A Packaging Factory in a Box...

The Pouchlink™ vending machine operates much like a mini drink bottling factory – it takes healthy fruit concentrate, mixes it with freshly filtered and chilled mains water and then dispenses it into a resealable pouch. The unique patented technology incorporated in the machine, and developed over 5 years, makes this possible. As with any factory, quality control is crucial and Pouchlink™ ensures that every drink is consistently and hygienically served every time...here’s how.

The Pouch Handling Unit

The machine has a patented pouch handling Unit (PHU) which detaches an individual pouch from the chain and moves it to a position where the cap is removed. It then fills the pouch with a drink and recaps the pouch before dispensing it to the customer. This clever invention allows the consumer to get a fully sealed, packaged drink to take away.

The PouchLink™ design uses an innovative, patented linkage method to connect individual flexible pouches together, allowing them to be packed in very high densities within the machine. Chains of interlinked pouches are supplied on pre-packaged disposable spools which are simply loaded into the machines and connected to the PHU.

 

Self Cleaning Mixing System

The drinks are made from freshly filtered chilled water and fruit juice concentrate. Using a specially developed self sealing connector and mixing system, each drink is microbiologically safe.

After each drink is made a volume of pure water flushes through the system to ensure no traces of fruit concentrate remain. The ozone cleaning process is activated at preprogrammed times during the night to sterilize all of the internal pipe-work ensuring ultra-clean and hygienic delivery of every drink.

The whole process really does operate much like a mini drink bottling factory.