When we first planned to introduce can packaging, our biggest concern was not speed — it was manageability.
We needed one 3000 CPH beer can filling line that could handle 195ml, 250ml, 330ml, and 500ml cans. Our team asked a very simple question at the beginning:
“Can one line really run all these sizes without becoming a daily problem for operators?”
We had considered buying two smaller machines, but quickly realized that would increase complexity, maintenance, and training pressure. What we really wanted was one stable line our team could operate confidently every day.
Four Can Sizes, One Production Shift
Our production includes:
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195ml cans for promotions
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250ml cans for local retail
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330ml cans as our main volume
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500ml cans for export
Different heights, same beer, same shift.
That combination can easily cause instability if the line is not well designed.
Why Can Rinsing Design Mattered to Us
Before discussing filling speed, we focused on rinsing.
Our concern was simple:
“Will short cans like 195ml remain stable during rinsing?”
The solution was a single can rinsing machine with adjustable guides and simple gripping inserts. The rinsing time works for all four can sizes without complex adjustments.
What we liked most was the approach:
simple design, no unnecessary complexity.
Stable Filling Across All Can Sizes
Foam control was our biggest worry when switching between small and large cans.
The counter-pressure beer can filling machine addressed this well:
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Same filling valves for all can sizes
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Adjustable lifting height with clear reference marks
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CO₂ purging before filling
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Stable centering, even for short cans
The filling performance remained consistent, and size changes did not introduce instability.
Fewer Change Parts Than Expected
We initially thought we would need multiple sets of filling valves.
In reality, change parts were limited to:
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Lifting pads
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Guide adjustments
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Seamer tooling
The filling valves stayed the same, which reduced both cost and operator stress.
Real Changeover Time
After training, our team tested size changes independently:
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Between 195ml, 250ml, and 330ml: 20–30 minutes
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From small cans to 500ml: 40–50 minutes
This was very manageable for our operators.
Why 3000 CPH Works for Us
At 3000 cans per hour, the line is fast enough for commercial production, but still:
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Easy to maintain
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Forgiving for operators
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Stable under local power conditions
Most importantly, it fits our team.
