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Sidel has introduced Swing Evo, a new tunnel pasteuriser designed to improve energy and water efficiency in beverage production.

The system combines a modular design with a counterflow configuration intended to give producers greater control over pasteurisation conditions, water consumption and energy use. Developed for beer production, the equipment supports both glass and can packaging formats.

According to the company, the pasteuriser allows each module to operate independently, with the top and bottom decks running in opposite directions. This configuration is designed to optimise resource use while maintaining consistent product treatment.

Andrea Solfa, product manager tunnel and site leader at Sidel, said the system focuses on improving efficiency without compromising quality.

“Swing Evo pushes the boundaries of sustainability through introducing true modular efficiency,” Solfa said. “By ensuring that each module is autonomous and running the top and bottom decks in opposite directions, we have been able to create a pasteuriser that optimises every drop of water and kilowatt of energy with no trade-off on quality.”

The counterflow design includes dedicated heat and water circuits intended to reduce heat dispersion and unnecessary circulation between tanks. Sidel said the system can reduce water consumption by 10%, electricity use by 35% and steam utilisation by 10%.

The pasteuriser integrates the Prince X predictive control system, which monitors product temperature and automatically adjusts spray conditions in real time to avoid under- or over-pasteurisation. The system also allows producers to adjust settings for different stock keeping units (SKUs) and can operate as a standalone cooler.

Sidel said the modular architecture is designed to simplify installation and integration into both new and existing production lines. The company noted that the first industrial installation at Refresco’s facility in Sulmona, Italy, was assembled and commissioned within one week using pre-assembled modules.

The system also includes features intended to simplify maintenance, such as sliding side doors, full top access and tool-free servicing of components including pumps, valves and probes.

Solfa added: “Every aspect of the design was re-engineered for efficiency. From the shorter piping path to the predictive control of cooling media, Swing Evo proves that less is more.”