BMS UNIPACK 103: Sorting system at drinktec

At drinktec, BMS, part of the EOL Group, will be presenting the UNIPACK 103 – a machine that rethinks processes in filling and packaging plants. To demonstrate the technology in a clear and concise manner, it will be presented at the trade fair as a beer dispenser. Visitors use a key to choose between light beer, pilsner, or non-alcoholic beer, and the machine removes the desired bottle from the crate with pinpoint accuracy. An integrated opener makes the drink ready to drink immediately. This unusual demonstration clearly illustrates what the machine does in everyday industrial use: selective, precise unpacking.

Selective technology for single-variety bottle streams

Unlike conventional systems, the UNIPACK 103 does not empty entire crates. An upstream inspection checks each bottle and decides which ones go onto the correct conveyor belt. This creates single-variety streams that can be returned directly to the filling lines. This increases process reliability and efficiency because no incorrect mixtures enter the production flow.

UNIPACK 103 – Portal design with a clear structure

The machine is constructed in a rectangular cube design. Within this structure, packing, palletizing, and repacking can be flexibly combined. The design is characterized by compactness, clarity, and good accessibility. For medium-sized companies, where space is often limited and work is carried out in existing halls, this design offers a noticeable advantage. Doors and interchangeable parts are quickly accessible, so that operation and maintenance are possible without long downtimes.

BMS offers a practical system for small and medium-sized businesses

The system is aimed at companies that need efficient technology with a small footprint. A tidy structure and quick access options make operation safe and reliable. Direct access via sliding doors is a particular advantage in the event of malfunctions, as machines can be put back into operation immediately.

Sustainability and EU regulation

The EU Reusable Packaging Regulation stipulates binding quotas for 2030 and 2040. The UNIPACK 103 supports these requirements by efficiently sorting and returning reusable crates and bottles. In this way, it contributes to less plastic, more recycling, and greater reuse of packaging. The machine demonstrates how ecological responsibility can be combined with economic efficiency.

Inline and offline solutions for different requirements

BMS offers the UNIPACK 103 as part of an inline sorting concept. In addition, there are offline solutions that operate at a capacity of up to 90,000 bottles per hour. These systems clearly demonstrate that the technology is suitable for both medium-sized companies and large production volumes.