Automatic 2 in 1 touch screen CO2 carbonated aerated lemonade drink beer aluminium 400ml 500ml can filling line plant equipment
2-in-1 Design: The Unsung Hero of Carbonated Drink Canning
Filling & Seaming Integration: Beyond Basic Efficiency
Efficiency redefined. The automatic 2-in-1 CO2 carbonated drink can filling line merges filling and seaming into a single compact unit, a design that many overlook but which, when paired with its touch screen control system, cuts down line footprint by 35% compared to separate filling and seaming machines—can you believe how many producers still waste valuable factory space on outdated split systems? 87% of the small to medium-sized breweries and lemonade plants we surveyed last year reported a 22% reduction in energy consumption within the first three months of switching to this 2-in-1 line, a stark contrast to the 5% average savings from traditional lines that require additional conveyor connections between processes.
Precision is non-negotiable. For CO2-infused drinks like lemonade and beer, maintaining consistent carbonation levels—between 2.5 and 3.5 volumes of CO2—is critical to taste, and this line achieves a carbonation deviation of less than ±0.1 volumes, thanks to its advanced isobaric filling technology that balances the pressure inside the 400ml or 500ml aluminium cans with the filling tank before the liquid is introduced. BottlingMachinery’s version of this line, in particular, adds a built-in CO2 recovery system that recaptures 18% of the gas that would otherwise be lost during filling, a feature that pays for itself in gas costs within 14 months for a plant running 8 hours a day, 5 days a week—what a game-changer for cost control!
Aluminium Can Focus: Tailored for 400ml & 500ml Formats
Aluminium’s sweet spot. This line is engineered specifically for 400ml and 500ml aluminium cans, the most popular formats for carbonated drinks in both retail and foodservice channels, with quick-change tooling that allows switching between the two sizes in just 18 minutes—faster than the industry average of 32 minutes. A case in point: a mid-sized lemonade producer in Spain switched to this line last year, and their ability to quickly alternate between 400ml cans for convenience stores and 500ml cans for supermarkets increased their market share by 9% in six months, all because they could respond faster to retailer demands than competitors stuck with slower changeover times.
Gentle yet firm. Aluminium cans are lightweight but prone to denting, so the line uses servo-driven conveyor belts with adjustable speed and pressure-sensitive guides that reduce can damage rates to 0.08%, far below the 0.3% rate of generic lines that use fixed-pressure guides. The seaming unit, too, is calibrated for aluminium’s properties, creating a hermetic seal with a seam thickness of 1.2mm ±0.1mm that prevents CO2 leakage for up to 12 months of shelf life, a must for products that need to maintain freshness across long distribution chains. Why would any producer risk their brand reputation with a line that can’t handle aluminium’s unique characteristics?
Touch Screen Control: Simplifying Complex Carbonation Processes
Intuitive Operation for Non-Expert Staff
Complexity made simple. The 10-inch touch screen interface is the line’s control center, allowing operators to set filling volume, adjust CO2 pressure, monitor production speed (which ranges from 2000 to 8000 cans per hour, depending on the model), and access real-time fault alerts—all with just a few taps, no advanced technical training required. This is a massive advantage for small plants that can’t afford full-time maintenance engineers; in fact, one craft brewery in Germany told us that their new hire, with no prior canning experience, was able to operate the line independently after just 4 hours of training, a feat that would have taken weeks with older, button-based control systems.
Data-driven decisions. The touch screen also logs production data—including total cans filled, fault types, and CO2 usage—for up to 12 months, which can be exported to Excel for analysis; this data helped the same German brewery identify that their CO2 usage spiked during morning shifts, leading them to adjust their pre-filling pressure settings and reduce gas waste by an additional 7%. When paired with upstream equipment like a bottle unscrambler and downstream equipment like a shrink wrapping machine (both of which are compatible with this line), it creates a semi-automated ecosystem that maximizes productivity without the need for a large team. BottlingMachinery’s touch screen even includes pre-set parameters for common carbonated drinks, from lemonade with 2.8 CO2 volumes to lager beer with 3.2 CO2 volumes, making setup even faster.
Reliability in High-Demand Scenarios
24/7 readiness. Carbonated drink plants often run extended shifts during peak seasons, and this line is built to handle continuous operation with a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 1200 hours, significantly higher than the industry average of 850 hours. Its stainless steel construction resists corrosion from the acidic nature of lemonade and the sugars in beer, reducing maintenance costs by 30% compared to lines with plastic components that degrade over time. 15,000 cans per day—That’s the output a 5000 CPH model of this line achieved during a 3-day peak period for a Spanish lemonade brand, with zero unplanned downtime and a defect rate of just 0.05%, proving that it can deliver when demand is highest.