Sterilization
Claranor – Advanced Pulsed Light Sterilization Solutions
Sustainable & Efficient Packaging Sterilization
Claranor specializes in Pulsed Light technology, offering a powerful, chemical-free, and energy-efficient alternative to conventional sterilization methods. Our solutions are designed for dairy, beverage, food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries, ensuring effective sterilization while maintaining packaging integrity.
Why Choose Claranor?
✅ High-Performance Sterilization
- Achieves 3 to 5 log reduction in bacteria, spores, and molds
- Effective on vegetative cells & spores
✅ Compact & Easy Integration
- Designed for new or existing production lines
- Compatible with various closure types (flat, sport, crowns, complex shapes)
- Applicable to all packaging dimensions & shapes (up to 10L buckets)
✅ Instantaneous & Chemical-Free
- No water, no chemicals, no risk of residue or neo-formed products
- Energy-efficient, reducing operational costs
✅ Proven Reliability & Global Reach
- 500+ machines in operation across 52 countries
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How Claranor’s Pulsed Light Technology Works
Claranor’s Pulsed Light technology offers an efficient, chemical-free method for packaging sterilization across various industries. The process begins with the storage of electrical energy in a capacitor, which is then discharged as a high-voltage pulse into a xenon-filled lamp. This discharge creates an electric arc, ionizing the xenon gas and producing an intense flash of white light rich in UV spectrum. This powerful light pulse, lasting approximately 300 microseconds, effectively decontaminates surfaces by denaturing the DNA and proteins of microorganisms, including bacteria, molds, and spores, leading to their immediate and irreversible destruction. Notably, this method achieves high sterilization efficiency without the use of water or chemicals, making it a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional sterilization techniques. Claranor’s compact equipment is designed for seamless integration into both new and existing production lines, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum efficiency.
Microbial Reduction – Real-World Performance
| Packaging Type | Microorganism | Initial Contamination | Decontamination Setup | 1 Flash Reduction | 2 Flashes Reduction | 3 Flashes Reduction |
| PE Cups – 150 ml | Spray inoculation Aspergillus niger | 10⁴.⁷ CFU | 1 lamp cavity | 3.1 log reduction | 4.7 log reduction | – |
| PS Cups – 1 kg | Spray inoculation Aspergillus niger | 6.6 × 10⁴ CFU | 2 lamp cavities | 3.3 log reduction | 4.2 log reduction | – |
| PS Cups – 300 ml | Spray inoculation Bacillus subtilis | 4.31 × 10⁵ CFU | 1 lamp cavity | 1.7 log reduction | 4.2 log reduction | 5.4 log reduction |
| 28mm flat screw cap | Spot Inoculation with Bacillus atrophaeus | 3.2 × 10⁵ CFU | 2 lamps cavity | – | All 50 Samples sterile | – |
Applications & Industry Solutions
Claranor solutions are ideal for:
✔ Dairy & Beverages – Milk, drinking yogurt (shelf life > 3 weeks)
✔ Infant Milk Powder – Packaging sterilization without chemical residues
✔ Pharmaceutical & Cosmetics – High-level sterilization without neo-formed products
✔ Food Industry – Safe, effective decontamination of PE, PS, and metal packaging
✔ Non- or Low-Carbonated Sensitive Beverages – Sterilization of Kombucha, low-
pasteurized juices, low-alcohol cocktails, beer (less than 17% ABV, cold pasteurization), and still or flavored water
Sterilization for:
- Caps & Lids
- Necks of Preforms & Bottles
- Flexible Packaging
- Tubs, Unidoses & More
A Complete Sterilization Solution
- French Engineering – All systems designed & produced in France
- Microbiology Expertise – In-house lab & compliance with VDMA protocols
- Seamless Integration – 17+ years of production line experience
- Global Support – Field technicians & 25+ agents worldwide
Claranor – The Clean, Cost-Effective, and Sustainable Choice!
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