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Beer Filling Equipment

Filling lines are used extensively in all industries, such as food, pharmaceutical, chemical, and cosmetics, to accurately package different products into a container suitable for that product. Although the filling process is at the very end of the production line, it is no less important than the earlier steps. Last but not least, the idiom that dates back to 1382 when John Wyclif wrote the firste the laste, and the laste the firste, indicates just that the last things on a list are just as valuable as the previous ones. In this case, this idiom fits perfectly.

Filling

As simple as its own ingredients, the grain-hops-yeast trifecta along with water are the big four ingredients for making beer. The beer-making process is known as brewing and involves several steps like milling, mashing, lautering, boiling, and fermentation.

Beer

High-speed, high precision X-ray system to inspect containers that are difficult to see through, such as cans or cartons lined with aluminium.


<h2>State of the art fill level inspection for foiled containers and bottles</h2>
The Newton X2Z from Miho is an X-ray fill level inspection unit that inspects foiled containers and bottles. It distinguishes itself by requiring less than a tenth of the average amount usually used for inspection by radiation for its measurement process. And thus the amount of radiation exposure is also reduced. This reduction is due to X-ray technology developed for this purpose by Miho inspection system.

The core piece of the High-precision X-ray fill level controller  is an X-ray generator, which in contrast to traditional X-ray fill level inspection units only generates X-rays for a short moment during the measuring process. The total radiation intensity is therefore only a fraction of what is the case with traditional X-ray fill level inspection units. The exact value depends upon the number of containers inspected.

High-precision X-ray fill level controller

Large volume plastic bottling plants need high-speed unscramblers suitable for larger plastic bottles. Large format unscramblers designed for speed can compromise on accuracy, increasing rough handling and damage, so a dedicated high speed unit that can gently handle large vessels will increase line efficiency whilst maintaining quality.


<h2>High-speed unscrambler specifically designed for careful handling of larger containers</h2>
The Lanfranchi Classic range of unscramblers have been specifically designed for the highest speeds and most gentle handling for medium to large size containers for beverages and soft drinks.

Built in stainless steel and designed for minimal maintenance and continuous 3-shift use, the Compact unscrambler range can gently handle up to 75,000 bottles per hour using patented No Scuff Technology. Automatic rejection of any damaged bottles (usually without stopping the machine) increases uptime.

Vacuum powered output starwheel offers enhanced flexibility. No outer guide rail means changeover to different size bottles requires minimal intervention as bottles of different sizes can be accommodated easily.

Options are available designed to maximise output speed for lines which use particularly lightweight bottles (to minimise bouncing), or lower speeds using larger, more stable bottles. There is a COMPACT model and option available to suit all production requirements.

High-speed unscrambler for large bottles

Large-scale production of smaller volume bottled product needs a gentle, accurate yet high-speed unscrambler suited to the task. Traditional small format unscramblers can compromise on speed, so a dedicated high speed unit that can gently handle smaller vessels will increase line efficiency whilst maintaining quality.


<h2>High-speed unscrambler specifically designed for careful handling of smaller containers</h2>
The Lanfranchi Compact range of unscramblers has been specifically designed for the highest speeds and most gentle handling for containers up to 270mm tall.

Built in stainless steel and designed for minimal maintenance and continuous 3-shift use, the Compact unscrambler range can gently handle up to 64,000 bottles per hour using patented No Scuff Technology.

Vacuum powered output starwheel offers enhanced flexibility. No outer guide rail means changeover to different size bottles requires minimal intervention as bottles of different sizes can be accommodated easily.

Options are available from Lanfranchi designed to maximise output speed for lines which use particularly lightweight bottles (to minimise bouncing), or lower speeds using larger, more stable bottles. There is a COMPACT model and options available to suit all production requirements.

High-speed unscrambler for small bottles

Smaller plastic bottling lines need a lower cost, lower volume unscrambling machine that maintains gentle handling characteristics and high quality. A new generation of low speed unscramblers meets the needs of smaller scale production perfectly.


<h2>Low-speed unscrambler with precision product handling</h2>
Lanfranchi have brought the same exacting build quality and delicate product handling of their high-speed, high volume machines to the new more affordable ECO range of unscramblers.

Available in 800mm diameter (ECO-S) and 1400mm diameter (ECO-M), the Lanfranchi ECO does not compromise in its construction, featuring stainless steel throughout and full frequency inverter control for precise operation.

As well as a small form factor the ECO has been designed to be adaptable and is easy to work on for product change or cleaning. It's fully automatic, including faulty bottle removal, and includes table-top conveyors and out-feed star wheel all with vacuum.

Low-speed unscrambler

Precise control of ingredient blending and dosing is essential in the brewing and beverage industry to ensure consistent product quality and taste. Traditional methods might not offer the exactness and automation needed for high-volume production.
<h2>Achieve precise in-line dosing and blending</h2>
The Alfa Laval Alfadose is designed for controlled dosing of large or small volume components directly into the main product stream. It is particularly useful in the brewing and beverage industry for adjusting beer taste and quality by adding ingredients such as malt extract, hops extract, and flavors. The system's automatic control and 'plug-and-play' concept ensures minimal site work, while its sanitary and compact design requires low maintenance. High precision volume or mass flow meters are used to control the dosing of ingredients, which are pre-selected on the control panel in the form of a recipe. Plant automation regulates the speed of the dosing pumps and/or regulating valves to maintain preset dosing ratios accurately. A control panel with a PLC monitors all plant operations and displays relevant process data.

Modular dosing system for brewing and beverage industry

In the brewing industry, achieving the right level of carbonation in beer is critical to ensuring product quality and consistency. Inefficient carbonation can lead to uneven CO2 levels, impacting the taste and texture of the final product.
<h2>Ensures precise and consistent carbonation.</h2>
The Alfa Laval Carboset™ and Carboset™ Mini are advanced carbonation systems designed for precise and low-maintenance carbonation of beer and other beverages. These systems allow you to set the desired level of CO2 directly through a control panel, ensuring accurate dosages using a static mixer and control valves. Built to comply with food industry standards, the systems feature all stainless steel components with heat-resistant seals, making them suitable for cleaning-in-place operations. The Carboset™ is compact, preassembled, and robust, making it an ideal solution for both craft and large-scale breweries. It includes a holding cell and back-pressure valve to ensure the complete dissolution of CO2, even during flow interruptions.

Beer carbonation system

In brewing, minimizing losses during wort separation while maintaining high wort quality is essential. Traditional whirlpool systems often struggle with maximizing yield and efficient use of resources, posing challenges for breweries aiming to optimize performance.
<h2>Enhance yield and quality with shorter whirlpool times.</h2>
The Alfa Laval Intelligent Whirlpool System (IWS) integrates seamlessly with existing whirlpool processes and Alfa Laval Foodec decanter centrifuges to deliver enhanced efficiency in breweries. By adding a decanter loop to the conventional whirlpool, the IWS system reduces whirlpool losses to a maximum of 0.1%, thereby increasing brewing yields by 1-3% in standard breweries and even more in solids-intensive craft breweries. The system shortens the whirlpool process time by 10-20%, as validated by a technical report from VL, without compromising wort quality. The recaptured wort maintains 100% traceability and is returned to the same brew, while separated solids are repurposed as valuable by-products like animal feed. The IWS system minimizes fouling and clogging in the wort cooler and reduces trub amount in fermentation, thus improving hop utilization and operational speed. Suitable for brew sizes larger than 50 hl (43 bbl), the system offers a fully automated, compact modular design for easy start-up and operation, ensuring optimal investment costs and rapid payback, as demonstrated by its implementation at Brains Brewery.

Intelligent whirlpool system for breweries

In beverage production, efficiently filling small bottles with liquids like water, juice, or carbonated drinks is crucial for maintaining high production rates while ensuring consistent quality and hygiene.
<h2>Washes, fills, and caps bottles up to 2000ml</h2>
The Small Bottle Linear Type Beverage Filling Production Line by Alps Machine is a specialized system designed for washing, filling, and capping small PET bottles. This line handles normal and count pressure filling types, making it versatile for various beverages including water, juice, carbonated drinks, wine, and beer. The filling line's components are constructed from stainless steel, enhancing durability and preventing rust. The washing section uses gyration method technology to auto-rinse bottles, while the filling section handles carbonated beverages efficiently with adjustable speeds. The automated capping section seamlessly connects with transport and canning systems, ensuring smooth operation. With a capacity range of 1000 to 2000 bottles per hour and compatibility with bottle sizes from 250ml to 2000ml, this production line offers robust performance for small bottle filling operations.

Small bottle linear type beverage filling production line

Ensuring precise CO2 and O2 levels in beverages during packaging is crucial to maintain quality and shelf life. Traditional methods can lead to gas losses and contamination, impacting product consistency and safety, especially in high-throughput beverage production environments.
<h2>Efficiently transfer samples without gas loss</h2>
The PFD Filling Device from Anton Paar is designed for direct sample transfer from closed containers, such as glass bottles, PET bottles, and cans, into measuring instruments. It maintains CO2 and O2 levels due to its pressurized filling technique, making it ideal for Packaged Beverage Analyzers. An integrated safety shield ensures user protection, while its stainless steel base and adaptable bottle adapters offer durability and versatility. Operable with only 6 ± 0.5 bar (87 ± 7 psi) of pressurized air or nitrogen, it is suitable for various beverages, including beer, soft drinks, and carbonated water.

Co2/o2 beverage filling device

Ensuring the quality and compliance of beverage products post-packaging is critical. Challenges include maintaining batch consistency, adhering to legal requirements, and quickly detecting performance issues during bottling or canning.
<h2>Automate quality control in three minutes</h2>
The Anton Paar Packaged Beverage Analyzer (PBA) is a comprehensive system for precise alcohol and CO2 content analysis in beverages. The PBA allows simultaneous measurement of multiple quality parameters directly from the final package. Operating with Anton Paar's unique Alcolyzer technology and CO2 determination method, it requires no sample preparation, minimizing operator influence and potential contamination. The system is modular, enabling configuration to specific needs, and offers rapid results within three minutes, optimizing the filling process and ensuring legal compliance. Suitable for beer, cider, hard seltzer, and kombucha, it can be adjusted to various packaging types, including cans, glass, and PET bottles.

Packaged beverage analyzer for alcohol and Co2

In the production of food and beverage products, maintaining a consistent texture and particle size is crucial. Challenges arise with products containing pieces, requiring gentle handling to prevent damage or maintaining specific solid-liquid ratios.
<h2>Homogenizes and pumps products with pieces</h2>
The TP22 from Bertoli (Interpump Group) is an industrial homogenizer designed to handle products containing pieces up to 60mm. With a power capacity of 9.2 kW and maximum pressure of 16 bar, it achieves a throughput of up to 12000 liters per hour. This equipment operates with two pistons (2xØ120) and ensures constant solid-liquid ratios, making it ideal for applications in the food and beverage sector. It features an automatic greasing system that consumes 2 kg/1500h of NSF H1 grease, contributing to lower maintenance costs. The TP22 requires a minimum feeding air pressure of 7 bar with air consumption at 42 Nm³/h. Its extended maintenance program ensures long-term reliability and efficiency in operation.

Industrial homogenizer for food and beverage applications

In breweries, efficient packaging processes are crucial for maintaining product quality and meeting production demands. Challenges in this area include managing different can sizes, achieving consistent fill levels, and ensuring proper sealing to avoid contamination and spoilage.
<h2>Automate your canning process with precision</h2>
The canning lines by Brewmation, in collaboration with Twin Monkeys Beverage Systems, offer automated solutions with capacities from 10 to 100 cans per minute. These systems cater to various production sizes, from small batches to large-scale operations. The automated features include options such as date coding, depalletizers, liquid nitrogen dosers, and labelers, allowing for a tailored approach to your brewery's needs. Notable models like the Cimarron can handle up to 100 cans per minute, making it suitable for high-throughput environments. Each canning line comes with accessories to ensure seamless integration, such as rotary accumulation tables and seam measurement systems, optimizing your workflow and reducing manual labor.

Automated beverage canning line

In the beverage industry, ensuring product safety and longevity while maintaining quality can be challenging. High-speed production lines require precise sterilization methods to keep up with demand and regulatory standards.
<h2>Ensures precise and safe pasteurization</h2>
The Flash Pasteurizer by Co.Mac is designed for the efficient pasteurization of beverages using an indirect method with a plate heat exchanger. The system holds the product in a dedicated tank before it is filled into containers. This pasteurizer features constant monitoring of all instrumentation parameters, even in smaller units, ensuring high flexibility and reducing waste and downtime. It operates completely automatically, optimizing time and minimizing waste. Known for its maximum hygiene and safety, the Flash Pasteurizer meets EU health, safety, and environmental protection standards, confirmed by its CE marking. It is ideally suited for products like beer, kvass, and tea, and is designed for low and medium production capacities, requiring minimal space.

Flash pasteurizer for beverage production

Ensuring consistent and precise carbonation in beverage production can be challenging, particularly when managing large volumes and requiring exact carbonation levels. To achieve high-quality carbonation, a system with precise dosing and proactive process control is essential.
<h2>Ensure precise carbonation with inline control</h2>
The inline carbonation equipment by Della Toffola is a comprehensive system designed for the preparation of carbonated drinks. Utilizing electronic instruments for gas dosing and portioning, it ensures precision by checking and guaranteeing the amount of CO2 introduced into the pressurized container. This container is pre-saturated with carbon dioxide, providing an environment optimized for carbonation. The system features a solid structure and high-quality components, allowing for maximum process control. Operational simplicity is achieved through a PLC with touchscreen, while the weight measurement system ensures accurate CO2 batching. This technology is suitable for a variety of beverage applications, including soft drinks, sparkling water, and beer.

Inline carbonation solution for beverages

In beverage production, sealing bottles securely and efficiently is crucial to maintaining product integrity and extending shelf life. Unreliable capping can lead to contamination or spillage, presenting significant challenges for manufacturers.
<h2>Automates capping for consistent sealing</h2>
The crown capping solution from Della Toffola features a capping station with integrated columns that house the capping heads. Caps are transferred via a chute and sealed onto containers by the pressure of conical heads. This automated system includes a 'no cap' sensor to prevent cap misplacement and a continuously feeding caps distributor, ensuring smooth and consistent operation. Ideal for bottling applications in beverages, this system guarantees precision and reliability in the capping process. Supplied by Della Toffola (Omnia Technologies), this equipment is built for efficiency and consistent performance in large-scale production environments.

Crown capping solution for beverage bottles

In the beverage industry, maintaining carbonation levels while bottling drinks at low or ambient temperatures is critical. Traditional methods often lead to foam formation or overflow, which can compromise product quality.
<h2>Ensure efficient filling without foam or overflow</h2>
The isobaric filling solution from Della Toffola (Omnia Technologies) is designed for bottling carbonated drinks efficiently. It supports various beverage types, including water, carbonated soft drinks, beer, cider, and sparkling wines. Suitable for containers made from plastic (PET, HDPE), glass, and cans, the system uses a dispenser that creates positive pressure in the container to match the pressure of the vessel. This precise pressure management avoids foam formation and overflow. The vessel withstands working pressures up to 6 bar and is PED certified for pressures up to 9 bar. The machine can also bottle still beverages of different densities, with or without pulp. An optional neck gripper system is available for handling PET/PE/HDPE bottles.

Isobaric filling solution for carbonated drinks

In the brewing industry, achieving consistent quality in beer often requires precise control over the carbonation process. This involves dosing the exact amount of CO2 to meet production standards while ensuring homogeneity in the final product.
<h2>Ensure precise and consistent Co2 dosing</h2>
The carbonation system by Easybrau-Velo (Omnia Technologies) is designed for continuous and high-accuracy carbonation of beer and other beverages. It allows for precise in-line CO2 dosing, ensuring complete and homogeneous dissolving of CO2. The system features a sanitary design with CIP capability, facilitating easy operation and low maintenance. Equipped with a process control system including a PLC and touch panel, it ensures fully automatic operation. Key components include an inline CO2-meter, circuit pressurization pump, pressure reducer, highly efficient CO2 injector, static mixer, and a saturating pipe section. Additionally, a flowmeter and buffer tank are included to ensure efficient feeding to bottling or kegging lines. This compact, skid-mounted tubular-frame system is customizable according to the client’s capacity and volume requirements.

Carbonation system for Co2 dosing in beer production

In microbreweries and brewpubs, space and efficiency are critical factors. Establishing an efficient brewing system that seamlessly integrates with existing operations requires a solution optimized for limited space and high flexibility.
<h2>User-friendly brewing system with integrated components</h2>
The Compact-Bräu 2.5HL from Easybrau-Velo (Omnia Technologies) is a compact brewhouse designed for microbreweries, brewpubs, and diverse beverage producers. Comprising a single-block AISI 304/316 stainless steel structure with all necessary components pre-connected, it is operational upon connection to electric, water, and gas supply lines. This brewhouse includes a mash/kettle/whirlpool tun, a lauter tun, a hot liquor tank, and a cooling exchanger. The system's design facilitates double batch production if an additional tun is connected. Notably, its efficient wort recirculation process and independent lautering tun minimize wort oxidation and maximize production efficiency. The internal cleaning spray-balls and double-wall thermal insulation enhance operational efficiency. The system also features user-friendly touch-screen PLC controls for automatic management of the mash and production processes, allowing recipe memorization for consistent output.

Compact brewhouse for microbreweries and brewpubs

Managing the smooth flow of containers between different sections of your beverage filling line can be challenging. Problems such as gaps or jams in the container flow can lead to decreased efficiency, even if individual sections are performing optimally.
<h2>Optimize container flow and prevent jams</h2>
The HEUFT synchron TXI is a conveyor control system specifically designed to manage the flow of containers in beverage filling lines. This system is capable of smoothly accelerating containers, closing gaps, and optimizing conveyor speed, all the while preventing jams. It operates without applying impact pressure, thus protecting both the bottles and the conveyors. The system uses an intelligent, real-time status monitoring to foresee and address potential issues. It also ensures that bottles are lined up precisely before entering master machines like rinsers, fillers, and labelers, thus avoiding disruptions. Moreover, the HEUFT synchron TXI controls buffer sections to prevent malfunctions that can lead to system standstills. The device is highly compatible with existing PLC systems, making it a suitable choice for modern, integrated filling lines. It’s an effective solution for industries such as beverage and pharma that require precise container management.

Conveyor control system for beverage filling lines

In beverage production, precise measurement and addition of additives are crucial for achieving consistent product quality. Traditional dosing methods can be prone to inaccuracies and inconsistencies, leading to production inefficiencies and increased costs.
<h2>Ensure precision with cutting-edge sensors</h2>
The INNOTEC In-line Dosing Systems, provided by Omnia Technologies, are designed to meet the high standards of precision and safety required in beverage manufacturing. These systems utilize state-of-the-art sensors for accurate dosing operations, ensuring the optimal amount of additives is incorporated into the product before packaging. Features include step-by-step diaphragm pumps with feedback mechanisms, mass flow dosing monitoring sensors, and scales that weigh the dosed product. The systems are compatible with C.I.P., micro-filtration, and P.D.S. systems, making them versatile for various beverage applications such as beer, mineral waters, soft drinks, juices, spirits, and other beverages. Furthermore, these systems support high flow dosing and come equipped with large injection dosing units and injection valves.

In-line additive dosing systems for beverages

Originally developed as medicinal remedies, soft drinks quickly burst into a whole new category of non-alcoholic beverages. To make a soft drink, simply dissolve one part syrup into five parts water. For extra punch, add carbon dioxide to turn the mixture into a fizzy drink.

Soft drinks

The US Brewers Association estimates that the average American lives within 15 kilometers of a craft brewery. Although small in scale, these breweries are big on quality and rely on advanced craft beer making equipment to perfect their unique methods. Beer-making has a proud history, and craft brewers dig deep into the tradition to bring innovative alternatives to the market.

Craft beer

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With the escalating environmental challenges, the need for innovative solutions to water management has never been more urgent. We met Floriaan van Mechelen from <a href="https://www.pantareinwater.be/en/">Pantarein Water</a> at <a href="https://anugafoodtec.com">Anuga FoodTec</a>. And he told us all about their approach to circular water management.


<h2>Reuse water to create a circular environment</h2>
Floriaan says that there is a need to change industrial water usage in large factories and a way to do it is by reusing water. The technology from Pantarein Water utilizes reverse osmosis (RO) to purify the water once used in a process. By that, you can remove minerals, heavy metals, and microorganisms from the water. After RO the water is directed back to the production line.

"The approach itself is nothing new," says Floriaan, but the need for it is more evident than before. In addition to water reuse their experts can help you with both aerobic and anaerobic water treatment and water management in general.

"We are water at your service," beams Floriaan, as it is also their motto.

We are thrilled to see more companies focusing on circular solutions, kudos to Pantarein Water!

#Changemaker: dive into circular water management

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A beverage is any kind of liquid or drink, usually other than water, made for human consumption. Beverages are further classified into two categories: alcoholic beverages and non-alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic beverages refer to liquids that contain 1% to 75% of liquor and are produced by fermentation such as wine, beer, or distillation such as vodka, rum, tequila. Non-alcoholic beverages are drinks that don’t have any liquor such as tea, coffee, fruit juices, soft drinks, and carbonated beverages. They can be produced premix or postmix, depending on the setup of your production line.

Beverages

When it comes to beer packaging, most of the manufacturers use plain box cartons. Being able to produce something as unique as custom-shaped cartons with an appealing design is ideal for satisfying customers and following the latest trends in the market.


<h2>Packing products into wraparound packaging, display and tray cartons</h2>
The Baumer Wrap-Around is a carton packing system designed to pack bottles or cans into display cartons, tray cartons, and wrap-around cartons - those can be regular or custom-shaped, with a convenient plastic free handle for easy transport. It has an external cardboard magazine with an ergonomic position for effortless loading of the operator. Besides, the system has a patented three-arms pickup system using suction cups for easy pickup of cartons of varying thickness. The controls are done through a touch screen panel with production data and information on machine operation. It permits format changeovers allowing changing configuration in seconds and can be selected from the operator panel, making the machine automatically set up for new products. The production capacity can go as high as 80 cartons per minute.

Wrap-around case packer for cans or bottles

Baumer specializes in packaging solutions for a variety of sectors: bottling, food, canning, or personal care. The company’s portfolio includes shrink wrapping solutions, wrap-around cartoners, and combined systems, which can all be customized according to specific requirements.

Craft brewers come to the market with a story to tell. Standard packaging, however, no longer fits the bold, fresh personalities of independent beers that resonate with a new generation of drinkers. Advanced case packaging solutions now allow you to make a statement right from the retail shelf with eye-catching casing of different shapes and sizes.

But there is more to a packaging strategy than just slick brand building.


<h2>Package outside the box</h2>
As a small brewer, a smart way to accelerate your scale-up program is by automating the packaging process. Besides powering up production with fewer people, a packaging strategy also opens your label to a whole range of casing options that make your beer stand out and be noticed.

Case packaging designers are experimenting with new configurations such as carton crates, Tray &amp; Lid options, boxes with conical tops and carry-handle perforations.

The intricate construction of these cases cannot be handled by manual operation the same way regular box-shaped cases are. The folds in standard slotted boxes are relatively easy to form and glue by hand. Alternative designs, however, include folds with different pressure points that require precise application of tension. This becomes even more challenging as output capacity increases.


<h2>Packaging solutions for small brewers with big ambitions</h2>
Baumer supplies wrap-around packaging systems ideal for craft brewers that are ready to scale up and leverage unique packaging design to raise their brand's profile among the competition. The technology automates the packaging process to ramp up production, ensure uniformity and reduce dependence on manual  labor.

Starting from a <a href="https://making.com/beer">beer production</a> minimum of just two six-packs per minute the equipment is suitable for low-volume producers looking to grow capacity to medium or high volume.

Roberto Campagnini, Sales Manager and Packaging Solutions Specialist at Braumer, explains that facility area is a major concern for craft breweries: “Our machines are highly adaptable to limited spaces and the infeed section may be configured to a 90-degree angle to save floor area.”

Automation simplifies growth and supports a premiumization strategy, keeping your craft brewery ahead of the pack.

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Crafting Your Beer Story With Packaging

Cans have many advantages over bottles when it comes to packing, for example, your craft beer. Having a flexible automatic cartoning system for your different beer types and cases will significantly improve your process efficiency. Smaller scale manufacturers now also opt for an upgrade in their production line to efficiently erect, load and close their carton packaging.


<h2>Pack your craft beer cans into cartons automatically</h2>
The Switchback BRC-1, from Mpac Langen, is an automated carton packaging system for canned beverages such as beer, coffee, and energy drinks. The packing system has compact dimensions and is equipped with caster wheels for portability and leveling legs. A robotic arm gently handles the carton to open and close the packaging while a belted conveyor loads the cans via a pneumatic actuator. It can accommodate different can sizes, such as slim, sleek, or standard, and can pack them in 4, 6, 8, 9, or 12 formats with a maximum throughput of about 5 cartons per minute. The cartoner has a stainless steel frame and components for corrosion resistance and easy cleaning.

Horizontal Beverage Can Cartoner

Energy drinks have come a long way since the tangy, fizzy products popularized in the 1990s. The beverage category today is responding to wellness trends by reducing sugars and adding vitamins. But the basis for making energy drinks remains caffeine anhydrous, which acts as a stimulant. Unique recipes are finished with an array of ingredients, from herbal extracts to taurine to flavorings. Pasteurize the water-based mixture to eliminate microbial growth and extend the drink’s shelf-life.

Energy drinks

Mpac Group is an industry leader in packaging automation, cartoning, and case-packing technologies.

A sealed can of beer is the ultimate satisfaction for a craft brewer. But what’s better than a can of beer? A full case ready for the retail shelf. It marks the beginning of a brewing success story, and when cartoning reaches 40 cans per minute, you know you’ve reached your tipping point.

However, as beer packs increase, so do the cartoning challenges. Growing capacity means bringing more hands on deck or investing in an automated system.

Manual operation may have a lower initial cost, but labor costs quickly add up. Moreover, while direct human control allows closer monitoring, automatic cartoners ensure higher consistency. On the whole, machines bring a steady hand.

But automation has a cost too. Mechanical processes open the door to operational and maintenance issues that put the viability of 40 cpm threshold into question.


<h3>Growing by keeping it small</h3>
Small brewers would cheer for a system that combines the simplicity of manual operation with the accuracy of automated systems.

“This need is peculiar to craft brewers,” says Dave Shepherd, president of Mpac Switchback. “Like all businesses, breweries want to expand, but production typically remains around 3,000 barrels a year.”

Backed by decades of experience in beer can cartoning, Dave’s team went on to innovate a solution that achieves both. The Mpac system provides the precision of a machine but without its mechanical complexities.
<h3>A robotic arm lends a hand</h3>
Conventional technology designed for higher speeds involves separate units for erecting, filling, and closing boxes, apart from the intricate tracks connecting them. The Mpac engineers went back to the drawing board and rebuilt a system around a robotic arm that guides the carton every step of the way.

The platform simplifies the cartoning process while perfectly matching the volume requirements of small breweries. Dave explains how the robotic arm eliminates a layer of complexity: “We managed to replace a whole series of electromechanical tools with a single, low-maintenance device.”

40 cpm is a significant breakthrough, but brewers do not need to complicate their line just to keep up with the cartoning demands. The helpful robotic arm takes your production from tipping point to sipping point without mechanical hangovers.

Advantage craft breweries: robots take the frothiness out of cartoning

Our food chain starts in the soil, growing crops and livestock. But between the fields and the stores, there is a line of industrial food processing equipment. Processes may be as minimalistic as cleaning fruit and as complex as homogenizing milk alternatives made from pressed legumes. In each case, processing technology is an important link in the food production chain.

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