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ASCO Numatics Fluid Automation Solutions for Bottling and Packaging plants

ASCO Numatics have supplied solenoid valves, pilot valves, diaphragm valves, valve islands, pneumatic actuators, filters, regulators and lubricators into bottling and packaging plants since the 1950’s.  They consider themselves experts in this industry sector and claim to supply the whole range of equipment required for beverage packaging or bottling equipment.

Bottling and packaging plant

ASCO Solution to the bottling and packaging industry

ASCO Numatics’ products cover all stages of the bottling and packaging process:

  • Injection moulding
  • Blow moulding, rinsing, filling and capping
  • Labelling and printing
  • Tray forming
  • Packaging and cartoning
  • Shrink wrapping
  • Case packing and case erecting
  • Palletising

ASCO definitely provide a one-stop shop for all your control and instrumentation needs when it comes to the processes in a bottling or packaging plant, but where does ASCO’s products and services add real value?

ASCO G3 distributable I/O electronics platform

One example is ASCO’s Numatics G3 distributable I/O electronics platform. ASCO’s Fieldbus solution is completely flexible and modular and has taken the bottling and packaging industry by storm. The G3 replaces the usual dim LED’s and clumsy DIP switches with a plain-language graphic display and intuitive pushbutton software. It includes every relevant protocol and significantly cut costs and labour with easier set-up and commissioning.

G3 Distributable IO

ASCO FRL's - Filters, Regulators and Lubricators

Another example is ASCO’s Filters, Regulators and Lubricators. Numatics FRL’s lead the industry in east of assembly. The connect using a single O-ring and 2 screws, meaning there is no need for end plates or special mounting brackets. Furthermore, all bodies are tapped for stand-alone use. ASCO’ FRL’s are the most versatile FRL’s in the market, and are standard across many bottling/packaging plants worldwide.

ASCO Numatics FRL

Finally, the 60+ years plus ASCO Numatics can bring to your application alone is a significant benefit to OEM’s and End-User’s. ASCO’s engineers understand the challenges facing bottling and packaging plants. Customers just need to supply their control diagrams and let ASCO build the bespoke cabinets and panels to your specifications.

How do people feel about 'one-stop shop' solutions? Do the benefits of complete sourcing and deeper knowledge and expertise about your specific system/application outweigh any negatives?

Company Profile

ASCO Numatics

ASCO Numatics offers comprehensive fluid automation solutions for a wide range of industry-focused applications. When combined with our deep process expertise, these solutions provide lower cost of ownership, greater asset availability, and improved productivity.

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