From blow moulding to capping: Sidel's line to Brazilian Coca-Cola

A Sidel Super Combi plant was installed at Coca-Cola Femsa's plant in Jundiai (Brazil) to boost productivity and meet increased demand for CSD (Carbonated Soft Drink). The Sidel Super Combi is an innovative, all-in-one solution that integrates five key units – preform feeder, blower, labeller, filler/capper, and cap feeder – into a compact smart system. This design offers up to a thirty percent reduction in footprint compared to standalone equipment, making it an ideal choice Coca-Cola Femsa which was seeking effectiveness and space savings. Sidel’s new solution replaced the existing wet block equipment and seamlessly integrated with the remaining production set up.

Following the installation of the Super Combi, the line now operates with a speed of 39,000 bottles per hour – an unprecedented level of productivity for Femsa’s CSD operations. It can also handle up to ten bottle formats from 0,2 to 2 litres, while dramatically reducing the overall footprint of the line with a more efficient use of space within the facility.

Engineered as a closed and compact system, the Sidel Super Combi minimises contamination risks by reducing the number of transfer points and potential exposure to contaminants. The Super Combi also helps make lightweight PET bottles by reducing transfer distances and minimising mechanical stress, allowing for thinner bottles. Super Combi also utilises Sidel’s BlendFILL system which integrates the mixer and filler tanks into a single unit, streamlining operations. This design reduces the overall footprint lowering operational costs and system complexity. It also contributes significantly to decreasing CO2 consumption throughout the production process while saving the water consumption in each cleaning cycle.

Coca-Cola Femsa utilises 100% recycled PET preforms in its bottle production, and the Sidel Super Combi is fully compatible with rPET. This innovative solution ensures optimal resource utilisation, supporting sustainability goals without compromising performance.