IBP NEWS
BLUSTREAM™ BY SERAC:
REDEFINING CAP STERILISATION FOR THE ASEPTIC PACKAGING INDUSTRY
delivers a throughput of up to 600
c.p.m., making it ideal for high-output
operations with space constraints.

A Physical Process That Preserves
Cap Integrity
Utilising low-energy electron beam
(e-beam) technology, BluStream™
sterilises caps through a clean,
physical process that occurs at room
temperature. The electrons deactivate
microorganisms on the surface by
disrupting their DNA, achieving a
6-log bacterial reduction in just 0.3
to 0.5 seconds. Crucially, this method
is non-invasive – the beam does not
penetrate the material, ensuring the
cap’s structure and closure integrity
are preserved.

As the demand for safe, efficient,
and sustainable beverage packaging
continues to rise, Serac – a global
leader in aseptic and ESL packaging –
has introduced its latest breakthrough
in sterilisation technology: BluStream™,
a next-generation cap decontamination
solution that combines advanced safety
with environmental responsibility.

Designed for both high- and low-
acid beverages, the module can be
fully integrated into new Serac filling
systems or retrofitted onto existing
lines, regardless of the original
equipment manufacturer. The unit
requires just 3 m² of floor space and
Operational Simplicity, Proven Safety
The operating principles are built on
simplicity and control. The sterilisation
dose is governed by three key parameters:
voltage, current intensity, and exposure
time. Real-time dosimetry verifies the
Represented in the UK and
Ireland by Evolution BPS, a
long-term partner of Serac,
this solution is now available to
beverage manufacturers seeking
to future-proof their aseptic
filling operations.

Compact, Capable, and Completely
Chemical-Free BluStream™ brings unmatched
versatility to the packaging line.

6 INTERNATIONAL BOTTLER & PACKER | JUNE 2025