Sidel has unveiled SWING® Evo, its next-generation tunnel pasteuriser that combines smart modular design with a breakthrough counterflow concept, setting a new benchmark for sustainability and performance in beverage production.

This breakthrough sets a new benchmark for the sector, delivering substantial cost savings without compromising product quality or operational flexibility. Tailored specifically for beer producers, the system supports both glass and can packaging formats

Said Andrea Solfa, Product Manager Tunnel and Site Leader: “SWING® Evo pushes the boundaries of sustainability, through introducing true modular efficiency. 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.”

Thanks to its counterflow configuration and dedicated heat and water circuits, SWING® Evo minimises heat dispersion and eliminates unnecessary circulation between tanks. Each module is independently controlled, allowing the system to adapt precisely to production needs.

This solution offers significant sustainability advantages for beverage producers transitioning their operations, achieving reductions of 10% in water consumption, 35% in electricity usage and 10% in steam utilisation.

Continued Solfa: “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.”

Building on Sidel’s renowned pasteurisation expertise, SWING® Evo integrates the PRINCE X predictive control system, ensuring precise product treatment and eliminating under/over-pasteurisation risks. It automatically analyses product temperature evolution and adjusts spray conditions in real time, even during production downtimes or power interruptions.

This intelligent control system also gives producers greater format flexibility, enabling optimal settings for a wide variety of Stock Keeping Units (SKUs) and operating conditions including operation as a standalone cooler without additional devices or complexity.

With its modular architecture, predictive intelligence and ergonomic design, SWING® Evo delivers a new balance between sustainability performance and simplicity. Beverage producers can significantly reduce energy and water consumption, while maintaining consistent product quality across a wide range of SKUs and operating conditions.

SWING® Evo was designed to deliver maximum functionality and efficiency at every stage of its lifecycle, from line design to installation and daily operation.

Concluded Solfa: “SWING® Evo is a striking illustration that innovation doesn’t always mean reinventing everything. Sometimes, the smartest solutions are those that make complexity simple and efficiency effortless.”  For more visit sidel.com