Pressemeldung / Press Release Using electr ic cylinders to handle bottles Glass bottle returns Bruchsal, Cologne, Anuga FoodTec 2015: Growing environmental awareness is increasing demand for mineral water in returnable glass bottles. To manage increased sales, Bad Dürrheimer Mineralbrunnen GmbH has invested in a state-of-the-art plant. The latest generation of tried-and-tested bottle unscrewing machines from special machinery manufacturer RINK is helping the company deal with returned bottles. It uses SEW-EURODRIVE electric cylinders with oil bath lubrication that are maintenance-free and energy-efficient. Nowadays, large numbers of consumers pay close attention to the regional origin of their food and to environmentally friendly packaging. Sales of traditional returnable glass bottles are on the rise once again. Since mineral water in glass bottles at restaurants is also regarded as a sign of quality, bottling company Bad Dürrheimer Mineralbrunnen decided to boost its glass range. In 2014, it invested in a state-of-the-art system for bottling and returns that can handle over 38,000 bottles an hour in seven different formats. The KM-690 bottle unscrewing machine from RINK GmbH in Kreuztal ensures easy recycling of returned bottles. Its material-friendly mechanical system checks whether caps are present on the bottles and unscrews them efficiently. The lowering and lifting of the unscrewing heads is carried out by electric cylinders in the CMSB range from SEW-EURODRIVE. They execute the linear motion with particularly high precision, force and speed. An oil bath lubrication system ensures a reliable supply of lubricant to the bearings, threaded spindle mechanism and internal guides, enabling optimum heat dissipation. The compact electric cylinders are also maintenance-free throughout their entire service life, thus benefiting the service regime, as plant downtimes arising from necessary maintenance are eliminated. This system helps protect the environment and meets Pressemeldung / Press Release the increased requirements placed on food and beverage production. Energy savings compared to a hydraulic solution are of well over 60 %. CMSB electric cylinders develop feed thrust of up to 24 kN and are available with stroke lengths between 60 and 1,200 mm. Keyword for reader questions: “CMSB electric cylinders” The “bottle unscrewing machine” illustration is part of this press release. Deep link: https://www.seweurodrive.de/products/servo_drive_technology/linear_motion/electric_cyl inders_standard_cms_and_modular_cmsm/electric_cylinders_standard_ cms_and_modular_cmsm.html Valid until: March 31, 2016 Please contact us before publication after this date. Contact for editors: Submit reader inquiries to: SEW-EURODRIVE GmbH & Co KG SEW-EURODRIVE GmbH & Co KG Media and Public Relations Media and Public Relations Ernst-Blickle-Strasse 42 Ernst-Blickle-Strasse 42 76646 Bruchsal, Germany 76646 Bruchsal, Germany http://www.sew-eurodrive.de/ http://www.sew-eurodrive.de/ Mr. Stefan Brill Tel.: +49 (0)7251 75-0 Head of Media and Public Relations [email protected] Tel.: +49 (0)7251 75-2525 Fax: +49 (0)7251 75-502525 [email protected] Reprint requested – Use free of charge – Submit free copy