NICHROME FILLING SYSTEMS FOR THE PACKAGING INDUSTRY

 

To put it simply, a pouch packing machine has two major components: the filling system and the bagging system. The filling system or filler is responsible for the accurate measurement and dispensing of the material into the pouch and the bagging system is responsible for packing and sealing the material in the pouch.

Whether it is a vertical form-fill-seal machine or horizontal form-fill-seal machine, the filler plays a crucial role in fast and accurateoperations. In the food industry, fillers are used for filling flexible pouches, cans, bottles, etc. In the pharma industry, filling systemsensure accurate and sterile discharge of the product into syringes, vials, capsules, sachets and bottles.

Depending on the type of product to be packaged, filling systems are selected. Liquid packaging or grain packaging, snack packaging or oil packaging, sugar packaging or ready-to-eat food packaging - different products require different filling systems. Factors such as container size, may play a part in selecting specific filling machinery, or in customizing the machinery, but there are two basic criteria packagers followwhen deciding which filling system to use for their product.

MAIN CRITERIA WHEN CHOOSING A FILLER

Level of automation: Filling machines or fillers are manufactured to work with automated packaging systems. They can also be manufacturedto work as stand-alone, semi-automatic machines, combining the filler with say, a capping machinery.

Knowing how many packs per minute, hour or day you need to fill will help to identify the level of automation necessary for your filling machine. High production levels may require an eight head automatic filling machine, and the filler could be designed to allow additional heads to be added in the future.

Filling principles: The unique trails or characteristics of the product to be packed determine the filling principle. The working of a milk filling machine will differ from a powder filling machine; an automatic sugar filling machine requires a different filler than what is used by an edible oil filling machine.

For example, gravity fillers areideal for thin, free-flowing products. Thicker, viscous products require more than gravity to complete the filling process, so a piston filleror pump filling machine is more suited to filling viscous products.

NICHROME’S INNOVATIVE FILLING SYSTEMS

As India’s leading provider of integrated packaging solutions, and proven packaging machine manufacturer, Nichrome offers a range of filling systems for a wide range of Food, Pharma and other products. Whether you are investing in a new VFFS packaging machine; looking to upgrade an old one or want to use your current automated packaging machine for packing new products, it’s worth taking a look at Nichrome’s innovative filling systems.

Nichrome offers an exclusive portfolio of filler-weighers for diverse applications. With a range of filling capacities and built-in safety features, Nichrome’s filling systems can be integrated easily into existing packaging machines for greater efficiency, speed and versatility.

Intelweigh Multi Head Weigher: This filling system has 10 weigh heads and a combination volume of 3000 cc. It is the ideal filler for solid products such as tea, sugar, rice, pulses, snacks, and other free-flowing granular products.

Features include:

·         Bucket volume: 1.3 l

·         Accuracy: 0.2 to 2 gm

·         Weighing range: 10 gm to 1000 gm

·         Speed: 70 dumps per minute

·         Product contact parts: SS 304

·         Display: 7 inch touch screen

·         Buckets open and close with stepper motor

·         Weighing method with load cell

Intelweigh Combi Filler DH: This filling system is an aesthetically improved machine ensuring safety for users. It is the ideal filler for solid products such as seeds, whole spices, grocery products, Indian namkeen, etc.

Features include:

·         Accuracy % sd: 0.5% /0.2%

·         Weighing range: 50 gm to 2 kg/500 gm to 5 kg

·         Speed: 40-50 dumps/minute for 1 kg; 15-20 dumps/minute for 5 kg

·         Display: 7 inch touch screen

·         Air consumption: 0.15 CFM at 6 bar

·         Connected Load/Head: 0.25 kW

·         Built in safety door guards with machine off interlock

·         Broad range of filling capacities available

Easyfill Servo Auger: For food packaging of powders such as spices, atta (flour products), milk powder, nutraceuticals, coffee powder, premixes, instant mixes, even agro chemicals and pesticides, Nichrome’s Easyfill Servo Auger provides accuracy, speed and efficient performance.

The auger is available in different finishes as per customer’s requirement. Choose from buffing, Teflon-coating or Nedox coating.

A unique feature of this filling system is its split hopper which facilitates cleaning and easy changeovers.

Other features include:

·         Filling capacity: 5 cc to 2000 cc

·         Servo driven auger mechanism

·         Contact parts: SS 304 or SS 316 depending on product

·         Gaskets: PTFE/Food grade silicon rubber

·         Hygienic construction

·         Structure: MS powder coated

·         Hopper: inside buffing, outside matt finish

·         Facilitates easy cleaning

 

SUMMARY

Filling systems or fillers play a vital role in the efficient operation of packaging machines. Nichrome manufactures fillers using advanced technology and user-friendly design for a wide gamut of applications.

Nichrome is not only a leading packaging machine manufacturer, it is also a recognized automatic filling machine manufacturer. With a range of filling capacities and built-in safety features, Nichrome’s filling systems can be integrated easily into existing packaging machines for greater efficiency, speed and versatility.

With over 4 decades in the industry, and proven expertise in automated packaging technology, Nichrome will partner to develop and deliver the most apt and cost-effective integrated packaging solution for your industry.

One-stop solution for Oil Packaging

Oil Packaging Machines

Oil Packaging

For every oil manufacturer, big or small, hygiene, accuracy and leakage-free sealing are crucial. With four decades of experience in the flexible packaging industry, and 7000+ installations across India and the world, Nichrome can proudly claim to be the Oil packaging machine manufacturer who has successfully delivered one-stop oil packagingexpertise to its clients. No matter where in the world the customer is located, Nichrome can deliver innovative oil packaging solutions that will protect the purity of the product, improve time-to-market, and enhance the retail value of the brand.

Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS) machines

Nichrome’s VFFS machines are built to deliver utmost satisfaction for its customers. The VFFS machines are high speed, accurate and hygienic, with the capability of packing two different products and quantities at the same time. Bag pulling is accomplished with ease through the deployment of a specially designed film roll unwinding feature. Space requirements are lessened as the oil filling machine does not have any side opening. The controller is operator friendly and the machine is totally mechanical with no need for compressed air.

Nichrome’s Filpack Servo SMD and Sprint 250 Visco are engineered for all oil and related applications including ghee packing and for other viscous products such as vanaspati and fresh cream. Their CSPP pouch and 3-side seal pouch are the perfect solutions for all cooking oil packing. The output speed is between 80 and 85 packs per minute.

Horizontal Form Fill Seal (HFFS) machines

Nichrome’s HFFS oil pouch filling machines from Nichrome can pack between 5 and 250 cubic centimetres in the Simplex version and between 5 and 90 cubic centimeters in the higher-output Duplex mode. The rated output for the simplex version is 100 packs per minute while the duplex version delivers 200 packs per minute. The HFFS pouch filling machine utilizes a piston filler for viscous applications. Alternative pouch formats include the four-side seal and zipper pouch formats as well as a contour/profile pouch format. The pouches can be rolled out by the edible oil filling machine either one by one or as a perforated chain of pouches. The packaging materials for the HFFS machines are heat sealable laminates like PET/PE, Paper/Alu-foil/PE or co-extruded films.

Oil Packaging systems

With a wide selection of both HFFS and VFFS innovative packaging solutions, Nichrome ensures it has a solution for every need and budget. Nichrome also offers other automatic liquid filling machines for the oil industry. Besides integrated solutions for secondary and tertiary packaging, Nichrome’s bottle filling line for liquids is an integrated packaging solution for bottle filling and packaging that covers a turntable, UV sterilisation chamber, automatic bottle filling machine, cap feeding elevator, rotary capping machine, induction sealer, labeling machine, date & batch coding system, and packing table.

SKUs range from 100 ml to 20 ltrs. Applications include a wide range of food & beverage liquids such as flavoured milk, soft drinks, energy drinks, water & buttermilk; non-food liquids such as perfumes, oil, shampoo, handwash; viscous products such as ghee, ketchup, chocolate sauce and more.

Conclusion For enterprises big and small, Nichrome delivers outstanding single-source convenience and infinite possibilities in integrated, automated packaging solutions. Nichrome partners with customers through the complete lifecycle, offering application-specific solutions, backed by dependable service and support. Transform productivity of your packaging plant and elevate your oil pouch packing business with superior domain knowledge, innovation and technology from Nichrome.

Packaging innovation to optimise your supply chain

Packaging is no longer limited to the pouch, box, strip or any other material that holds and protects the product. It’s an entire system of preparing products for safe, efficient and cost-effective movement throughout the supply chain.

Industry is now aware that packaging is not just the work of designers and marketing departments who focus on brand recognition and driving sales. Their emphasis is on developing packaging that grabs attention on crowded retail shelves.

With attention on driving sales and brand recognition, not much emphasis is placed on or trailer utilization of the package itself.

Packaging plays a crucial role in supply chain management. It affects the physical distribution of the package. Logistics demands packages that can be easily handled throughout all processes and by the consumer. Packaging also affects production, which prefers one size of packaging for all products to minimize time, material, and labor costs.

Package optimization makes the difference.

Package optimization is an activity that seeks to make the product’s packaging more supply chain friendly. By making small changes, packaging can be made more ergonomically and sustainable, saving time, material and money that can make a big difference to the company’s supply chain. This in turn, leads to maximized return on investment.

Product’s Packaging

Here are three basic ways to optimize your packaging:

1.Choose the right materials: It’s important to make smart decisions about the proper primary, secondary and tertiary packaging to help your product and its packaging navigate the different stages and environments it will travel.

Materials that are expensive or difficult to use could add time and money to your supply chain. The good news is, you can often reduce or change your packaging materials without compromising the quality of your product or the perception of your brand.

2.Think sustainability: Package optimisation is an opportunity to go green and promote sustainable business practices. You can find ways to use less material and/or find materials with reduced carbon footprint. This will help you save money and the environment — while enhancing your company’s image as an environmentally responsible corporate citizen.

3. Optimise shipment costs: When it comes to shipment from factory to retail shelf or consumer, the size and weight of your boxes impacts your logistics costs. Optimising your product package ensures you optimize the space and weight occupied in transportation and storage, so you can transport more products — saving both time and shipping costs.

How Nichrome helped saved millions with packaging optimisation

Nichrome, India is leading integrated packaging solutions provider recently came up with a small optimization idea that resulted in impressive benefits for its client. As an expert with over 4 decades in the business, Nichrome understands that the benefits of an optimized package are amplified throughout the distribution cycle.

Integrated Packaging Solutions

For a renowned milk producer and marketer in Pune, Nichrome suggested they alter the size of their milk pouch by a few millimeters, making it a rectangular shape. This minute change in the primary packaging not only makes the pouch stand out amongst the other square pouches in the market, it also means more SKUs can be fitted in a typical crate and further, more pouches in a truck. Besides the cost savings in packaging material, even greater savings have resulted from decreased handling, storage and transportation costs.

Conclusion

It’s not easy optimising your package. Ideally, companies should get their marketing, technical and logistics experts to collaborate and develop solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce wastage and lower shipping costs while protecting and promoting your product. Wasteful, environmentally damaging practices are unacceptable — both for business and the earth.

Partnering with a packaging expert like Nichrome can help. From pouch formats and packaging material for primary packaging, secondary packaging and tertiary packaging, Nichrome collaborates to add value and deliver the optimal solution.

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Healthy capabilities in Oil Packaging

The branded oil market is growing! Per capita consumption of edible oil has doubled from 8 kg per annum to 16 kg. Consumers are becoming increasingly conscious of what they consume, and there is a growing preference for branded oil over loose oil.

Sales are increasing by more than 25 per cent in rural India. The introduction of smaller and more affordable pack sizes is also bringing more packaged food categories within the reach of price-sensitive consumers in semi-urban and rural India.

In urban India however, oil companies are making the most of steadily rising affluence levels and health consciousness. Growing disposable incomes and rising health problems like diabetes, high cholesterol, and heart disease are driving demand for such value-added variations. We see a variety of innovative value adds and marketing based on health and wellness. Catering to the demand for ‘healthy oils’, all major players are launching ‘healthy’ variants of their regular offerings. Low absorption, vitamin-fortified, antioxidants, orizanol, heart-healthy, diabetes care, etc. are the words that shout out on TVCs and retail shelves.

Most of these oil companies market their products in flexible pouches. Who better than Nichrome for oil pouch packaging machines?

Oil Pouch Packaging

As a leading packaging solutions provider, Nichrome is especially well known as capable edible oil filling machine manufacturer. Nichrome’s automatic oil filling machines are trusted for their high speed, accuracy and hygienic cooking oil packaging. Nichrome’s automatic oil filling and ghee packing machine, FILPACK SERVO SMD is designed to pack an impressive 100 pouches/min. in 50 ml to 100 ml, and 3-side seal pouch formats. Itpromises to protect the purity of the product, improve time-to-market, and enhance the retail value of the brand.

In the category of cooking oil packing machines, Nichrome also offers SPRINT 250 VISCO, MULTILANE PV-215, and a range of HFFS edible oil filling machines from TOTPACK, Spain. The TOTPACK range is PLC-based touch screen machines with auto tuning temperature controller, easy and quick change over. Their compact and versatile design offers both single and perforated chain of pouches. TOTPACK is equipped with well designed duplex modules for higher outputs.

HFFS edible oil filling machines

Nichrome’s capabilities do not end at oil packaging machines. Nichrome provides integrated packaging solutions, and undertakes turnkey projects for complete packaging lines. Pre-primary, primary, secondary, tertiary — Nichrome partners to deliver and integrate individual machines for different stages, or provides customized end-to-end solutions.

For proven expertise and single-source convenience in innovative flexible packaging solutions, contact Nichrome.

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Where goals meet solutions: Nichrome’s end-to-end packaging solutions

Nichrome’s end-to-end packaging solutions

For decades, Nichrome has been at the forefront of next-generation packaging technologies; a brand trusted for its rich legacy of pioneering innovation, extensive domain knowledge and manufacturing competency in innovative packaging systems.

Today, building on this heritage, we bring infinite possibilities to the table. For Food, Pharma and other applications, Nichrome offers integrated packaging solutions divided under three broad units: Packaging Machinery, Packaging Systems and Filling Systems.

Why integrated packaging systems?

Integrated packaging is critical for enhance the speed, accuracy and economy demanded by modern production. By automating and integrating packaging lines, manufacturers and packaging companies can improve the rate of production while reducing cost and enjoying quick return on investment. Other benefits include maximization of valuable human resources, waste reduction and minimization of downtime between runs.

Strategic partner for innovative packaging solutions

Innovation and engineering excellence are the pillars of Nichrome’s capabilities. As your full-service packaging partner, Nichrome combines products, equipment and strategic guidance to deliver smart packaging solutions. Whether you are just beginning to automate, augmenting n existing packaging system or looking for turnkey packaging solution, we have the in-house capabilities to address your challenges and cater to your specific needs. No matter what your budget or project scope, our skilled team delivers the insight and expertise to help design, install, commission and maintain your entire packaging line.

We partner to understand your goals and objectives, and provide recommendations to help with your safety & hygiene requirements, packaging design, marketing initiatives, cost optimisation and much more. With sound project design capabilities, strong R&D, and single-source convenience, Nichrome provides automated packaging solutions right from pre-packaging and primary packaging, to secondary packaging and tertiary or end-of-line solutions.

Nichrome also provides post-commissioning support through a strong nation-wide network of service engineers who ensure timely assistance when required. Furthermore, Nichrome makes spare parts accessible and affordable to minimize downtime and enhance durability and productivity for enterprises of all sizes.

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Complete packaging solutions backed by 4 decades of expertise: Nichrome

Nichrome is a pioneer of the packaging industry in India; a business built upon the values of innovation, efficiency, reliability and affordability. Since its inception in 1977, Nichrome has been working relentlessly to deliver cutting-edge technologies and excellent customer service – at competitive prices.

Complete Packaging Solutions

Today, armed with four decades of experience in primary packaging and indepth understanding of diverse industry needs and challenges, Nichrome has the know-how and manufacturing capability to deliver end-to-end automated packaging lines for a wide variety of applications.

At Nichrome, customers can access integrated packaging solutions with single-source convenience. Nichrome offers solutions for:

1.          Pre-primary packaging
2.          Primary packaging
3.          Secondary packaging
4.          Tertiary packaging

Depending on specific customer needs, Nichrome can deliver:

1.          Project design from concept to commissioning
2.          Integration of new machines in existing lines
3.          Customization of solutions to suit individual requirements   

By integrating and automating tasks on the packaging line, the rate of productivity rises while operation costs reduce. While the speed of the package line improves immensely, customers benefit from enhanced accuracy and reduction in waste and human errors.  Factory owners can increase product line efficiency and productivity without having to employ more people. Fully automated systems further decrease downtime. This saves money and maximizes ROI. 

Milk & dairy packaging, grain packaging, snacks packaging, powder packaging, sugar and salt packaging, oil packaging, ready-to-eat packaging – Nichrome’s proven prowess covers almost every food industry.

Contact Nichrome for customized integrated packaging solutions that transform productivity in your factory, and optimize your investment. www.nichrome.com

Oil pouch packaging – the linear way

When it comes to edible oil pouch packaging, few can match the capability or range ofcooking oil packaging machines offered by Nichrome. As a renowned, innovativeAutomatic Packaging Machine Manufacturer, Nichrome is trusted for its edible oil filling machines and ghee packaging machines.

With 40 years of experience in Design, Development & Manufacturing and 7000+ installations across 45 countries, Nichrome has made a name for itself as a trusted and expert brand for a whole gamut of pouch packaging needs.

Through a technology transfer deal with Totpack, Nichrome offers Indian oil manufacturers the advantage and versatility of cutting-edge, linear technology. Totpack of Spain is a technology specialist of Horizontal Form Fill Seal Packaging Machines. It is an internationally renowned company, backed by strong domain knowledge with extensive experience in horizontal packaging machines for a wide range of products.

With this tie-up, Nichrome offers the latest, international technology at Indian pricing. This, complemented by the advantages of local sales & service support, provides Indian customers with a winning combination.  

The Totpack range offered includes the T-110, T-140 (Duplex), T-170 and T-170 FE. All the machines are PLC based with touch screen interface and auto tuning temperature controller. The compact and versatile design offers both single and perforated chain of pouches. Totpack also offers well designed duplex modules for higher outputs.

A special advantage of the Totpack range is its versatility. When fitted with different fillers, these machines can be used to package a wide variety of products from powders, granular products and liquids like milk & juices to snacks, pasta and viscous products such as pickles, pastes & cosmetics. Fillers include the Servo Auger Filler, Cup Filler, Linear/ Gate Weigher, Multi Head Weigher, Piston Filler and Gravity Filler/ Flow Meters.

For edible oil, vanaspati and ghee packaging, the Piston Filler is used. Accessories include emboss coder, printer, gas flush, dust exhaust/dust collector and systems for material handling, counting and collating of packs, and Nichrome can also offer complete project design and integration services.

If you’re looking for an automatic oil filling machine to enhance productivity with accuracy, speed and linear efficiency, the Totpack range from Nichrome is definitely worth a look. Consult with Nichrome to find the edible oil packaging solution best suited to your needs and business objectives.

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Edible Oil Pouch Packaging Protecting Oil from Spoilage

India is one of the largest producers and consumers of edible oil in the world. In India, different varieties of edible oil are consumed, generally depending on the regional preferences and availability.

Filpack Servo SMD

According to a report by ICPE (Indian Centre for Plastic in the Environment), oil and fat are subject to spoilage due to effect of environmental factors that can affect their stability. Oxygen is the most critical factor affecting stability. The presence of oxygen leads to oxidation and formation of hydro peroxides and peroxides and then aldehydes and ketones resulting in off-odours due to oxidative rancidity. Oil containing high degree of unsaturated fatty acids such as safflower, soya and sunflower are highly prone to oxidative rancidity whereas oils with high degree of saturated fatty acids are less susceptible.

Another important factor which contributes to the deterioration of oil is moisture. Hydrolysis of triglycerides results in formation of glycerol and free fatty acids. Off-flavors occur due to hydrolytic rancidity.

In India, 52% of oil and fats continue to be traded in loose/unpacked form. Traditionally, oil and fats have been packed in 15kg square tinplate containers. However, today, other types of packages like plastic containers, lined cartons and flexible pouches are commonly used.

For edible oil packing, Nichrome is the preferred supplier of oil pouch packing machines. As a renowned, innovative Edible Oil Filling Machine Manufacturer, Nichrome is trusted for its cooking oil filling machines and ghee pouch packing machines that help protect the purity of the product, improve time-to-market, and enhance the retail value of the brand. Nichrome’s Automatic Oil Filling Machine, FILPACK SERVO SMD is a high speed, accurate and hygienic cooking oil packaging machine designed to deliver an impressive 100 packs/min. in 50 ml to 100 ml, 3-side seal pouch formats.

Sprint 250 Visco

Flexible pouches and modern automatic form-fill-seal packaging technology ensure that the contents are protected from oxygen, moisture and contamination. Other advantages of packaging oil, vanaspati and ghee in flexible pouches are that they are more economical, and easier to transport & shelve than any other available package. FILPACK SERVO SMD packs limited quantities of edible oil, vanaspati and ghee in flexible pouches of 1 kg, 500 g and 200 g capacity. The pouches may be in the form of pillow or stand-up pouches.

FILPACK SERVO SMD may also be customized for pouch size and specialty products.

The VFFS edible oil filling machine is built with an enclosed SS cabinet construction for hygienic operation. UV sterilization of the packaging film is inbuilt. The automatic filling machine has the capability to pack two different products and quantities at the same time, and is suitable for a large range of film with minimal setting. The controller is operator friendly and the machine is totally mechanical with no need for compressed air.

To know more about how Nichrome’s expertise can enhance your oil packaging operations, visit: www.nichrome.com

Edible Oil Filling Machine products packed with speed, control, hygiene features

Oil packaging machines have their job cut out and have to be at fool-proof levels of technical expertise as the nature of the ingredient leaves absolutely no room for even the most miniscule of errors. An oil filling machine that is built with innovation as its keystone and experience as the building block will achieve comprehensive excellence and deliver utmost satisfaction for its customers. Nichrome is renowned for its innovative packing solutions and its edible oil filling machine comes on top with its innovative core features.

Special design for oil pouch packing machine

Nichrome has engineered a perfect solution for all oil and related applications including ghee pouch packing machine and the entire range of viscosity in liquid edible ingredients such as vanaspati and fresh cream. Its three-side seal pouch for oil creates the perfect solution for all oil filling machine solutions. The five-layer film vertical form fill solution, with thickness larger than 85 microns, works in three sizes of 100 milliliters, 200 milliliters and 500 milliliters.  The output speed is between 80 and 85 packs per minute. There is also a 1000 milliliter option. Accuracy for both ranges is plus or minus 2 milliliters.

Horizontal form fill seal machines

The horizontal form fill automatic filling machine from Nichrome can pack between 5 and 250 cubic centimeters in the Simplex version and between 5 and 90 cubic centimeters in the higher-output Duplex mode. The rated output for the simplex version is 100 packs per minute while the duplex version delivers 200 packs per minute. The HFFS pouch filling machine utilizes piston filler for viscous applications. It comes with accessories such as a round edge pouch and a twin pouch cutter. Alternates to three-side seal are four-side seal and zipper pouch formats as well as a contour/profile pouch format. The pouches can be rolled out by the edible oil filling machine either one by one or as a perforated chain of pouches. The packaging materials for the HFFS machines are heat sealable laminates like PET/PE, Paper/Alu-foil/PE or co-extruded films.

Packaging machines India products that deliver comprehensive Hygiene

The VFFS packaging solutions are built with an enclosed SS cabinet construction. UV sterilization of the packaging film is inbuilt. The machine isolates the film reel mounting area from other lubricating functionality ensuring no contamination which is a possibility during transportation.

Range of powerful functionalities of edible oil filling machine

The VFFS machine delivers the capability of packing two different products and quantities at the same time. Bag pulling is accomplished with ease through the deployment of a specially designed film roll unwinding feature. Space requirements are lessened as the oil filling machine does not have any side opening. The controller is operator friendly and the machine is totally mechanical with no need for compressed air.

With a selection of either HFFS or VFFS innovative packaging solutions, every small detail is taken care of with flawless efficiency. Elevate your oil or ghee pouch packing machine needs to a level of control and precision that makes your products synonymous with excellence.

Visit Nichrome’s website for details about high-end & premium quality automatic oil filling & packaging machines from the pioneers. www.nichrome.com

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