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Matcon Match High Process Expectations
Discharging capability of the Matcon Cone Valve satisfies Swedish Match’s high requirements.
Swedish Match is a unique company, with unique products. The Group has chosen strategies that are in tune with social trends in the tobacco area. The focus on smokeless alternatives has led to a significant increase in business over recent years.
To meet growing demand, a new production facility has been recently completed. The company are committed to streamlining their processes and replacing any technology that causes maintenance, hygiene or operation problems - hence their selection of Matcon IBC technology for handling the tobacco material.
The partnership with Matcon began over a decade ago. Wet Tobacco is a notoriously difficult material to handle but, following full-scale trials at Matcon’s UK testing facility, the discharging capability of the Matcon Cone Valve satisfied Swedish Match’s high requirements.
Matcon IBCs are used to store batches of the mixed finished product for several days prior to feeding the packing process. Matcon IBCs and Discharge Stations were found to be the only system able to discharge the material completely and with the necessary degree of control.
To maintain the highest possible hygiene standards, all equipment is thoroughly cleaned in place between batches. Matcon CIP systems are used to automatically clean the IBC Discharge Stations and Cone Valve IBCs.
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