Applications: Pressurizing non-carbonated liquids (i.e. tea, juices, water, oils, etc.) and inerting any package that requires longer shelf life (wine, beer, peanuts, etc.)

VBS HOT CHUTE GREATLY REDUCES THE TIME LAPSE FROM LN2 INJECTION TO CLOSURE

Campbell, CA (March 29, 2004) VBS International, Inc., a leader in liquid nitrogen delivery systems for container pressurization and/or oxygen displacement, introduces the Hot Chute an extension for it’s existing line of LN2 transfer systems. With the Hot Chute, VBS has developed a method for dispensing liquid nitrogen (LN2) into a container just milliseconds prior to sealing. As the liquid nitrogen leaves the dosing head, a measured amount of LN2 is dispensed into a transfer head called the Hot Chute. By placing the Hot Chute next to the container sealing position, the time lapse from injection to closure is greatly reduced, as is the amount of pre-closure evaporation. This results in a tighter controller pressure range.

The Hot Chute delivers a precise atomized dose of LN2. In the past, with direct vertical injection, where splash back was more of a factor, the splash back material included some of the injected liquid nitrogen, thus causing a variance of pressure within each of the containers after capping. Here, by carefully controlling the dose delivery, and eliminating splash back, customers achieve a much more repeatable pressure specification. The Hot Chute can be completely integrated into the capper, practically eliminating any product or nitrogen splash during the container transfer. The likelihood of splashed-back liquid reaching and freezing on the injection head to potentially cause unit clogging is reduced resulting in improved line efficiency. Container pressurization accuracy is also improved, making the Hot Chute the ideal unit for any light-weight container. The Hot Chute permits the use of smaller amounts of cryogenic liquid per dose giving customers cost-saving benefits and greater performance accuracy.

In another application the Hot Chute may be used for injection of atomized liquid nitrogen droplets into containers such as gas tight packages before sealing to provide an inert atmosphere within the package after sealing. By displacing air/oxygen before sealing, freshness of the contents is preserved over a longer period of time. Typical packages for the use of inerting atmospheres include bottled water, wine bottles and potato chip bags.

The Hot Chute is fully compatible with VBS’ LCI-Series of LN2 injection equipment, which are used in hundreds of packaging facilities for container pressurization and nitrogen inerting. The Hot Chute can be retrofitted for existing LCI-Series customers.

The Hot Chute is patent pending. For current availability, please contact VBS Corporate or your local sales representative.

VBS International, Inc.:
Applications: Pressurizing non-carbonated liquids (i.e. tea, juices, water, oils, etc.) and inerting any package that requires longer shelf life (wine, beer, peanuts, etc.) VBS HOT CHUTE GREATLY REDUCES THE TIME LAPSE FROM LN2 INJECTION TO CLOSURE Campbell, CA (March 29, 2004) VBS International, Inc., a leader in liquid nitrogen delivery systems for container pressurization and/or oxygen displacement, introduces the Hot Chute an extension for it’s existing line of LN2 transfer systems. With the Hot Chute, VBS has developed a method for dispensing liquid nitrogen (LN2) into a container just milliseconds prior to sealing. As the liquid nitrogen leaves the dosing head, a measured amount of LN2 is dispensed into a transfer head called the Hot Chute. By placing the Hot Chute next to the container sealing position, the time lapse from injection to closure is greatly reduced, as is the amount of pre-closure evaporation. This results in a tighter controller pressure range. The Hot Chute delivers a precise atomized dose of LN2. In the past, with direct vertical injection, where splash back was more of a factor, the splash back material included some of the injected liquid nitrogen, thus causing a variance of pressure within each of the containers after capping. Here, by carefully controlling the dose delivery, and eliminating splash back, customers achieve a much more repeatable pressure specification. The Hot Chute can be completely integrated into the capper, practically eliminating any product or nitrogen splash during the container transfer. The likelihood of splashed-back liquid reaching and freezing on the injection head to potentially cause unit clogging is reduced resulting in improved line efficiency. Container pressurization accuracy is also improved, making the Hot Chute the ideal unit for any light-weight container. The Hot Chute permits the use of smaller amounts of cryogenic liquid per dose giving customers cost-saving benefits and greater performance accuracy. In another application the Hot Chute may be used for injection of atomized liquid nitrogen droplets into containers such as gas tight packages before sealing to provide an inert atmosphere within the package after sealing. By displacing air/oxygen before sealing, freshness of the contents is preserved over a longer period of time. Typical packages for the use of inerting atmospheres include bottled water, wine bottles and potato chip bags. The Hot Chute is fully compatible with VBS’ LCI-Series of LN2 injection equipment, which are used in hundreds of packaging facilities for container pressurization and nitrogen inerting. The Hot Chute can be retrofitted for existing LCI-Series customers. The Hot Chute is patent pending. For current availability, please contact VBS Corporate or your local sales representative. VBS International, Inc.: Founded in 1979, VBS International has an extensive history of developing and manufacturing systems for the safe, efficient distribution of cryogenic fluids. VBS has a complete line of vacuum insulated LN2 handling products including flexible cryogenic hoses, bendable LN2 piping and a variety of automatic filling equipment. VBS is committed to continuous quality improvement and to providing its customers with the most efficient, appropriate equipment for each LN2 handling application. Contact VBS for complete system design, engineering and manufacturing of LN2 equipment for any industrial or food application including: electronics and aerospace environmental temperature testing; special effects (fogging); biological freezing applications; inerting of food and beverage containers; container pressurization; and food freezing.

Contact VBS International at 408-371-3303 or on the web at www.vbsinternational.com

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