Lock protects originality

Of course, Schütz’s extensive range of drums will also be featured at this
summit meeting of the packaging industry: a range of PE and steel drums
will be on display at the booth. A new addition to this range is the Automatic
Lock, a seal cap system with originality protection. This system uses a seal
of originality to protect filling goods against tampering and contamination.
The plug cannot be opened without destroying the seal cap as the inner seal
ring is firmly incorporated in the cap. As an added benefit, Automatic Lock
can be fitted automatically or manually.

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The new peelable seal foil has a tab for removal, making it even more user-
friendly.

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Packaging solutions by Schütz provide the highest level of safety and simplify
processes in day-to-day operations.

Schütz is a leading international producer of high-quality transport
packaging (Intermediate Bulk Containers, PE and steel drums). The
Group’s headquarters are in Selters, Germany. Founded in 1958, Schütz
employs over 5,500 people at more than 50 production and service sites
around the world (including licensees). The four Schütz business units,
Packaging Systems, Energy Systems, Industrial Services and Composites,
each hold leading positions in their respective markets. The family-run
enterprise is an important trendsetter and innovator. The Group’s turnover
in 2017 was 1.7 billion euros. Schütz offers its customers full system
solutions that are tailored to their individual supply chain. With the Schütz
Ticket Service, a closed-loop cycle of speedy collection and reconditioning
for used Schütz IBCs, Schütz provides all of the world’s major industrial
nations with a service that fully complies with the Group’s sustainability
philosophy.

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