Uflex launches Asepto Eye for beverages industry

‘Asepto Eye’ is a ripple concave lens and single lens technology that gives 3D effects on the aseptic packs. These lenses come in various sizes and shapes and offers bespoke artwork, as per the clients’ requirements.

Ashwani Sharma, CEO and president of aseptic liquid packaging business at Uflex, said, “Asepto Eye is truly revolutionary in all respect and will change the concept of beverage packaging for years to come. The cutting-edge Asepto Eye technology having lens effect in packaging is unprecedented and offers myriad choices to manufacturers to be distinct on the shelves, and also add a premium value to their brand through our packaging.”

The shape of the lenses has many varieties to address diverse packaging innovations.

Aseptic Brick Packs are the most popular format amongst the ranges available in the market. Sharma added, “There was a demand for something radically distinctive in aseptic packaging. There were no other value-additions for aseptic packs to stand out on shelves, which made brands confined to exploring designing different packaging shapes and sizes or consider colour options to seek customer attention. Therefore, our newest concept of aesthetic rejuvenation brings to the table a variety of option like foil-stamping, holography and 3D effects to communicate with end-consumers better, when the packs are on shelves. These options were never explored in aseptic packs since the packaging process is complex and everyone played safe. This launch will not only enhance the look of aseptic packs, it will also help them communicate well with purchasers.”

The GulFood Manufacturing 2019 also witnessed the launch of Asepto Flexpress 10000, a filling machine which augurs the outcome of aseptic packaging. Ashok Chaturvedi, chairman and managing director, Uflex said, “Uflex has always been a forward-looking company. We have not only focussed on customer solutions through innovative next–gen of packaging Asepto Eye, but also announced our engineering prowess with our new machine Asepto Flexpress 10000, a servo-based drive mechanism new filling line offering advanced integration with PLC. It also comes with operator-friendly HMI (human-machine interface). Uflex is pitching this unique machine for optimum packaging in the dairy, dairy products, juices and alcohol segments.”

The advantage of Asepto Flexpress 10000 is that it offers high flexibility for all-in-one portion packs from 90- to 200-ml. Having operator-friendly HMI, this machine works on servo-based drive mechanism and is a highly flexible machine with low change overtimes and has a low total cost of ownership.