Thermal container treatment device and method for operating a thermal container treatment device

Abstract

The invention relates to a thermal container treatment device such as a pasteurizer, a cooler, or a heater, comprising a main conveyor belt for transporting containers in the thermal container treatment device, said main conveyor belt being designed to be drivable at a first speed in a first direction, and a buffer belt for buffering containers in the thermal container treatment device. The buffer belt is designed to be drivable at a second variably adjustable speed in the first direction. The buffer belt directly adjoins the main transport belt when viewed in the first direction. The buffer belt is additionally designed to be drivable in a second direction for example. The invention additionally relates to a method for operating the thermal container treatment device.

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